8 days · 7 nights
Private tours from Fes
6-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
From Fes to Marrakech by way of the Sahara — a camel trek and luxury camp in Erg Chebbi, a day in the Merzouga region, the Todra and Dades gorges, Ait Benhaddou and a guided day in Marrakech.
- Duration
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Departure
- Fes
- Destination
- Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes) and Marrakech
- Ends in
- Marrakech
Overview
This one-way tour gives the desert crossing from Fes to Marrakech room to breathe. After a sunset camel ride and a night at a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi, you stay on for a full day in the Merzouga region before heading west.
The route follows the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, then crosses the High Atlas to Marrakech, where a guided day in the medina rounds off the trip.
Route
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Midelt
- Merzouga
- Rissani
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
Highlights
- Ifrane, the cedar forest and the Ziz Valley
- Camel ride to a high dune for sunset and a night in a luxury desert camp
- A full day in the Merzouga region with a nomad family and the Gnawa musicians of Khamlia
- The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
- The Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou
- A guided day in Marrakech
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Fes – Ifrane – cedar forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
We pick you up from your accommodation or the airport in Fes and drive south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, the cedar forest of the Barbary macaques and Midelt for lunch, then over the Tizi n'Talghemt pass and along the Ziz Valley. In the afternoon, switch to camels at Merzouga and cross the dunes to watch the sunset, then continue to your camp for Berber drums around the fire, dinner and the night.
- Overnight:
- Luxury desert camp, Erg Chebbi
Day 2
Exploring the Merzouga region – nomads, Khamlia, lake and palm grove
Sunrise from the dunes, breakfast and a camel ride back to your driver. Explore the area by 4×4 — an old kohl (eyeliner) mine, Berber tea with a nomad family, Gnawa music in Khamlia, a palm grove walk and the seasonal lake known for flamingos when there is water.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Merzouga
Day 3
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
After breakfast, visit Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, and a fossil workshop in Erfoud. Through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinejdad, reach the Todra Gorge for a walk and lunch, then continue via Boumalne Dades to the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations and a viewpoint over the valley.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in the Dades Valley
Day 4
Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
Visit the Valley of Roses at Kelaat M'Gouna, drive through the palm groves of Skoura and stop at the film studios in Ouarzazate. At Ait Benhaddou, a short walk leads up through the ksar. Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Marrakech
Day 5
Guided tour of Marrakech
Explore the "Red City" with a local guide (a short drive and a 3-hour walking tour) — the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the souks — with lunch near Jemaa el-Fna. Later visit the Koutoubia Mosque and the Majorelle Garden, then return to Jemaa el-Fna in the evening on your own.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Marrakech
Day 6
Marrakech – departure
Depending on your flight time, enjoy some free time in Marrakech before we drop you at the airport or your onward accommodation.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or the airport
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- Local guides in Marrakech
- 4 nights in hotels or riads
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Daily breakfasts
- 2 dinners (desert camp and Merzouga)
- Stops at points of interest along the route
- Berber drumming evening at the camp
What's not included
- Flights
- Other dinners
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
- Erg Chebbi desert camp (1 night) · Merzouga (1) · Dades Valley (1) · Marrakech (2)
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private one-way tour from Fes to Marrakech
- Pick-up
- Your accommodation or Fes–Saïss Airport (FEZ)
- Drop-off
- Your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Fes, with pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, and finishes in Marrakech. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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