Fes Desert Tour

4 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Desert

Travel from Fes to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas, Merzouga, Ziz Valley, Todra and Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou. Enjoy camel trekking, desert camping, Berber culture, Sahara landscapes, and scenic views across the High Atlas Mountains.

Duration
4 Days
Starts 
Fes
ends

Marrakech

Transport
4×4 / minivan or minibus
Overview

4 Days Desert Tour From Fes

Discover the enchanting landscapes of Morocco on our 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech. Immerse yourself in the diverse culture, from the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of the Merzouga Desert. This itinerary promises a blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and unforgettable experiences.

Why you’ll like this route

Trip highlights

  • Discover the Swiss-inspired charm of Ifrane.
  • Encounter Barbary Macaques amidst the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.
  • Admire the picturesque palm-filled landscape of Ziz Valley.
  • Enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi Dunes.
  • Witness a sunset from the summit of a high dune.
  • Experience a night of Berber culture at a luxury desert camp.
  • Experience the tranquility of a Sahara Desert sunrise.
  • Journey through Rissani, Erfoud, and the breathtaking Todra Gorges.
  • Stroll along the Todra River and beneath the towering Todgha Gorge.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
  • Traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
  • Conclude your journey in Marrakech, the “Red City,” in the late afternoon.
Day by day

Itinerary

1

Tour From Fes To Merzouga Desert

We will pick you up at your riad or your hotel around 8 am. We leave for Midelt through the Mountains and the cedar forests of the middle Atlas. We pass by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft center specialized in the work of cedarwood. We arrive in Midelt for lunch. In the afternoon we will drive to Erfoud and into the desert. You will have a camel trek into the beautiful Erg Chebbi Dunes, where you will spend the evening in a bivouac (desert camp). There you will enjoy a Berber dinner and sleep in traditional Nomad camel hair tent.

Overnight: Merzouga — Meals: Breakfast, Dinner — Drive time: ~8 hours

2

Merzouga Desert Tour

Today we explore Merzouga desert by 4×4. We will visit the Gnawa village and its local people – originally from Mali, where we will learn about their music and lifestyle. We will meet Nomad people living in the desert and we enjoy lunch with them. We may visit Rissani and its souk. In the afternoon, we prepare for a camel ride to the desert, guided by an experienced camel guide. We explore hidden beauty in the desert – in the middle of the highest sand dunes in Morocco – in Merzouga. We will have dinner at the desert camp and we stay overnight in desert tents.

Overnights: Merzouga — Meals: Breakfast, Dinner — Drive time: ~3 hours

3

From Merzouga Desert To Dades Gorges

Today, on the 4th day tour from Fes to Marrakech in the morning we prepare for a camel ride back to the village. We enjoy desert sunrise and after breakfast, in hotel, we depart to Rissani and Erfoud which are known by fossils. We drive through palm tree groves of Ziz Valley, we continue towards Tinghir and the Todra Gorges to explore its valley, famous for rock climbers. We head to Boumalne Dades where we will enjoy dinner and overnight in the hotel in Dades Gorges.

Overnights: Dades Gorges — Meals: Breakfast, Dinner — Drive time: ~5 hours

4

From Dades Gorges To Marrakech

early morning we depart towards Ouarzazate. We will explore the Valley of Roses, also Skoura. In Ouarzazate, we will visit a local movie studio and also a kasbah in the city. Then we drive to Ait Benhaddou to visit UNESCO kasbah. We continue driving through the mountain pass of Tizi n Tichka and we drive back to Marrakesh where our 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech finishes.

Overnights: Marrakech — Meals: Breakfast — Drive time: ~6 hours
Inclusions

What’s included

Included
  • ✓ Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
  • ✓ English-speaking local driver/guide
  • ✓ Luxury desert camp
  • ✓ Daily breakfast
  • ✓ Dinner in Merzouga and Dades Gorges
  • ✓ Vegetarian & vegan meal options
  • ✓ Camel ride & sandboarding
  • ✓ Photo and rest stops
  • ✓ Free time to explore
  • ✓ Airport, hotel & riad transfers
Not included
  • × Lunches, drinks & extra dinners
  • × Entrance fees
  • × Tips
  • × Personal expenses
  • × Anything not listed
Route

Map

Good to know

Before you book

How can I book the tour?

To book the 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour, contact our team with your preferred travel date, number of travelers, and any special requests. We will provide the available options and booking details.

Is hotel or riad pickup included?

Yes. Pickup from your riad or hotel in Fes is included, with departure scheduled for around 8:00 am on the first day. The tour ends with drop-off in Marrakech.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes. The itinerary can be customized according to your travel preferences, interests, and available time. Contact our team to discuss any changes you would like to make.

Enquire about this trip
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Private, not grouped

Every departure is exclusive to your party — no joining strangers, no fixed schedule.

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Local driver-guides

Guides who know the Atlas roads and desert routes firsthand, not a rotating subcontractor pool.

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Flexible routing

Adjust the return leg, add nights, or change the pace — all before you book.

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Direct support

One point of contact in Marrakech for the full trip, before and during travel.

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