Get to the heart of Morocco on this 5-day trip from Marrakech to Fes, and travel through the country’s rich and varied landscape. This meticulously planned route guides you on an incredible journey through the awe-inspiring High Atlas Mountains, beautiful film-worthy Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. Later into the amazing Dades and Todgha gorges. You’ll journey by camel through the golden dunes of Merzouga, spend an enchanted night under the stars in a desert camp and discover real Berber villages along the way. These 5 days desert trip is a fantastic and ideal tour for travelers looking for simplicity, unique sites, and tranquility.
If you want absolute flexibility, comfort and a one-on-one personalized experience, consider booking a private Morocco tour. Offering visits to historic cities, the sweeping Sahara, and the beautiful Atlas Mountains, personal travel with a private tour means you can set the pace and only focus on the sites and activities which you want to do and see. You’ll receive greater cultural insights and smoother logistics from beginning to end with the help of local experts. Private tours are fully tailor-made exactly to your schedule, interests, group size and travel-styles, for any couples, families, friends, and solo travelers. And the larger your group, the cheaper it is per person, while transportation costs are consistent regardless of the season.
Your Moroccan journey kicks off with a drive deep into the heart of the High Atlas Mountains, through the stunning Tizi n’Tichka Pass. En-route, visit panoramic views, Berber villages, until you reach the Ait Ben Haddou which is a World Heritage site, visit this spectacular fortified village along with a local guide. After visiting the village, proceed to Ouarzazate the “Hollywood of Morocco”for your first overnight at a cozy riad or hotel. Dinner included.
Following breakfast, depart from Ouarzazate and travel to Skoura: a magnificent palm grove sprinkled with ancient kasbahs. Next, drive through the Valley of Roses, particularly spectacular in spring, later, wend our way through Berber villages and vivid rock formations along the stretch leading to Boumalne Dades. Here, the Dades Gorges literally cut through the rocky landscape, creating red canyon walls. Spend the night in a charming local hotel or guest house and fit in a peaceful walk or a sunset vista over the valley. Dinner and breakfast included.
Today we move further south. After breakfast, drive through the Todgha valley to Huge Todgha Gorges where you will enjoy a short walk along the enchanting river, then continue travelling through Erfoud and Rissani to arrive at Merzouga, the entry point of the immense Sahara. Replace your car with a camel as you ride through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset. Tonight, you’ll experience the magic of the desert at a luxury camp, dining under the stars, listening to Berber music around the fire pit and sleeping in a beautifully appointed tent with every amenity you could possibly need.
Today after a typical breakfast we depart on a 4×4 tour of the Merzouga region. First we will visit Khamlia village to listen to grizzled veterans playing traditional Gnawa music. Next visit nomadic families residing in tents. Furthermore, we pass by fossil-studded plains and pull in at the seasonally dry salt lake of Dayet Srji (if there’s water). Later in the afternoon, check into a lovely hotel or riad in Merzouga for rest and relaxation, a swim, or just some down time by the pool in time for you to enjoy watching the sun go down over the dunes. Dinner and breakfast included.
After having your breakfast, say goodbye to the desert and let’s leave for Fes. We will drive through the stunning Ziz Valley, which is renowned for its uninterrupted miles of palm trees and impressive rock faces. Keep driving through the town of Midelt, located in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you will have lunch. Then continue through the cedar forests of Azrou look out for Barbary macaques prancing about and the alpine-feeling town of Ifrane, before getting to Fes in the early evening. Your arrival at your riad or hotel delivers you back to reality, closing the book on the last 5 days of your Moroccan adventure.
⇒ Important Note:
This 5 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes is a bespoke tour, so it can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and can be adjusted within your schedule and style of travel. If you’re looking for a more cultural emphasis, a bit more time, or some upgraded accommodations, we are delighted to be able to customize the trip for you to make it just what you’re looking for.
Note that prices can change according to the number of participants and the kind of accommodation you choose (standard or luxury). The larger the group that takes the tour, the cheaper it gets per person. But the cost of transportation remains the same since it is per vehicle and not per person. Feel free to contact our team for a custom quote or to customize your itinerary — it is available 24/7 to take your call!
Our 5-day trip from Marrakech to Fes was absolutely incredible! Every detail was perfectly organized from the stunning kasbahs to the peaceful night in the luxury desert camp. We especially loved our guide, who was kind, informative, and always made sure we were comfortable. Each stop felt authentic, and the mix of mountains, desert, and culture was exactly what we were hoping for. The hotel in Merzouga was also a dream! I can’t recommend this experience enough it was the highlight of our time in Morocco.
This tour exceeded all expectations. The landscapes were breathtaking, especially the camel trek at sunset and the night under the stars in the Sahara. The itinerary was very well-balanced not rushed, but full of variety. We had enough time to enjoy each location, and the overnight stays were top-notch, especially the charming riad in Boumalne Dades and the desert camp. Our guide was amazing friendly, knowledgeable, and always one step ahead. If you want to experience the real Morocco in comfort, this is the tour to book!
Customization Available: All our tours can be personalized to match your itinerary, desires, and travel style. If you want to make modifications such as adding stops, upgrading the accommodations or taking it a bit slower feel free to ask, we take care of it all.
Tour costs depend on many factors:
To get a booking confirmation you will need to make a few small deposits. The balance can be paid on arrival.
What to Pack:
Travel INSURANCE: Travel insurance covering medical, trip cancellation, and lost luggage is recommended.
Local Guides & Drivers: Our guides and drivers are experienced and knowledgeable of the local ingredients, history and culture, speak English, French and other languages! They are not only drivers they are also storytellers, cultural ambassadors and confidants.
Luggage: A small daypack is recommended for overnight stays (especially desert camps). Your primary luggage will be locked in the vehicle.
Weather & Conditions: Morocco’s weather can be changeable hot days, cold nights especially in the mountains and desert. Make sure you consider the seasonal conditions before heading on the trip.
Responsible Travel: We promote respect for local traditions and culture. Our Tours are all about Sustainable and real Moroccan experience.
Private Moroccan Tours is available 24/7. So please do not hesitate to contact our team of experienced and friendly human beings who are always available to help you create your own Moroccan experience according to your area of interest and schedule. With great insight into the beautiful country of Morocco, its culture, nature and tourism we are dedicated to offering you a memorable experience. There is the small deposit needed to secure your Moroccan trip, please do keep in mind that!
