5 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech

Pick up from your Fes riad/hotel around 8:30 AM by your driver to begin the journey towards the Sahara Desert, home to the iconic sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, making stops at the alpine town of Ifrane, often referred to as “Morocco’s Switzerland,” and Azrou’s cedar forest, where you can see Barbary monkeys. Enjoy a lunch break in Midelt before continuing through Tiz Ntalghamt Pass, Ziz Gorge, and the panoramic Ziz Valley, offering stunning views of palm groves in the heart of the desert.

Arrive at Merzouga, where the dunes of Erg Chebbi emerge dramatically. Relax at a hotel with a pool on the dune line, enjoy dinner, and unwind for the night.

Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, casting incredible colors and shadows across the sand. After breakfast and freshening up, journey to Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty, and continue to Tinghir to explore the stunning Todra Gorge, the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco.

Enjoy a hike along the gorge or relax by the river before having lunch in the heart of the gorge. Drive through the Dades Valley, known for its dramatic landscapes, and spend the night at a hotel perched on a mountain with panoramic views.

After breakfast, travel along the famous “Road of 1000 Kasbahs,” passing through Dades Valley and Rose Valley, renowned for its fragrant rose products. Visit Skoura’s lush palm groves and the historic Kasbahs along the way.

Arrive in Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco” due to its film studios and cinematic landscapes. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate before heading to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic kasbah that has been featured in many films. Continue to the High Atlas Mountains to visit Telouet and the historic Kasbah el Glaoui.

Enjoy lunch in Telouet before descending the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, a scenic route offering stunning mountain views. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening (around 6-7 PM), marking the end of your unforgettable desert tour.