5-Day Private Desert Tour from Marrakech via Merzouga and Fes

Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate

1. Marrakech
   Pass by
   Your private 5-day Morocco tour begins with morning pickup from your hotel, riad or an agreed meeting point in Marrakech. Meet your professional driver-guide and depart in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle toward the High Atlas Mountains. The exact pickup time will be confirmed before departure.
2. 30m
   Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, situated at approximately 2,260 metres above sea level. Travel through traditional Berber villages and enjoy flexible stops at panoramic viewpoints for photos, fresh air and a short comfort break.
3. Ait Ben Haddou
   2h
   Explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s best-preserved fortified villages and a filming location for numerous international productions. Walk through its narrow passages, admire the traditional mud-brick architecture and climb to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the surrounding valley. A lunch break will be arranged nearby, with lunch at your own expense.
4. Ouarzazate
   30m
   Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Enjoy a short panoramic, photo or comfort stop before continuing along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley.
5. Boumalne Dades
   12h
   Travel through Skoura and Kelaat M’Gouna, the gateway to the Valley of Roses, with scenic stops along the route. Arrive in Boumalne Dades in the late afternoon and check in at your hotel or riad. Enjoy an included dinner and spend the first night of the tour in the Dades Valley, with breakfast included the following morning.

Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todra Gorge and Erfoud

1. Boumalne Dades
   Pass by
   After an included breakfast at your hotel or riad, check out and meet your professional driver-guide. Leave the Dades Valley and continue east through traditional villages, mountain scenery and palm-filled valleys toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge.
2. Todgha Gorge
   1h
   Travel through the oasis town of Tinghir before reaching Todra Gorge. Enjoy time to walk between the impressive limestone cliffs, take photos beside the river and learn about the surrounding area from your driver-guide. A lunch break will be arranged after the visit at a local restaurant, with lunch at your own expense.
3. Erfoud
   45m
   Continue to Erfoud, a desert town known for its dates and fossil-rich stone. Visit a local fossil workshop to see how fossils found in the surrounding region are cleaned, cut and transformed into decorative objects. The workshop visit is free, and purchasing any product is completely optional.
4. Erg Chebbi
   1h 30m
   Arrive in Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes and meet the local camel team. Ride across the golden dunes, with time for photos and panoramic desert views. When possible, the camel trek is timed to enjoy the sunset over the Sahara. The camel trek is included in the booking price. Optional quad biking may be arranged at an additional cost, subject to time and availability.
5. Merzouga
   12h
   Arrive at your luxury desert camp and settle into your tent for the night. Enjoy an included dinner, relax beneath the desert sky and experience traditional music around the campfire when weather and camp conditions allow. Spend the second night of the tour in the Erg Chebbi desert, with breakfast included the following morning.

Day 3: Merzouga to Midelt via the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains

1. Merzouga
   1h
   Wake up early, if you wish, to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After an included breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga village by camel or 4x4, depending on the camp arrangements and weather conditions. Meet your driver-guide and begin the journey north toward Midelt.
2. 30m
   Travel north through Erfoud and Errachidia before reaching the scenic Ziz Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the extensive palm oasis, traditional villages and mountains surrounding the valley. Your driver-guide will allow time for photos and explain the importance of the Ziz River to local agriculture. A lunch break will be arranged along the route, with lunch at your own expense.
3. 30m
   Continue toward the Middle Atlas Mountains as the scenery gradually changes from the arid Sahara landscape to cooler mountain terrain. Enjoy flexible stops for panoramic views, photos and comfort breaks while traveling through the Ziz Gorge and mountain villages toward Midelt.
4. Midelt
   12h
   Arrive in Midelt in the late afternoon, a peaceful mountain town located between the High Atlas and Middle Atlas ranges and known for its apple-growing region. Check in at your hotel or riad and enjoy time to relax before an included dinner. Spend the third night of the tour in Midelt, with breakfast included the following morning.

Day 4: Midelt to Fes via Azrou Cedar Forest and Ifrane

1. Midelt
   Pass by
   After an included breakfast at your hotel or riad, check out and meet your professional driver-guide. Leave Midelt and travel north through the changing landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Azrou, Ifrane and Fes.
2. Azrou
   45m
   Stop in the cedar forests near Azrou, a natural habitat of the Barbary macaque. Enjoy a short walk beneath the cedar trees, observe the monkeys from a respectful distance and take photos of the surrounding Middle Atlas scenery. For the protection of the wildlife, travelers should avoid feeding or touching the animals.
3. Ifrane
   30m
   Continue to Ifrane, a clean mountain town known for its alpine-style architecture, landscaped streets and cooler climate. Enjoy a short walk and photo stop near the town centre and the famous stone lion before continuing toward Fes.
4. Fes El-Bali
   4m
   Arrive in Fes and enjoy a guided walking tour of Fes El-Bali, the UNESCO-listed historic medina. Explore Bab Bou Jeloud, the traditional souks and artisan quarters, Chouara Tanneries, Nejjarine Square and views of Al-Qarawiyyin University. Your guide will explain the city’s history, architecture, craftsmanship and daily life. A lunch break will be arranged at a local restaurant, with lunch at your own expense. Entrance fees to optional paid monuments are not included.
5. Fez
   12h
   After the guided tour, check in at your hotel or riad in Fes and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Dinner is not included, allowing you to choose a restaurant according to your preferences. Spend the fourth night of the tour in Fes, with breakfast included the following morning.

Day 5: Fes to Marrakech via Rabat and Casablanca

1. Fez
   Pass by
   After an included breakfast at your hotel or riad, check out and meet your professional driver-guide. Leave Fes in the morning and travel toward Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. This is a long travel day, with comfort and refreshment breaks provided along the route.
2. Rabat
   1h
   Arrive in Rabat and visit the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, two of the capital’s most important historic landmarks. Enjoy time to explore the surrounding esplanade, learn about the city’s history from your driver-guide and take photos before continuing toward Casablanca. Access may depend on official opening hours or special events.
3. Casablanca
   1h 30m
   Continue to Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic centre. Stop near the Hassan II Mosque to admire its impressive oceanfront architecture and take photos. An interior visit is optional, subject to official visiting hours, and the entrance ticket is not included. If time allows, enjoy a short drive along the Atlantic Corniche. A lunch break will be arranged in Casablanca, with lunch at your own expense.
4. Marrakech
   Pass by
   Continue to Marrakech and arrive in the evening. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, riad or another agreed location. If your accommodation is located in a pedestrian-only area of the medina, drop-off will be arranged at the nearest vehicle-accessible point. The exact arrival time may vary depending on traffic, road conditions and the time spent at each stop. The tour ends upon arrival in Marrakech.

Pickup details

We pick up the costhe designated pickup area. For accommodations located in pedestrian-only parts of the medina, pickup will be arranged at the nearest vehicle-accessible point.
Please provide the full name and address of your accommodation, along with a reachable phone or WhatsApp number.
Drop-off is included at the original pickup point or another agreed location in Marrakech at the end of the fifth day. Pickup outside the designated area is subject to prior confirmation.tumers from their accommodation

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels