5-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

After breakfast, explore the region’s unique cultural heritage by visiting a community of black Berbers originally from Mali, where you can listen to their music and observe their traditional

way of life. Continue to local mines to see how the natural resources are extracted before heading into the heart of the desert.

Meet Berber nomads in their tents, sharing tea and learning about their daily routines with livestock. Your desert adventure continues with a guided camel trek across the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes, allowing you to witness the vast golden sands and enjoy the spectacular desert landscape. Spend the night in a traditional Berber tent under the stars.

Wake up early to experience an unforgettable sunrise over Morocco’s tallest sand dunes, where shifting shadows and colors create a magical desert panorama. After breakfast, travel toward Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s highest and narrowest canyons. Here, you can hike along the river, relax by the cliffs, and sample authentic Berber cuisine.

After lunch, continue through the scenic Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and kasbahs, before spending the night in a hotel nestled on the mountainside, surrounded by breathtaking views.

Begin the day with breakfast and a scenic drive along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” stopping to admire the picturesque views along the Dades Valley. Travel through Kalaa M’Gouna, the “City of Roses,” famous for its rose water production, and the lush Skoura palm groves.

Arrive in Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital, where the striking landscapes have inspired many international productions. Explore the Atlas Film studios to gain insight into the world of cinema before settling in for the night.

After breakfast, visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its earthen architecture and cinematic history. Wander through its alleys and admire the surrounding valley, a remarkable example of Moroccan heritage.

Continue your journey across the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass over the High Atlas Mountains, with opportunities to stop for photos of breathtaking landscapes and Berber villages. The tour concludes upon arrival in Marrakech, completing an unforgettable adventure through Morocco’s desert and mountain regions.