The 5 Days Fes to Marrakech desert tour begins with an early pickup from your accommodation or the airport in Fes. We drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, famous for its cool climate, snow, and alpine-style houses – known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Continue to the cedar forests, home to the Barbary Macaques, where you can feed and photograph them. Stop in Midelt for lunch before heading toward the Sahara desert, driving through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass and along the scenic Ziz Valley.

In the afternoon, arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga, switch to camels and cross the golden dunes. Stop on a high dune to enjoy the magical sunset. Continue to your luxury desert camp, where you can enjoy Berber drums music around a campfire under a sky full of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, from sand dunes and wild lakes to mines, fossil sites, and beautiful oases—perfect for outdoor activities.

Visit nomads in their traditional tents while enjoying Berber tea, then continue to the village of Khamlia to experience Gnaoua music and dance. Take a walk through the palm grove and visit the wild lake of Merzouga, also known as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

After breakfast, depart the desert to visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, with its vibrant souks. Continue to Erfoud to explore fossil workshops, then drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to the Todra Gorges, a high red cliff canyon ideal for photography and rock climbing.

After lunch, continue to the Dades Valley, stopping at the “Monkey Fingers” rock formation and scenic viewpoints. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

After breakfast, head to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley, famous for its annual Rose Festival in May. Drive through Skoura’s palm groves and visit the Kasbah of Amridil. Reach Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, and explore the film studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

 On the final day, visit the world-famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in films like Gladiator and The Mummy, as well as series like Game of Thrones. Continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains, with stops for lunch and photography. Arrive in Marrakech, and drop-off at your accommodation or airport. End of the 5-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour.