Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

Merzouga - Embark on a 5-day journey from Fes to Marrakech through Merzouga. In the early morning, the operator will meet you at your riad, and then you will set off for Midelt, traveling through the mountains and cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Along the way, you will pass through Ifrane, a delightful ski resort, and Azrou, a significant handicraft center known for its cedarwood craftsmanship. Arrive in Midelt for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz Valley, adorned with palm trees. Proceed to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi for the desert tours. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Merzouga.

Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Tour 4×4 – Merzouga

Khamlia Gnawa Music - After breakfast, embark on a comprehensive tour of the dunes, passing through the oases of MERZOUGA, the village of KHAMLIA (home to the Gnaoua), the MIFISS mines, and the desert plains, where you will meet Berber nomads. Return to the hotel around 3 p.m. to begin your camel caravan, witnessing the sunset and spending the night in Berber tents amidst the dunes. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Dades Gorges - Rise early to witness the sunrise, then return by camel to the hotel. After breakfast, depart for Rissani and Erfoud to visit the fossilized marble treatment plant. Continue to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, arriving at Todra Gorges for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Dades Gorges via Boumalne and the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Amridil Kasbah – Ouarzazate

Kasbah Amridil - After breakfast, return through the Dades Valley to the Kasbah of Ait Youl. The route crosses the Rose Valley, featuring its Kasbahs and ksour, offering stunning landscapes before reaching Kelaa Mgouna. Enjoy lunch along the way, then depart for the palm groves of Skoura and visit the Amridil Kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Ouarzazate – High-Atlas – Marrakech

Ait Ben Haddou - After breakfast, dedicate the day to exploring Ouarzazate: the Kasbah of Taourirt, Tifoultout, and the cinema studio. Then, travel to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (a UNESCO World Heritage site); visit the Kasbah and the old village. In the afternoon, depart for Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Ticha pass, arriving in Marrakech around 5:30 p.m. This marks the end of the 5-day Morocco tour from Fes.

• Pickup from your accommodation
• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Dinner

• Other activities not mentioned previously
• Entrances fees 5 to 15 euro
• Tips

A 5-day journey from Fes to Marrakech through the Merzouga desert offers an exhilarating adventure across Morocco’s diverse landscapes and cultural gems. Beginning in Fes, the route takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with stops in delightful towns such as Ifrane and Azrou. Upon arrival in Merzouga, an unforgettable camel trek into the Sahara Desert awaits, where you can experience the mesmerizing sunrise and enjoy a magical night beneath the desert stars.

On the second day of this 5-day journey from Fes to Marrakech via the Merzouga desert, the adventure continues with visits to the breathtaking Todra Gorge, the captivating Dades Valley, and the cinematic landscapes and historic kasbahs of Ouarzazate. The final day involves crossing the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and visiting the iconic Ait Ben Haddou before reaching the lively city of Marrakech. This whirlwind tour captures the remarkable diversity of Morocco’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and the enchanting allure of the Sahara Desert.

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