5-Day Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech

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5-Day Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Explore Morocco on this 5-day, 4-night tour from Fes to Marrakech, visiting some of the country’s most iconic sites. Begin with Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, and the nearby cedar forests, then stop in Midelt for lunch while enjoying the scenic drive along the Ziz River. Continue to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, where you can ride camels into the golden dunes, spend a night in a luxury desert camp, and witness magical sunsets and sunrises.

On the way back, visit the traditional market of Rissani and the fossil-rich town of Erfoud, then explore the dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges and historic Kasbahs including Ait Ben Haddou and Amridil. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi nTichka Pass before concluding the tour in Marrakech, completing an unforgettable Moroccan journey.

Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Start: Fes

End: Marrakech

Tour Style: Private

HIGHILGHTES:

  • Visiting Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco
  • Seeing Barbary Macaques in the cedar forest
  • Experiencing camel trekking and sunset in Merzouga desert
  • Enjoying a night under the stars in a luxury desert camp
  • Exploring nomad villages and tasting Berber tea
  • Listening to traditional Gnaoua music in Khamlia
  • Visiting the wild Merzouga lake and palm groves
  • Discovering Rissani Souk and Erfoud fossil workshops
  • Walking through Todra Gorges and Dades Valley landscapes
  • Touring Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech

TOUR Itinerary

Your 5-day adventure begins with a private pickup from Fes Airport or your accommodation. Travel south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, famously known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its alpine-style architecture, cool climate, and occasional snow. Continue to the Cedar Forest, home to the playful Barbary Macaques, which you can feed while exploring the woodland. Stop for lunch in Midelt, then drive along the scenic Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass and follow the Ziz River towards the vast Sahara Desert.

Arrive in Merzouga, where you embark on a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping atop a high dune to witness a magical desert sunset. Continue to a luxury desert camp, blending traditional nomad tents with modern comforts, and enjoy Berber drum performances around the campfire under a star-filled sky. Dinner and overnight stay in the desert camp.

Wake up early to watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes, followed by breakfast. Return on camels to Merzouga, where your driver awaits for a day of exploration. The Merzouga region offers diverse landscapes, including sand dunes, oases, wild lakes, and fossil-rich areas.

Begin with a visit to an ancient eyeliner mine, then meet local nomads in their handmade tents to experience traditional Berber life while enjoying tea. Continue to Khamlia Village, where you’ll enjoy live Gnaoua music and dance, performed by inhabitants originally from sub-Saharan countries. After free time for lunch in a local restaurant, stroll through a lush palm grove, then visit the wild Merzouga Lake, also known as Flamingos Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Merzouga.

After breakfast, depart the desert and visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, with a bustling souk still active on market days. Continue to Erfoud to explore a workshop specializing in fossilized marble. Drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the spectacular Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved towering red cliffs, ideal for hiking and photography.

After free time for lunch in a nearby restaurant, continue through Boumalne Dades and stop at the famous Monkey Fingers rock formation. Pause atop a viewpoint overlooking the stunning Dades Valley before arriving at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, travel to Kalaa Magouna to explore the Roses Valley, famous for its annual May festival celebrating the rose harvest. Discover rose products, including perfumes, oils, and cosmetic items. Stop for lunch, then drive through the lush palm groves of Skoura and visit the historic Kasbah of Amridil.

Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gate of the Desert,” where you will explore the Atlas Studios, a filming location for famous movies, and the impressive Taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Ouarzazate.

On the final day, visit the legendary Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic filming location for movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and TV series like Game of Thrones. Continue your journey through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, stopping for panoramic views and photographs.

Arrive in Marrakech and conclude your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation or the airport. End of your 5-day Fes to Marrakech desert adventure.

  • 5 days private transportation in a 4×4 or minivan with A/C and fuel
  • Pickup from any location in Fes
  • Private English-speaking driver/guide
  • 3 nights in excellent hotels or riads
  • 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom
  • Sandboarding available at the desert camp
  • Camel ride per person (optional 4×4 transfer available)
  • Desert excursion in a 4×4
  • Drop-off at any location in Marrakech
  • Dinners and breakfasts
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments

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Our payment process is simple and hassle-free. To confirm your booking, we require a small deposit, which can be easily paid via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise at the time of reservation. The remaining balance is to be paid in cash to your driver or guide on the first day of the tour, in euros, US dollars, or the equivalent amount in Moroccan dirhams.

The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger businesses, but cash is needed in many smaller towns and markets.

The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger businesses, but cash is needed in many smaller towns and markets.

Absolutely. You can fully customize your tour package to suit your preferences, including adding extra stops, upgrading accommodations, or choosing alternative transport options such as 4×4 transfers.

Yes, camel treks are often part of desert tours (e.g. crossing dunes to reach a camp).

Yes, camel treks are often part of desert tours (e.g. crossing dunes to reach a camp).

You’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp featuring private tents. The camps offer essential comforts such as comfortable bedding, shared or private bathroom facilities (depending on the camp type), warm blankets, and a communal dining area for meals and relaxation.

This depends on how many days before departure you cancel. We typically require a deposit to hold the booking and partial or full refunds depending on timing.

Yes. Morocco is generally considered safe for travelers