The desert route between Fes and Marrakech with time for everything: two nights in Merzouga, a whole day to explore the dunes and oases, and a stop in Ouarzazate so you can enjoy the Valley of Roses and the Skoura palm grove without rushing.
A private tour with a driver, departing from Fes on any day, with pick-up at your hotel, riad, the train station or the airport.
Scenic routesMoroccan landscapes
Local experienceCulture and traditions
Expert guidesLocal driver-guide
Comfort and safetyPrivate and flexible
Highlights
The desert between Fes and Marrakech in 5 days
The cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Barbary macaques
Two nights in the desert, with a 4x4 excursion and Gnawa music in Khamlia
The Valley of Roses, the Skoura palm grove and Ouarzazate
The Todra Gorge and the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas
Itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga
Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and its cedar forests, with stops in Midelt and the palm groves of the Ziz Valley. At sunset, a camel ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi and a night at a desert camp.
Accommodation: Desert camp in Merzouga
Day2
Merzouga Desert Experience
Sunrise over the dunes. A 4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi: visit a nomad family, the village of Khamlia and its Gnawa music, and the surrounding oases.
Accommodation: Merzouga
Day3
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Visit the market of Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty. Continue to the Todra Gorge, with rock walls up to 300 metres high, and arrive in the Dades Valley.
Accommodation: Dades Valley
Day4
Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Skoura → Ouarzazate
Drive through the Valley of Roses, known for its rose water, and the Skoura palm grove with the Amridil Kasbah. Arrive in Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert.
Accommodation: Ouarzazate
Day5
Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Visit the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, early in the morning while it is still quiet. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with a stop at an argan cooperative, and arrive in Marrakech in mid-afternoon, where the trip ends.
Please note: this is a suggested itinerary. As a private trip, we adapt the pace, the nights in each place and the accommodation level to your dates and preferences.
It starts at your hotel or riad in Fes and ends in Marrakech, at your hotel or the airport.
Yes. Cars cannot enter the Fes medina, so we wait at the gate nearest your riad, such as Bab Bou Jeloud or Bab Ftouh, and someone walks over with you and your luggage.
Yes. It is a private tour: we can lengthen or shorten stages, change the accommodation or add nights to suit your dates.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). In summer the desert is very hot, and in winter nights are cold in the Atlas and the Sahara.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
The best experience from start to finish!
We travelled as a family with Marruecos Tours from 28 July to 2 August and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Communication with Mohammed was excellent and our guide Said was attentive, friendly and fun throughout. He took us to places only locals know. Thoroughly recommended.
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Liliana Zaragoza Verified
Marrocos superou minhas expectativas
We would like to thank Youssef of Marrocos Tours for the excellent private tour of Morocco. It was an unforgettable experience, with a very well planned itinerary, great excursions and service that was always attentive and professional. We recommend Youssef to anyone who wants to see Morocco calmly and safely.
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Ester780 Verified
The Perfect Family Trip to Morocco
We recently returned from an incredible 12-day tour from Casablanca with our two children, and booking with Agencia Marruecos Tours was the best decision we made. Our driver and guide, Hassan, didn't just drive us from place to place — he became part of our family's story. The overnight desert camp in Merzouga was pure magic for all of us.
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Convenient t Verified
A trip to northern Morocco
It was our first time with them and the result was very good. They adapted to our needs throughout and looked after us constantly. Without doubt an agency worth recommending. The trip through northern Morocco was a great success. Thank you for your work.
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Santiago M Verified
From Fes to Marrakech
The three-day route from Fes to Marrakech made our trip to Morocco unforgettable. Our guide Said, charming and an excellent driver, brought deep knowledge of Amazigh culture and customs. The route is well organised, with stops at beautiful and interesting places.
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Jet573220 Verified
Kindness and exceptional service
They were very kind from the very start of the tour. Our guide Said was extremely patient; with him we discovered not only spectacular places and incredible views, but Moroccan culture too.
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Jessrodmor Verified
Unforgettable
We had the opportunity to view different scenarios during the 12 days trip. Incredible! Hassan was our guide and was excellent!
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Jose F Verified
An amazing experience
I finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition of mine to go to Morocco. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The nine days spent travelling were filled with such breathtaking scenery. My favourite part was spending the night in a tent in the Sahara Desert and riding camels around the desert.
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Diana H Verified
Highly recommended
An excellent personalised experience, helped along by Idir’s passion for his country and its customs — and, despite his youth, his knowledge of every corner of Morocco.
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Gabriel C Verified
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