5 Days Tour From Fes

The desert night is the main event. Morocco Kos Tours combines a camel trek in Erg Chebbi with dinner, breakfast, and a night in a traditional Berber tent, giving you the classic Sahara experience without arranging every leg yourself. I like the private format, where only your group takes part, and I like that transportation comes in an air-conditioned vehicle.

The trip also has a strong record for friendly, careful drivers. Past guests have singled out Hakim, Abdou, Hamadi, Tajib, Zayd, Kalid, and others for safe driving and flexible help. My main caution is simple: the published plan gives details for Day 1 only, so you should request the complete five-day schedule before paying.

Key points to know before booking

• Erg Chebbi camel trek: The central activity is a camel ride into the Sahara desert, timed to include sunset and a traditional tent stay.
• Five days from Fez: The opening route is listed as Fez to Midelt, but the remaining daily stops are not fully described.
• Private tour format: Your group travels alone, rather than joining a large coach group.
• Air-conditioned transport: This matters on long Moroccan road days, especially when crossing inland areas toward the desert.
• Meals included at camp: Dinner and breakfast are included, while lunch, drinks, and monument entry fees are extra.
• Strong driver praise: The most consistent positive comments focus on safe driving, kindness, communication, and willingness to make helpful stops.

What this five-day Fez tour is really offering

This is a road journey with a desert finish, not simply a camel ride with a transfer attached. You begin in Fez and travel south through Morocco, with Midelt listed as the first overnight destination or major stop. The main reward comes later, when the road reaches the Sahara and you trade the vehicle for a camel.

At $714.75 per person, the price needs to be judged as a multi-day private journey rather than a single attraction. You are paying for an air-conditioned vehicle, transportation insurance, the camel trek, dinner, breakfast, and the convenience of having the route handled for you. You are not paying for lunch, drinks, or extra admission charges.

That can be good value for a small private group. A group of friends or family members can share the experience without being placed with strangers. The price is less attractive if you expect every meal, entrance ticket, and detailed sightseeing stop to be covered. Ask for a written list of hotels, meals, entry fees, and daily driving distances before you commit.

The description promises quality service, but it does not list the accommodation for every night or provide exact departure and arrival times. Those gaps do not make the tour a bad choice, but they do mean you should treat the booking as the start of a conversation. Get the practical details in writing.

Day 1: Fez to Midelt through Morocco’s inland roads

The first day is listed as Fez to Midelt. That is a useful clue about the shape of the trip: you will spend a good part of the day on the road, moving away from Fez toward Morocco’s interior and the desert route.

Midelt is often used as a stopping point on journeys between northern Morocco and the Sahara. Here, however, the available information does not specify the exact sights, lunch stop, hotel, or arrival time. I would not assume that a particular attraction or meal is included.

The value of this first day lies in having a private vehicle and driver who can manage the route while you watch Morocco change outside the window. Past guests have praised drivers for safe driving, good communication, and helpful stops. One family specifically appreciated Abdou’s smooth driving because several children became carsick easily. That is the sort of detail that matters more than polished promotional language.

You should still plan for a long day in the vehicle. Bring water, snacks, and something to occupy you between stops, since lunch and drinks are not included. The air conditioning is a useful comfort, but it does not shorten the road time.

The private vehicle makes a real difference

A private tour gives you control that a large group itinerary cannot. You do not have to wait for strangers at every stop, and you can speak directly with your driver about comfort, breaks, and the day’s pace.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, and transportation insurance is included. Those are practical inclusions, especially on a five-day route where you may spend many hours on Moroccan roads. The description does not specify the vehicle model, seating capacity, or luggage limits, so ask those questions if you have large bags or a full group.

Your driver may also shape the trip more than the printed schedule. Hakim Hamzawi was praised for careful driving, clear communication, and showing people sights they might otherwise have missed. Hakim was also described as attentive to safety and good at keeping track of the route. Abdou received similar praise for family-friendly driving, restaurant suggestions, and handling requests.

Other named drivers include Hamadi, Tajib, Zayd, Kalid, Kamal, Abdul, Hanna, and Mohamed. You should not assume you will receive a particular driver unless the company confirms it. Still, the repeated praise for the driving team is one of the strongest reasons to consider this operator.

The road days need a little more planning

The tour’s greatest weakness is not a poor feature, but incomplete information. Only Day 1, Fez to Midelt, is clearly supplied. The remaining four days are described only through the Sahara camel trek and tent stay.

That leaves important questions unanswered:

• Which towns and sights come after Midelt?
• How many nights are spent in hotels, and how many in the desert?
• Is a visit to a monument included, or is it optional?
• What time do you leave Fez?
• How long is the camel ride?
• Where does the tour end on Day 5?
• Are local guides provided at any stops?

You should ask these questions before booking. A five-day route can feel relaxed if the days are well balanced, or tiring if most of the time is spent driving. The private format helps, but it cannot remove distance from the map.

There is also a difference between a driver who shares local suggestions and a licensed guide at a historic site. Several people praised their drivers as helpful guides, but the experience details do not promise formal guiding at every stop. If detailed explanations at monuments matter to you, ask what guiding is included.

Reaching Erg Chebbi and changing to camel power

The Sahara portion centers on Erg Chebbi, the desert area named in the tour details. The camel trek is included, and the experience is designed around sunset and an overnight stay in a traditional Berber tent.

This is the part most people picture when they think of a Morocco desert trip: the vehicle gives way to a camel, the sand replaces the paved road, and the evening is spent at camp rather than in a standard hotel. The experience is simple, physical, and memorable in a way that a quick photo stop cannot be.

The description does not state how long you ride, how far the camp is from the starting point, or what type of tent and bedding are supplied. If you need a private tent, have mobility concerns, or prefer a shorter camel ride, ask before booking. The information says most people can participate, but it does not describe specific accessibility arrangements.

Wear practical clothing and bring only what you need for the overnight portion. The operator provides the main transport and camel trek, but personal drinks, extra purchases, and other costs are yours. Since the desert is the trip’s centerpiece, it is worth asking what time the camel ride begins and how much walking is involved around camp.

Sunset, dinner, and a Berber tent night

The sunset is part of the promised desert experience, not an accidental bonus. Timing can affect how much of it you see, so your driver or camp team should confirm when the camel trek leaves and when you return to the tent area.

Dinner and breakfast are included. That makes the overnight stay easier to budget, although drinks are not included. The meal style, menu, and breakfast time are not specified, so do not expect the description alone to answer questions about dietary needs. Tell the operator about food restrictions before departure.

A traditional Berber tent gives the night a stronger sense of place than a standard room. At the same time, you should keep your expectations practical. The supplied information does not promise private facilities, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, or a particular level of comfort. If those details affect your decision, ask directly.

I like that the tour includes the desert night rather than treating Erg Chebbi as a rushed stop. You get time for the camel ride, sunset, dinner, and breakfast. The trade-off is that a tent stay may feel basic compared with a hotel, and that is part of the point.

Meals and extra costs to budget

Dinner and breakfast are included, but lunch and drinks are not. This is easy to overlook when comparing a five-day tour with other Morocco packages.

Plan for extra spending during the road days. You may need to buy lunch, water, coffee, or snacks, and the tour also excludes additional expenses such as monument entry fees. The description does not give a suggested daily allowance, so your actual spending will depend on the stops and choices made along the route.

The private vehicle may allow you to discuss lunch stops with the driver, but do not assume restaurant costs are covered. One past family appreciated Abdou’s restaurant recommendations, which suggests that the driver can be useful here, but your meal remains an extra expense.

The $714.75 price is easiest to defend if you value privacy, door-to-door transport, and a driver who helps manage the road journey. It is harder to defend if you want an all-inclusive package with every meal and admission ticket already paid.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this experience to people who want the Sahara as the focus of a broader Morocco journey. It suits couples, families, and small groups who value their own vehicle and prefer not to travel with a large mixed party.

Families may especially appreciate the private setup. A driver such as Abdou can adjust more easily to children, comfort stops, and changing needs than a fixed coach schedule. Safe driving was a repeated theme in the strongest comments, which is important on a long route.

The tour also fits you if you want help without giving up all flexibility. The drivers have been praised for suggesting interesting places beyond the planned route, helping with restaurants, and staying attentive to requests. That can make the road days feel more personal.

I would be more cautious if you dislike long drives, need a tightly timed itinerary, or want luxury camping with clearly listed facilities. The available details do not tell you enough about the daily schedule or camp standards to assume a polished, high-end desert package.

Booking details worth checking first

Pickup is offered, group discounts are available, and you receive a mobile ticket. Confirmation normally arrives at booking, but reservations made within two days of departure may not be confirmed until within 48 hours, subject to availability.

The tour is near public transportation, although pickup arrangements should still be confirmed with the operator. Most people can participate, and the activity is private for your group.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted for a refund. The tour requires good weather, and if poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Before paying, ask for the missing four days in detail. Confirm the final drop-off point, accommodation names, camp facilities, camel ride length, dietary arrangements, and expected extra costs. Those answers will tell you far more about the tour’s value than the headline price.

Should you book the five-day Fez desert tour?

Book it if you want a private route from Fez with an included camel trek, sunset in Erg Chebbi, dinner, breakfast, and a traditional tent night. The strongest reason to choose it is the combination of private transport and a driver-led journey, with repeated praise for careful, friendly service from people such as Hakim and Abdou.

Pause before booking if you need a fully published itinerary. The tour information does not explain four of the five days, and that is too much uncertainty for a trip costing $714.75 per person.

My advice is to contact Morocco Kos Tours first and request the full schedule and inclusions. If the answer gives you sensible driving times, clear accommodation details, and a camp setup that suits you, this could be a rewarding way to reach the Sahara. If the details remain vague, choose a desert tour with a more complete day-by-day plan.

FAQ

How long is the tour from Fez?

The experience lasts approximately five days.

Where does the tour begin?

The tour is based in Fez, Morocco, and pickup is offered.

What is included in the price?

The price includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a camel trek at the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi, dinner, breakfast, transportation insurance, and the operator’s quality service.

Are lunch and drinks included?

No. Lunch and drinks are not included in the tour price.

Are monument entry fees included?

No. Additional expenses, including monument entry fees, are excluded.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group will participate.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund. If poor weather cancels the experience, you will be offered another date or a full refund.