This 4-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech offers a perfect mix of cultural discovery and desert adventure. On the first day, travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, Azrou, and the scenic Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga for an overnight stay in a hotel with dinner. On the second day, enjoy a 4x4 jeep tour around the Merzouga region, visiting nomads, the village of Khamlia, and the Mefes mines, followed by a camel ride into the golden dunes to watch the sunset and spend the night in a desert camp with traditional dinner and music. On day three, after sunrise and breakfast in the camp, travel through Rissani and the Todra Gorges before reaching the Dades Valley for overnight. On the final day, journey through the Valley of Roses, visit Ouarzazate and the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou, then cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech by evening.
What's included
Dinner
Breakfast
Can take up to 8 persons
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Camel ride
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Ifrane
8h
Departure from Fes in the morning. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing by Ifrane (known as the "Switzerland of Morocco") and the cedar forest of Azrou. Continue through Midelt and the scenic Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga. Overnight in a hotel near the dunes with dinner included.
Day 2: Merzouga – Jeep Tour – Camel Ride – Desert Camp
Merzouga
10h
After breakfast, enjoy a 4x4 jeep tour around the Merzouga desert. Visit nomadic families, the black volcanic rocks of Mefes, and the village of Khamlia where you can listen to traditional Gnawa music. In the afternoon, ride camels through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and watch the sunset in the Sahara. Overnight in a desert camp with dinner and Berber music.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Dades Gorges
8h · Admission ticket included
Early wake-up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and return by camel or 4x4, continue toward Rissani and the spectacular Todra Gorges. Then head to Dades Valley for dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 4: Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
Marrakech
9h
After breakfast, drive through the Valley of Roses and visit Ouarzazate and the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass before arriving in Marrakech in the evening. Drop-off at your accommodation.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will pick you up at Fez close by your accomondation. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
