5-Day Tour from

Fes to Marrakech

A Morocco overland journey by Affordable Morocco Tours

Tour Overview

Tour Length:

5 Days / 4 Nights

Start City:

Fes

End City:

Marrakech

Price Range:

€TBD

Destinations Included:

Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Errachidia – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara Desert – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley – Ait Benhaddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

5-Day Tour from

Fes to Marrakech

A Morocco overland journey by Tarhanine Morocco Tours

Tour Overview

Tour Length:

5 Days / 4 Nights

Start City:

Fes

End City:

Marrakech

Price Range:

€TBD

Destinations Included:

Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Errachidia – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara Desert – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley – Ait Benhaddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

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About this Tour

This 5-day itinerary connects Fes and Marrakech through the Middle Atlas, desert landscapes, and historic kasbah routes.

Travel via Ifrane, Azrou’s cedar forest, and the Ziz Valley to reach the Sahara in Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes). Continue with a full Merzouga discovery day including Khamlia (Gnawa music), M’Fis, and a nomad visit, then travel through Rissani, Todra Gorge, and Dades Valley. The route continues through Kelaat M’Gouna, Skoura, and Ouarzazate, with a final visit to Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka into Marrakech.

Highlights

Your 5-Day Journey: At a Glance

Best for:

Travelers who want a full route from Fes to Marrakech with Merzouga discovery and kasbah landscapes

Tour Length:

5 Days / 4 Nights

Start City:

Fes

End City:

Marrakech

Route:

Fes → Ifrane → Azrou (cedar forest) → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) → Khamlia → M’Fis → Nomad visit → Rissani → Tinghir → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Kelaat M’Gouna → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Ounila Valley → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech

Signature

moments:

Camel ride in Erg Chebbi • Sunrise/sunset in Merzouga • Khamlia Gnawa music • Rissani market (on market days) • Todra canyon walk • Skoura oasis & Amridil Kasbah • Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO) • High Atlas crossing

Itinerary Route

Explore Morocco on a 5-Day Itinerary from Fes

This route is designed to move south from Fes through mountain scenery and the Ziz Valley into

the Sahara, then follow the gorges and kasbah route to Marrakech.

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Sahara Desert

Start with pick-up from your hotel or riad in Fes. Travel through the Middle Atlas with stops including Ifrane, the cedar forest near Azrou (where you may see Barbary monkeys), and the Ziz Valley.

Arrive in the Merzouga Desert in the afternoon. Enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and watch sunset from a high dune. At the camp, you are welcomed with tea, then dinner is served followed by an evening around the campfire with traditional Berber music under the stars.

Note as written in your draft: “overnight in fez”

Day 2: Merzouga Desert Discovery (Khamlia – M’Fis – Nomad Visit)

Begin with sunrise for early risers, then breakfast. Visit Khamlia, known for Gnawa music, then continue off-road to the abandoned village of M’Fis, known for its Galena mines.

Visit a nomad family living near the Erg Chebbi dunes to learn about daily life and traditions. After lunch, head to a luxurious riad with views of the dunes. Relax or swim, then enjoy sunset views again with a walk to the dunes.

Note from your draft: You can extend your stay at the camp for an additional night by request when booking.

Overnight: Merzouga

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Tinghir – Todra Canyon & Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

After breakfast at your riad in Merzouga, travel toward the Dades Valley with stops including Rissani, the Tinghir Oasis, Todra Canyon, and Todra Gorge.

If your visit to Rissani coincides with a market day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday), you can experience the atmosphere of a traditional market with local crafts, spices, and street food. Continue with stops for photos and local insight. At Todra Canyon, enjoy a stroll to take in the cliffs.

Arrive in Dades Valley in the evening for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Overnight: Dades Valley

Day 4: Dades Valley – Monkey Fingers (Optional Walk/Hike) – Kelaat M’Gouna – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, enjoy a stroll through Dades Valley or join a guided hike to the Monkey Fingers Canyon, known for its rock formations and views.

Continue to Kelaat M’Gouna, known for the Rose Valley. In spring, you can walk through the valley and see roses in bloom.

Next, travel to Skoura, an oasis with palm groves and caravan-route history. Visit Amridil Kasbah to learn about life in the region. Continue to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Overnight: Ouarzazate

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Taourirt Kasbah & Atlas Studios – Ait Ben Haddou – Ounila Valley – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

After breakfast, continue exploring Ouarzazate, including Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios.

Then travel to Ait Ben Haddou, the famous kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its traditional architecture and appearances in films such as The Mummy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. After visiting and lunch, continue through the High Atlas toward Marrakech, passing scenic viewpoints and Ounila Valley, crossing Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and transfer to your accommodation.

Note in your itinerary: “Overnight in Marrakech”

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At Affordable Morocco Tours, every journey begins with you. Whether you are planning a short getaway or traveling as a family group, we design tours that align with your interests, pace, and preferred travel style.

The sample itineraries on our website are a starting point. Once we know your travel dates and preferences, we tailor the route to create a smooth experience from arrival to departure.