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Overview

This 5-day Fes to Marrakech Sahara desert itinerary is ideal for families exploring the best of Morocco in private travel. We cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes and reach Marrakech via Aït Benhaddou with Local Morocco Tours, an experienced travel company running private Morocco tours since 2012.

Highlights

Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane & Midelt Merzouga Desert Excursion Merzouga Erfoud Todra Valley Todra Dades Skoura Ouarzazate Private driver-guide

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane, Midelt and the Atlas Mountains

We explore the best places and destinations on a private Morocco tour from Fes. Leaving your hotel in Fes, we travel towards Ifrane, a beautiful mountain village often called "the Switzerland of Morocco". We then visit Azrou, set in the largest cedar forest in Morocco, where you can spot the resident Barbary macaques. We continue to Midelt for lunch before driving on to Errachidia and Erfoud, where you visit a fossil workshop. Arrive in Merzouga for an overnight stay in a local kasbah with dinner.

Day 2

Merzouga Desert Excursion

After breakfast we explore the Merzouga desert, including the Hassilabied nomad museum, then visit Khamlia village to meet the Gnaoua musicians. In the afternoon we head into the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel, watch the Sahara sunset and gather around traditional Berber music after dinner. Overnight in the desert tents on this 5-day Fes to Marrakech Sahara journey with Local Morocco Tours.

Day 3

Merzouga Erfoud Todra Valley

After watching the sunrise, we ride the camels back to the hotel for breakfast, then continue to Rissani for an optional visit to its souk. We head on to Erfoud, well known for its fossils, before reaching the Todra Valley, famous with rock climbers. Dinner and overnight in a local kasbah.

Day 4

Todra Dades Skoura Ouarzazate

After breakfast we drive along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through Berber villages to reach the Skoura palm grove and Ouarzazate, where you visit the local film studios and the Taourirt kasbah. Dinner and overnight at a local hotel on our 5-day Fes to Marrakech Sahara desert tour.

Day 5

Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech

After breakfast, our 5-day Fes to Sahara and Marrakech tour continues with a visit to Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has appeared in films such as "Gladiator" and "Lawrence of Arabia". We then continue to Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains and drop you off at your riad or hotel. We will be happy to arrange the perfect private tour from Fes for your friends, family or group with Local Morocco Tours.

What's included

  • All hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers with local drivers
  • Comfortable private travel from Fes in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Overnight stays in riads/hotels and a Sahara desert camp
  • Dinners and breakfasts

Not included

  • Lunches and soft drinks
  • Admission fees and gratuities

Guide languages

English, Spanish, French, and more languages are available upon request.

Departure

We depart from your riad or hotel in Fes at your requested time — usually at 8:00 am.

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