Marrakech to Fes desert tour in 4 days
Quick answer: the 4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is the most complete way to link the two imperial cities: the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, the Todra Gorges, a full day in Merzouga with a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes and arrival in Fes via the Ziz Valley, the cedar forest and Ifrane.
If your trip starts in Marrakech and ends in Fes (or the other way round), this Marrakech to Fes desert tour saves you driving back the same way. It also includes a full day in Merzouga to explore the desert calmly, with fewer hours on the road.
It’s a private 4 day Morocco tour: pick-up at your Marrakech riad and drop-off at your Fes accommodation, in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver.
Highlights of the Marrakech to Fes tour
4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes: itinerary
Day 1Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades
Departure from your riad around 8:00. We cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka, visit the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, pass Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley.
Day 2Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
We visit the Dades and Todra gorges along the road of a thousand kasbahs and continue via Tinghir and Erfoud to Merzouga, arriving at our hotel or camp at the foot of the dunes.
Day 3Full day in Merzouga
A day to explore the desert with less driving: the khettaras (ancient irrigation), the village of Khamlia and its gnawa music, nomad families and the Merzouga lake. At sunset, camel ride across Erg Chebbi and a night in the desert camp.
Day 4Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – cedar forest – Ifrane – Fes
Sunrise in the dunes, then north through the Ziz Valley palm groves, Midelt and the Azrou cedar forest, home to Barbary macaques. Stop in Ifrane and arrive in Fes in the afternoon.
What’s included in the Marrakech to Fes tour price
✔ Included in the price
- Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off at your accommodation in Fes
- Private air-conditioned transport
- English & Spanish speaking driver
- Fuel
- 1 night in Dades, 1 in Merzouga and 1 in a desert camp
- 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
✖ Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Local guides (optional)
- Tips (optional)
- Travel insurance
Photos of the 4 day tour from Marrakech to Fes
Route map: Marrakech – Merzouga – Fes
Travel with a local agency specialising in the Sahara
FAQ about the Marrakech to Fes desert tour
How much does the 4 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour cost?
The price depends on group size, season and accommodation. As a private tour, the more travellers, the lower the price per person. Message us for a free quote.
Is it a private tour?
Yes: only your group, in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own English or Spanish speaking driver, and we can adapt stops and timings.
Is there a luxury camp option?
Yes. We can book a Merzouga luxury desert camp with a private bathroom in each tent.
When is the best time to go?
March to May and September to November. See our guide on the best time to visit Morocco.
Can I do it the other way, from Fes to Marrakech?
Yes. See our 4 day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech.