5 Days Marrakech to Fes via Desert

Atlas · Zagora · Merzouga Sahara · Gorges · Fes

5 Days / 4 NightsOne way
Marrakech → FesStart & end
Private Tour1–8 travelers
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Tour Overview

This 5-day Marrakech to Fes tour is a complete south Morocco crossing. Travel from the Red City over the High Atlas, through Aït Benhaddou, the Draa Valley and Zagora, into the great Merzouga dunes, then north through the gorges and Ziz Valley to the imperial city of Fes.

Perfect for travelers who want to see the desert and end in a different city — all private and customizable.

Tour Highlights

  • High Atlas & Aït Benhaddou
  • Draa Valley & Zagora palm groves
  • Camel trek & night in Merzouga camp
  • Todra & Dades Gorges
  • Ziz Valley & Midelt cedar forests
  • Arrival in imperial Fes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY1

Marrakech – Atlas – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

Cross the High Atlas, visit Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate's film studios and kasbah. Overnight in Ouarzazate or Skoura.

DAY2

Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora – Merzouga

Drive through the Draa Valley and Zagora palm oases, continuing east to Merzouga. Camel trek into the dunes at sunset, dinner and overnight in a desert camp.

DAY3

Merzouga Dunes – Rissani – Todra Gorge

Sunrise over the dunes, explore Merzouga area and Rissani market, then drive to the towering Todra Gorge for a walk and overnight nearby.

DAY4

Todra – Dades – Ziz Valley – Midelt

Explore the Dades Valley, then head north through the dramatic Ziz Valley and Atlas cedar forests to Midelt for dinner and overnight.

DAY5

Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

Drive through Ifrane (Morocco's "little Switzerland") and the cedar forests of Azrou, arriving in Fes in the afternoon with a hotel drop-off.

What's Included & Not Included

  • Private air-conditioned minivan
  • Local expert driver/guide
  • 3 nights hotels + 1 night desert camp
  • Camel trek in Merzouga
  • Dinners & breakfasts
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Lunches & drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Photos from this Tour

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