5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes journey from Marrakech to Fes with our 5 days tour, offering a relaxed pace to explore the wonders along the way. You experience the unique lifestyle of a Berber family living in mountain caves, immerse yourself in a full day of desert exploration, and connect with a nomadic family in the Sahara. This off-the-beaten-path adventure promises an unforgettable desert experience, all while travelling comfortably in our 4×4 vehicles, venturing off-road to explore hidden gems inaccessible to standard tour buses. Price starts from €249.
Your tour starts with a morning pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. As you begin, you’re treated to stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains, with stops to explore the historic Telouet Kasbah, once the powerful stronghold of the El Glaoui family.
Arriving at Ait Ben Haddou around noon, you can enjoy lunch before delving into the enchanting Kasbah, backdrop for The Mummy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. Continuing, you head to Ouarzazate, home to the famous Atlas Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah, then transfer to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Driving distance: approximately 204 km · Driving time: approximately 4 hr · Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
Begin with a delightful breakfast before setting off for Skoura, an awe-inspiring oasis of over 4,000 hectares of palm trees. Here you encounter the magnificent Amridil Kasbah, offering insights into daily Kasbah life over 300 years ago.
You continue to Kelaat M’Gouna, home to the famous Rose Valley, then journey through charming Berber villages toward Bou Tharar and take an adventurous off-road route to the Dades Valley. Along the way you stop to visit a nomadic Berber family living in a mountain cave, where you enjoy a warm cup of tea. On reaching the Dades Valley, you can take a guided hike through the Monkey Fingers Canyon before dinner and a restful night.
Driving distance: approximately 144 km · Driving time: approximately 3 hr · Overnight: Hotel in the Dades Valley
After a delicious breakfast, you begin the journey to the Merzouga desert. Along the way you stop for a leisurely walk through the Todra Canyon and to admire panoramic views of the Tinghir oasis.
In the afternoon you reach Merzouga and embark on an authentic camel ride through the dunes, watching a spectacular sunset from atop a high dune. On arrival at your luxury camp you’re welcomed with a cup of tea before being escorted to your private tent. After dinner, you can gather around the campfire for drums and traditional Berber songs beneath a star-filled sky.
Driving distance: approximately 310 km · Driving time: approximately 5 hr · Overnight: Luxury desert camp, Merzouga
For those up early, catch the stunning sunrise. After a tasty breakfast, get ready for an exciting day exploring the Merzouga desert. You start with a visit to Khamlia, a small village famous for its unique Gnawa music. Then you head off-road to M’Fis, an abandoned village known for its Galena mines.
You experience the nomadic lifestyle firsthand by visiting a family living near the Erg Chebbi dunes. After lunch, you journey to a charming riad with picturesque views of the golden dunes. Take time to relax or swim before catching the sunset, then enjoy a leisurely walk to the dunes. You can also choose to spend another night at the camp.
Driving distance: approximately 57 km · Driving time: approximately 1 hr 15 min · Overnight: Riad in Merzouga
Another chance to rise early and witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes from your riad. After a hearty breakfast, you begin the journey to Fes with several stops, including the picturesque Ziz Valley, a captivating cedar forest near Azrou where you may encounter Barbary monkeys, and the scenic town of Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco.
You arrive in Fes by late afternoon, and your guide drops you at the nearest accessible location to your hotel or riad, concluding your unforgettable 5-day off-the-beaten-path tour.
Driving distance: approximately 500 km · Driving time: approximately 7 hr 30 min
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Lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a warm jacket for cool desert evenings, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a reusable water bottle, personal toiletries, a camera, and a small daypack for your desert and sightseeing essentials.
Yes. If you’d rather not ride to the camp, we’ll transport you there by 4×4.
Because this tour often goes off-road to explore remote areas, we rely on our reliable Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX vehicles and similar comfortable options.
We recommend booking as soon as possible.
To confirm your reservation we ask for a small deposit, payable by PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise. The balance is due in cash on the first day of the tour, directly to your driver/guide, in euros, US dollars, or the equivalent in dirhams.
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