4 Days 3 Nghit From Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert – Private Tour
Duration
3 days
Max People
32
Min Age
12+
Pickup
Airpot
4 Days 3 Nghit From Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert – Private Tour
This 4-day private tour connects Marrakech and Fes through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes.
You’ll journey from the red city across the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient Kasbahs, visit the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges, and experience a night in a luxury desert camp under a sky full of stars.
Ride camels at sunset, meet nomadic Berber families in the Sahara, and finish your adventure in the historic city of Fes.
Your private driver ensures maximum comfort, flexibility, and authentic local experiences throughout the journey.
-Tour Highlights
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Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
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Visit Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”
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Explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
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Enjoy a camel trek and luxury camping in the Sahara Desert
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Visit nomadic Berber families around Merzouga
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Drive through Ziz Valley, Midelt, and Ifrane to Fes
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Private, flexible tour with your own driver-guide
Included
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Private transport in air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
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Professional English-speaking driver / guide
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3 nights’ accommodation (comfortable hotels/riads + luxury desert camp)
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Camel ride in Merzouga dunes
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Dinner & breakfast as per itinerary
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Fuel & road fees
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Lunches & drinks
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Local city guide in Fes (optional)
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Personal expenses & tips
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Entrance fees (if applicable)
– Frequently Asked Questions
– What time does the tour start?
Pickup is at 8:00 AM from your accommodation in Marrakech.
– What if I don’t want to ride a camel?
You can take a 4×4 transfer to the camp instead of camels for free
-Are showers and private bathrooms available in the camp?
Yes — the luxury tents include private bathrooms, hot showers, and electricity.
-What should I pack?
Comfortable clothes, warm layers for cool desert nights, sunscreen, sunglasses, and your camera.
– Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes — it’s a private tour, so you can adjust stops or extend nights upon request.
Tour Plan
Depart from Marrakech at 8:00 AM and cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m).
Stop for photos and tea in small Berber villages along the way.
Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, famous for films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Continue to Ouarzazate, known for its movie studios, then drive through the Valley of Roses to reach Dades Valley, one of Morocco’s most beautiful canyons.
- Overnight in a comfortable riad or hotel in Dades Valley.
- Dinner & breakfast included.
After breakfast, travel through Tinghir and stop at the stunning Todra Gorge, where you can walk between cliffs that rise over 300 meters high.
Continue toward the desert, passing palm groves and Berber villages before reaching Erfoud and Rissani.
Arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits.
Ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and enjoy a magical evening in your luxury desert camp, complete with dinner and Berber music by the fire.
- Overnight in a luxury tent in Merzouga.
- Dinner & breakfast included.
Wake up early for a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp.
Today you’ll explore the desert region in a 4×4 vehicle — visit Khamlia village (home of Gnawa musicians), meet nomadic families in their tents, and discover the black volcanic desert.
You’ll also visit small oases and enjoy tea with locals for an authentic cultural experience.
Return to your camp or hotel to relax and enjoy another peaceful evening in the Sahara.
- Overnight in Merzouga (luxury camp or desert hotel).
- Dinner & breakfast included.
After breakfast, leave the desert and travel north through the Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views of palm groves and mountain villages.
Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Midelt, where you’ll stop for lunch, then pass the cedar forests near Azrou, home to friendly wild monkeys.
Arrive in Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before reaching Fes in the late afternoon.
Your private driver will drop you off directly at your accommodation in Fes, marking the end of your unforgettable Sahara journey.
Alani –
Very part of this tour was excellent. Our room was lovely – larger than expected. We had a balcony which I really enjoyed.