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5-Day Tour from Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara

5-Day Tour from Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara

Aït Ben Haddou · Ouarzazate · Dades · two nights in Merzouga · Midelt · Fes

⏱ 5 days☾ 4 nights⚑ From Marrakech⚐ To Fes✦ Private tour

Overview

Five days to cross Morocco without rushing, with two nights in Merzouga and a full day to discover the life around the dunes – Gnawa music, nomad families and the old market town of Rissani.

Duration5 days
StartsMarrakech
EndsFes
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
  • Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
  • Two nights in Merzouga with a 4x4 tour
  • Middle Atlas and arrival in Fes

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

A gentle first day over the High Atlas, with time to explore Aït Ben Haddou and the kasbahs around Ouarzazate.

Meals: DinnerNight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
D2

Day 2 · Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley

Palm grove of Skoura, Valley of Roses and the winding road of the Dades Gorge.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D3

Day 3 · Dades – Todra – Merzouga

Todra Gorge, then to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek to the camp.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D4

Day 4 · A day around Erg Chebbi

4x4 tour around the dunes: Gnawa musicians in Khamlia, tea with a nomad family, the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji and Rissani. Free time for sandboarding before a second night in the desert.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D5

Day 5 · Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Fes

North through the Ziz palm groves, Midelt and the cedar forest to Fes.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~1,150km by road
ATLAS MOUNTAINSMarrakechOuarzazateDades ValleyMerzougaFes0102030405N200 km
  1. 01Marrakech
  2. 02Ouarzazate
  3. 03Dades Valley
  4. 04Merzouga
  5. 05Fes

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Hotel in Ouarzazateafter day 1
Night 2Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 2
Night 3Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 3
Night 4Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 4

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • 4x4 tour on day 4
  • Nights in Ouarzazate and Dades with dinner and breakfast

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

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What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • The second night in Merzouga can be in the camp or in a hotel at the foot of the dunes.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Why two nights in Merzouga?

One night only gives you a sunset and a sunrise. With two nights you have a full day for a 4x4 tour, Gnawa music, nomad families and activities like sandboarding or quad.

Can the second night be in a hotel?

Yes. Many travellers sleep the first night in the camp and the second one in a hotel with a pool at the foot of the dunes.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Marrakech – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Fes. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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