Private tour · 4 days / 3 nights · Marrakech → Sahara → Fes
4 Days Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour
Cross Morocco from the Red City to the imperial capital, with kasbahs, gorges and a night among the golden dunes of Merzouga on the way.
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Start / End
Marrakech → Fes
Tour type
100% private
Departure
Daily, all year
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Ideal for
Couples · Families
Tour overview
A One-Way Desert Journey from Marrakech to Fes
This Marrakech to Fes desert tour is the best choice if you want to see the Sahara without driving back the same road. Over four relaxed days you cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Skoura, the Valley of Roses and the Dades and Todra Gorges, and spend a night in a Merzouga desert camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
On the last day you head north through the Ziz Valley, the cedar forest of Azrou with its Barbary macaques and the alpine town of Ifrane, arriving at your riad in Fes in the evening. Shorter driving days than the 3-day tour make this private itinerary ideal for families and travelers who like to take their time.
Tour Highlights
- Tizi n’Tichka pass and High Atlas Berber villages
- UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Skoura palm grove and the Valley of Roses
- Dades Gorges and the Todra Gorge
- Sunset camel trek and night in Erg Chebbi
- Ziz Valley palm oasis and gorges
- Azrou cedar forest and Barbary macaques
- Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Morning pick-up at your riad and drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stopping at panoramic viewpoints and an argan cooperative. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, the most famous ksar in Morocco, with time to climb to the top for the view. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “door of the desert”, for a relaxed evening in a kasbah hotel.
Day 2
Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges – Todra Gorge
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Skoura palm grove and Kelaat M’Gouna, the town of roses. Drive up the Dades Gorges for the famous winding road, then continue to Tinghir for a walk between the towering walls of the Todra Gorge. Overnight in a guesthouse near the gorge.
Day 3
Todra – Erfoud – Merzouga – Camel Trek & Desert Camp
A short drive across the desert plains to Erfoud, known for its fossils, and Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride a camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi and watch the sunset from the crest. Dinner and Berber music around the fire in your desert camp.
Day 4
Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast and departure north along the Ziz Valley. Cross the Middle Atlas via Midelt and the cedar forest of Azrou, where you can meet the Barbary macaques, then stop in Ifrane before arriving at your riad in Fes in the evening.
What’s Included
Included
- Pick-up in Marrakech, drop-off at your riad in Fes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and local driver
- 2 nights in hotels/kasbahs, 1 night in a desert camp
- 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Camel trek at sunset and sunrise
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Optional local guides and entrance fees
- Travel insurance and tips
Choose Your Comfort Level
Standard
Comfortable kasbah hotels and a traditional desert camp.
Superior ★ Most chosen
Boutique kasbahs and a camp with private en-suite tents.
Luxury
Top-rated hotels and a luxury desert camp.
Good to know: this tour also runs in the opposite direction, from Fes to Marrakech. See the 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour or ask us for a 4-day version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose 4 days instead of 3 for the desert?
The 4-day tour has shorter driving stages, more time at each stop, and ends in Fes, so you don’t drive back the same road to Marrakech.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Children love the camel ride and sandboarding. We provide child seats on request and can choose family tents at the camp.
Where does the tour end in Fes?
Your driver drops you at your riad or hotel. In the medina, he walks you to the door or arranges a porter for your luggage.
Private tour · Daily departures
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size. We reply within 24 hours with your itinerary and quote.
- Private car & local driver
- Riad / hotel pick-up
- Flexible stops & itinerary
- No payment needed to ask
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