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5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
This 5 days Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is one of the most amazing travel routes in Morocco. It mixes culture, adventure, and beautiful nature in one trip. You will travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, pass by cedar forests, visit small Berber towns, and reach the golden dunes of Merzouga Desert where you’ll enjoy a camel trek and night in a desert camp. The journey continues through Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to arrive in Marrakech. It’s the perfect tour for travelers who want to see the real Morocco from north to south in comfort and peace.During this desert adventure, you will ride a camel across the dunes at sunset, sleep under the stars in a desert camp, and meet Berber families who live in traditional villages. The tour mixes culture, adventure, and nature, giving you a real taste of Morocco in just 3 days. Whether you love photography, history, or simply want to relax in nature, this tour will leave you with memories that last forever.
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Discover the cedar forest of Azrou and meet the wild monkeys.
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Visit Ifrane, a clean mountain town known as “Little Switzerland.”
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Ride camels across the Sahara dunes and enjoy the sunset view.
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Spend one night in a Berber desert camp with music and local food.
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Explore Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most beautiful canyons.
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Walk in Dades Valley and enjoy the amazing rock formations.
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Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah.
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Cross the High Atlas Mountains with stops for photos and tea.
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Arrive in Marrakech full of memories from an unforgettable adventure.
Your journey begins from Fes after breakfast. You’ll pass through Ifrane, a lovely mountain town famous for its European-style streets and clean air. Then continue to Azrou, where you can walk in the cedar forest and maybe see the Barbary monkeys. The drive continues through small Berber villages surrounded by mountains. Lunch in Midelt, known for apple farms and quiet mountain views. Free evening and overnight in Midelt.
After breakfast, you’ll cross the Tizi n’Talghamt pass and enter the wide landscapes of the Ziz Valley. Stop for photos of palm trees and old kasbahs that line the valley. Continue through Erfoud, known for fossils and desert culture. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where the dunes of Erg Chebbi rise like golden waves. Take a camel ride into the desert, enjoy the sunset, and reach your Berber camp. Dinner, music, and overnight under the stars in the Sahara.
Wake early to see the sunrise over the dunes, one of the most peaceful views in Morocco. After breakfast, leave the camp and drive to Rissani, where you can explore the local market and taste Berber pizza. Then continue toward Tinghir, where you’ll walk inside Todra Gorge, a natural canyon with high cliffs and cool air. Later, drive to Dades Valley, known for its “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and beautiful landscapes. Dinner and overnight in a riad or hotel in Dades Valley.
After breakfast, we drive along the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs, passing old clay villages and green oases. Stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, known for rose products, then continue to Ouarzazate, where many movies were filmed. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah or the film studios if you wish. In the afternoon, we head to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site and one of the most famous ksars in Morocco. Walk around the old village and enjoy the sunset view from the top. Dinner and overnight near Ait Ben Haddou.
After breakfast, we drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m altitude. Along the way, stop for photos of Berber villages and mountain landscapes. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and drop off at your hotel or riad. End of the tour with unforgettable memories from Fes to Marrakech through the Sahara Desert.
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Private or shared comfortable transport with air conditioning
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English/French/Spanish-speaking driver-guide
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1 night in Midelt (hotel with dinner & breakfast).
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1 night in Merzouga desert camp (dinner & breakfast).
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1 night in Dades Valley (dinner & breakfast).
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1 night in Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate (dinner & breakfast)
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Camel ride in Merzouga (one camel per person).
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Sandboarding in dunes (optional).
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Pick up in Fes, drop off in Marrakech.
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Sandboarding in dunes (optional).
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Fuel, road tolls, and all local taxes.
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Entrance fees to monuments
4.8 / 5
Based on 26+ reviews
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“Excellent service and good organization. We saw so many different places, from mountains to desert. The guide shared a lot about Berber culture. The desert night and Ait Ben Haddou were unforgettable.”
Customer
“I really loved this trip. Every day was full of new landscapes and stories. The food in the desert camp was delicious, and the music was beautiful. I recommend it to anyone visiting Morocco!”
Customer
“Our family had a great time on this 5-day desert tour. The kids loved the camel rides, and we enjoyed meeting friendly people in small villages. A perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.”
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“This 5 days Fes to Marrakech tour was the highlight of our Morocco trip. The driver was very kind, the desert camp was clean, and the camel ride at sunset was magical. We felt safe and happy all the way.”