Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert
Traveler rating
5.0/5
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Quick answer
Is Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert worth booking?
Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert is a 120-hour experience in Fez, Morocco, from $1,143 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $1,143 per person
The Highlight of your Private 5 days 4 nights from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert, The places below and more. Fez To Merzouga : Pick up from your hotel or riad or airport. From Fez To Merzouga: Cedar forest, Ziz valley, Rissani Market. In Merzouga Desert: 1 Night Hotel And 1 Night Camp. Visit Nomads, Berber Pizza, Gnawa Music, Camel ride, Sand boarding, Berber Music, Sunset, Sunrise, Of course Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp, To Dades Gorges: Erfoud Fossil Museum, Todra Gorges. To Marrakech: Ouarzazate, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Cinema Studio in Ouarzazate, Taourirt Kasbah, High Atlas Mountains Tizi-n-Tichka, Marrakech. In the morning after the breakfast you have a tour with local guide, then our driver guide will take you to the Airport. End of our service.
What you get
About this experience
The Highlight of your Private 5 days 4 nights from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert, The places below and more. Fez To Merzouga : Pick up from your hotel or riad or airport. From Fez To Merzouga: Cedar forest, Ziz valley, Rissani Market. In Merzouga Desert: 1 Night Hotel And 1 Night Camp. Visit Nomads, Berber Pizza, Gnawa Music, Camel ride, Sand boarding, Berber Music, Sunset, Sunrise, Of course Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp, To Dades Gorges: Erfoud Fossil Museum, Todra Gorges. To Marrakech: Ouarzazate, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Cinema Studio in Ouarzazate, Taourirt Kasbah, High Atlas Mountains Tizi-n-Tichka, Marrakech. In the morning after the breakfast you have a tour with local guide, then our driver guide will take you to the Airport. End of our service.
What's included
Included
- 3 Hotels And 1 Luxury Camp
- Tickets entrance to Cinema in Ouarzazate
- 3 Dinners And 4 Breakfasts
- Local guide in Marrakech
- Local taxes
- Driver Guide, Fuel, Sunset, Sunrise In Desert, Berber Music
- Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Private transport 4WD or Minibus, Camel Ride, Sand Boarding
Not included
- Lunches, Drinks, Dinner In Marrakech
What you'll see and do
Fez
Day 1: Fes – medilt – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga After the breakfast Leaving Fez and going to Todra Gorges, passing through Ifrane to arrive to the cedar forests of Azrou where the wild monkeys are located. It will be good opportunity to take photos of wilderness in Morocco. Lunch in a small Berber village of Zaida. We continue the way through the Atlas Mountains enjoying the landscapes of Medilt to arrive to the small town of Rich, Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.And then continue to Merzouga desert. Our driver guide will let you know about the program of each day, during your trip as there's many things to see and to visit! Overnight hotel Dar Morocco or similar. Dinner.
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Merzouga Desert
Day 2: Merzouga – Luxury Camp – Visit Nomads – Merzouga. We start the trip after your breakfast at the hotel, direction to Gnawa music, In village of black people from Mali and Sudan, After listening and dancing our adventure will continue to the route of rally Paris Dakar, crossing Desert track direction to ‘ Mefes mines ‘ After half hour we will drive in desert stones it will be fantastic, Midday we stop the car for tea with lunch of Berber pizza in nomad land, You will experience how the people can live in desert with sandstorm in summer with very warm weather, After lunch we will come back to your hotel. relax a bit then ride the camels into the dunes, to spend the night in luxury camp inside the dunes of Erg chebbi desert, one hour by camels then sand boarding, then sunset over the dunes, tents with private bathrooms, then the dinner and Berber music.
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Erg Chebbi
Day 3: Merzouga — Berber Villages — Dades Gorges. Woke up for sunrise in dunes near the camp, you comeback to the camp for breakfast then you ride back the camels to Merzouga vilage, then we go to Rissani where we'll visit the market place (market days: tuesday, thursday and saturday), we continue then to Erfoud where we can visit the manufactures of fossilized marble before starting our way to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves. One hour later we'll reach one of the best places of the High Atlas, the Todra Gorges. The course of the river has carved out cliff-sided canyon and it's because of its beauty and the high rock sides that's very popular among climbers. Free time to have lunch in this wonderful place. A short walk through the gorges is very advisable to better appreciate the beauty of the landscape. In the afternoon we continue to Boumalne Dades. Dinner Hotel Ksar Sultan Dades or similar hotel of the same category.
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Dades Gorges
Day 4: Dades Gorges — Ouarzazate — Back to Marrakech trough Tizi-n-Tichka. After breakfast we can enjoy one of the better views of the Dades valley from one strategic look out in the mountains, from there we can appreciate the great number of kasbahs and the scenic characteristics of each one. After some stops to enjoy the “One thousand kasbahs road”. the Roses Valley and the big Skoura palm grove we'll get to Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, old residence of the Glaoui or Marrakech pasha, then cinema studio in Ouarzazate, we will stop at ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou where we will visit the famous Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). Famous films have been shot in this spectacular stage, including Gladiator, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Free time for lunch in town. In the afternoon we start our way to Marrakech going through the mountain port of Tizi Ntichka. We'll get to Marrakech about 6pm, Overnight in Riad Bahia Salam or similar.
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Marrakech
Day: 5 Marrakech - Marrakech Airport After your breakfast at the hotel, You have a tour with local guide, before drop-off at the airport.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Quiet Merzouga Desert- Day Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic!
We booked a 5 day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech for four people and had a fabulous time! Wissal was super quick and efficient in responding to all the questions and accommodating special request (special birthday celebration in the desert camp), and we had a great time! Special thanks to our guide and driver Momo (Mohamed El Khoumsi), who was great and made our trip special! Highly recommend the company and Momo as the guide! Thank you so much :)
Response from the operator: Thank you very much Yulia! Thank you for the great review about your time with us, we appreciate it a lot, we will be happy always to welcome people from all around the world to experience the life in Morocco, Our team always do the best to make the travelers satisfied, the more good we do the more good we receive, especially receiving good people :) Thank you very much Best regards Ahmed
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Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Quiet Merzouga Desert- Day Tours, who run 24 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.5.
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Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fez.
How much does Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert cost?
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Prices start at $1,143 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fez usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert take?
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Plan for about 120 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fez is not rushed.
Is Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Fez, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 120-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fez can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fez and add a light layer if any part of the 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fez within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Fez?
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On Outty we rank every Fez experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days, Fes to Marrakech: Merzouga & Ait Ben Haddou, 3 Days 2 Nights, 2Days groupe Tour Fes To Fes Or Marrakech Via Sahara Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Fez?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Fez?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert?
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Included: 3 Hotels And 1 Luxury Camp; Tickets entrance to Cinema in Ouarzazate; 3 Dinners And 4 Breakfasts; Local guide in Marrakech; and Local taxes. Not included: Lunches, Drinks, Dinner In Marrakech. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 169 listed pickup locations in and around Fez. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Private 5 Days Trip from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Fez. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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