Best Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 4 Days
Four days from Marrakech to Fes — kasbahs, dunes, and nomadic culture.
A desert immersion, not a drive-by.
TourFor those who want to get an authentic desert experience traveling from Marrakech to Fes, the best choice this Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 4 Days is! A camel in the desert you will get to ride, under the stars in a luxury desert camp you will sleep, a nomadic Berber family you will visit, and about the Berber culture a lot you will learn.
By crossing the High Atlas Mountains with countless breathtaking views your 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes begins. The Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah you will visit — to the southern Moroccan culture it will introduce you. Ouarzazate then — the Hollywood of Africa and a gateway to the Sahara desert.
Under the most magnificent canyon in Morocco a walk you will take before your way to the Erg Chebbi Dunes in Merzouga you make. Apart from camel trekking and a starry night in the desert, from the giant dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga glorious sunsets and sunrises you will watch and many more.
Along the Ziz Valley from the Merzouga desert to Fes on the last day of your 4 day tour from Marrakech to Fes you will travel. Hundreds of palm trees and traditional Berber villages the valley is home to.
The Sahara desert the best way on this 4 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour explore!
What you'll remember.
Panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains enjoyed
The Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou visited — a UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Under the Todra Gorge a stroll taken
Camel trekking experience in Erg Chebbi Dunes
Amazing sunsets and sunrises over the Erg Chebbi Dunes enjoyed
Stargazing in the desert
A nomadic family in the Sahara desert visited
Barbary apes in the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas Mountains 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 → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Gorges
With a morning departure from your accommodation in Marrakech your 4-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour begins. Through the High Atlas Mountains to Aït Ben Haddou you will drive. Traditional Berber villages you will get to see, the exquisite views of the Atlas Mountains you will enjoy, and in some panoramas for pictures you will stop. At Aït Ben Haddou village you will arrive. The antique Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, which has been protected by UNESCO since 1987, here you will visit. As a location many famous movies shot in Morocco used the Kasbah, including Gladiator, Prince of Persia, and also for some parts of the TV series Game of Thrones. After having lunch here, towards the Dades Gorges through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses you will drive. The rock formations called monkey toes you can visit once at Dades Gorges you arrive, before to your accommodation heading.
Dades Gorges → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert
Along the Todra River — full of palm groves and Berber villages — to the Todra Gorge in Tinghir, one of the most spectacular canyons in the world, after a delicious breakfast you will drive! To the Merzouga desert then you will travel. Before arriving at Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, at a traditional Berber shop our driver/guide will suggest stopping, where some pictures wearing a Berber outfit for free you will get to take. Something you can then buy if you wish — scarves for the desert highly recommended they are. To buy anything obligatory it is not. To promote the Berber culture the first goal of the shop is. Not interested in the Berber shop if you are, your driver/guide you can let know so it you can skip. In Merzouga when you arrive, on a camel ride into the desert to watch the sunset over the dunes and sandboarding to try the opportunity you will have. In a luxury desert camp the night you will then spend, where a delicious dinner you will enjoy and the magic of the Sahara at night you will experience.
Full Day Exploring the Merzouga Desert
Today to watch a glorious sunrise from the nearest dune an early wake-up is highly recommended. In the camp after a delicious breakfast, your exploration of the Merzouga desert you will start. The Berber Nomads behind the dunes to reach our 4x4 SUV will enable you, where the Berber lifestyle and how they have survived in the middle of nowhere you will get to know! And many more about their rich culture. A small hidden deserted village called Mefis you will also visit, Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia you will listen to, and the Lake of Birds if it is full you will visit. Following lunch, to your Riad we will proceed, where you may check-in and some leisure time you may enjoy. During this time, to swim or to the nearby dunes for a stroll you may choose. Later in the evening dinner will be served, after which at your Riad the night you will spend. At the desert camp again the night to spend if you desire, the option you have.
Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes
At your Riad after a tasty breakfast, to Fes we will travel. A panoramic view of the Ziz Valley on the way we will stop for. In Midelt or somewhere along the way lunch we will have. In the Middle Atlas Mountains cedar forest some Barbary apes we may see. In Ifrane also a break before to Fes heading we will stop. At your Riad in Fes your 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes will end by dropping you off.
No hidden costs. No surprises.
What's included
- Pick up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- A/C modern 4x4 SUV, a van, or a minibus
- English-speaking driver or a driver and an English-speaking tour guide
- First, second, and third night accommodations
- Meals: 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts
- Tour around Erg Chebbi Dunes by 4x4 on the third day
- Camel trekking excursion
- Sandboarding
- Drop off at your hotel or riad in Fes
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.
A private tour tailored to your interests
A private 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes that promises a unique and unforgettable experience tailored to your interests and preferences offered it is. Passionate about showcasing the best of Morocco our team of expert guides is.
Choose your accommodations, activities, and pace
Free to choose your accommodations, activities, and pace of travel you will be — a personalized and flexible journey that caters to your specific interests creating.
Exceptional service and attention to guests
On providing exceptional service and attention to our guests our focus is — ensuring that a hassle-free and unforgettable desert trip you will have.
A nomadic family visit included
Behind the dunes where Berber Nomads reside a 4x4 takes you. Their way of life, their culture, and how in the middle of nowhere they have survived your guide warmly explains.
Hidden village of Mefis and Khamlia Gnawa music
The hidden village of Mefis and Gnawa music in Khamlia village both part of the full desert day are. Largely unknown to tourists these stops are — genuine and off the beaten path.
Luxury camps with private bathrooms
Standard desert camps due to their low quality no longer offered they are. Luxury desert camps with private tents and en-suite bathrooms instead provided are.
Three options — pick your comfort.
Mix-and-match is encouraged. Want option 2 on night one and option 3 on night two? Done.
Standard
Night 1 at Hotel Babylon Dades in Dades Valley. Night 2 at Africa Luxury Camp in Merzouga. Night 3 at Riad Azawad in Merzouga
Included in base price
Premium
Night 1 at Dar Blues in Dades Valley. Night 2 at Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga. Night 3 at Riad Serai in Merzouga.
Small supplement applies
Luxury
Night 1 at Eden Boutique Hotel in Dades Valley. Night 2 and Night 3 both at Desert Luxury Camp in Merzouga.
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5/5 · 1122 verified reviews.
"All our expectations this 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes exceeded. From the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert breathtaking the diverse landscapes we encountered were. Apart what sets this tour is their commitment to personalization. Our itinerary to tailor, our accommodations to choose, and our pace to set we were able — a truly unique journey making this. Not only knowledgeable but also a great companion throughout the trip the tour guide was. This experience enough we cannot recommend!"
"What an incredible journey! A truly authentic desert adventure if you are seeking, the Marrakech to Fes desert tour 4 days is the way to go. From the moment our trip began, expertly organized everything was. A highlight the camel trek through the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes was, and sleeping under the stars in the desert camp an unforgettable experience was. Plus, a wonderful bonus our guide's insights into Berber culture and hospitality were."
"An unforgettable desert adventure in Morocco if you are looking for, look no further. With a 4 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour filled with memorable experiences provided we were. Highlights that will stay with us forever the camel trek into the Sahara, the sunrise from the dunes, and visiting the nomadic Berber family were. Top-notch the attention to detail, safety, and hospitality of the team were. An unforgettable journey through the heart of Morocco!"
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Questions, answered.
How far is Merzouga from Marrakech?
560 kilometers from Marrakech to the Sahara desert of Merzouga the distance is. Equal to 348 miles this travel distance is. Why between Marrakech and Merzouga a night in Boumalne Dades this itinerary has is that
What vehicles are used for this tour?
A range of comfortable vehicles such as the Toyota Prado Land Cruiser TX, Ford Tourneo Custom, and Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibus for larger groups offered are. That a comfortable journey enhances the overall travel experience strongly believed is.
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as possible the trip is recommended to be booked.
How to pay for the tour?
Simple and hassle-free our payment procedure is. A small deposit to confirm your reservation is kindly asked for. Via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise this deposit can easily be paid. In cash on the first day of your tour directly to our driver/guide the outstanding balance is due. In euros, US dollars, or an equivalent sum in dirhams the flexibility to pay you have.
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