5 Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes  Airport Pick up

Your first day of the trip will be picking you up from the airport where you will meet your guide/driver holding a paper with your name written in it. After meeting your guide/driver, you will head to your Riad. Of course your guide/driver will provide you with information and you can ask about what will be the next and how the stay will be and be ready for the next day.

Day 2: Fes City Tour

The next day will be ready to discover the maze of Fez city with your local guide. The city guided tour will start at 09:30 AM. This second day you are gonna discover many different cultural and historical site of the Medina Fez. You are starting the tour with your guide/driver visiting the King palace, the Jewish quarter and the panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fez.

after you are gonna lost with your local guide in the maze of the Medina discovering the Souks, the Ceramic, the leather sites. It will almost be full day, after you are done, you head back to your Riad and be ready for the next adventure to the amzazing place in Morocco, to the Erh Chebbi desert Dunes. 

Day 3: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Middle Atlas Mountains – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

After breakfast, journey toward the majestic Sahara dunes while exploring the striking landscapes of the Middle Atlas. Your first stop is the alpine-style town of Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” for free time to stroll and snap photos with the iconic sculpted stone lion. Continue about twenty minutes onward to the ancient Cedar Forest to observe and photograph wild Barbary macaques.

Proceed toward Midelt or Rich for a lunch stop, then resume the drive toward the desert, pausing to stretch your legs and capture panoramic photos over the lush palm groves of the Ziz Valley. Passing through Erfoud—famous for its fossil workshops—you will soon reach the edge of the golden dunes. From here, embark on a camel trek into the desert to reach your camp, where you can unwind under the stars and enjoy traditional Berber drumming around the campfire.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After enjoying the sunrise and having your breakfast peacefully, you are driving back from the camp to a meetpoint to meet your guide/driver. This fourth day, you are driving to Rissani city where you will explore the old city and its souks and how the life style of people in there.

After your short Tour in Rissani, you drive to visit the Irrigation system then head to Tinjdad for lunch time. After enjoying your lunch time, you drive again approximately an hour to the Todra Gorges where you will walk among its high mountains. Back from the Todra Gorges, heading to Dades Valley for the evening and spending your peacefull night.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains -Marrakech

On day five, depart after breakfast for the scenic drive to Marrakech. En route, stop for panoramic vistas and visit Ouarzazate’s famous Atlas Film Studios—known as the Hollywood of Africa—where numerous blockbusters have been filmed (optional guided tours cost approximately 80 MAD per person).

Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou to explore its historic earthen clay architecture, followed by lunch along the way. Finish the journey by crossing the dramatic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka pass, arriving in Marrakech for a direct drop-off at your Riad.

• Transportation: Private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver/guide.
• Accommodation: 4 nights’ accommodation (2 nights in Fes, 1 night in a desert camp, 1 night in a hotel/riad in the Dades Valley or Ouarzazate area).
• Desert Experience: Camel trek to a desert camp (one camel per person) and overnight stay with dinner and breakfast included.
• Meals: 2 breakfast in Fes, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner (at the desert camp), 1 breakfast, 1 dinner at Dades Valley.
• Sightseeing: Scenic stops and photo opportunities along the route.
• Logistics: Pick-up from your accommodation in Fes and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

• Lunches & Dinners: Meals not explicitly mentioned (lunches), Dinners in big cities.
• Drinks: All beverages throughout the tour.
• Entrance Fees: Tickets to any sites or attractions.
• Tips: For your driver/guide, camel handlers, and camp staff.
• Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, optional activities, or any services not mentioned.

What can you tell me about the accommodations?

You’ll stay in hand-picked, authentic Moroccan properties—from cozy riads and comfortable hotels to a luxury desert camp in Merzouga featuring private tents and en-suite modern bathrooms. Each choice balances genuine local hospitality with top-tier comfort.

Are the tours private or shared?

We provide both formats to match your travel preferences. Private tours offer an exclusive, customized schedule completely tailored to your group, whereas shared tours provide a budget-friendly atmosphere ideal for connecting with fellow adventurers. Just share your preference when you book!

How much time will I spend on the camel?

The camel ride usually lasts from 60 to 90 minutes. It is the ideal length to take in the stunning desert views and arrive at the camp right as the sun begins to set over the dunes.

 Can the itinerary be tailored to my needs?

Absolutely, we love helping you design your dream vacation. Whether you want to extend your stay in a particular destination, include special activities, or adjust the route entirely, just let us know your ideas before securing your reservation.

What is the transportation like throughout the trip? 

You will ride in a well-kept, air-conditioned vehicle guided by an expert professional driver, with plenty of planned pauses to stretch or take photos. For the final leg into the desert, you’ll switch over to robust 4x4s and traditional camels.