5-day private tour · Marrakech → Fes
Amazing Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes 5-day
A private 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes — the High Atlas and Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of Roses, the Todra and Dades gorges, and two nights around the Erg Chebbi dunes with a camel trek and a full desert day.
About This Tour
5 days - 4 nights · Marrakech → Fes
This private 5-day desert tour Marrakech to Fes strings together the best of southern Morocco — the Erg Chebbi dunes, the great gorges, kasbah country and the rich cultures and cuisine of the south — in one unhurried crossing between two imperial cities.
With so many Morocco itineraries to choose from, the details can be overwhelming. As an experienced local operator we handle everything — the route, the riads, the desert camp — so all you do is enjoy the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of Roses, the Todra and Dades gorges and two nights in the Sahara. Fully private and tailored to you.
Tour Highlights
The best of this journey
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Amazing Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes 5-day
Tour Itinerary
Day by day, 5 days
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Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
Your 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour begins with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel. Crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), you’ll stop to see the Kasbah of the Glaoui pasha and have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon you’ll reach Ait Ben Haddou along the Ounila valley and its Berber villages. After exploring the famous fortified kasbah, you’ll continue to Ouarzazate for dinner and a comfortable night in a hotel.
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Day 2: Ouarzazate → Skoura → Valley of Roses → Dades → Todra Gorge
After breakfast you’ll drive to Skoura to see the beautiful Kasbah of Amredil on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, then continue through the magnificent Valley of Roses, with an off-road stretch where you might meet a cave-dwelling nomad family.
You’ll stop for lunch in Boumalne du Dades after admiring the Dades gorges and their striking rock formations, then continue through Tinghir to the Todra Gorge and its towering canyon walls. Dinner and overnight in a kasbah hotel.
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Day 3: Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
You’ll take a short walk through the palm plantations and enjoy the wide views of the Todra river before lunch in Tinjdad, then travel through Berber villages such as Touroug and El-Jorf to Erfoud, where you’ll visit a workshop that turns local fossils into crafts.
From there you’ll reach Erg Chebbi, the great Merzouga dunes, and set out on a 90-minute camel trek to your camp for dinner and a night in a traditional nomad tent.
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Day 4: Erg Chebbi → nomad family → fossil site → dunes tour
Wake early to watch the sunrise from the top of a dune, then ride your camel back to the hotel for a relaxing shower. A 4x4 desert tour takes you to the black volcanic rocks where fossils are found, the Gnawa spiritual music of Khamlia village, and the seasonal Lake Dayet Srji, which draws pink flamingos in spring.
After lunch in Merzouga or Hassi Labied, you’ll explore the canal irrigation system and stroll around the oasis. Dinner and an overnight stay in a desert auberge.
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Day 5: Merzouga → Erfoud → Midelt → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes
After breakfast you’ll visit the Rissani market, then drive to Errachidia via Erfoud and Aoufous, stopping for the spectacular view over the Tafilalet oasis before continuing to Midelt over the Tizi n’Talghemt.
After lunch you’ll travel through the Middle Atlas to the medieval city of Fes, passing a cedar forest near Azrou and, time permitting, Ifrane — the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Arrival in Fes, where your 5-day desert tour from Marrakech comes to an end.
What the Price Includes
Everything covered in the price
Price Includes
- ✓ Door-to-door pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad
- ✓ Private, air-conditioned modern vehicle — exclusively yours for the whole trip
- ✓ Experienced, English-speaking driver-guide who knows the routes, roads and local culture
- ✓ All fuel, tolls and vehicle running costs
- ✓ Camel trek into the dunes — one camel per person, led by a local guide
- ✓ Sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes
- ✓ Overnight in a Sahara desert camp — private tent in your preferred category (standard or luxury with ensuite)
- ✓ 3-night in a private room at a hotel/riad (At your preferred room type)
- ✓ (Breakfast & Dinner) x 2
- ✓ 4x4 transfer to and from the desert camp, available as an alternative to the camels
Price Excludes
- ✗ Drinks and bottled water (budget a few euros per day)
- ✗ Lunches — roughly €8–12 each at local restaurants along the route
- ✗ Monument and museum entry fees (e.g. Ait Ben Haddou, Atlas Studios) — optional and paid on the day
- ✗ Tips for your driver-guide and camp staff — at your discretion
If this itinerary does not quite match what you had in mind, tell us your ideas and we will rebuild it around them.
Tour Map
Marrakech → Fes
Why Book This Tour
What makes it worth the time
Choosing a Morocco tour can be overwhelming — so many routes, so many options. As an established local operator, we take the guesswork out of it and build the ideal 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour around your dates, budget and pace.
You’ll cross the Atlas, sleep twice in the Sahara, walk the great gorges and finish in imperial Fes — all privately, with a driver-guide who tailors each day to you. It’s the easy, rewarding way to see the south between Morocco’s two most famous cities.
Know Before You Go
Practical travel notes
- infoPricing is per person and drops as your group grows — the more of you travel together, the lower the price each. Tell us your group size for an exact quote.
- infoDriving times are estimates for the road only — they don’t count photo stops, sightseeing or meals. Because the tour is private, you set the pace and we stop whenever you like.
- infoComfortable 4x4 vehicles seat up to four adults; for five or more we provide a spacious air-conditioned minivan — always private to your group.
- infoWe suggest an 8:00 am start on Day 1 to make the most of the light and the drive, but pickup time is flexible — tell us what suits you.
- infoSandboards are free to use at your desert camp — try the dunes at sunrise or sunset. Quad bikes and buggy rides can be arranged on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about this tour
Are these tours private?
Yes — every tour is 100% private by default. It’s just your group, your driver-guide and your own vehicle, so you experience Morocco entirely at your own pace. Stop whenever you like for photos, a mint tea or a closer look at a village or viewpoint.
Prefer to share costs? We also run small-group departures on popular routes — just contact us and we’ll match you to the right option.
Can the itinerary be customised or changed?
Absolutely. This is your trip — we can adjust the pace, swap or upgrade accommodation, add nights, and build in extra stops or activities. For the smoothest planning, let us know any changes at least two weeks before departure, though we’ll always do our best with last-minute requests too.
Does the price change with group size?
The per-person price goes down as your group grows, because the private vehicle and driver-guide are shared across more travellers. Send us your exact numbers and dates and we’ll send back a clear, all-in quote per person.
Are last-minute bookings cheaper?
Usually not — if anything the opposite. We hand-pick the best riads and desert camps, and the good ones fill up fast, especially in high season (spring and autumn). Booking early secures the best accommodation and a smoother trip.
That said, we do take last-minute bookings when availability allows — message us with your dates and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.
Is Morocco safe for tourists?
Yes. Morocco is one of the most welcoming and stable countries in the region, and tourism is central to its economy, so visitor safety is taken seriously — including dedicated tourist police and government-accredited guides.
On a private tour you’re looked after door to door by a driver-guide who knows the routes and the local etiquette. Serious crime is rare and comparable to many European destinations; normal travel common sense is all that’s needed. Morocco is a great choice for couples, families and solo travellers alike.
Booking, deposit and payment
Once we’ve agreed an itinerary that works for you, a small deposit secures your dates with Let’s Visit Morocco (every tour on the site can be tailored to your needs). You simply pay the remaining balance at the start of your tour in Morocco — no large upfront payment required.
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