4-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes & Camel Trekk

5.0 (35 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This journey is more than just a transfer from Marrakech to Fes; it’s an immersive Moroccan experience through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and the breathtaking Merzouga Desert.
Enjoy a magical camel trek across golden dunes at sunset, followed by an unforgettable night in the Sahara with traditional music and a stunning sunrise. Along the way, visit iconic sites such as Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorges.
Travel in comfort with a private vehicle and professional driver, with flexible stops to suit your pace. Choose between a basic or mid-range option; most travelers prefer the upgraded desert camp for added comfort.

Options

Opiton 1 - Mid-Range (Luxury )

Accommodations: High-quality riads/hotels
Luxury desert camp (private bathroom)
Camel trekking
Duration: 4 days
Meals: ✔ Breakfast included
✔ Dinner included
4x4 : 4x4 desert experience
Pickup included

Option-2 (Budget-friendly)

Accommodations: Standard riads/hotels
Standard desert camp (shared bathroom)
Activities: ✔ Camel trekking
✔ Sunset & sunrise in Sahara
Duration: 4 days
Meals: ✔ Breakfast included
✔ Dinner in desert + Dades
Pickup included

What's included

  • Camel trekking experience at sunset & sunrise
  • Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes
  • 2 night in hotel/riad (Dades Valley & Merzouga)
  • Free stops for photos and panoramic views
  • 1 night in desert camp in the Merzouga Desert
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for 4 days
  • Lunch and beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses and tips

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley via the High Atlas mountain and Ouarzazate
  1. Ait Ben Haddou
    3h
    Drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing Tizi n’ Tichka mountain pass and the local villages to Ouarzazate. In the afternoon you will reach and visit the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou.
  2. Taourirt Kasbah
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Your journey take you to Ouarzazate center, where you can see the Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in Africa. After lunch at the Kasbah of Tourirt, the residence of the Glaoui Dynasty.
  3. Kasbah Amridil
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    You will Continue to Rose Valley and through Skoura Oasis and the Kasbah Amerhidil , located in Skoura River.
Day 2: Dades Valley to Erg Chebbi desert via Todra Gorges and Erfoud
  1. Todra Gorge
    30m
    After having breakfast, you will continue to Dadès Gorges for a spectacular views and a walk.., You will drive back through Dades Valley to Todra Gorges via Boulman Dadès,on the way you will stop for photos and get to admire the Tinghir Palm trees grove valley before you reach Todra Gorges where you will have your free time to walk on your own along the todra river ...
  2. Erg Chebbi
    3h
    After a mint tea , you will drive to Merzouga via the Anti Atlas and Tafilalet Oasis to reach Erg Chebbi sand dunes for a camel trek and overnight in the middle of the dunes,Enjoy sunset in the top of the dunes and a local dinner and a drum party in a luxury Bivouac Camp.
Day 3: Sightseeing around Erg Chebbi and Merzouga
  1. Merzouga Desert
    3h
    Early morning walk up for a beautiful Sunrise in the highest sand dunes and a local breakfast with a mint tea before you take your camel trek back to the hotel in the village for a fresh shower and rest...,then will drive to Rissani for visiting the weekly local Market where Nomads and local people sell their animals and local stuff .After lunch you will drive with the 4WD around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi off-roading and get to explore the panoramic view of the black volcanic rock on the plains, with the blue sky, mirages of water, and golden shifting dunes.Stop at Khamlia village for a cup of tea with the local people and get to enjoy a spiritual Gnawa music. Overnight in the Sahara desert at the Kasbah Hotel.
Day 4: Erg Chebbi to Fez via the Middle Atlas and Ceder Forest
  1. Fez
    6h
    After breakfast in the hotel departure north of Morocco to Fes. Your long journey will take you through Ziz Valley oasis and Gorge to Midelt for lunch.Then to azrou with a stop at the Cedar forests where Barbary apes live in their natural environments – arrive to Ifran in the late afternoon for a coffee and walk. Drop off in Fez.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We can pick up our customers from their preferences location and in front of cafe du france if they are staying close to that location.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Small bag/back-pack with belongings for bivouac overnight suggested as will be carried on the camel. All luggage can travel with you on tour, and bulk of luggage will be stored and secured at hotel bordering desert.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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