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PRIVATE TOUR · MARRAKECH TO FES
4 DAYS
MARRAKECH → FES
★ 10.0 RATING
Marrakech to Fes desert tour 4 days is highly recommended since it is full-packed with excitement and great drives via the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-n-Tichka pass. You’ll get the opportunity to see the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, visit Morocco’s Hollywood city of Ouarzazate, experience the stunning views of Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, stop in Erfoud’s fossil marble town, continue to Merzouga dunes, visit nomad tribes living in the Sahara, and spend two nights in the middle of the desert.
● Pick up from your place in Marrakech
● Drop off at your place in Fes
● 2 nights in desert camp
● 1 night in hotel accommodation
● Private comfortable car with air conditioning
● English / Spanish speaking driver and guide
● Free stops whenever you like
● Camel riding in the Sahara Desert
● Sandboarding in the Sahara Desert
● All night dinners and breakfasts
● Entrance fees to monuments
● Lunches on the way
● Drinks
● Tips
DAY BY DAY
DAY 1
Our driver picks you up in Marrakech and heads toward the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,200m) through old Berber villages and crystal waterfalls. Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site where films like Lawrence of Arabia were shot, then continue to the film studios of Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving at the Dades Gorges.
● Stay: Hotel Panorama in Dades Valley or similar
DAY 2
Head to the oasis of Tinghir and the Todra Gorges, then continue to Rissani, cradle of the Alaouite dynasty. Arrive at Merzouga desert camp for welcome mint tea and a spectacular sunset from the top of Erg Chebbi, followed by dinner under a starry sky.
● Stay: Comfortable Camp or Luxury Oasis Camp Merzouga
DAY 3
Wake for a mesmerizing sunrise, then enjoy sandboarding and quad biking. Visit the Nomad people at the desert’s edge and the Gnawa music band in Khamlia. In the evening, ride camels to the highest dune for sunset, then dinner and music around the fire.
● Stay: Comfortable Camp or Luxury Oasis Camp Merzouga
DAY 4
Ride back from the dunes by camel or car, then drive along the Ziz Valley’s millions of palms toward Midelt, known for its apple farms. Continue through the Cedar forests of Azrou (watch for Barbary apes), stop in Ifrane — the “Switzerland of Morocco” — before arriving in Fes.
GALLERY
● This tour can be shortened to 3 days if you wish — just send us your enquiry.
● Best time to start day one is between 8:00 and 8:30 am.
● Driving times listed don’t include stops for coffee or sightseeing.
● Vegetarian food is available — just let us know in advance.
● Driving time: ~6 hours (day 1), ~5 hours (day 2), none (day 3), ~6 hours (day 4).
The drive is 560 km. We split it over two days so you can explore more along the way.
About 1 hour total, with a stop along the way to watch the sunset.
The desert is warm by day but cold at night, especially outside summer. A fleece or sweater is essential.
Bathrooms are shared at the standard camp. You can upgrade to a luxury camp for more privacy and comfort.
You can book directly through our website — we accept PayPal and credit cards.
Yes — for camel rides, kids under 10 ride together with an adult.
From €550 per person
Departs from Marrakech · Returns to Merzouga/Fes
great trip best service was provided by our driver Ali