4 day Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech
Quick answer: the 4 day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech reaches Merzouga on day 1, spends day 2 entirely in the Sahara (Khamlia, nomad families, a camel ride and a night in a desert camp), crosses Rissani and Todra Gorge to the Dades Valley on day 3, and goes via Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet to Marrakech on day 4.
With one more day than the 3-day route, this private Fes to Marrakech tour cuts the daily driving and leaves time to enjoy the desert, oases and kasbahs of the south.
You travel with your own driver in an air-conditioned vehicle — ideal for couples, families and groups.
Highlights of the 4 day tour from Fes
Fes to Marrakech 4 day tour itinerary
Day 1Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
Pick-up from your accommodation in Fes. We cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and its cedar forest, have lunch in Midelt and drive down the Ziz Valley and Erfoud to Merzouga.
Day 2Full day in Merzouga
We explore the desert: the Gnawa village of Khamlia, whose people came from Mali, nomad families and the area around Erg Chebbi. At sunset, a camel ride to the camp for dinner and a night under the stars.
Day 3Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, camel ride back and breakfast. We pass Rissani, continue through the oases to Todra Gorge and arrive in the Dades Valley.
Day 4Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech
Along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs we reach Ouarzazate and the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. We continue through the Ounila Valley and Telouet, cross the High Atlas and arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
What the 4-day tour price includes
✔ Included in the price
- Pick-up in Fes and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English or Spanish speaking driver
- Fuel
- 3 nights: hotel in Merzouga, desert camp and hotel in Dades
- 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Khamlia and nomad family visit
✖ Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Local guides (optional)
- Tips (optional)
- Travel insurance
Photos of the 4 day Fes to Marrakech tour
Route map: 4 days Fes – Marrakech
Travel with a local agency specialising in the Sahara
FAQ about the 4 day tour from Fes to Marrakech
How much does the 4 day tour from Fes to Marrakech cost?
The price depends on group size, season and accommodation level. As a private tour, the more travellers, the lower the price per person. Message us for a free quote.
3 or 4 days from Fes to Marrakech?
With 4 days you get a full day in the desert and less driving. If you are short on time, the 3 day tour from Fes to Marrakech is also very complete.
Can it be done the other way round?
Yes — see the 4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Is a luxury desert camp available?
Yes. We can book a luxury camp in Merzouga with a private bathroom.
When is the best time to go?
March to May and September to November. See our guide on the best time to visit Morocco.