Private Tour
4 Day Authentic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech
Overview
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96 hours
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This Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour is unique because it offers an unforgettable 4-day adventure through Morocco's Sahara desert, showcasing the remarkable cultural and geographic diversity of Southern Morocco. The tour begins in Fes and takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, the scenic Ziz Valley, and the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes.
One of the highlights is the opportunity to meet and spend time with a Berber family in the desert, gaining insights into their unique way of life. Another memorable experience is riding a camel across the mesmerizing dunes and spending a night camping under the stars. The tour also includes visits to the magnificent Todra and Dades Gorges, the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains.
With its private tour style, flexible itinerary, personalized attention from the guide, and authentic experiences, this tour offers a tailor-made and immersive desert adventure in Morocco.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
FES ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MIDELT ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT
Accommodations
Overnight at RIAD AZAWAD
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Medina of Fez
Begin your 4-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech by getting picked up from your hotel or riad in Fes in the morning. Leave the city and head towards Ifrane.
Ifrane
In Ifrane, take a short 15-minute break and have a cup of coffee before continuing to the cedar forest of Azrou in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Azrou Cedar Forest
In the cedar forest of Azrou, you'll get the chance to see the Barbary monkeys.
Aoufous
Drive to Merzouga via Midelt and along the Ziz Valley, a valley full of palm trees.
Merzouga
In the afternoon, reach Merzouga and enjoy your stay at a beautiful riad with stunning views of the golden sand dunes surrounding the town.
FULL DAY TO EXPLORE THE MERZOUGA DESERT
Accommodations
Overnight at AFRICA LUXURY CAMP
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Merzouga
Start your day of exploration in the Merzouga desert with a delightful breakfast at your riad.
Musica De Gnawa, Khamlia
Your first destination is the small town of Khamlia, where you can listen to a unique style of music called Gnawa. The locals, originally from South African countries, play this captivating music.
Mfis
Next, you'll embark on an off-road drive to M'Fis, an abandoned village that once had Galena mines. Galena is a mineral used in the production of Mascara.
During your adventure, you'll have the chance to learn about the nomadic lifestyle of a family living near the borders behind the Erg Chebbi Dunes. They invite you into one of their traditional Berber tents for a cup of tea. It's fascinating to discover how this ethnic group has chosen to live differently, far away from civilization.
Merzouga
In the afternoon, get ready for an exciting camel ride across the towering dunes of Merzouga to your desert camp. Along the way, you'll stop on a high dune to experience sandboarding while witnessing a breathtaking sunset. After dinner, unwind around a cozy campfire beneath the twinkling starry sky. The camp staff will play drums and happily teach you how to play them, adding to the enchantment of the night. Enjoy a truly magical experience.
MERZOUGA ⇢ RISSANI ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ DADES GORGE
Accommodations
Overnight at HOTEL BABYLON DADES
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Merzouga
Today, it's a good idea to wake up early to see a beautiful sunrise. After that, enjoy a tasty breakfast at your camp in the desert.
Rissani
Then, you'll go on a fun trip by car to different places like Rissani, Erfoud, Tinghir, and Todra Gorge, on your way to Dades Gorge. If it happens to be a market day in Rissani (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), you can choose to visit a traditional Moroccan market. It's a great way to experience the local culture and see how people live there. You'll find traditional crafts, spices, and street food that you can't easily find anywhere else.
You'll also have other stops along the way to take nice pictures and learn about the local people and their customs.
Dades Gorges
In the afternoon, you'll arrive at Dades Gorge, where your hotel for the night is waiting. You'll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
DADES GORGE ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MARRAKECH
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Dades Gorges
After a yummy breakfast at your hotel, you'll have the chance to explore the area. Then, you'll drive on the road with lots of Kasbahs to Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate
In Ouarzazate, you have an option to visit the Atlas Studios or just take some pictures from outside.
Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's famous because many movies like Gladiator, Prince of Persia, and Game of Thrones were filmed there.
High Atlas
Once you've had a delicious lunch, your journey will continue as you travel to Marrakech, crossing the amazing High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, you'll pass through several lovely Moroccan Berber villages. You'll have many stops during the trip.
Marrakech
Finally, your 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech will end when we drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
What‘s Included
Accommodations
Private transportation
Camel trekking experience
Lunches
Drinks
Entry fees to the sightseeings when needed
Options
4 Day Authentic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech
Pickup included
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect experience!
CarolineP7500,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful stay! It's all there! The beautiful landscapes, the breathtaking dunes. Excellent itinerary with Ismail, the perfect funny, helpful attendant who was keen to respect our pace and our needs. I recommend without any hesitation!
Great service and great guide.
SriniM 13,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were met with Ismail in Fez, he came to our riad on time for the pickup. He was a great guide and driver. Very respectful and safe driver. Had a great experience would definitely recommend for others.
Great desert tour with Moroccan Fabulous Travel
FredFerdlap,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just completed the 4 day tour from Fes to Marrakesh by way of Merzouga and the Dades Gourge. Such extraordinarily beautiful views and interesting stops along the way! Our guide and driver, Said, spoke English really well and had a great sense of humor. We enjoyed his music set list which enhanced the whole journey. He took us to places for a more local authentic Berber experience and avoided the sales touts. We opted for the private tour which gave us more flexibility in a super comfortable all-wheel-drive car. I would highly recommend the extra day in Merzouga if you have the time. We visited a Berber home and found some small fossils. We enjoyed 2 sunsets in the desert, one with Camels (Dromedaries) and another just walking up from the desert camp. We also enjoyed a sunrise as well! The accomodations in both places were excellent and the moroccan food was delicious. I particularly liked the gnawa music in Khamlia on our extra day in the desert. This is a highly recommended tour to do while in Morocco!
Memorable Sahara experience!!
straggler pg,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent private tour with an equally amazing guide in Youssef Nogot. He was very knowledgeable and paced the tour really well according to our needs. Highlight of the tour was definitely the sunset camel ride in the Sahara and the stargazing under the desert sky.
Desert Adventure
alexandergW6072QB,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Said was great! The tour itself had a lot of different experiences and views into cultural sites and the desert. Said provided a unique perspective of the desert and lives of the Berber people. The tour itself was great. The third day allowed for relaxation and desert exploration, so be aware that you’ll have that time on your own to explore. All in all it was a great time, I learned a lot, was comfortable, ate great food, and got appreciate aspects of Morocco I couldn’t have by myself.
We loved Morocco
Helen G,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We actually did six days customizing our trip starting in Marrakech going through the mountains to the desert up to Fes and then Chefchaouen. We had our guide drop us off at Tanger Med to take the ferry across to Spain. Morocco Fabulous Travel was excellent – very flexible and responsive. Our driver Said was wonderful -very attentive to our needs and preferences. We would highly recommend Fabulous for your tour needs!
An unforgettable trip
ellaj433,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible trip that won’t be soon forgotten. Our guide Zaid was very helpful, informative, always with a smile on his face. We were a group of 25 and he answered all our questions, made sure we were well looked after when we needed something. As well as our driver Jamel who drove exceptionally well, long distances and very kind. I can’t recommend them enough and would do it all again in a heartbeat.
4 day tour from Fez review
edwardbI4651FP,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time on the 4 day trip with Hassan and Hamid - from Fez to Marrakesh. Learned lots from the guides, and stayed in gorgeous places. Found everyone we spoke to very helpful and supportive from this tour company, and was able to learn everything we wanted to learn about Morocco.
Five Amazing Days from Fes to Marrakech
Andrea S,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a five day tour from Fes to Marrakech through the Sahara Desert and High Atlas Mountains. It was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The itinerary was perfect - every day brought amazing landscapes and super cool experiences. What made our trip so special was our guide, Ismail. He was friendly, knowledgeable and always on it. Ismail went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time. He shared so much about Moroccan history and he made the journey feel personal and meaningful. We left Morocco with fond memories and love for this beautiful country — all thanks to Ismail and the fantastic team behind the tour.
Amazing, thoughtful and a lot of fun
Z4483LImaraj,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A smashing experience, really amazing, well organised and fun. Our guide, Zaid, was funny, accommodating and always in a good mood. He changed plans at the drop of a hat if we wanted to do something different. He also answered absolutely all our questions on Moroccan culture, the sites we saw and anything else which popped into our heads. Shoutout to our driver Jamel who patient drove hours on end for us to get to our destinations, he never complained and drove very very safely. Both were absolute stars!
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