5-Day Private Desert Odyssey: Fes to Marrakech

The Ultimate Relaxed Sahara Crossing with Two Magical Nights in Erg Chebbi

This luxurious 5-day/4-night private journey is the slow, immersive way to travel from imperial Fes to vibrant Marrakech. Enjoy two full nights under the stars in a private luxury tents, cedar forests with monkeys, dramatic canyons, traditional markets, and all the iconic sights at a perfect, unhurried pace.

Tour Highlights

• Alpine Ifrane & Azrou cedar forest with wild Barbary macaques
• Panoramic Ziz Valley – a river of a million palms
• Two nights in private luxury desert camp (Erg Chebbi) – real beds, hot shower, en-suite bathroom
• Sunset + sunrise camel treks + full desert immersion day
• Guided walk in dramatic Todra Canyon (300 m cliffs)
• Traditional Rissani market & ancient ksar
• Dades Valley “Monkey Fingers” rocks & Valley of Roses
• UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou & High Atlas Tizi n’Tichka pass

Why This 5-Day Version is the Best

✓ Extra night in the real Sahara (most tours only give one)
✓ Relaxed daily driving – never more than 5–6 hours
✓ Private tour only – flexible stops, photography time, your rhythm
✓ Ends perfectly in Marrakech for flights or further travel
✓ Daily guaranteed departures

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
(≈ 460 km | relaxed pace)
08:00 pickup from your Fes riad.
Stops in alpine Ifrane and Azrou cedar forest – feed wild monkeys.
Scenic drive along breathtaking Ziz Valley.
Arrive Erg Chebbi ~17:00 → sunset camel trek into the dunes.
Welcome tea, dinner with live Berber music under the stars.
Night 1 in private luxury desert camp.

Day 2: Full Desert Immersion Day in Merzouga
Wake for a spectacular sunrise camel trek.
After breakfast: private 4×4 desert excursion
– Nomadic family visit & mint tea
– Khamlia village for live Gnawa music
– Black desert panorama & fossil sites
Afternoon free: sandboarding, relax by the pool, or optional quad biking.
Second sunset camel trek & festive dinner with drumming.
Night 2 in the same luxury camp.

Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani Market → Todra Canyon → Dades Valley
(≈ 260 km | easy day)
Final sunrise & breakfast among the dunes.
Morning visit to lively Rissani traditional market (Sun/Tue/Thu) & 300-year-old ksar.
Guided walk in dramatic Todra Canyon between towering red cliffs.
Late afternoon arrival in stunning Dades Valley.
Overnight in beautiful kasbah riad with canyon view. Dinner included.

Day 4: Dades Valley → Valley of Roses → Skoura Oasis → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
(≈ 280 km | scenic)
Morning photos among Dades “Monkey Fingers” rocks.
Drive through fragrant Valley of Roses & enchanting Skoura palm grove.
Guided visit to UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Overnight in charming riad or 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate area. Dinner included.

Day 5: Ouarzazate → High Atlas Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech
(≈ 200 km | 4 hours)
Relaxed morning (optional quick visit to Atlas Film Studios).
Final crossing of the High Atlas with panoramic stops.
Arrival in Marrakech around 13:00–14:00 – perfect for afternoon souk shopping or a late flight.
Drop-off at your riad/hotel or airport.

What’s Included

• Private modern A/C 4×4 + same English-speaking driver/guide
• 4 nights:
  → 2 nights luxury desert camp (private en-suite tent)
  → 1 night Dades kasbah riad
  → 1 night Ouarzarzate boutique hotel/riad
• 4 breakfasts + 4 dinners (including 2 magical desert dinners with live music)
• Camel treks both evenings + sandboarding + guided desert 4×4 excursion
• All taxes & entrance fees
• Pickup in Fes & drop-off in Marrakech

Not Included

• Lunches & drinks
• Quad biking (optional)

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Start: Fes
End: Marrakech
Best season: September–May

The most comfortable, authentic, and beautifully paced Sahara crossing you can have.

Book Your Private Dates Now – 2025–2026 Filling Fast!
Phone & WhatsApp: +212 667 698 802
Email: toursmoroccotoursofficial@gmail.com

We reply instantly and can upgrade to even more luxurious camps, add hot-air balloon, or customize anything you wish. Your epic desert odyssey begins in Fes! 🌄🐪🏜️