5 Days Sahara Desert Journey – Fes to Marrakech

Tour Overview

This immersive 5-day Sahara Desert journey takes you across Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes — from the green cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains to palm-filled oases, dramatic canyons, and the endless golden dunes of the Sahara before reaching vibrant Marrakech.

Experience camel trekking at sunset, luxury desert camping under star-filled skies, authentic Berber villages, and spectacular mountain scenery in one unforgettable adventure.

Perfect for travelers seeking culture, nature, adventure, and a true desert experience.

Tour Highlights

• Middle Atlas Mountains & cedar forests

• Panoramic Ziz Valley oasis views

• Authentic desert towns & palm oases

• Sunset camel trek across Sahara dunes

• Luxury desert camp under the stars

• Sunrise over golden sand dunes

• Todra Gorge canyon walk

• Dramatic Dades Valley landscapes

• High Atlas Mountains crossing to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes – Middle Atlas Mountains – Cedar Forests – Ziz Valley

Depart from Fes and travel south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in alpine-style towns and cedar forests where wild monkeys live. Continue through breathtaking landscapes toward the lush Ziz Valley, famous for endless palm groves and traditional oasis villages.

Enjoy panoramic viewpoints and desert scenery before settling in a valley hotel.

Overnight near Ziz Valley / Midelt region.

Day 2: Ziz Valley – Desert Villages – Merzouga Sahara

After breakfast, continue through rocky desert plateaus and traditional towns toward the golden dunes of Merzouga.

Arrive in the afternoon and mount your camel for a magical trek across the Sahara as the sun sets.

Reach your luxury desert camp where you’ll enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music, and a peaceful night beneath the stars.

Overnight in Sahara desert camp.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Discovery

Wake early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes.

After breakfast, explore the desert region — visit nomad families, fossil areas, oasis gardens, and small villages. Enjoy free time walking on the dunes, relaxing, or trying sandboarding.

Return for another peaceful desert evening filled with silence and starry skies.

Overnight in desert camp or nearby hotel.

Day 4: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Leave the Sahara and travel through palm-filled valleys toward the dramatic Todra Gorge, where towering canyon walls rise above a flowing river.

Enjoy time walking through the gorge before continuing to the stunning Dades Valley, famous for winding roads and unique rock formations.

Overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 5: Dades Valley – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, drive through the Valley of Roses and traditional Berber villages.

Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via scenic mountain passes with panoramic views before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon — marking the end of your unforgettable Sahara adventure.

What’s Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle & professional driver

All transportation & fuel

Pick-up in Fes & drop-off in Marrakech

4 nights accommodation (hotel + luxury desert camp)

Daily breakfasts

Dinners in desert camp & Dades Valley

Camel trekking experience at sunset

Desert sunrise experience

All tourist taxes

What’s Not Included

International flights

Lunches & drinks

Personal expenses

Monument entrance fees (if required)

Optional activities

Travel insurance

Tips (optional)