Luxury5-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Cross Morocco north-to-south from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara desert.
Overview
This 5-day tour links Fes and Marrakech through the heart of the Moroccan desert — the Middle Atlas, the Ziz Valley, the Erg Chebbi dunes, the gorges and Ait Ben Haddou — ending in Marrakech with no backtracking.
Highlights
- Middle Atlas & Ziz Valley
- Erg Chebbi dunes & luxury camp
- Todra & Dades gorges
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Ends in Marrakech
Itinerary
Day 1Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou cedar forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley
South from Fes into the Middle Atlas — alpine Ifrane, the cedar forest near Azrou with its Barbary apes, and apple-country Midelt — then down toward the Ziz Valley, overnighting near its palm-filled canyon. Dinner & breakfast.
Day 2Day 2: Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga → sunset camel trek → camp
Follow the Ziz gorges to Erfoud (dates and marine fossils) and on to Merzouga. At sunset, a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes to our private luxury camp, with a Berber dinner and drums by the fire. Dinner & breakfast.
Day 3Day 3: A full day in the Sahara
No long drive today. A 4x4 excursion to nomad families, the Gnawa village of Khamlia and the fossil fields, sandboarding on the dunes, or simply the pool with dune views — then a second night in the desert. Dinner & breakfast.
Day 4Day 4: Sahara sunrise → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, then west to the towering Todra Gorge (300 m walls) and the Dades Valley, through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs; kasbah-hotel night. Dinner & breakfast.
Day 5Day 5: Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n'Tichka → Marrakech
Ouarzazate and the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) to Marrakech, arriving late afternoon. Breakfast.
Tour route map
Included & not included
- ✓Private 4x4 with fuel & driver-guide
- ✓Fes pick-up, Marrakech drop-off
- ✓Hotels + 1 night luxury camp
- ✓Camel trek
- ✓Half board
- ✓Multilingual driver
- ✓Water
- ✗Lunches & drinks
- ✗Entrance fees
- ✗Tips
- ✗Insurance
Pricing
Per person, private one-way tour.
| Group size | Price per person | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | €980 | Private tour |
| 3–4 people | €780 | Private tour |
| 5+ people | €650 | Private tour |
How booking works
Tell us your dates, group size and starting city by the enquiry form or WhatsApp and you hear back personally, usually within a few hours, with a clear all-in price. A small deposit holds your dates and you pay the balance on arrival, so you never prepay in full. Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure, and we confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the night before.
Booking direct with our Berber family
Hotel Les Roches is our own — we were born at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes and have run it since 2004. You deal with the same family that owns the hotel, runs the desert camp and leads the camels, so there is no agency markup, nothing is subcontracted, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
What a night at our camp is like
After the sunset camel trek you reach our private camp as the sky turns from gold to deep blue. The tents are proper rooms — a real bed with warm blankets and an en-suite hot shower — and dinner is a home-cooked tagine under the stars, followed by Berber drums around the fire. With no light for a hundred kilometres the Milky Way is astonishing, and you wake early to climb a dune for sunrise.
What our guests say
★★★★★
The best part were the activities: a quad tour was arranged for us in minutes, and we took a jeep tour the next day with guide Asis, who was awesome and led us to a nomad camp. Highly recommend!
Henrik H. · Google · 2025
★★★★★
Hassan and the hosts made me feel at home. The food was like a culinary journey and the location against the Sahara dunes was stunning. Watching the sunset over the dunes was a magical moment.
Joel Harris · Google · 2025
★★★★★
A great experience at Auberge Les Roches and their camp. The camel desert ride and camping experience was amazing. Special mention for their food and the friendliness of the guys at the camp.
Carlos Sousa · Google · 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Does it end in Marrakech?
Yes, one-way with no backtracking.
Is the camp included?
Yes, with camel trek and half board.
Can we customise stops?
Of course — just ask.
How far is Merzouga from Marrakech, and how long is the drive?
It's about 560 km and 8–9 hours over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is why the journey is spread over 2–3 days with stops at Aït Ben Haddou, the gorges and the Ziz Valley rather than driven in one go.
How comfortable is the desert camp?
Very — our private luxury camp at Erg Chebbi has en-suite tents with real beds, hot showers, private bathrooms, rugs and plenty of blankets for the cool desert night, plus a Berber dinner under the stars.
Are your tours private or shared?
Every tour is private by default — your own vehicle, driver-guide and flexible pace. Shared group departures are offered only on the Marrakech–Merzouga–Marrakech and Marrakech–Merzouga–Fes routes.
Is the tour suitable for families and older travellers?
Yes. The pace is gentle, the camel ride is optional (we can drive you to camp by 4x4 instead), and we adapt for children and any mobility needs — just tell us when you book.
When is the best time of year to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable, with warm days and cool nights. Winter nights are cold and summer is hot at midday, so we run camel treks at sunrise and sunset.
Have a question before you book?
Message the team directly — we usually reply within a couple of hours.
⚡ Spring & autumn dates fill fast — book ahead. · ✓ Free cancellation up to 48h before arrival.