5-Day Marrakech Luxury Tour to Fes Via the Desert
Overview
A typical 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes with a desert excursion at its heart: cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ksar Ait Benhaddou and the Todra Gorges, and ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga for a night under the stars — before continuing through the Middle Atlas to the medieval medina of Fes.
Customize your trip — we may adjust this itinerary to any modification you require. Ideal for adults, groups of friends, couples, solo travelers, and families with children.
Highlights
- A relaxed pace with an extra day in the desert
- Ksar Ait Benhaddou and the Todra Gorges
- Camel ride and luxury camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Ziz Valley, cedar forests, and alpine Ifrane
- Arrival in Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital
Itinerary — Day by Day
Marrakech — Ait Benhaddou — Dades Valley
Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, explore Ait Benhaddou, and overnight in a luxury riad in the Dades Valley with a gourmet dinner.
Dades — Todra Gorges — Merzouga
Walk the Todra canyon, then continue to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek to your luxury desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Merzouga Desert Exploration
A full day among the dunes: Khamlia’s Gnawa musicians, nomadic families, fossil workshops, and the seasonal flamingo lake. Second night in the desert region.
Merzouga — Ziz Valley — Midelt
Travel north through the spectacular Ziz Valley palm groves, with a relaxed evening in the Middle Atlas town of Midelt.
Midelt — Azrou — Ifrane — Fes
Meet the Barbary macaques of the cedar forests, pass through “Little Switzerland” Ifrane, and arrive in Fes by late afternoon.
Included in the Tour
- Private A/C luxury vehicle with experienced driver
- Local desert guides and camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Handpicked riads and a luxury desert camp
- Dinners and breakfasts included
- Drop-off at your riad or hotel in Fes
Not Included
- Airline tickets to / from Morocco
- Lunches and soft drinks
- Entry fees and personal expenses
