4-Day Private Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Erg Chebbi

The Most Popular Morocco Route – Sahara Magic + Ancient Cities (One-Way)

Travel from the red city of Marrakech to the imperial city of Fes the authentic way: crossing dramatic mountains, sleeping under Sahara stars, and waking to a desert sunrise. This bestselling 4-day/3-night private tour includes the real Erg Chebbi dunes (not Zagora), luxury desert camp, and ends in Fes – perfect if you’re flying out of FEZ airport or continuing north.

Tour Highlights

• UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou & cinematic Atlas studios area
• Dramatic Todra Gorges (300 m cliffs) & lush Ziz Valley with a million palms
• Sunset camel trek deep into Erg Chebbi golden dunes
• Overnight in private luxury desert camp (en-suite tent, hot shower, real bed)
• Spectacular desert sunrise + sandboarding
• Cedar forests with wild Barbary monkeys & “Switzerland of Morocco” Ifrane
• Comfortable private 4×4/minivan with experienced English-speaking driver

Why Choose This 4-Day Marrakech → Fes Desert Tour?

✓ The classic & most authentic desert route in just 4 days
✓ Ends in Fes (saves you a long return drive to Marrakech)
✓ Private tour – only your group, flexible stops & pace
✓ Luxury desert camp with private bathroom & hot shower (not basic tents)
✓ Daily departures – 100 % guaranteed
✓ Ideal for travelers short on time who want both Sahara + cultural cities

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Gorges
(≈ 380 km | 7–8 h with stops)
08:00 pickup from your riad/hotel. Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) with stunning views.
Guided visit of UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (Gladiator & Game of Thrones location).
Drive through Ouarzazate, Skoura palm grove and Valley of Roses.
Late afternoon arrival in Dades Gorges. Dinner & overnight in charming kasbah-style hotel with canyon views.

Day 2: Dades → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga → Camel Trek & Luxury Desert Camp
(≈ 270 km + camel trek)
Morning walk among Dades “Monkey Fingers” rocks.
Continue to breathtaking Todra Gorges – free time for photos and short hike along the river.
Pass through fossil town Erfoud and arrive at Erg Chebbi dunes around 16:30.
1–1.5 hour camel trek into the heart of the dunes. Watch an unforgettable sunset from the top.
Welcome mint tea at your private luxury camp, 3-course dinner, live Berber drums & music around the fire.
Sleep in spacious private tent with real bed, electricity, hot shower & flush toilet.

Day 3: Merzouga Sunrise → Rissani → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Azrou Cedar Forest → Ifrane → Fes
(≈ 460 km | 7–8 h)
Optional early wake-up for magical sunrise over the dunes. Breakfast at camp, then return by camel or 4×4.
Drive through Rissani (traditional market), along the lush Ziz Valley and stop for photos among the palm groves.
Lunch in Midelt. Afternoon visit to Azrou cedar forest – meet and feed wild Barbary macaques.
Pass through Ifrane (the clean “Swiss” mountain town).
Arrival in Fes around 17:30–18:30. Drop-off at your riad/hotel inside the medina.

Day 4 (Optional Extension – Highly Recommended):
Full-day guided tour of Fes medina (oldest university, tanneries, souks, mosques) – can be added for only €50/person.

What’s Included

• Private modern A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide entire trip
• 3 nights accommodation:
  → Night 1: Hotel/riad in Dades Gorges
  → Night 2: Private luxury desert camp (en-suite tent)
  → Night 3: Beautiful riad in Fes medina
• 3 breakfasts + 3 dinners (including festive desert dinner with music)
• Camel trek (1 camel per person) + sandboarding (free)
• All parking fees & taxes
• 24/7 WhatsApp support

Not Included

• Lunches & drinks
• Tips & personal expenses
• Optional Fes guided tour (€50/person)

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Start: Marrakech (hotel/riad or airport)
End: Fes (hotel/riad or airport)
Best season: September–May

Don’t miss the most iconic Morocco journey!

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Phone & WhatsApp: +212 667 698 802
Email: toursmoroccotoursofficial@gmail.com

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