Best 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Five days off the beaten path — from Marrakech to Fes via the desert.
A desert immersion, not a drive-by.
TourOn a leisurely journey from Marrakech to Fes with our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes, embark — a relaxed pace to explore the wonders along the way offering. The unique lifestyle of a Berber family nestled in mountain caves experience, in a full day of desert exploration immerse yourself, and with a nomadic family residing in the desert connect.
An unforgettable desert experience this off-the-beaten-path adventure promises — all while traveling comfortably in our 4x4 vehicles.
What you'll remember.
The High Atlas Mountains crossing
The historic Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet visiting
The famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah exploring
A Berber family living in a cave in the mountains visiting
Through the amazing Dades Gorges and Todra Gorges marveling
Across Erg Chebbi dunes camels riding
Spectacular desert sunsets and sunrises enjoying
An unforgettable night in a luxury camp in the desert spending
A Nomadic Berber family in the desert meeting and interacting with
A full-day desert experience enjoying
Barbary apes in a cedar forest near Azrou watching
Your full itinerary, hour by hour.
Fully customisable. If you'd like to stay longer somewhere, add an activity, or shift the pace — just tell us.
Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
With a morning pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech your 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes starts. Stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains as you begin your journey you will be treated to. At various points to soak in the breathtaking scenery and to explore the historic Telouet Kasbah — once the powerful stronghold of the El Glaoui family — along the way we will stop. Around noon at Aït Ben Haddou arriving, before delving into the enchanting Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah the option to enjoy lunch you will have. As the backdrop for numerous iconic films and TV series including The Mummy, Gladiator, and segments of Game of Thrones this ancient site has served. To Ouarzazate continuing our journey — often referred to as the Hollywood of Africa and a gateway to the desert. The famous Atlas Studios — the largest film studio in the world — here you will find. The studio sets to explore or to the Taourirt Kasbah to proceed you can choose — another remarkable fortified village once owned by the El Glaoui family. After marveling at the Kasbah's beauty, to your hotel for a relaxing evening, followed by dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, we will transfer you.
Ouarzazate → Skoura → Kelaat M'Gouna → Bou Tharar → Dades Valley
Before we set off for Skoura — an awe-inspiring oasis boasting over 4000 hectares of palm trees — with a delightful breakfast at your hotel your day begin. As a vital stopover for camel caravans traveling between the Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa this area once served. The magnificent Amridil Kasbah — offering insights into daily life within the Kasbah walls over 300 years ago — at Skoura you will encounter. To Kelaat M'Gouna — home to the famous Rose Valley — our journey continues after exploring the Kasbah. Through the valley admiring the blooming roses in full splendor, if visiting during springtime, you will have the opportunity to stroll. Through charming Berber villages as we head towards Bou Tharar, leaving Kelaat M'Gouna behind, our journey continues. An adventurous off-road route to reach Dades Valley from there we will take. A stop to visit a Nomadic Berber family residing in a mountain cave along the way we will make — a warm cup of tea and their unique way of life firsthand you can enjoy and experience. At Dades Valley arriving, into your hotel we will check. A leisurely walk in Dades Valley or a guided hike through the Monkey Fingers Canyon — offering captivating rock formations, slot canyons, and breathtaking vistas — you can opt for. A delicious dinner and a restful night's sleep at your hotel as evening descends savor.
Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert
An exciting journey to the Merzouga desert after enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel we will begin. A stop to take a leisurely walk through the Todra Canyon and to admire the breathtaking panoramic views of the Tinghir oasis along the way we will make. The Merzouga desert in the afternoon we will reach. An authentic camel ride through the dunes here you will embark on — watching a spectacular sunset from atop a high dune. At your luxury camp upon arrival, with a cup of tea warmly welcomed you will be before to your private luxury tent being escorted. After unwinding and indulging in a delightful dinner at the camp, around the campfire to enjoy the rhythmic beats of drums and traditional Berber songs beneath a star-filled sky you can gather.
Merzouga Desert Exploration
For those up early, the stunning sunrise today to catch. After a tasty breakfast, for an exciting day exploring the Merzouga desert get ready. With a visit to Khamlia — a small village famous for its unique Gnawa music, a traditional style played by locals with roots in South African countries — your adventure start. To M'Fis then off-road we will head — an abandoned village known for its Galena mines, a mineral used in cosmetics. The nomadic lifestyle firsthand by visiting a family living near the Erg Chebbi Dunes experience. With traditional Berber hospitality welcomed you will be and into their way of life, far from modern civilization, insight gained. To a charming riad offering picturesque views of the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi after lunch we will journey. Some time to relax or swim before catching the sunset take. A leisurely walk to the dunes for another mesmerizing sunset later enjoy.
Merzouga Desert → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes
Another chance to rise early and the breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes from the comfort of your charming riad to witness today marks. Our journey to Fes following a hearty breakfast we will begin. At remarkable destinations along the way several stops we will make — including the picturesque Ziz Valley, a captivating cedar forest near Azrou where Barbary monkeys you may encounter, and the scenic town of Ifrane — often referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco. In Fes by late afternoon you will arrive. At the nearest accessible location to your hotel or riad dropped off you will be by your guide — the conclusion of your unforgettable 5-day off-the-beaten-path tour from Marrakech to Fes marking.
No hidden costs. No surprises.
What's included
- Pick up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- A/C modern 4x4 SUV
- English/Spanish speaking driver or a driver and an English/Spanish speaking tour guide
- First, second, third, and fourth night accommodations
- Meals: 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts
- Camel trekking excursion
- Sandboarding
- A guided hike of the Monkey Fingers Canyon
- Drop off at your hotel or riad in Fes
Not included
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees when needed
- Tips (optional)
What it actually looks like.
Where this journey takes you.
Why travellers choose this one.
A unique desert adventure away from the typical tourist path
Unlike conventional itineraries, a different desert experience this tour offers — venturing off-road to explore hidden gems inaccessible to standard tour buses and mini-vans.
A Berber family in a mountain cave visited
On day two, an adventurous off-road route through Bou Tharar takes you to a nomadic Berber family living in a mountain cave — tea shared and their unique way of life experienced firsthand.
Traveling at a relaxed pace
In comfortable SUVs with a knowledgeable local guide at a relaxed pace you will travel — the authentic essence of Morocco discovering, steering clear of crowded tourist routes.
Telouet Kasbah included on day one
The historic Telouet Kasbah — once the formidable stronghold of the El Glaoui family — on the first day visited. A stop that most standard tours completely skip it is.
Guided hike of the Monkey Fingers Canyon included
The Monkey Fingers Canyon guided hike — with captivating rock formations, slot canyons, and breathtaking vistas — at no extra cost included in this tour is.
A full day dedicated to the Merzouga desert
The nomadic lifestyle, Gnawa music in Khamlia, abandoned Mefis village, and a mesmerizing sunset from the dunes — an entire day for the desert day four dedicates.
Three options — pick your comfort.
Mix-and-match is encouraged. Want option 2 on night one and option 3 on night two? Done.
Standard
Night 1 at Hotel Riad Amlal in Ouarzazate. Night 2 at Hotel Babylon Dades in Dades Valley. Night 3 at Africa Luxury Camp in Merzouga. Night 4 at Riad Azawad in Merzouga.
Included in base price
Premium
Night 1 at Dar Chamaa in Ouarzazate. Night 2 at Dar Blues in Dades Valley. Night 3 at Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga. Night 4 at Riad Serai in Merzouga.
Small supplement applies
Luxury
Night 1 at OZ Palace in Ouarzazate. Night 2 at Eden Boutique Hotel in Dades Valley. Night 3 and Night 4 both at Desert Luxury Camp in Merzouga
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5/5 · 569 verified reviews.
"An incredible time on our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes we had! Well-organized and flawlessly executed every aspect of the trip was. Friendly, accommodating, and going out of his way to ensure an unforgettable experience our guide was. Diverse the itinerary was — stunning landscapes, historical sites, and authentic Berber culture to explore allowing us. Comfortable the accommodations were and delicious the food was. Camel trekking in the desert, visiting local markets, and witnessing the breathtaking sunrise and sunset over the dunes highlights included. An incredible adventure!"
"Absolutely incredible experience! From start to finish our expectations exceeded they did. Knowledgeable, friendly, and going above and beyond to make sure a memorable trip we had our guide was. Well-planned the itinerary was — hidden gems to explore and the beauty of Morocco to truly experience allowing us. Top-notch the accommodations were and delicious the food was. The night spent in the luxury desert camp under the stars — an unforgettable experience — the highlight for us definitely was. For a unique and unforgettable adventure highly recommend!"
"Nothing short of amazing our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes was! Thoughtfully curated the itinerary was — a perfect balance of sightseeing, cultural experiences, and relaxation providing. Not only knowledgeable about the history and culture of Morocco but also passionate about sharing it with us our guide was. Comfortable and charming the accommodations were and delicious the meals were. Our interactions with the Berber families and the breathtaking sunsets in the desert we particularly enjoyed. A fantastic journey that exceeded our expectations overall it was!"
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Questions, answered.
Can I skip the camel ride?
Yes — to skip the camel ride to the camp it is possible. In that case, to the camp using a 4x4 car we will transport you.
What vehicles are used for this tour?
Because off-road to explore remote areas this tour often takes us, on our reliable Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX vehicles and similar comfortable options we rely.
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as possible the trip is recommended to be booked.
How to pay for the tour?
Simple and hassle-free our payment procedure is. A small deposit to confirm your reservation is kindly asked for. Via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise this deposit can easily be paid. In cash on the first day of your tour directly to our driver/guide the outstanding balance is due. In euros, US dollars, or an equivalent sum in dirhams the flexibility to pay you have.
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