Our 5 Days Fes Marrakech Desert Safari Tour is a private 5-day Morocco tour starting in Fes, run by local Moroccan guides and drivers. You can take it as a budget, mid-range or luxury Morocco tour package – compare the options in the price box, browse more Morocco tours from Fes and Sahara desert tours, or ask us for a tailor-made Morocco itinerary.
Tour highlights
- Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ceder Forest – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga
- Day 2: Erg Chebbi desert tour in 4 × 4 – Merzouga
- Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorge
- Day 4: Dades Gorges – Skoura – Ait ben haddou
- Day 5: Ait Ben haddou – Telouat – Marrakech
5 Days Fes Marrakech desert safari tour. Explore the Ziz Valley. Spend the night in Merzouga desert camp. Camel trek safari Tour in Erg Chebbi. Explore Gorges and kasbahs.
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ceder Forest – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga
Start from Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane and Azrou the Berber villages in the middle Atlas mountains. Crossing the Ziz valley and Errachidia towards Erfoud town. After a coffee break, we continue to Merzouga Sahara. You enjoy a camel ride and night under the stars in the camp. Merzouga is a Berber village inhabited by Berber nomads. Their activity is the breeding of goats and camels. However, the drought damaged the region’s pastures as well as the phenomenon of desertification. Now the nomads work with the visitors and offer camel rides. We can say solidarity travel!
2Day 2Erg Chebbi desert tour in 4 × 4 – Merzouga
After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion around the Erg Chebbi, visiting the deserted mines and the Berber nomads who still live in the desert with their herds of goats and camels. Around noon, we will have lunch in the desert or at a local restaurant in Merzouga. We will then have to ride a camel to reach our Sahara camp. you will admire the sunset,
spend the magic night in Sahara camp
3Day 3Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorge
Leaving Merzouga to follow another path that leads to the gorges through the oases and palm groves. Then we will pass by oases of Jorf and that of Todra. We stop at Todra Gorges for lunch. Then the path to Dedas amazes you with these magnificent landscapes. Photos stop in Boumalne then we will join our accommodation in the heart of the Dades gorges. Dades Oases is one of the most beautiful oases in Morocco. The inhabitants live and cultivate many types of plants and fruits. Among the most common types of har trees found in the Dades oases are fig trees, almond trees, and apricot trees, in addition to roses unique to Morocco.
4Day 4Dades Gorges – Skoura – Ait ben haddou
We will leave Dades Gorges to follow another path that leads to Ouarzazate through oases and palm groves. Stop in the city of roses and discover distilled rose water. Continuation to the Skoura palm grove and visit the Amredile kasbah, we pass through the Ouarzazate solar energy station and stop to see the Taourirt kasbah. Then continue to the village of Ait ben Haddou. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel.
5Day 5Ait Ben haddou – Telouat – Marrakech
In the morning after breakfast, you enjoy a guided tour of the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Discover Berber architecture and the history of this cultural site, where several international films are shot. Then we will follow the path to the High Atlas Mountains passing by the historical village of Telouat. Visit of the kasbah glaoui. We climb towards the summit of Tizi n Tichka. We stop to enjoy the panoramic views. Then we will travel through the Berber villages of Tadart and Tazlida. We stop in the reserve of Toufliht and the village of Ait Berka. From there we descend to Marrakech. We will drop you off at your hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember that this tour program is just a suggestion that we could actualize it to your plan, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
Your Route on the Map
The main stops of this itinerary. Your driver can adapt the route and add stops on request.
- 1FesStart
- 2Ifrane
- 3Azrou
- 4Midelt
- 5Erfoud
- 6Rissani
- 7Merzouga
- 8Todra Gorge
- 9Dades Valley
- 10Skoura
- 11Aït Benhaddou
- 12Telouet
- 13MarrakechEnd
Prices & comfort levels
Prices per person, 2 travellers sharing. Every tour is private. Prices for larger groups and children on request.
Mid-range
From €725 / per person
Charming 4★ riads & hotels, comfort desert camp with private bathroom
Choose this optionLuxury
From €1,300 / per person
5★ riads & boutique hotels, luxury desert camp, premium vehicle
Choose this optionWhat’s included
✓ Included
- Private tour with a local guide
- Transport in a comfortable car with 4 × 4 fuel
- Dinner and breakfast in the desert
- Camp camel trek
- Night in a traditional tent
✕ Not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- tips
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The 5 Days Fes Marrakech Desert Safari Tour is a private tour: you travel only with your own group, in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver, and you can stop wherever you like.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start from €475 per person in budget comfort, €725 in mid-range and €1,300 in luxury (based on 2 travellers sharing). Prices for larger groups and children are on request.
What is included in the price?
Private transport with your driver, accommodation in your chosen comfort level, daily breakfast and dinner, a camel ride and a night in a desert camp. Flights, lunches, entrance fees and tips are not included unless stated.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts in Fes. We pick you up from your hotel, riad or the airport, and the end point can be changed to suit your flights.
Can I customise this itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or changed – add a night, a city or an activity, and we will adapt the route and the price.
What is the best time to do this tour?
October to April is ideal for desert tours, with warm days and clear nights; desert nights are cold in winter, so bring a warm layer. In summer we plan early starts to avoid the heat.
How do I book?
Send us a request with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We reply within 24 hours with a free personalised quote – no payment is needed to ask.
