5-Day Relaxed Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Dades Valley

Your 5-day adventure begins with a warm welcome and pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your journey.

We depart Marrakech for the High Atlas Mountains. Crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and Berber villages. 

Our first stop is Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah. A guided tour highlights its impressive clay architecture and film history, including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Indiana Jones…

Free time for lunch in a local restaurant. 

We then continue to the Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and landscapes. 

Enjoy the evening at a local hotel, surrounded by natural beauty.

• Meals included: dinner
• Driving Distance: 330 km
• Driving Time: 5h 20 min

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara 

Following breakfast, we journey towards the Todra Gorges, a spectacular canyon where towering cliffs form a breathtaking natural spectacle. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to hike along the 

riverbed, immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the surroundings.

Lunch will be served in a local resturant.

Next, our adventure continues to Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. We arrive in Merzoug in the afternoon, where you’ll settle into your kasbah hotel.

Enjoy the afternoon with a walk across the dunes to watch the sunset or relax by the pool at your kasbah hotel.

Experience the magic of the desert with a restful night in a kasbah hotel.

• Meals included: breakfast and dinner
• Driving distance: 265 km 
• Driving time: 4h 

Day 3: Explore Sahara – Nomads – Khamlia – Tisserdmine – Luxury Camp

Awaken early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the dune. Following breakfast, we drive off-road to explore Merzouga region, visit nomads, see Khamlia’s Gnawa music, and enjoy the Sahara’s peace.

Afterward, we’ll journey to Tissardmine Oasis for a tranquil lunch in the middle of the desert’s charm.

In the afternoon, ride camels through Erg Chebbi’s dunes, a must-do in Morocco. Arrive at a luxury camp for dinner under the stars and spend a night in a luxury nomadic tent.

• Meals included: breakfast and dinner
• Driving distance: 70 km
• Driving time: 2 hours

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Midelt

Witness an unforgettable sunrise over the golden dunes before enjoying breakfast at your desert camp. Then, return to Merzouga, either by camel ride or a comfortable 4×4 car.

Continue your journey to Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and explore the town’s traditional market, where locals still trade donkeys, sheep, and camels. Next, stop in Erfoud, known as the “fossil city,” to admire beautifully polished fossils crafted by local artisans.

After a relaxing lunch along the way, the road takes you through the striking desert landscapes of Rich and into the scenic Ziz Valley, where vast palm groves and ancient kasbahs stretch across the horizon.

By evening, arrive in Midelt, situated between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, famous for its cool climate and lush apple orchards. 

Enjoy a restful night in a comfortable hotel amidst the peaceful mountains.

• Meals included: breakfast and dinner
• Driving distance: 270 km
• Driving time: 4h 20 min

Day 5: Midelt – Azro – Ifrane – Fes

After breakfast, we journey towards Fes begins. As we drive, you’ll observe the dramatic change in terrain as the desert gives way to fertile mountain landscapes. Our first stop is the cedar forest near Azrou, where you may encounter the famous Barbary Macaques in their natural habitat.

We stop in Ifrane—often called “Little Switzerland“—for lunch before completing our drive to Fes. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off comfortably at your hotel or the airport, concluding your relaxed 5-day adventure.

• Meals included: breakfast
• Driving distance: 200 km
• Driving time: 3h 20 min