Experience the best of Morocco on this 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit ancient kasbahs, explore dramatic valleys, and ride camels in the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend a night in a luxury desert camp. Discover Berber culture and Morocco’s stunning landscapes.
Depart Marrakech early in the morning. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. See Berber villages perched on the mountain slopes. Observe rural life and local culture. Feel the fresh mountain air. Capture photos of dramatic peaks and valleys. Every turn reveals a new, stunning scene.
Stop at the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through ancient alleys. Explore towers, walls, and historic passageways. Learn about its rich history and cultural significance. Discover its role in Moroccan cinema. This kasbah is a perfect blend of architecture and history.
Continue through Ouarzazate visit movies studios and Taourit kasbah. Drive along the Valley of Roses, famous for rose fields, kasbahs, and palm oases. Watch the landscape gradually shift from lush valleys to golden desert plains. Check in to your hotel or riad. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Relax and prepare for the desert journey. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, depart for the scenic Dades Valley. Drive through winding roads flanked by red cliffs and palm groves. Stop for photos and short walks. Discover small Berber villages along the way. Observe daily life and local farming practices. Feel the tranquility and natural beauty.
Continue to Todgha Gorge, one of Morocco’s most magnificent canyons. Walk between towering rock walls. Feel the cool air from the river. Observe the green oasis contrasting the arid cliffs. Explore hidden Berber villages carved into the rock. Take time for photos and short walks. Experience the majesty of nature.
Overnight in a hotel in the Dades or Todgha region. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Rest and prepare for the desert adventure the next day.
After breakfast, travel towards Merzouga, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Drive through desert towns, palm groves, and ancient kasbahs. Notice the scenery gradually changing from mountains to desert plains. The colors shift to golden shades. The road opens into vast sandy landscapes.
Meet your local camel guide. Begin your unforgettable camel trekking experience. Ride across the soft golden dunes. Feel the peace and silence of the desert. Watch the sunset over the Sahara. The sky transforms into shades of orange, red, and gold. Capture magical desert memories.
Arrive at your luxury desert camp. Receive a warm welcome. Relax in the peaceful desert atmosphere. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Listen to Berber music around the campfire. Stargaze under the clear desert sky. Overnight in a luxury tent. Experience the magic of the Sahara.
Wake up early. Walk on the dunes. Watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi. Feel the calm and serenity of the desert morning. After breakfast, return to Merzouga village by camel or 4x4. Say goodbye to the dunes.
Drive through Rissani, the historic trading town. Explore palm oases along the Ziz Valley. Pass small villages and traditional mud-brick houses. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for panoramic views and photos. Observe cedar forests, rivers, and highland villages. Continue to Midelt, the mountain town famous for apples and scenic views. Overnight in a hotel in Midelt. Dinner and rest.
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop at Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” for its European-style architecture and beautiful landscapes. Take photos and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Continue through cedar forests and highland towns.
Arrive in Fes in the evening. End your unforgettable 5-day Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga tour. A journey of mountains, valleys, deserts, and imperial cities. A journey filled with breathtaking landscapes and lasting memories.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes
- Fuel and transport costs
- 1 night accommodation in Ouarzazate
- 1 night accommodation in Dades/Todgha hotel
- 1 night accommodation in luxury desert camp in Merzouga
- 1 night accommodation in Midelt hotel
- Camel trekking experience in Erg Chebbi
- 4x4 transfer (camp ↔ Merzouga village)
- Dinners and breakfasts
- Traditional Berber music experience
Excluded
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Optional local guides at monuments
- Tips for driver and guides
- Personal expenses
