5-Day Tour from
Marrakech to Fes
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- 5 days
- Marrakech
The most complete 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour. Telouet Kasbah, Todra Gorge, a nomadic family visit, and a full day exploring the Erg Chebbi dunes.
↝ Overview Of The Marrakech to Fes desert tour
5-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour—Telouet Kasbah, Nomadic Family and a Full Sahara Day
Looking for the desert tour that goes further off the beaten path than any other? Our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes is built for travelers who want depth over speed. Over five relaxed days, you cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the historic Telouet Kasbah, explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and venture off-road to a Berber family living in a mountain cave. Moreover, you walk through both Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge, spend a full day immersed in the Merzouga desert, and meet a genuine nomadic family before continuing north to Fes.
This private desert tour from Marrakech is unlike our standard itineraries. Instead of sticking to the main tourist route, we take you off-road to hidden villages, mountain caves, and Berber communities that standard tour buses simply cannot reach. Furthermore, every stop, hotel, and pace can be tailored entirely to your preferences through our tailor-made Morocco tours. As a result, this Marrakech to Fes via Sahara journey reveals a side of Morocco that few travelers ever get to see.
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Start: Marrakech End: Fes Tour Type: 100% Private Desert: Erg Chebbi, Merzouga — full day included Included Meals: 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts Difficulty: Easy to moderate — includes an optional guided hike
↪ Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Start: Marrakech End: Fes Tour Type: 100% Private
Desert: Erg Chebbi, Merzouga — full day included Included Meals: 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts Difficulty: Easy to moderate — includes an optional guided hike
↝ Why Choose a 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes?
Most Marrakech to Fes tours follow the same well-worn route. Our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes takes a different path entirely—venturing off-road to a Berber family living in a mountain cave, the abandoned mining village of M’Fis, and a genuine nomadic family near the dunes. Consequently, this itinerary uncovers a side of Morocco that standard tour buses cannot reach.
Furthermore, this private desert tour from Marrakech moves at a relaxed pace, with shorter driving days and more time to explore. On Day 4, the entire day is dedicated to the Merzouga desert, and an optional guided hike through the Monkey Fingers Canyon adds an active adventure to the itinerary. As a result, this is the tour for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s south properly, not just glimpse it from a car window, before continuing on to explore our Fes desert tours or the wider Morocco itineraries we offer.
↝ Tour Highlights
- Crossing the dramatic High Atlas Mountains on the way south
- Visiting the historic Telouet Kasbah, the former Palace of Glaoui
- Exploring the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and its history
- Meeting a Berber family living in a traditional mountain cave
- Marveling at the impressive Dades Gorge and dramatic Todra Gorge
- Riding camels through Erg Chebbi’s towering golden Sahara desert dunes
- Spending a full day exploring the Merzouga desert and Khamlia
- Meeting a Nomadic Berber family living near the Erg Chebbi dunes
↝ Inclusions & Exclusions
- Included :
- Pick up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Modern A/C 4×4 SUV
- English or Spanish-speaking driver or driver and guide
- 4 nights accommodation, including a luxury desert camp
- 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Camel trekking experience
- Sandboarding
- A guided hike of the Monkey Fingers Canyon
- Drop off at your hotel or riad in Fes
- Excluded :
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees, when needed
- Tips (optional)
↝ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech ⇢ High Atlas Mountains ⇢ Telouet Kasbah ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah ⇢ Ouarzazate
Your 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or riad. As you head south, the road climbs into the High Atlas Mountains, with stops at scenic viewpoints along the way. You visit the historic Telouet Kasbah, once the stronghold of the powerful El Glaoui family, before continuing to Ait Ben Haddou for lunch and a visit to the ancient UNESCO-listed Kasbah.
Afterwards, the journey continues to Ouarzazate — the Hollywood of Africa, home to Atlas Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. You settle into your hotel here for a relaxing evening and dinner.
Day 2: Ouarzazate ⇢ Skoura ⇢ Kelaat M’Gouna ⇢ Bou Tharar ⇢ Dades Valley
After breakfast, you travel to Skoura, a vast palm oasis home to the remarkable Amridil Kasbah, once a vital caravan stopover. The route continues to Kelaat M’Gouna, home to the famous Rose Valley, before heading through charming Berber villages towards Bou Tharar.
From there, an off-road route leads to a Nomadic Berber family living in a mountain cave, where you share tea and learn about their traditional way of life. You arrive in Dades Valley in the afternoon, with time for a walk or an optional hike through the Monkey Fingers Canyon before dinner.
Day 3: Dades Valley ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, you walk through the dramatic Todra Gorge and admire panoramic views of the Tinghir oasis. In the afternoon, you arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel ride and a spectacular Sahara sunset.
Upon arrival at your luxury camp, you are welcomed with tea before settling into your private tent. Following dinner, the evening continues around the campfire with Berber drumming and traditional songs beneath a star-filled sky.
Day 4: Full Day Exploring the Merzouga Desert
Rise early for a stunning sunrise, then set off to explore the desert further. You visit Khamlia village, known for its traditional Gnawa music, before heading off-road to M’Fis, an abandoned village once known for its galena mines.
Afterwards, you meet a Nomadic family living near the Erg Chebbi dunes, experiencing genuine Berber hospitality far from modern life. In the afternoon, you check into a riad with dune views, with time to relax before another mesmerizing sunset walk.
Day 5: Merzouga Desert ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Fes
Watch a final sunrise over the dunes before breakfast. The journey to Fes includes stops at the picturesque Ziz Valley, a cedar forest near Azrou where Barbary macaques are often spotted, and the scenic town of Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco.
You arrive in Fes by late afternoon, marking the end of your 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes, with a drop-off near your hotel or riad in the medina.
↝ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the camel ride?
Yes, a 4×4 vehicle can take you to the camp instead, at no extra cost.
What type of vehicle is used for this 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour?
How is this tour different from a standard Marrakech to Fes desert tour?
Is the Monkey Fingers Canyon hike difficult?
It is a moderate guided hike suitable for most fitness levels, and entirely optional if you prefer to relax instead.
How do I pay for the tour?
A deposit confirms your booking, and the remaining balance is paid in cash on the day of departure.
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