4-day journey from Fes to Marrakech, exploring Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp under the stars. Visit the towering Todra Gorge, the scenic Dades Valley, and the legendary Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains into vibrant Marrakech. This adventure blends desert magic, Berber culture, and stunning landscapes, making it a must-do for any traveler.

4-Day Sahara Desert tour Fes To Marrakech Highlights

Travel from the imperial city of Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara
Ride a camel through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
Spend a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars
Visit the stunning Todra Gorge & Dades Valley
Explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Itinerary of the 4-Day Sahara Desert tour Fes to Marrakech:

Day 1: Fes to Merzouga Desert via Ifrane, Midelt & Ziz Valley

Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Middle Atlas → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga

After breakfast, your desert adventure begins. Travel south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at:

Ifrane: Known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”
Azrou: Home to Barbary apes in the cedar forest
Midelt: Lunch stop in a mountain town
Ziz Valley: Photo stop over the palm-filled gorge

Continue toward the Sahara Desert, arriving in Merzouga by late afternoon. Rest and prepare for your desert experience.

Camel Trek or 4WD Transfer to Camp:

1-hour camel trek with sunset stop OR
Comfortable 4WD transfer

Enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and stargazing.

🚗 Driving Distance: 470 km (292 miles)
⏳ Estimated Driving Time: 7 hours (excluding stops)
🏕️ Overnight Stay: Luxury Desert Camps in Merzouga (HB)

Day 2 : Merzouga Desert exploration, optional excursions

Camel Trek to Oasis: This full-day excursion involves walking with your camels across the dry river to visit a Nomadic family. Share tea with them and learn about their life. Ride your camel across the dunes to Obira Oasis, set under a high dune where you can relax and play. Overall, there’s approximately 45 minutes of walking and 90 minutes of camel trekking.

4WD Desert Exploration and Tea with Nomads: After breakfast, meet the desert nomads in their tents and discover their way of life. Drive along the high plateau of the rocky desert with panoramic views of the sea of dunes and varied desert landscapes to the “Ghost Town” of Mifis, an abandoned mining village where they used to excavate the ancient eye cosmetic of Kohl and quartz. Here, you can still spot turtles, trilobites, ammonites, and orthoceras fossils from creatures that inhabited this ancient sea millions of years ago.

Continue your journey to Khamlia Village, home to the descendants of ex-slaves from Senegal and Sudan. In Khamlia, experience the unique Gnawa music from the locals, a blend of African rhythms and Moroccan traditions.

Additional Activities (Optional):

Quad Biking or Dune Buggy Riding: For adventure seekers, take an adrenaline-pumping ride across the dunes on a quad bike or dune buggy.
Extra Camel or Horse Riding: For those looking to spend more time exploring the desert on horseback or camelback, additional rides can be arranged.

🏕️ Overnight Stay: Luxury Desert Camps in Merzouga (HB)

Day 3: Merzouga to Dades Valley via Rissani & Todra Gorge

Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Boumalne Dades → Dades Valley

Start your day with an optional sunrise camel ride. After breakfast, transfer by 4WD back to Merzouga village.

Visit Rissani: Explore the traditional souk and date market
Todra Gorge: Towering canyon walls and scenic river walks
Continue through the Dades Valley, stopping for photos of dramatic rock formations (Monkey Fingers)

Arrive at your hotel or riad in the valley for dinner and a restful night.

🚗 Distance: 270 km (168 miles)
⏳ Driving Time: ~5 hours (excluding stops)
🏡 Overnight: Dar Blues OR Riad Paradise Dades OR Xaluca Dades OR Hotel Dar Ahlam OR Hotel Babylone Dades OR Eden boutique hotel (HB)

Day 4: Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou & Atlas Mountains

Dades → Roses Valley → Skoura Oasis → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

After breakfast, on the last day of your 3 day Fes to Marrakech Desert tour, the journey continues through the Rose Valley, famous for its fragrant rose fields and the annual Rose Festival. You’ll pass through the picturesque Skoura Oasis, home to lush palm groves and beautifully preserved kasbahs.

The next major stop is Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Here, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

🚗 Distance: 320 km (199 miles)
⏳ Driving Time: ~6 hours (excluding stops)

What’s Included?

✔️ Transportation : 4 Days Private 4×4 vehicle or minibus with an English-speaking driver
✔️ 2 nights in a luxury desert camp (private tent), 1 Night in Riad/Hotel in Dades Valley
✔️ Camel trek or 4WD transfer to the camp (pre-arranged)
✔️ Breakfast & dinner daily
✔️ Traditional Berber music show around the campfire
✔️ Sandboarding (free & optional)
✔️ Travel insurance 3 days (within the vehicle)