Morocco · Desert Adventure

5-Day Marrakech to Fez Desert Tour with Merzouga and Ouarzazate

5 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Aït Benhaddou and Taourirt, the largest kasbahs in Ouarzazate
  • 02 Go to Atlas Studio, known as the Hollywood of Africa
  • 03 Marvel at the gorgeous Dades Valley and several gorges
  • 04 Listen to amazing Gnaua music in the Berber villages around Merzouga
  • 05 See playful simians and explore the flora and fauna in Azrou Forest

Visit Ouarzazate, Merzouga, and Fez on this 5-day guided tour from Marrakech. Experience a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing Tizi n'Tichka and passing Berber villages along the way. See the beautiful Aït Benhaddou and Taourirt kasbahs, marvel at the gorgeous Dades Valley and several gorges, and explore the largest sand dunes around Merzouga. The journey also takes you to Azrou Forest to see playful simians and to Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco.

Take a detour to the popular Atlas Studio, known as the Hollywood of Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, Errachidia, Midelt, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Azrou, Ifrane
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Ouarzazate via the High Atlas

  • Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location.

  • Enjoy the High Atlas Mountains and pass Tizi n'Tichka and Berber villages along the way.

  • Visit Aït Benhaddou and Taourirt Kasbah, among the largest kasbahs in Ouarzazate.

  • Take a detour to the popular Atlas Studio, known as the Hollywood of Africa.

2
Day 02

Dades Valley and Berber Villages to Merzouga

  • Follow the Road of 1000 Kasbahs and pass by the gorgeous Dades Valley along with several gorges.

  • Visit small Berber villages on your way before reaching the marvellous Merzouga desert.

Overnight stay in a riad or hotel.

3
Day 03

Berber Villages and Camel Trekking in Merzouga

  • Explore the serene Berber villages around the biggest sand dunes in Africa.

  • Visit Black people to enjoy their amazing music known as Gnaua.

  • Head for camel trekking during the afternoon to spend a memorable night in a luxury desert camp.

4
Day 04

Through Errachidia, Midelt, Azrou Forest, and Ifrane

  • Head to Fez via Errachidia.

  • Stop in Midelt to have a hearty and delicious lunch.

  • Head to Azrou Forest to see the playful simians and explore the flora and fauna.

  • Continue towards Ifrane, which is also known as the Switzerland of Morocco.

Overnight stay in a riad or hotel.

5
Day 05

Fez Sightseeing via Meknes and Rabat to Casablanca

  • Wake up early to explore Fez and witness various sites in the imperial city.

  • Drive towards Meknes and Rabat to visit the best places in these cities.

  • Head to Casablanca, which is the economic capital of Morocco.

Aït Benhaddou, Kasbah Taourirt, Dades Valley, Merzouga dunes

Where this trip takes you

Aït Benhaddou, Kasbah Taourirt, Dades Valley, Merzouga dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 14 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • French/English-speaking guide

  • Transportation

  • Accommodation

  • Camel trekking

  • Luxury desert camp

  • 4x4 desert off-road adventure

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Our tours are private in nature.

  • Our team will collect you whenever and wherever you want in Morocco.

  • The prices are not fixed and depend on the number of days of your vacation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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