Tour Overview
This 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes is one of the best ways to experience the real Morocco at a comfortable pace. Instead of rushing, you take time to enjoy the landscapes, meet local people, and fully experience the Sahara.
Starting from Marrakech, the journey crosses the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, passing traditional Berber villages and scenic valleys before reaching the famous Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most iconic sites in the country.
From there, you travel through the palm groves of Skoura and the Valley of Roses, then continue to the dramatic canyons of Todra Gorges.
The highlight of the tour is the Merzouga Desert, where you’ll ride camels across the dunes, watch the sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp. You’ll also have time to explore the desert more deeply—visiting nomad families and discovering local music and traditions.
The journey ends in Fes, after passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and the alpine-style town of Ifrane.
This tour is ideal if you want a balanced Sahara desert experience with culture, nature, and authentic moments—not just long driving.
Highlights of the 5 days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit the UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover Ouarzazate and the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
- Walk through Todra Gorges, Morocco’s most impressive canyon
- Camel trekking in the Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi dunes)
- Sunset and sunrise in the Sahara
- Overnight in a traditional desert camp
- Visit nomad families and experience desert life
- Enjoy Gnawa music in Khamlia village
- See the cedar forest of Azrou and Barbary macaques
- Stop in Ifrane, known for its unique alpine style
- Guided tour of Fes Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site
