Marrakech to Fes Shared Desert Tour
A small group desert tour from Marrakech to Fes — authentic and affordable.
A desert immersion, not a drive-by.
TourNow is your chance to experience the Sahara desert of Morocco in person — you have seen it in pictures, right? For an authentic desert experience that you will not soon forget, join our small shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
Everything you know about group tours, forget it. On this unique shared 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, enjoy a desert tour limited to just 10 people per departure — with more time to interact with your local tour guide. A quality hotel in the Atlas Mountains and a luxury camp in the desert await.
This is the best group Marrakech to Fes Sahara trip for many reasons — check them below.
What you'll remember.
Over the High Atlas Mountains and through the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass, driving
Along the way, traditional Berber villages seen
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou visited
In a beautiful small hotel in Dades Valley, a night spent
Across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, camels ridden
From a high dune, an amazing sunset scene watched
The fun sandboarding activity done
An evening of nomad music and drumming around a campfire enjoyed
In a cedar forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Barbary monkeys watched
Your full itinerary, hour by hour.
Fully customisable. If you'd like to stay longer somewhere, add an activity, or shift the pace — just tell us.
Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
In the morning our shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour starts. Over the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, leaving Marrakech behind, we will drive. To enjoy the beautiful spectacles of the Atlas Mountains and to see some traditional Berber villages, stops will be made along the way. Aït Ben Haddou village we will reach, where we will explore the most famous Kasbah in Morocco. A great example of Moroccan architecture, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was used for filming parts of many popular movies and TV series such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, and Game of Thrones. After exploring the Kasbah with our guide, to Ouarzazate we drive. As the gateway to the Sahara Desert and the Hollywood of Africa, the city is known. At Atlas Studio, a stop will be made for some pictures from outside — the world's largest film studio it is. Through the Valley of Roses before getting to your hotel, our first destination it is. If time permits, to see the unique rock formations known as monkey toes and the famous view of the zig-zag road in the Dades Gorges before getting to your hotel we will drive. If not, both places the day after in the morning we can visit.
Dades Valley → Todra Canyon → Merzouga Desert
After a delicious breakfast, to explore the Todra Gorge via Tinghir and along the Todra Valley — an oasis full of palm trees — we will drive. A walk under the spectacular Todra Canyon we will take before continuing driving to Merzouga. At the town of Merzouga in the afternoon, waiting to take us on an authentic camel caravan across the Erg Chebbi Dunes to our luxury camp, our camels will be. On a high dune to watch a fantastic sunset we will stop. After sunset we carry on to the camp. With a cup of tea our camp staff will greet you, then your private tent they will show you. Before dinner time a shower you can take. After a tasty dinner, an evening of Berber music and drumming around a campfire you will enjoy. How to play drums as well our crew will teach you.
Merzouga Desert → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes
To watch a peaceful sunrise, an early wake-up today is highly recommended. After a delicious breakfast in the camp, by 4x4 vehicles to the town of Merzouga we will leave. To go back by camels you can also choose. By driving along the Ziz Valley, a quick stop to see this lovely oasis our journey to Fes we will start. Then through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the city of Ifrane, continue driving to Fes we will. Some stops along the way we will have. Near Ifrane in a cedar forest a stop also we will have by the road to see some Barbary apes if they happen to be there. In Ifrane the last break will be — the Switzerland of Morocco known it is. To an end your shared Morocco 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come by dropping you off at the nearest location accessible by car to your Riad.
No hidden costs. No surprises.
What's included
- A deluxe van or a minibus
- English-speaking guide or a driver and an English-speaking tour guide
- Overnight in a lovely hotel
- Overnight in a luxury desert camp
- Meals: 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
- Camel trekking experience
- Sandboarding
Not included
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees when needed
- Tips (optional)
What it actually looks like.
Where this journey takes you.
Why travellers choose this one.
Private room and private tent guaranteed
A private room in a beautiful hotel in the Dades Valley and a private tent with private facilities in a luxury camp in the desert you will have. After driving to the desert and a ride to the camp on a camel, a good shower you will want — the hotel and luxury camp will not disappoint.
The same group from Merzouga to Fes
In the same car from Merzouga to Fes with the same group you will be — not in a tiny taxi with a driver who does not know any English word.
Maximum 10 people per departure
A maximum group size of 10 people on our shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes opens a world of insider access opportunities unavailable to larger groups and enables deeper interactions with your local guide and fellow travelers.
An English-speaking guide throughout
About the culture of Morocco along the way, an English-speaking guide who will teach you will be with you throughout the entire journey.
A professional guide at Aït Ben Haddou — included
To explore Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah our professional guide will escort you — not another guide at the gate that you will have to give about 3 euros or more.
Solo travellers welcome
On your own you travel but never alone. As a solo guest, private accommodations are enjoyed. A private room and tent each solo traveller will have.
Three options — pick your comfort.
Mix-and-match is encouraged. Want option 2 on night one and option 3 on night two? Done.
Night 1
In a beautiful hotel in the Dades Valley you will stay. Air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and washbasins the rooms are.
Included in price
Night 2
In a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi Dunes you will stay. Tastefully decorated and with an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet and a wash basin each tent has been.
Included in price
5/5 · 1307 verified reviews.
"A better experience than the shared 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour could not have been asked for. In every aspect the tour exceeded expectations. Like travelling with friends rather than on a conventional group tour the small group concept made it feel. Of high quality were the accommodations — with a beautiful hotel in the Dades Valley and a luxurious desert camp. Into the rich culture of Morocco our knowledgeable guide provided insights. From sunrise camel treks to an evening of nomad music the attention to detail made this tour truly fabulous. For anyone seeking a unique and authentic desert experience highly recommended."
"From the very first moment everything promised and more this shared desert tour from Marrakech to Fes delivered. Personal and unhurried every stop felt thanks to the small group of 10 — nothing like a typical group tour. Extraordinary was the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah and speechless the Todra Canyon left everyone. The undeniable highlight was the camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset — followed by a night at the luxury desert camp far more comfortable than expected. Warm, funny, and knowledgeable throughout was the guide. A genuinely memorable trip."
"Fantastic value for what was delivered on this 3-day shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour. More ground than expected the route covered — the High Atlas, the Dades Valley, Todra Canyon, the Erg Chebbi dunes, and the Middle Atlas on the return. Real time was given at each stop and relaxed rather than rushed everything felt thanks to the group size. A genuine highlight was the luxury camp in Merzouga — private tent, proper bathroom, and a campfire under the stars. To any traveller heading through Morocco on a budget who still wants quality this tour is recommended. "
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Questions, answered.
How far is the desert from Marrakech?
Approximately 560 km from Marrakech the Merzouga desert is — around 9 hours by road.
Can I skip the camel ride to the desert camp?
Yes — at no extra cost a 4x4 transfer to the camp is available.
Is the first night hotel room private?
Yes — at no additional cost a private air-conditioned room with en-suite bathroom is provided.
Is the desert camp tent private?
Yes — a private luxury tent with en-suite bathroom, flush toilet, and washbasin every guest gets.
What vehicles are used for this shared tour?
Depending on group size a deluxe van or minibus is used. Comfortable and air-conditioned all vehicles are.
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as possible — limited to 10 people the group is and quickly during peak season it fills up.
How does payment work?
A small deposit confirms the booking via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise. In cash to the driver-guide on the first day the remaining balance is paid — in euros, US dollars, or Moroccan dirhams.
What is the cancellation policy?
A cancellation fee of 100% applies if 2 days or less before the departure date the booking is cancelled.
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