Marrakesh to Fes Tours

What our customers ask about Marrakesh to Fes Tours

• What would be an example itinerary between Marrakesh and Fes?

  A common 3-day route begins in Marrakesh heading to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. The first night is spent at Dar Blues in Boumalne Dades. The second day takes travelers through Todra Gorges to Merzouga for camel trekking followed by a night at Luxury Camp Tiziri. The journey concludes by crossing the Atlas Mountains through Midelt and Ifrane before reaching Fes. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The overnight in the Sahara desert was our highlight. Really enjoyed the stars the local music around the fire excellent dinner. The rest of the hotels were amazing and more than our expectations."

• What are the most common destinations visited between Marrakesh and Fes?

  The route features several notable stops including the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Ouarzazate (Morocco's film industry hub) Todra Gorges Merzouga Desert for camel rides and the Cedar Forests of Azrou. Travelers often stay at Riad Dar Blues in Boumalne Dades and desert camps like Tiziri Camp in Merzouga. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The highlight of the trip is the night at the desert. The camping at Tirizi was exceptional. We loved the tents restaurant fire place food and the music."

• What is the average distance covered on a tour from Marrakesh to Fes?

  The journey spans roughly 530-550 kilometers crossing both the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) and the Middle Atlas range. The distance is typically covered over several days. A TourRadar traveler shares: "The journey through different landscapes from mountains to desert was incredible though be prepared for some long driving days especially the final stretch from Merzouga to Fes."

• What are the average tour lengths for tours from Marrakesh to Fes?

  Most routes run 3-4 days with some extended options lasting up to 6-8 days. The 3-day desert tour is particularly popular taking travelers across the Atlas Mountains Sahara Desert and sites like Ait Benhaddou en route to Fes. One TourRadar traveler reports: "The 3-day tour was better than I anticipated. In just 3 days we crammed a lot in and saw so much of Morocco." This timeframe allows visitors to see key attractions at a reasonable pace.

• What type of accommodation can I expect during the Marrakesh to Fes tour?

  Lodging varies from hotels or riads in the Dades Valley such as Riad Sahara Stars Dades to desert camps in Merzouga like Ideal Luxury Camp. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Our accommodations throughout our trip were wonderful from traditional riads to a magical night under the stars in the desert camp which reminded us that we are all connected under the same sky."

• What activities are typically included in a Marrakesh to Fes desert tour?

  The journey features camel rides in Merzouga desert sandboarding on dunes visits to historic kasbahs like Ait Ben Haddou hiking in Todra Gorges and traditional Berber music around campfires. As one TourRadar traveler describes: "We did the 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes with activities including camel riding sandboarding visiting ancient kasbahs and the highlight was definitely watching the sunset over the Sahara dunes followed by stargazing at the desert camp."