Nomads Morocco Tours offers private desert tours and custom travel experiences across Morocco, from Fes and Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, Merzouga, and Chefchaouen, with local guides and authentic hospitality.
The itinerary for a 5-day Moroccan trip from Fes to Marrakech includes the following activities. You will discover numerous outstanding attractions during the four-night period, which lasts five days. The expedition starts from Fes. Our first stop will be Ifran,e which people commonly refer to as the ‘Switzerland of Morocco ‘, o’ after which we will visit the cedar forests. The team will have their midday meal in Midelt before they continue their journey through the ZRiver’s beautiful scenery. Our travels take us to the Sahara Desert’s Merzouga region. You can experience a camel tour, which will lead you to a luxurious desert camp where you will spend the night inside a tent. The package includes both the Saharan sunrise and sunset,t which provide breathtaking views. The schedule includes visits to the Rissani traditional bazaar and Erfoud, which is famous for its fossilized remains. The exploration will take you through Todra Gorges and Dades Gorge,s and you will visit various historic Kasbahs, hs including Ait Ben Haddou and Amridil. The final leg of the journey will take you through the High Atlas Mountains, which includes crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. The tour ends at the Marrakech destination.
The 5-day excursion begins with an immediate collection from either the airport or your Fes hotel room. Our expedition advances to the southern region, which we will travel through Imouzzer to reach Ifrane. Ifrane is famous for its cold weather and snowfall,s which give the city its alpine chalet architectural style and earned it the name “Switzerland of Morocco.” The next destination on our path leads us to the cedar forests, which serve as the natural habitat for Barbary Apes. You may bring food to the forest area, where you can explore freely. Our travel path leads us to Midelt, where we will have our lunch. The route toward the Sahara proceeds through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass while we follow the Ziz River’s natural path.
You will switch to camelback for your dune crossing in the afternoon after your arrival at Merzouga, which is located at the Sahara border. We will maintain our stop so you can appreciate the beautiful sunset view from the top of a tall dune. The journey continues to the luxurious descamp cam,p which offers guests the opportunity to experience Berber drumming and dancing around the bonfire beneath a vast starry sky. The camp provides dinner service to guests who will stay overnight.
The beautiful sunrise across the desert needs you to wake up early. After breakfast time will begin, which follows this period. The camel journey will take us back to Merzoug, where your transportation awaits you. The entire day is dedicated to exploring the Merzouga area. The location offers many incredible features, which include large dunes and a natural lake, mining areas and fossil sites, and stunning oases. The sites provide optimal conditions for various outdoor activities.
The Merzouga area exploration starts with us driving off-road to reach an ancient kohl (eyeliner) mine. The next plan involves visiting the nomadic people who use their traditional tent system. The location offers you an opportunity to learn about their way of life through the Berber tea service. The village of Khamlia serves as our next destination,n where Gnaoua musical and dance showcases await. The indigenous population here originated from sub-Saharan countries, es which include Mali, Sudan, and Niger. The local dining establishment provides a lunch break for visitors. We will stroll through the thick palm tree grove after that. The Merzouga seasonal lake, which people commonly call flamingolakek,e requires us to drive for a brief distance. The day concludes with dinner followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
Our expedition starts after breakfast when we depart from the desert to reach Rissani, which served as the main city of Tafilalet during its historical period. The town of Rissani serves as a vital trade center for the region because its marketplace operates at peak activity on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After visiting the Rissani Souk, our group will travel to Erfoud to see a facility that processes fossilized marble. Our route will take us through the Touroug and Tinjdad palm oases until we reach the Todra Gorges. The Todra River has created a stunning canyon, in which it has produced cliffs that rise dramatically in red color. The canyon functions as an ideal site for people who want to practice rock climbing. The gorges provide visitors with an opportunity to experience their natural beauty. We will eat lunch at a restaurant after we finish our meal. The route extends toward Dades Valley through the town of Boumalne Dades. The tour requires us to stop both at the monkey fingers rock formation and at the observation point, which offers a view from above Dades Valley. The day ends with dinner and our stay overnight at a hotel.
After breakfast, we will travel to Kalaa Magouna to explore the Valley of Roses. In May, the Rose Festival occurs at that location, which features local artisans displaying their rose-based products that include perfumes, rosewater, oils, and various cosmetic items. We will have lunch whenever we want to eat. We will travel through the Skoura palm oases to reach our first stop at the Kasbah of Amridil. Ouarzazate marks our last stop for the day, where we will visit both the film studios that produced famous movies and the Kasbah of Taourirt. The day ends with us eating dinner at a hotel, where we will spend the night.
Our last day will take us to see the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. The fortified settlement received UNESCO World Heritage Site status because of its historical significance. The Kasbah has appeared in several films, including Gladiator,d Alexander, and The Mummy, and the television series Game of Thrones. The route continues to Marrakesh through the Tizi-N-Tichka mountain pass, which runs through the beautiful High Atlas range. The journey will include stops for lunch and breakfast,s which will allow us to photograph beautiful locations. The tour will end when we take you to either the airport or your Marrakesh accommodation. Your 5-day desert excursion from Fes to Marrakesh has reached its final point.
Great value for travelers prioritizing experience over amenities.
The 5 day tour is a private experience, ensuring that only the travelers making the inquiry will be participating. No additional individuals will join the tour. Our primary focus is on providing high-quality, personalized experiences, which is why we mainly offer private tours.
Please provide us with any dietary preferences you may have, and we will ensure that your needs are met. Kindly inform us of your preferences in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements for lunch stops and notify the Riad/Camp accordingly, as dinners are included in the package.
The Vehicle will be either a SUV (4×4) or a Minivan, both with A/C
Vehicle Details :
For groups larger than 8, a minibus that takes up to 18 pax can be provided.
The Tent at the luxury camp is private, and has private bathrooms with hot running water.
Please provide us with any dietary preferences you may have, and we will ensure that your needs are met. Kindly inform us of your preferences in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements for lunch stops and notify the Riad/Camp accordingly, as dinners are included in the package.
The Vehicle will be either an SUV (4×4) or a Minivan, both with A/C
Vehicle Details :
For groups larger than 8, a minibus that takes up to 18 passengers can be provided.
The Camel ride is 40 minutes to 1.5 hours long, depending on which camp you are staying in.
The meeting point for the tour is at 8:30 a.m. at any location within Marrakech. If your Riad is accessible by car, we will pick you up directly from there. In case of accessibility issues, we will pick you up from the nearest accessible road point. This can be arranged upon confirmation of your booking.
At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or Riad in Fes, or the closest available parking lot. The tour typically concludes between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Fes, but the exact duration may vary depending on the time spent at each location.
The meeting point for the tour is at 8:30 a.m. at any location within Marrakech. If your Riad is accessible by car, we will pick you up directly from there. In case of accessibility issues, we will pick you up from the nearest accessible road point. This can be arranged upon confirmation of your booking.
At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or Riad in Fes, or the closest available parking lot. The tour typically concludes between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Fes, but the exact duration may vary depending on the time spent at each location.
Nomads Morocco Tours offers private desert tours and custom travel experiences across Morocco, from Fes and Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, Merzouga, and Chefchaouen, with local guides and authentic hospitality.
