Embark on our unforgettable 5-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Morocco. This journey offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that showcase the country’s diverse culture and breathtaking landscapes. You’ll traverse the Atlas Mountains, winding through lush valleys and traditional Berber villages. The highlight of this adventure is the Sahara Desert, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night under the stars in a cozy desert camp. Enjoy camel rides at sunset, savor traditional Moroccan cuisine, and soak in the desert’s serenity. As you continue towards Marrakech, you’ll explore ancient Kasbahs, visit historical landmarks like Ait Ben Haddou, and wander through bustling authentic spots.
Our 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with a departure from your Hotel/Riad in Fes. We’ll head to Ifrane, often referred to as the “Moroccan Switzerland,” and later, we’ll pause at the Cedar Forest to observe monkeys playing in the trees. Next, we’ll traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves and oasis communities in southern Morocco. Our journey continues to Erfoud before finally reaching the Merzouga desert, where you’ll spend the first night at a traditional Riad.
In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a 1.5-hour camel ride to reach the desert camp. During the ride, there will be stops amidst the dunes to witness the sunset, try optional sandboarding, capture photos, and soak in the surroundings. After the sun sets, you’ll continue to the camp, where you’ll be greeted with mint tea, enjoy dinner, a campfire, and a music gathering, and spend the night in a luxurious Merzouga desert camp, complete with breakfast and dinner.
During the 3rd day of our 5 Days Fes to Marrakech desert tour, our adventure takes us to Rissani, where we’ll explore the town and its historical market. Our journey then leads us to several Berber villages, such as Mellab, Tinjdad, and Jourf, renowned for their ancient irrigation wells. Our next destination is the Todra Valley, with its impressive 300-meter-tall canyons in the Todra gorges. The water’s force has skillfully carved its path through the rock crevices. We’ll take a stroll within the gorge before proceeding to the Dades Valley, where we’ll spend the night.
After breakfast, a visit to the Dades gorges and a short walk there is scheduled. Back at the car, the trip to Ouarzazate continues, We will continue through the Valley of the Roses, famous for its Rose Festival in May. Cosmetics and toiletry items are produced and valued throughout the country. In Skoura and the oasis there, we will visit the Kasbah of Amridil. The kasbah has been beautifully restored and gives a clear idea of life within such housing. It is made entirely of adobe, an excellent building material; warm in winter and cool in summer due to the thickness of the walls. 45 minutes later, you reach Ouarzazate, where we will visit the Atlas studio and have a short look at Taourirt Kasbah. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
After our visit to Ouarzazate, we will cover a distance of approximately 27 kilometers to reach Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which holds the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This extraordinary location has served as the backdrop for numerous Hollywood productions like “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Gladiator,” “Kingdom of Heaven,” “Prince of Persia,” and more. The Kasbahs, or fortresses, exhibit the distinctive and captivating Moroccan architecture and culture. Once we’ve explored the kasbah, our journey will continue through the High Atlas Mountains, traversing the “Tichka pass,” ultimately leading us to Marrakech where our 5-day Moroccan Desert itinerary from Fes ends.
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The direct drive from Fes to Merzouga desert is 464 km and should have a drive time of around 7H. Therefore, you will have a chance to capture a list of outstanding attractions and landscapes along the road.
Guests are assured of their privacy in their own tents. During the tour, you’ll stay in comfortable pivate tents and rooms with all the amenities you may need.
Of course, don-t worry, we have enough space in the car for the luggage during the tour.
Yes, we have vegetarian and vegan Food, please let us know during the booking process or let your Driver/Guide know
EXCELLENT Based on 258 reviews Christopher S2025-03-15Verified Wonderful experience Or family of seven had a wonderful experience doing a quick private tour of Morocco. Mustapha picked us up in Tanger and patiently waited even though our boat came in late. We went to Chefchaouen, Fez, and the desert camp. Mustapha was wonderful, he was very honest and shared all kinds of great information. He was always prompt, he was patient with us, and he was flexible. I blew out my knee and my ankle sand boarding and both Mustaphas (cousins) went above and beyond to make sure I got the care that I needed. I have no complaints re. Desert Discovery Tours. If you want to tour Morocco, you are in good hands with them. Thank you so much! Claudio L2025-03-13Verified 11 Days Morocco Couple Tour The 11-day tour to discover Morocco was really beautiful and exciting. Thanks to Mohammed who escorted us for the entire trip we could visit the main cities of Morocco, see beautiful landscapes, passing from the sea to the mountains and desert. Mohammed was very nice and helpful, a good driver/guide and great travel company. The tour was well thought out according to our needs and also the riads/accommodations were comfortable and of a good standard. Absolutely recommended Camper165282057492025-03-12Verified Morocco tour from south to north Our tour was planned with extreme care by Mustapha, who supported us (and endured) from the first requests and countless variations! We found expert guides in Marrakech and Fez; our driver Mohamed was attentive, punctual and thoughtful, he led us to discover a country must see and experience. The ride on the dredary on the dunes of Erg Chebbi was certainly one of the most exciting moments, with sunset and sunrise fiery. Excellent also the riads and hotels that welcomed us; in one of them we had the pleasure of knowing Mustapha personally, affable and friendly person. We hope to return to Morocco soon! martgam2025-03-11Verified Unforgettable experience Tour that took us from Marrakech to Fes passing through Merzouga and the Sahara desert as well as many other scenic / tourist spots that allowed us to appreciate Morocco in its entirety. Brahim, our driver, was always helpful and attentive to our needs; he took us to wonderful places!Very nice also the hotel and camping Luxury that the agency has reserved for us and excellent dinners. Dario B2025-03-10Verified Beautiful tour of 4 days! Beautiful 4-day tour from Marrakesh to the Merzouga Desert. Everything made magnificent by Mustapha who accompanied us on this fantastic adventure, our children loved it! We saw an authentic Morocco and the night in the desert one of the most beautiful experiences ever made! Even the hotels where we stayed a real surprise... little jewels. Thanks for everything, highly recommended! We were 4 adults and 7 children aged 4 to 13 so suitable for all ages! ELIANA A2025-03-10Verified Great experience! We did the three day tour from Marrakech to the desert and everything went great, expectations exceeded!We made various stops always in beautiful places, even the top hotels!Our fantastic guide, even with our children always kind and helpful to any request.Absolutely recommend!!! RockyZ192025-03-04Verified 5-day private tour Casablanca-Fes-Chefchaouen Desert discovery tours and our trip coordinator Mustapha were excellent. We asked for a lot of changes to the itinerary in the planning stage and Mustapha was patient, flexible, accommodating and knowledgeable throughout. In the end he crafted the perfect 5-day private tour for us. Our guide/driver Ibrahim was wonderful. He drove carefully, gave us useful and interesting information, spoke beautifully in English, and ensured that we were always enjoying the trip. The cost was competitive with other agencies and the choice of lodging and activities were good quality. I recommend desert discovery tours if you are looking to take a private, bespoke trip in Morocco. Alessio2025-03-04Verified SUPER Everything perfect really organizedOur guide was very knowledgeable and very kind, thank you very much it was a wonderful experience. alicemonge2025-02-21Verified An amazing tour of the desert! I really enjoyed this 5 days tours of Morocco. We visited the Atlas mountains, the stunning Dades valley, the desert and much more. We have stayed in beautiful, cozy hotels that were preparing us delicious breakfasts and dinners. Our driver Mohammed was very kind to us, he was very experienced and he made us listen to very nice Moroccan songs while we were traveling, creating a special atmosphere. He made us explore the desert and its surroundings in an authentic way. Thanks to him we had the chance to try traditional food such as dates, Berber pizza… I really enjoyed the two days in the desert in which I have made a tour of the dromedary and I have listen a drum show under the stars. The driver also brought us to try sandboarding and a tour with the quad in the desert. I really recommend it to everyone! Shekhar R2025-02-13Verified Morocco has lot to offer and we only scratched the surface with a 10 day trip. Soak it in Morocco has been on our list of must go places for a long time and we were able to finally make a 10 day trip. Mustapha helped us build an itinerary that combined both history and nature. Starting at Marrakech we enjoyed walking through the historic Medina and soaking in the culture. Highly recommend staying at Riad Khireddine. The staff was amazing. The hot air balloon ride in the outskirts was an experience and would highly recommended. A long road trip through high atlas mountain to Dades valley was well worth it. We then made it to the Merzouga desert and the tent camping under the stars was the highlight of the trip. From the desert we proceeded to Fes. The history of this city is definitely worth learning about. The Medina here is bigger and better the one in Marrakech. Finally we went to Chefchouen. While the setting of this quaint town is unique, it was probably the most touristy of all the other places. Thank you Mustapha and team for making it a memorable experience. We certainly enjoyed our conversations, the folk music during the road trip, the hospitality and food. While BA did not deliver our luggage for almost 3 days (story for another time), Mustapha pulled all stops to get our luggage delivered at one of our stops after we had left Marrakech. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour company and guide.
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