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4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Desert Tour

4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

4 Days
Medium Difficulty
Private / Small Group Group Size
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Tour Overview

The 4-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour is the ultimate way to enjoy the Sahara without rushing. Spend two nights in the desert region, enjoying both a traditional kasbah hotel and a luxury tented camp.

Highlights

Cross the High Atlas Mountains and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Stay overnight in the scenic Dades Gorges valley
Spend a full day exploring Merzouga desert, nomads, and oasis
Listen to traditional Gnaoua musicians in Khamlia village
Camel trekking at sunset and overnight in a luxury desert camp
Travel through the Ziz Valley and cedar forests to Fes

Itinerary

1

Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley

We set off from Marrakech in the morning, climbing up the Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka. We visit the world-famous UNESCO heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and Ouarzazate. Continuing through the Rose Valley, we arrive at the Dades Valley where we stay for our first night.

🏠 Accommodation: Riad Dades or similar
🍽️ Meals: Dinner
2

Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Merzouga

After breakfast, we take a short drive to the Todra Gorges to walk along its towering river canyon. We then drive through Erfoud to reach Merzouga. We spend our second night in a comfortable hotel on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, relaxing by the pool.

🏠 Accommodation: Kasbah Hotel Merzouga
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
3

Merzouga Desert Discovery & Camel Trek

Today is dedicated to exploring the Sahara. We drive off-road to visit a nomadic family living in traditional tents and learn about their lifestyle. We visit the village of Khamlia to listen to spiritual Gnaoua music performed by locals. After exploring the old Mifis mines, we swap our vehicle for camels in the afternoon, trekking into the dunes to watch the sunset and stay in a luxury camp.

🏠 Accommodation: Luxury Sahara Camp
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
4

Merzouga - Ziz Valley - Ifrane - Fes

Watch the sunrise over the golden sand dunes before breakfast. We ride camels back to the village and travel north, passing through the beautiful Ziz Valley palm groves and crossing the Middle Atlas. We stop at the Azrou cedar forest to see Barbary macaques and pass through Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the evening.

🏠 Accommodation: N/A
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

What is Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide
  • 1 Night in Dades Valley hotel (Half board)
  • 1 Night in a hotel at the dunes of Merzouga (Half board)
  • 1 Night in a luxury desert camp (En-suite tent, half board)
  • Off-road desert tour visiting nomads and Khamlia village
  • Camel ride at sunset and sunrise
  • Drumming session and campfire in the desert
  • All breakfasts and dinners

What is Not Included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips and personal gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the 4-day tour over the 3-day tour?

The 4-day tour is highly recommended because it splits the long driving hours. Instead of spending most of your time in the car, you get a full day to explore the desert area, meet nomads, and experience the Sahara at a relaxed pace.

Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes, this tour is fantastic for families. The extra day in the desert reduces travel fatigue and allows children and adults to enjoy activities like sandboarding and swimming in the hotel pool.
Starting from
$329/ traveler
Duration:4 Days
Group Size:Private / Small Group
Cancellation:Free up to 24h before

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