5 days / Desert

Desert to Fes Overland

This route is efficient for travelers who do not want to backtrack to Marrakech. It turns the Sahara journey into a useful overland connection from the red city to Fes.

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StartMarrakech
FinishFes
PaceLively
Best forTravelers combining Marrakech, Sahara and Fes in one clean route.

Highlights

What makes this route work

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High Atlas crossing

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Ait Ben Haddou

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Dades and Todra scenery

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Erg Chebbi desert camp

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Ziz Valley palms

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Cedar forests before Fes

Day by day

Suggested itinerary

Day 1

Marrakech to Dades

Cross the High Atlas and kasbah country.

Day 2

Dades to Merzouga

Visit Todra Gorge and reach the dunes for sunset.

Day 3

Sahara day

Enjoy dune time, nomad route option and a second desert night or nearby lodge.

Day 4

Merzouga to Midelt

Follow Ziz Valley north into mountain scenery.

Day 5

Midelt to Fes

Travel through cedar forests and arrive in Fes by afternoon.

Arrangements

What we can organize

  • Private driver
  • Marrakech pickup
  • Fes dropoff
  • Desert camp coordination
  • Scenic stops
  • Route customization

Custom ideas

Ways to adapt it

  • Add one night in Skoura
  • Add Chefchaouen after Fes
  • Add luxury camp
  • Add guided Fes day

Planning notes

How this tour is shaped

The final route can change around flight times, room style, family needs, walking level, guide preferences and seasonal conditions. After your enquiry, Made For Morocco can suggest the best order of stops and the right number of nights in each place.