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4 days Private, just your party Fes → Marrakech
4 Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
- 5.0 ★ · 4 reviews
- Your own driver-guide
- Route is yours to change
- Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Morocco tour of 4 days from Fes to Marrakech through the Sahara desert In this 4-day, 3-night tour, you will visit so many fabulous sites quickly. Including the Atlas Mountains, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate City, the Dades, and also the Todra Gorges. In addition to the Merzouga Sahara desert and many Berber villages. Furthermore, you will ride camels to the heart of the desert. Also, witness the magical sunset and sunrise in the Sahara.
The route
- 1Merzouga2 nights · camp
- 2Dades Valley1 night
- 2 places you actually unpack in
- 3 nights, 2 hotels or camps
- 2 nights in the dunes, not one
What people remember
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Enjoy the views of Ziz Valley
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Enjoy A Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert
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Wonderful night in Desert camp with local music
Day by day
Day 01 Merzouga to Merzouga Riad Merzouga Dunes or similar · Meal
On Day 1 of your Morocco tour package from Fes, you will depart Fès early in the morning. Enjoy a scenic drive through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas. Spot Barbary macaques in a cedar forest. Continue through Midelt and the lush Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga. End the day at a riad overlooking the Sahara dunes with dinner and breakfast.
- Morning pickup from your Fès hotel or riad
- Brief stop in Ifrane, known as Morocco’s “Switzerland”
- Walk into the Atlas cedar forest to observe wild barbary macaques in their natural habitat
- Drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains and stop in Midelt for lunch
- Travel along the Ziz Valley, known for its long palm-grove oasis
- Arrive in Merzouga late afternoon or evening
- Check into your riad with views of the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Enjoy dinner and relax under the desert sky
- Breakfast excluded
- Lunch excluded
- Lunch excluded
- Dinner included
- Dinner included
Day 02 Explore Sahara Desert by 4*4 luxury camp Merzouga glamping or similar
On this day of your 4 day Morocco holiday from Fes, you will discover Saharan culture with visits to Khamlia, nomad families, Mifis mines, and a desert oasis. End the day with a hotel stay in Merzouga.
- Watch the sunrise over the dunes
- Visit a nomadic family and have some tea
- Explore the old Mifis mines
- Experience the Gnawa music hall in Khamlia Village
- Relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional ATV ride (extra cost
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- dinner included
Day 03 Dades Valley Riad Dades Paradise or similar
Today of our Fes to Marrakech tour 4 days, wake early to watch the desert sunrise. After breakfast, ride a camel or return by 4WD to meet your driver. Then drive through Rissani, explore Todgha Gorge and its dramatic cliffs, and end the day in Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.
- Wake early for a desert sunrise before breakfast at camp
- Ride camel back or return by 4×4 to Merzouga, where your driver awaits
- Drive to Rissani, known for its historic souk and traditional markets
- Continue through picturesque Berber villages: Touroug, Tinejdad, Tinghir.
- Stop in Todra Gorge and walk amid towering limestone cliffs up to 160 m high
- Drive to Dades Valley, enjoying winding canyon views and rose-filled oases
- Dinner and overnight in a riad or hotel overlooking the valley
- Breakfast included
- Lunch excluded
- Dinner included
Day 04 Marrakech
On the final day, leave Dades Valley after breakfast and travel via Ouarzazate to Aït Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoy panoramic views, and arrive in Marrakech by evening. Your tour ends with drop-off at your riad or hotel
- Breakfast in Dades Valley
- Drive through Valley of the Roses and Skoura palm oases toward Ouarzazate
- Stop at Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Ascend the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (approx. 2,205–2,260 m) for sweeping mountain views
- Descend through the High Atlas Mountains toward Marrakech
- Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or early evening.
- Breakfast included
- Lunch excluded
- Dinner excluded
- Self-booked accommodation in Marrakech or Marrakesh Menara Airpor
What is and is not included
What the price covers
- All City Transfers + Fuel Costs
- 1 Night in a Luxury Desert Camp + 2 Nights in Hotel AccommodationsAccommodations upgrades available
- ActivitiesCamel Ride in Sahara + walk in Ait Ben Haddou
- Some Meals3 Breakfasts + 3 Dinners Included
What it doesn't
- International flights, visa, + travel insurance
- Any Private Expenses
- Other Food + Drinks (Except as noted)
- Monument and Museum Entrance Fees
- Gratuity to StaffAlways greatly appreciated
No single supplement, no fuel surcharge, no commission stop. Whatever your planner writes down is the number you pay.
Your driver-guide on this route
Your driver-guide, not a coach and forty strangers
Every route runs with one Amazigh driver-guide, one car and your party only. They grew up on these roads, so they know which pass is shut, which café does the good tagine, and when to stop talking. You get their name before you pay a deposit, not after.
What travellers actually said
We had a very authentic experience for a 4 day tour with 2 night in the desert. It was a tour we won't forget. The organization is good, the communication and explanation of the experience is well detailed, and the breakfast provided the morning after is superb. Our guide, Mbarek, has made all the effort to explain…
Tanner P · solo · travelled November 2023 · verified booking
We had a very authentic experience for a 4 day tour with 2 night in the desert. It was a tour we won't forget. The organization is good, the communication and explanation of the experience is well detailed, and the breakfast provided the morning after is superb. Our guide, Mbarek, has made all the effort to explain…
Sofia L. · group · travelled May 2023 · verified booking
The questions everyone asks
How To Reserve My Morocco travel itinerary from Fes?
We have a simple 3 step process for you to follow!
Step 1: Send us an email with following details:
Your requested tour dates (ex January 1-10th)
Package of interest (ex 8 day tour from Casablanca)
Number of travelers (ex 2 adults + 1 child)Please note a child is considered an individual under 10 yrs old
Please note a child is considered an individual under 10 yrs old
Accommodation Style (basic, standard, premium, luxury)If you require multiple rooms please detail your room preference. Example: 2 double rooms, a triple room, a single room, family’s room, etc.
If you require multiple rooms please detail your room preference. Example: 2 double rooms, a triple room, a single room, family’s room, etc.
Step 2: You can expect an email back from us within 24 hours which will include a proposed itinerary as well as a quote. We will work with you to make any requested revisions until you’re fully satisfied with your program.
Step 3: To secure the proposed tour you will need to complete your PayPal *refundable tour deposit. The tour deposit typically ranges from €300-800 however it will depend on tour length and number of travelers.
What should I pack for the Morocco vacation package from Fes?
We recommend packing comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and light layers for daytime temperatures, along with a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings. Don’t forget a camera, a power adapter (Morocco uses types C and E plugs), and any personal essentials.
How physically demanding is this Fes to Marrakech Desert tour?
While most of the activities are walking-based and suitable for all fitness levels, some excursions (like the camel trek and walking tours in the medinas) may require moderate physical effort. If you have concerns, please contact us in advance for specific details.
What happens if I need to cancel my booking?
Cancellation Policy:
Full Refund – Cancellations or changes made 30+ days before departure receive a 100% refund of your tour deposit (minus any non-recoverable fees, such as bank/ PayPal fees).
Full Refund – Cancellations or changes made 30+ days before departure receive a 100% refund of your tour deposit (minus any non-recoverable fees, such as bank/ PayPal fees).
No Refund – Cancellations or changes made less than 30 days before departure have a non-refundable tour deposit.
No Refund – Cancellations or changes made less than 30 days before departure have a non-refundable tour deposit.
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