Overview
Our 4 day Fes desert tour takes you from the historic city of Fes to the Sahara and on to Marrakech. This Fes to Marrakech desert tour 4 days crosses the Middle Atlas, Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga.
With a full day around the Erg Chebbi by 4×4 (oasis, Khamlia and its Gnawa music, the old mines and a nomad family), a camel ride at sunset and a night in a luxury desert camp, this 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech never feels rushed.
Among the best Fes desert tours, it combines adventure, culture and comfort, fully private, ending in Marrakech after Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas.
Highlights
- Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou
- 4×4 excursion around the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Gnawa music in Khamlia and tea with a nomad family
- Camel ride, sandboarding and night in a luxury camp
- Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
- UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
Pick-up at your hotel in Fes at 8:30 am and drive through the Middle Atlas and its Berber villages to Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou.
Lunch in Midelt, then Erfoud and the Ziz Valley to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Dinner and night in a hotel in Merzouga.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Merzouga 4×4 Excursion – Khamlia – Nomads – Night in the Desert Camp
A 4×4 tour around the dunes: the Hassi Labied oasis, the seasonal lake, Khamlia and its Gnawa music, the Mifis mines and tea with a nomad family in their tent.
After lunch, a 1 to 1.5-hour camel ride to the camp with a stop on the dunes for the sunset and sandboarding. Dinner, Berber drums and the starry sky.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY3Merzouga – Rissani – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise near the camp, then the market of Rissani (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday) and the villages of Touroug, Tinjdad and Tinghir.
Walk in the Todra Gorge, lunch, and continue to the Dades Valley for dinner and the night.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Kelaat M'Gouna, the Roses Valley and the Skoura palm grove, with the Taourirt Kasbah and the film studios of Ouarzazate (optional).
Visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, film set of Gladiator, cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m) and arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon or evening.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Merzouga | Hotel Ksar Merzouga | Riad Azawad | Riad Serai Boutique Hotel |
| Night 2 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 3 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 4 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Fes and Marrakech
- 2 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- For mosques and holy places, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Fes and drop you off at the end of the tour in Marrakech.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
