5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

This desert tour from Fez starts in the morning, you leave behind the streets of the medina and set off toward the vast landscapes of the Middle Atlas. The first place to visit during this Fez to Marrakech tour is Ifrane, called the « Switzerland of Morocco ». Passing by this town allows you to see its lush green parks.

Your Morocco desert tour continues south, you travel through the cedar forests of Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques. Stop for a quick break and enjoy the fresh mountain air before continuing toward Midelt, a peaceful town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas mountains. Surrounded by apple orchards and rugged peaks, Midelt offers a perfect retreat for the night. Enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner in a cozy guesthouse, where you will spend the first night of this 5-day Morocco tour.

After breakfast, this desert tour from Fes to Marrakech continues south. During this Morocco tour Fes, you can observe the scenery shifts from green valleys to arid desert plains. You pass through the Ziz Valley, an oasis lined with thousands of palm trees, offering a striking contrast to the desert beyond. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint before continuing through the gateway town of Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops, souks and dates production.

By late afternoon, you reach Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise majestically at the horizon. You start a camel tour to arrive at a traditional Merzouga desert camp. As night falls, enjoy an evening under the stars of the Sahara sky, with music, storytelling, and the quiet beauty of the desert.

One of the highlights of this Fes Merzouga Marrakech tour is the spectacular sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. The third day of this Morocco journey allows you to explore the wonders of the Sahara.

You go for an amazing 4×4 tour starting by a visit of the village of Khamlia, where you can experience the rhythms of traditional Gnawa music. Also, you will pass by an old village and a place with fossils.

After lunch in local restaurant, you will go meet a local nomad family.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy a visit of the village of Merzouga or go back to the camp to take a walk around the dunes as the sun sets. Enjoy another peaceful night in a Merzouga desert camp during this Fes desert trip.

After a breakfast at the desert camp, this desert tour from Fes to Marrakech continues toward the rugged landscapes of the Todra Gorge. Here you are for another day full of discoveries!

The Morocco desert tour takes you through desert plains and berber villages before arriving at the towering cliffs of the gorge, where a river winds through rock walls. You enjoy a short stop there to admire the rocky walls of the Todra Gorge, some of them rising very high!

After lunch, continue through the Dades Gorges and the Dades Valley where ancient Kasbahs stand as remnants of Morocco’s rich history. You will see the « Monkey Fingers » cliffs and spend the night in a charming comfortable guesthouse overlooking the valley.

After breakfast, the last day of this Fes to Marrakech tour begins. First, the way back passes through the scenic Valley or Roses. Then you go towards to the Skoura Oasis before arriving in Ouarzazate. You can visit the film studios or explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah.

Near Ouarzazate, you take the chance to visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of South Morocco’s sightseeing places.

After that break, this desert tour from Fes to Marrakech goes through the scenic route of the High Atlas mountains. You will see the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the highest pass in all Morocco. This winding mountain itinerary offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and traditional berber villages.

You arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.