Fes to Marrakech: 4-Day Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga & Dades Gorge
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Hotel pickup included
Pickup from your accommodation in Fes
Duration: 4 days
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Live tour guide
English, French, Spanish
Easy pace
Suitable for most travellers, no special fitness needed
Small group
Limited to 8 participants
About this experience
Discover the magic of southern Morocco on this 4-day journey from Fes to Marrakech, crossing the country's ever-changing landscapes. Travel through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, reach the golden dunes of Merzouga, ride camels into the heart of the Sahara, and spend a magical night under the stars. Continue through dramatic gorges, ancient kasbahs, and lush valleys before arriving in the vibrant city of Marrakech. This adventure blends nature, culture, and authentic local experiences for a truly memorable trip. Route: Fes, Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Ziz Valley, Erfoud, Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Todra Gorge, Dades Gorge, Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou, Marrakech. Highlights: explore the ancient Fes medina; a scenic drive across the Middle and High Atlas Mountains; a camel trek and overnight in a desert camp at Merzouga with sunset and sunrise rides; the Dades and Todra gorges and the kasbahs around Ouarzazate; and a finish in lively Marrakech. The tour is private, with your own air-conditioned vehicle and an English/French-speaking driver, and can be customized on request.
Places you'll visit
Difficulty
Easy
Accommodation
Mixed
Meals included
Included in the price
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- 2 nights · hotel
- 1 night · luxury camp
Day-by-day itinerary
- D1
Day 1 · Erfoud (Hotel Xaluca Maadid)
Day 1: Fes to Erfoud
After hotel pickup in Fes, cross the Middle Atlas through the cedar forests of Ifrane and Azrou, then follow the palm groves of the Ziz Valley to Erfoud.
6 hours drive with stops 400 kmHotelDinnerBreakfast - D2
Day 2 · Merzouga (Sahara Orient Luxury Camp)
Day 2: Erfoud to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Visit Rissani, then reach the Erg Chebbi dunes and ride camels into the desert for sunset.
1 hour drive 60 kmLuxury CampBreakfastDinner - D3
Day 3 · Dades Gorge (Hotel Xaluca Boumalne Dades)
Day 3: Merzouga to Dades Gorge
Watch the sunrise over the dunes on a morning camel ride, then drive via the Todra Gorge to the dramatic Dades Gorge.
4 hours drive with stops 240 kmHotelBreakfastDinner - D4
Day 4 · La Maison arabe riad
Day 4: Dades Gorge to Marrakech
Travel through Ouarzazate and the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakech by the afternoon. No overnight included.
5 hours drive300 kmRiadBreakfast
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- Professional English/French-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup in Fes
- 3 nights' accommodation: hotels in Erfoud and Dades Gorge, plus a desert camp in Merzouga
- Breakfasts and dinners as per the itinerary
- Camel trek at sunset and sunrise
- Hot showers at the desert camp with air condition
Not included
- Lunches
- Local guides at monuments
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start and end?+
It starts in Fes with hotel pickup or airport pick up and ends in Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon on day 4.
Is this a private tour?+
Yes. It runs in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own English-speaking driver, and can be customized on request.
What should I bring for the desert?+
A warm layer for the evening, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a scarf for the dunes.
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your accommodation in Fes
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