5-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Dades & Todra Gorges
Overview
From the colorful streets of Marrakech to the spiritual and cultural heart of Fes, traversing the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, camel trekking through Erg Chebbi's dunes, and camping under the stars in the Sahara.
Highlights
- Crossing the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- The UNESCO-listed Ksar Ait Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate's cinema studios and Kasbah Amridil
- The Valley of Roses, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorges
- A camel trek in Erg Chebbi at sunset
- An overnight in a luxury or traditional desert camp with live Berber music
- The Ziz Valley and cedar forests
- Discovering Fes with a certified local guide
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass to the historic Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue to Ouarzazate with optional film studio visits.
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Ouarzazate – Kasbah Amridil – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Visit the well-preserved Kasbah Amridil, drive through the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley, stop at the Todra Gorges, then reach Merzouga.
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Merzouga Region – Desert Villages – Camel Trek & Camp
Explore the Gnawa village of Khamlia, meet nomadic families, enjoy a Berber pizza lunch, visit Rissani's souk, then mount camels for a sunset journey across the Erg Chebbi dunes to your desert camp.
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Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou Forest – Ifrane – Fes
Watch the sunrise, then pass through Erfoud and Errachidia with a Ziz Valley viewpoint, continue to Midelt through cedar forests spotting Barbary macaques, and visit Ifrane before arriving in Fes.
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Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes
A walking tour of the UNESCO-protected old medina covering the Karaouine Mosque and University and historic madrasas, the tanneries, artisan quarters, and the Mellah.
What’s Included
- Dinner and breakfast daily
- Guided tours and activities as described
- Desert camp overnight experience
- Camel trekking
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Lunches and drinks not otherwise specified
- Monument and museum entrance fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Meeting Point
Marrakech
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Dades & Todra Gorges?
- This itinerary runs 5 days and 4 nights, departing from Marrakech.
- Is this a private tour or a group tour?
- It's private. You travel in your own vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide rather than joining a fixed group of strangers.
- Can the itinerary be adjusted?
- Yes — dates, pace, and stops can be tailored to your interests. Send an inquiry and we'll adjust this route around you.
- What's included in this tour?
- Dinner and breakfast daily, Guided tours and activities as described, Desert camp overnight experience, plus everything else listed in the full inclusions below.
- Where does the tour start and end?
- Pickup is from Marrakech. Tell us your flight or hotel details and we'll confirm the exact meeting time.
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