3 days 2 nights
Daily Tour
17 people
English, Espanol
This private Fes to Marrakech desert tour turns the journey between Morocco’s two great imperial cities into a 3-day Sahara adventure. From Fes you climb into the Middle Atlas cedar forests, descend the palm-lined Ziz Valley to the dunes of Merzouga for a camel trek and desert camp night, then follow the Todgha Gorge, Dades Valley and Route of a Thousand Kasbahs over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Leave Fes across the Middle Atlas, stopping in alpine-style Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou to meet the Barbary apes. After lunch in Midelt, cross the Ziz River and descend through palm groves and fortified kasbahs to Merzouga. Swap wheels for a camel and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, dinner and a night in a desert camp under the stars.
Sunrise over the dunes, then west to the Tinghir oasis and the sheer walls of the Todgha Gorge. Continue through the Dades Valley’s rock formations to your guesthouse among the kasbahs.
Through the Skoura palm oasis to Ouarzazate, then the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah before crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech, arriving by evening.
Private air-conditioned 4×4 or van with an English-speaking driver-guide, pickup from your Fes riad, the sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi, the Sahara desert camp overnight, and accommodation with dinner and breakfast.
Prefer the opposite direction? Take the Marrakech to Fes 3-day desert tour. Want a slower desert experience, add a day: the 4-day Sahara route includes a full day in the dunes. All southern itineraries live on our Sahara desert tours page.
Contact us to book your Fes to Marrakech desert tour — we reply within 24 hours with availability and pricing.
Start your day with an early breakfast at your hotel or riad in Fez. Your English-speaking driver/guide will pick you up at 07:00 AM in winter and 08:00 AM in summer, ensuring enough time for a sunset in Erg Chebbi. Begin your Fes to Marrakech desert journey crossing the plains of Saiss towards the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifran and Azrou. Spot Barbary apes on the road, pause for photos, and proceed to Midelt for lunch. Continue crossing the Ziz River, driving past palm trees and Kasbahs to Erfoud, then to Merzouga. After a brief rest, brace yourself for a breathtaking sunset camel ride across Erg Chebbi dunes. Admire the color-changing sunset before heading to your Sahara Desert camp. Freshen up and enjoy dinner under the stars, serenaded by local nomads playing Tam-tam drums. Overnight at your Sahara desert camp in Merzouga. 8 HOURS DRIVE
Start your day with an early sunrise camel ride, meeting your guide in Merzouga. Experience a drive filled with stunning scenes, including the oasis of Tinghir. Stroll along the Todgha riverbank, visit Berber villages, and learn about local lifestyles. Continue to the magnificent Todgha Canyons, enjoying a delightful lunch at a local cafe. In the afternoon, travel the road of the Kasbahs to Dades Valley, reaching your boutique guest house. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley. 4 HOURS DRIVE
After breakfast, we will drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna. Explore a Rosewater cooperative, discovering how locals prepare rose-scented perfumes. Continue to Ouarzazate, passing Skoura oasis with its date palm trees, and reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Have lunch before visiting this UNESCO world heritage site, known for its role in Hollywood movies and commercials. The well-preserved Kasbah consists of various Kasbahs appearing as a single unit. In the afternoon, descend through the Atlas Mountains via Tizi Ntichka Pass, passing Berber villages with timeless stone and mud houses. Arrive in Marrakech late afternoon, and your driver will take you to your riad or hotel. End your private 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour. 6 HOURS DRIVE
The distance between Marrakech and Fes is 520 Km via the motorway through Casablanca and Rabat. The scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains is 570 Km.
Yes, shared bathrooms are available at the Sahara desert camp. Showers are accessible in the morning at the camp operator's lodge.
The camel ride is a highlight of the tour, offering a unique experience. However, special arrangements can be discussed with the tour operator.
The tour is designed as a 3-day journey, but additional days can be tailored to explore Fes and its surroundings further.
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