Private one-way trip, Marrakech to Fès
Marrakech to Fès, by way of the Sahara
Rather than flying or taking the motorway, cross the whole country: over the High Atlas, through the kasbah valleys, a night by the Merzouga dunes, then north through the Middle Atlas cedar forests to Fès. One chauffeur, one vehicle, the whole way.
- Duration
- 3 days, 2 nights (or longer)
- Distance
- About 1,000 km in total
- Best for
- Travellers visiting both cities
- Vehicle
- SUV or van
Along the way
- No. 01
Tizi n’Tichka and Aït Benhaddou
Cross the High Atlas at about 2,260 m and stop at the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Benhaddou.
- No. 02
Dadès valley and Todra gorge
Kasbahs, palm groves and a narrow canyon with towering walls.
- No. 03
Erg Chebbi at Merzouga
The tallest dunes in Morocco, at their best at sunset and sunrise.
- No. 04
Ziz valley, Midelt and Ifrane
Heading north: the Ziz palm valley, the Middle Atlas, and the cedar forests near Azrou and Ifrane, home to Barbary macaques.
A typical itinerary
An example only. Add a night in the Dadès or the desert to slow down. Tell us where you are staying each night.
Day 1
Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou → Dadès valley
Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stops at Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, and on to the Dadès valley.
Day 2
Todra gorge → Merzouga
Morning in the Todra gorge, then on to Merzouga for sunset over the dunes.
Day 3
Merzouga → Middle Atlas → Fès
North through the Ziz valley, Midelt and the cedar forests near Ifrane, arriving in Fès in the evening (about 7–8 hours with stops).
Included with your trip
- Private vehicle and chauffeur for every day of the trip
- Pickup in Marrakech, drop-off at your riad or hotel in Fès
- Flexible stops and itinerary
- Complimentary water
Questions about the Marrakech to Fès trip
Plan your trip across Morocco
Choose your dates and we will call to plan the route and stops with you.
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