5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes
5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Overview:
- 5 Days/ 4 Nights
- Start in Marrakech
- Ends in Fes
This is a wonderful 5 day tour that takes you from the busy city of Marrakech all the way to the famous city of Fes. It is a long trip, but you will see so many beautiful places and different landscapes. It is the best way to cross Morocco, seeing mountains, old castles, and the amazing desert. This tour is about adventure and seeing the real culture of Morocco.
The tour begins in Marrakech. We drive over the beautiful High Atlas Mountains. We stop to see the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a place used in many movies. Then we stay in Ouarzazate. Next, we travel through valleys like Dades and Todra Gorge, places with big walls of rock. The biggest adventure is in the Merzouga Desert, where you ride a camel over the golden dunes and sleep one night in a nice desert camp under the many, many stars. You will love the silent desert and the sun rising. The tour finishes on the fifth day after we drive through the Ziz Valley, the big Cedar Forest, and finally arrive in Fes.
This 5 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes is a trip for travelers who want to see Morocco’s famous desert and its culture. It is a mix of history, nature, and meeting local people. Everything is arranged for you, so you can relax and enjoy the journey from Marrakech to Fes. This Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour will be a memory you keep forever.
Highlights of The 5 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes
- Crossing the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi N’Tichka Pass.
- Visiting the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Seeing the cinematic city of Ouarzazate.
- Exploring the beautiful Dades Valley and the tall Todra Gorges.
- Riding camels in the Merzouga Desert.
- Spending a night in a luxury tent in the Sahara under a sky full of stars.
- Meeting local Berber nomads and listening to Gnaoua music.
- Walking in the huge Cedar Forest where monkeys live.
- Seeing the beautiful Swiss-like town of Ifrane.
Why Choose The Private Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 5 Days?
If you book this private Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 5 Days it is the best choice for you. When the tour is private, it means only you and your group travel in the car with your driver. This gives you many advantages. You choose the time we start each day. If you see a beautiful view and want to stop for a photo, you can. You are not with a big group of strangers. This makes the trip more comfortable and personal for you, your family, or your friends. This program is flexible for you.
Also, this 5 day program is better than the 3 day or 4 day tours. On this 5 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes, you have a full day in the desert. This is a big advantage. You will not feel rushed. You can see the sunrise, explore the desert area more, see the local market, and meet the desert people. This extra day in the desert makes the whole experience relaxed and richer. It is the best way to really enjoy the Sahara.
5 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes Itinerary:
Please look below for the detailed programme for each day of the 5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes. We tried to make it very complete. We know maybe you want some changes, this is okay. If you see anything you do not like or want to change, please just feel free to contact us. We can customize the trip for you very easily. We want you to have the perfect trip.
DAY 1: MARRAKECH ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ⇢ OUARZAZATE
We start this first day early in the morning in Marrakech. Our driver will come to pick you up at your hotel or Riad. We drive straight towards the High Atlas Mountains. The road is very curvy and goes high up, it is a great experience. We will stop at the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, which is about 2,260 meters high, for a really nice panoramic view. You will take many photos here.
After the mountain, we drive to the very famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This old fortified village is very famous. Many big international movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed here. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will walk inside this kasbah and see the old clay houses and how people lived. We spend some good time here.
After we visit the kasbah, we drive a short distance to Ouarzazate. This city is famous because it is home to big film studios, sometimes called “Morocco’s Hollywood”. We will have dinner and stay overnight in a comfortable hotel or Riad in Ouarzazate. This city is the door to the Sahara Desert.
DAY 2: OUARZAZATE ⇢ SKOURA ⇢ KELAAT M’EGOUNA ⇢ BOU THARAR ⇢ DADES VALLEY
Today, after breakfast, we start by exploring Ouarzazate a bit more. We can visit the local Taourirt Kasbah and maybe drive past the Atlas Film Studios. Then we move east to the Skoura Oasis. This oasis is beautiful, full of palm trees, and we will stop to see the Kasbah Amridil, one of the most complete kasbahs in the area. It is a very impressive old building.
We continue our drive to a town called Kalaat M’Gouna. This town is very famous for growing roses. It is called the Rose Valley. If you come in May, you can even see the Rose Festival. We will see many local rose products here like water and oil. It is a nice stop.
In the afternoon, we go into the Dades Valley. You will see amazing rock formations here, sometimes called the “monkey fingers”. We drive through the valley and see beautiful green farms along the river, with the mountain colors around us. We will stay overnight and have dinner in a hotel in the Dades Valley.
DAY 3: DADES VALLEY ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT
After breakfast in the Dades Valley, we drive to another natural wonder: the Todra Gorge. This is a very impressive place where the river cuts through the mountains, making a very high, narrow canyon. The walls of rock are over 300 meters high. We will stop to walk inside the gorge, it is a great feeling.
We drive past many palm groves and Berber villages like Touroug and Tinjdad on our way to the desert. In the afternoon, we finally arrive at Merzouga, the door to the Erg Chebbi dunes. This is where the real desert adventure starts.
From Merzouga village, we meet our camels. You will take a camel ride for about one hour, going inside the high, golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. This ride is amazing, especially when the sun starts to set. The sunset on the sand is truly magical. We reach our luxury desert camp, have a traditional dinner, listen to local music around the fire, and sleep in a nice tent under the stars.
DAY 4: A FULL DAY IN MERZOUGA DESERT EXPLORING THE AREA
Today is your special day to explore the Sahara. We wake up early to see the beautiful sunrise, it is a must-see in the desert. After a good breakfast at the camp, we explore the area around Merzouga by car. We drive on the desert tracks, seeing different landscapes.
We will visit some local places. We might visit an old eyeliner mine, and we will meet real nomadic Berber families who live in tents in the desert. This is a great chance to see their simple life. We also visit Khamlia village. This village is famous for its Gnawa musicians. They play unique spiritual African music, and you will enjoy it.
In the afternoon, we might visit the Rissani market (if it is a market day) or visit a fossil workshop in Erfoud. We also drive through the palm groves. This full day in the desert makes the tour very special, not only riding a camel but really exploring the area. We go back to a local Riad or hotel near the dunes for our dinner and second night of rest.
DAY 5: MERZOUGA DESERT ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ FES
We start our final day early, heading north to Fes. We leave the desert behind and drive towards Erfoud. If you did not visit a fossil workshop yesterday, we can stop here. This area is famous for ancient sea fossils.
The drive is beautiful. We will stop at a panoramic point to see the Ziz Valley, a huge valley full of millions of palm trees, it looks like a green river in the dry land. We continue driving and soon the landscape changes to mountains and green forests. We enter the Middle Atlas region.
We will stop at the famous Cedar Forest near Azrou. This forest is home to the Barbary Macaque monkeys. You can stop to see them and take photos, but do not feed them please. Our final stop before Fes is the town of Ifrane. Ifrane looks like a Swiss village with its special architecture, it is very nice. From Ifrane, it is a short drive to Fes. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel or Riad in Fes, finishing your amazing 5 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes.
Tour Includes & Excludes
Includes:
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes.
- Transportation in a good, comfortable vehicle (4WD or Minibus) with fuel.
- An experienced English-speaking driver/guide for the whole trip.
- 4 nights of accommodation (Hotels/Riads/Desert Camp).
- Dinner and breakfast for 4 nights (usually Day 1, 2, 3, and 4).
- The special camel ride experience in the Merzouga Desert.
- The special camel ride experience in the Merzouga Desert.
- Sandboarding activity In the desert.
Excludes:
- Lunch meals every day.
- All drinks, like water, soda, coffee.
- The money to go inside the movie studios or some Kasbahs.
- Tips for the driver and guides (Optional)
5 Days Desert Tour Marrakech To Fes Price:
The price for your 5 Days Desert Tour Marrakech To Fes is not fixed and changes. The cost depends on a few important things. The first is the number of people who travel with you. If you are a big group, the price per person is cheaper. Also, the type of accommodation you choose is important: we offer standard, comfort, and luxury camps and hotels. Luxury choices cost more. Also, the time of year you book and travel can change the price. Please contact us with your travel dates and the number of people, and we will send you the exact price very quickly.
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The Tour Map
Available Tour Options
Luxury Tour Pack
- Luxury Hotels / Riads
- Luxury Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Mixed Tour Pack
- Standard Hotels / Riads
- Luxury Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Standard Tour Pack
- Standard Hotels / Riads
- Standard Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Know Before You Go:
- Tell Us Your Food Needs: Ifax someone in your group has a food allergy or needs a special meal, like vegetarian or gluten-free food, please tell us when you book the tour. We must know this information in advance so we can prepare your meals in the hotels and desert camp.
- Packing for the Weather: The desert is hot during the day, but it is very cold in the winter night. Please pack layers of clothing. Bring lightweight, breathable clothes for the sun, and very warm clothes for the cold evenings and early mornings.
- Comfortable Shoes: We will do a lot of walking, especially in Kasbahs, gorges, and the desert sand. Please make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes or sandals that are good for walking on different surfaces.
- Protect Yourself from Sun: The sun in the desert is very strong. Do not forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, and good sunscreen to protect your skin and eyes from the strong desert sun.
- Safety and Health: This trip is generally easy, but it is not good for people who use wheelchairs or pregnant women because of the long drives and the bumpy roads in some desert parts. If you have any health concerns, please ask us before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The best time to travel is usually during spring, from March to May, or in autumn, from September to November. The weather is very nice then, not too hot in the desert. Summer can be too hot, and winter nights are very cold.
Yes, of course, because this is a private tour. You can always ask your driver to stop for beautiful photo opportunities along the road, like at the Atlas Mountains, the Ziz Valley view, or anywhere safe to stop.
The drives are long, especially on Day 1 and Day 5, the days we travel between cities. You can expect about 6 to 8 hours of driving time on these days. But we make many nice stops to rest, see things, and break the journey.
We use a comfortable, modern, and air-conditioned 4×4 car or a nice Minibus/Minivan. The vehicle is only for you and your group, and it is safe and good for all the roads, including the off-road parts near the desert
The roads are good, but we have some long driving days. The longest drive is the last day from Merzouga to Fes, that takes about 7 hours of driving time. The other days are shorter, about 5 to 6 hours driving. But we stop many, many times for photos, lunch, coffee, and sights. Your car is an air-conditioned 4×4, so it is a good car and we make sure you are comfortable.
Yes, the camel ride is safe for all ages. We use calm, trained camels, and our local guides are very experienced. They will help you get on and off the camel to make sure you are safe and comfortable during the short desert ride.
You will eat traditional Moroccan food. This usually means Tagine (meat or vegetable stew) and Couscous, especially for dinner. Breakfasts are simple and include bread, jam, honey, and hot drinks. The food is very good and fresh.
