4 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Sahara (Erg Chebbi)

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Marrakech, Morocco

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert as you travel between Marrakech and Fez with this 4-day private tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and spend a night in the mountains, trek out into the Merzouga desert by camel, and sleep beneath stars at a desert camp. With this extended itinerary, enjoy an extra day in the desert, exploring the Erg Chebbi Dunes and Khamlia village.

Travel between Marrakech and Fez by comfortable private vehicle
Trek by camel through the Sahara and sleep at a desert camp
Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off at each end
Enjoy a personalized experience with this private tour

What's Included

Pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech
Drop you off at your accommodation in Fes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Experinced English (Spanish) speaking driver
Parking Fees
Camels from & to the camp (Camel each)
2 Nights at private room at Hotel (Dinner & Breakfast included)
Overnight at private tent in Desert camp (Dinner & Breakfast included)
Fuel
Transfer from & to the camp by 4WD (Alternative to camels)
Breakfast (4)

Breakfast
Dinner (3)

Dinner

Lunches
Drinks
Entrance to monuments (Optional)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech or any meeting point agreed upon in advance! We will be in touch a day before your tour to let you know the pick-up time and the name of your driver as well.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah & Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Dades & Todra Gorges

3 Stops

Ait Ben Haddou

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ouarzazate

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dades Gorges

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight at 3-Stars hotel/Riad in Dades Gorges

Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Day 2

Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Rissani - Merzouga Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi dunes)

3 Stops

Boumalne Dades

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Erfoud

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Merzouga Desert

24 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes).

Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Day 3

Sightseeing tour around Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes, visiting all interesting places in the area.

2 Stops

Erg Chebbi Dunes

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Khamlia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-Star local Hotel / Riad in Merzouga Desert.

Meals: Dinner, Breakfast

Day 4

Merzouga Sahara - Rissani - Azrou cedar forest - Ifrane City - Fes

3 Stops

Rissani

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ifrane

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fez

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 169 reviews

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Mohammed is AWESOME

Judy_S, Nov 2025

This is an incredible trip. Morocco is beautiful and people are very friendly. I highly recommend doing this trip. You will see things normal tourists would not see. A must for 1st visitors to Morocco . Our guide, Mohammed, was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We had so much fun together listening to his information, joking and having conversations about many things. He went above and beyond a tour guide.

Amazing Desert Trip

James_S, Oct 2024

We did the 4 day tour from Marrakesh to Fez. Omar was brillant, he has decades of experience so always made sure to take us to the best rather the the most tourist places, as well as times when they were quiet. He was very considerate during the trip such as calling ahead for our drop off hotel to ensure they were there to welcome us and checking we got fair prices. He was very friendly and we learned so much about berber and nomad culture due to Omar's family background. The hotels were always top quality and the Atlas mountains are really one of a kind and changed every hour or so of the trip. We would recommend this agency to anyone looking to travel to Morocco as their decades of knowledge and experience can't be beaten!

Once in a lifetime experience!

Andrew_F, Apr 2023

One word to describe our 4 day tour from Marrakesh to Fes via Merzouga - AMAZING!! Our driver's name was Mohamed and he was the best - in my opinion. He was very patient and provided us with a lot of history/information about the Amazigh people. I feel very enriched by just going on this tour with Mohamed. He is also very funny and it was nice to joke around during the trip. I will highly recommend this tour and most especially recommend Mohamed as your driver.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Andrew, We hope you are all doing well! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review and for your recommendations. We are thrilled to know that you had an amazing experience with our driver and guide Mohamed. Mohamed is a valuable team member here! It was our pleasure to accommodate you and we hope to see you here again! Kindest regards, Said