5 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert [465 km]

Your 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with an early pickup from your accommodation or the airport in Fes. The first stop is Ifrane, renowned for its cool climate and Alpine-style architecture, earning it the nickname “Switzerland of Morocco.” Next, visit the cedar forests of Azrou, home to the playful Barbary Macaques. Continue your journey to Midelt for a relaxing lunch before heading towards the Sahara Desert, passing through the picturesque Tizi n Telghamt pass and along the fantastic Ziz River.

Upon reaching Merzouga, you’ll switch to camels for a ride across the sandy dunes, pausing to witness a spectacular sunset from the top of a high dune. The evening is spent in a luxury desert camp, where you can enjoy traditional Berber music around a campfire beneath the starry desert sky. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 2: Explore Merzouga Region [80 km]

Wake up early to catch the breathtaking sunrise over the sand dunes, followed by breakfast. Afterward, return to the hotel by camel, where your driver will be waiting to take you on a day of exploration around the Merzouga region. This area is rich in natural beauty and cultural experiences, including sand dunes, a wild lake, ancient mines, fossil sites, and lush oases.

Start your exploration with a visit to an ancient eyeliner mine, followed by a tea session with nomads in their handmade tents. Next, visit the village of Khamlia, where you’ll be treated to the vibrant Gnaoua music and dance, performed by the descendants of sub-Saharan slaves. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a leisurely walk through a palm grove and visit the flamingos at the wild lake of Merzouga. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley [271 km]

After breakfast, depart from the desert towards Rissani, once the capital of the Tafilalet region and still a major trading hub. Explore the lively Rissani souk, particularly bustling on market days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays), before heading to Erfoud, where you’ll visit a workshop specializing in fossilized marble.

Continue the journey through the lush palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, arriving at the dramatic Todra Gorges. These towering cliffs, carved by the Todra River, offer a stunning landscape perfect for a scenic walk. After a delusions lunch, travel through the beautiful Dades Valley, stopping at the unique “Monkey Toes” rock formation and a panoramic view of the valley. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate [140 km]

After breakfast, head to the Rose Valley, famous for its annual Rose Festival in May, where locals sell various rose products, including perfumes, rose water, and oils. After some free time for lunch, continue through the palm groves of Skoura, stopping to visit the historic Kasbah of Amridil. The day ends in Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert, where you’ll visit film studios and the impressive Taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 5: Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech [193 km]

On the final day, depart to visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the backdrop for many famous films and TV shows, including “Gladiator” and “Game of Thrones.” After exploring the Kasbah, continue the journey through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains, with opportunities to stop for lunch and capture stunning photographs along the way. The tour concludes with your arrival in Marrakech, where you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport. This marks the end of your unforgettable 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech.