Best 5 Day Authentic Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech
By Fabulous Sahara Tours
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
Experience the ultimate Moroccan adventure on this 5-day Sahara Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. Travel through stunning landscapes, from the cedar forests of Azrou and the dramatic Ziz Valley, to the breathtaking dunes of Erg Chigaga. Enjoy the thrill of a 4x4 desert adventure, ride camels at sunset, and witness the magical sunrise over the desert.
Explore authentic Moroccan culture at Rissani’s traditional market, the Berber carpet town of Taznakht, and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou. Stay in a mix of comfortable hotels, desert lodges, and a luxury desert camp for a unique overnight experience under the stars.
What makes this tour unique is the perfect combination of desert adventure, cultural immersion, and scenic journeys through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes—all in just five unforgettable days. This tour is ideal for travellers who want a complete Morocco experience, including off-road adventures, camel rides, authentic local encounters, and stunning photo opportunities.
Activity location
- Ifrane
- Ifrane, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ifrane
- Ifrane, Morocco
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Best 5 Day Authentic Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech
- 5d
- English
Pickup included
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$1,473.26 x 1 AdultAU$1,473.26
Total
includes taxes & fees
Until Sat, 23 May
What's included, what's not
- Accommodation × 4 nights
- Transport in comfortable vehicle for entire tour
- Entrance fee to Ait Ben Haddou
- Lunch
- Bottled water during desert and road travel
- 4x4 desert adventure in Erg Chigaga
- Camel ride at Erg Chigaga dunes
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, extra drinks)
- Any additional fees not mentioned in the itinerary
Know before you book
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialised infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
- 6 stops
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight in Merzouga hotel
Ifrane
- 30m
Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Fes and head towards Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of its alpine-style architecture and clean atmosphere. Enjoy a short walking stop to see the famous stone lion and take photos in the city centre.
Azrou Cedar Forest
- 30m
Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the cedar forest near Azrou. Here you may encounter Barbary monkeys in their natural habitat. This stop allows travellers to stretch their legs and take memorable photos.
Midelt
- 1h
Stop in Midelt for lunch. This quiet mountain town is known for its apple orchards and peaceful atmosphere.
Ziz valley view
- 20m
Drive south towards the Sahara Desert and stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its thousands of palm trees and dramatic oasis landscapes.
Erfoud
- 15m
Pass through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and as a gateway to the desert. Short optional stop if time allows.
Merzouga
- 14h
Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon. Relax at your hotel near the dunes and enjoy dinner while preparing for the desert experience the next day.
Day 2: Merzouga → Rissani → Alnif → Zagora → M’Hamid
- 5 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight in M’Hamid desert lodge
Merzouga
- 45m
Early wake-up for a sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere before breakfast at your hotel.
Rissani
- 45m
Visit Rissani, a traditional desert town known for its authentic souk and historical importance as the birthplace of Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty. Explore the local market and discover regional products such as dates and spices.
Alnif
Drive through the dramatic desert landscapes of Alnif, known for its rocky plains and fossil-rich terrain. This is mainly a scenic drive offering impressive views of Morocco’s pre-Saharan region.
Draa Valley
- 1h
Continue towards Zagora through the beautiful Draa Valley, famous for its endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Stop for photos and enjoy lunch in the area.
M'Hamid
- 14h
Arrive in M’Hamid, the last village before the vast Sahara begins. Relax at your desert lodge and prepare for the off-road adventure to Erg Chigaga the next day.
Day 3: M’Hamid → Erg Chigaga
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight in Erg Chigaga desert camp
M'Hamid
- 30m
After breakfast at your lodge in M’Hamid, meet your experienced desert driver and begin an exciting 4x4 off-road adventure. Leave the paved roads behind and enter the vast Sahara landscapes.
Erg Chebbi Dunes
- 4h
- Admission ticket included
Begin your 4x4 off-road adventure towards the impressive Erg Chigaga dunes. Along the way, enjoy scenic desert landscapes, desert plateau views, and small oasis stops for photos and short walks to learn about nomadic life and desert ecology.
Erg Chigaga
- 45m
In the late afternoon, enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes while watching the sunset over the Sahara. This peaceful experience offers breathtaking panoramic views and unforgettable memories.
Day 4: Erg Chigaga → Foum Zguid → Taznakht → Ouarzazate
- 5 stops
- Meals: snacks, breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Ouarzazate
Erg Chigaga
- 30m
Begin the day watching a breathtaking sunrise over the towering sand dunes. Travellers can take photos, enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere, and experience the magic of the Sahara.
Iriki
- 45m
Enjoy an off-road adventure across the vast, dried-out lakebed. Travellers will see unique desert landscapes and experience the thrill of 4x4 desert driving.
Foum Zguid
- 20m
Enjoy an off-road adventure across the vast, dried-out lakebed. Travellers will see unique desert landscapes and experience the thrill of 4x4 desert driving.
Tazenakht
- 45m
Explore this town known for its traditional Berber carpets. Travellers can visit workshops, watch artisans at work, and learn about Moroccan weaving traditions
Ouarzazate
- 14h
End the day in Ouarzazate. Check in at your hotel and relax after a full day of desert adventure and scenic drives.
Day 5: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Not included
Ait Ben Haddou
- 2h
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage ksar, famous for its fortified village and film locations. Travellers can walk through narrow streets, see ancient kasbahs, and learn about Berber culture and history.
High atlas mountains view
- 2h
Enjoy a breathtaking drive through the High Atlas mountains with stops at scenic viewpoints for photos. Travellers will experience the dramatic landscapes and mountain villages along the route.
Marrakech
- 30m
End of tour. Travellers are dropped off at their hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Location
Activity location
- Ifrane
- Ifrane, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ifrane
- Ifrane, Morocco
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