Private tour · Fes to Marrakech, one way
4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour with Two Nights in the Erg Chebbi Dunes
The 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour is a private one-way journey: you leave Fes on day one, spend two nights in nomad tents in the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga with a full day exploring the desert in between, sleep in the Dadès Gorges on night three, and reach Marrakech on day four via Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou.
Private Fes to Marrakech Tour in 4 Days
This private Fes to Marrakech tour crosses Morocco in four days, with two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes and one in the Dadès Gorges.
What the fourth day adds is a full day around Merzouga: exploring the desert by 4×4, visiting a Gnawa village and nomad families, and a second camel ride and camp night. Otherwise the route matches the three-day crossing: the cedar forests around Ifrane and Azrou on day one, then the Todra and Dadès gorges, Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou on the way to Marrakech. Days one, three and four are still long drives.
Four-Day Fes to Marrakech Itinerary: Jump to a Day
Day one runs Fes to the Erg Chebbi dunes, day two is spent around Merzouga, day three runs to the Dadès Gorges, and day four to Marrakech.
Book a 4-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour
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- Your travel dates
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- Your accommodation preferences for the overnight stays
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Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga: Day-by-Day Itinerary
The itinerary crosses the Middle Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes on day one, stays in the Merzouga desert on day two, heads west through the Todra Gorge to the Dadès on day three, and crosses the High Atlas to Marrakech on day four.
Fes to the Erg Chebbi dunes via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt and Erfoud
Day 1 is the drive from Fes across the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, followed by a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a nomad tent at a desert camp.
After pickup at your riad or hotel, you pass Ifrane, which the Moroccan National Tourist Office says is
"aptly nicknamed ‘Little Moroccan Swiss’"— Moroccan National Tourist Office (Visit Morocco), See & Do: nature
and Azrou, known for its cedarwood crafts, before lunch in Midelt. In the afternoon you drive via Erfoud to Merzouga, which the same office calls
"one of the gates of the Sahara"— Moroccan National Tourist Office (Visit Morocco), Errachidia-Midelt-Merzouga
Camels take you into the dunes to the bivouac, where you have a traditional Berber dinner.
A full day around Merzouga and a second night in the dunes
Day 2 is spent exploring the desert around Merzouga by 4×4, visiting a Gnawa village and nomad families, and ending with an afternoon camel ride and a second night at camp.
In the Gnawa village you learn about the community's music and way of life, then share lunch with a nomad family. A visit to the Rissani souk is optional. In the afternoon an experienced camel guide leads you deeper into the Erg Chebbi dunes before dinner at camp.
Erg Chebbi to the Dadès Gorges via Rissani, the Ziz palm groves and the Todra Gorge
Day 3 starts with sunrise over the dunes and a camel ride back to the village, then the drive west via Rissani, Erfoud and the Todra Gorge to the Dadès Gorges.
After breakfast at the hotel in the village, you pass Rissani and Erfoud, known for fossils, and the palm groves of the Ziz Valley. Past Tinghir you explore the Todra Gorge, popular with rock climbers, then continue to Boumalne Dadès.
Dadès Gorges to Marrakech via Skoura, Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou
Day 4 is the drive from the Dadès through the Valley of Roses and Skoura to Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou, then over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech, where the tour ends.
In Ouarzazate, which the tourist office presents as the Hollywood of Africa, you visit a film studio and a kasbah. At Aït Ben Haddou, UNESCO describes the ksar as
"a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco."— UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
The road then crosses the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Two Erg Chebbi Camp Nights and a Dadès Gorges Hotel
You spend nights one and two in traditional nomad tents at a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes and night three in a hotel in the Dadès Gorges, with dinner and breakfast each night.
At the camp, dinner is a traditional Berber meal. Exact properties are confirmed with your quote; ask about overnight accommodation when you enquire. More about camps on our Merzouga desert page.
Fes to Marrakech Tour Package: What's Included
The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide, pickup in Fes and drop-off in Marrakech, two desert-camp nights and a hotel night, the camel rides, and dinners and breakfasts; flights, lunches, drinks and entrance fees are not included.
Included
- Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Private driver-guide throughout
- Pickup at your riad or hotel in Fes; drop-off in Marrakech
- 2 nights in nomad tents at a desert camp
- 1 night in a hotel in the Dadès Gorges
- Camel rides in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Dinners and breakfasts
Not included
- Flights to and from Morocco
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to museums, studios and kasbahs
Why Choose This Four-Day Fes to Marrakech Sahara Tour
This four-day Fes to Marrakech Sahara tour gives you more time between city and desert: a full day around Merzouga and two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes, on top of the gorges and Aït Ben Haddou.
An extra day to explore the desert
Day two is spent around Merzouga instead of on the road.
Two nights near the dunes
Two camp nights, two camel rides and more than one sunrise at Erg Chebbi.
From the Middle Atlas to southern Morocco
Cedar forests, the Ziz Valley palm groves, then the gorges.
Scenic stops between two historic cities
Ifrane, the Todra Gorge, the Valley of Roses and Aït Ben Haddou.
Cultural encounters along the way
A Gnawa village, nomad families and Ouarzazate's film studios.
A private journey from Fes to Marrakech
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Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 4 Days: Driving and Pace
Days one, three and four are long road days; day two is spent around Merzouga with much shorter drives.
How is this different from the three-day tour?
The four-day tour adds a full day around Merzouga and a second camp night; the 3-day Fes to Marrakech tour spends just one night in the dunes.
Where are you picked up and dropped off?
You are picked up at your riad or hotel in Fes and dropped off in Marrakech at the end of day four.
What should you pack?
Pack a small overnight bag for the camp, a warm layer for the desert night, and sun protection.
How much time do you get in the desert?
You get two evenings, two nights and a full day at Merzouga, from the afternoon of day one to the morning of day three.
Sources and further reading
Heritage and destination facts on this page are supported by UNESCO and the Moroccan National Tourist Office, neither of which endorses any tour operator.
- See & Do: picture-perfect nature (Ifrane) — Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Errachidia-Midelt-Merzouga, between Atlas and desert — Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Ouarzazate-Zagora-Tinghir, the Hollywood of Africa — Moroccan National Tourist Office
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou — UNESCO World Heritage Centre
4-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour FAQs
This tour is private, runs one way from Fes to Marrakech, and includes two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes and one in the Dadès Gorges.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private tour. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver-guide.
What do you do on the desert day?
On the desert day you explore around Merzouga by 4×4, visit a Gnawa village and nomad families, and take an afternoon camel ride. A visit to the Rissani souk is optional.
Where do you spend the three nights?
Nights one and two are in nomad tents at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, and night three is in a hotel in the Dadès Gorges.
Are the camel rides included?
Yes, the camel rides in the Erg Chebbi dunes are included. Tell us when you enquire if you'd prefer not to ride.
Which meals are included?
Dinners and breakfasts are included. Lunches and drinks are not.
Are the film studio and kasbah visits included?
The visits are on the route, but entrance fees to studios, kasbahs and museums are not included.
What language does the driver-guide speak?
This tour does not list a driver language, so tell us your preferred language when you enquire.
How do I book this tour?
You book by sending the form with your dates and group size. You can also email or WhatsApp us; we'll reply with a quote.
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