4-Day Desert Experience from Fes to Marrakech
+€680 per extra guest above 1
Full description
Embark on a 4-day adventure from Fes to Marrakech, combining the two imperial cities with a road trip through the spectacular Sahara Desert. This immersive journey takes you from the historical heart of Fes through the magnificent landscapes of Morocco’s desert, with the opportunity to ride camels in the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night under the stars in a Berber desert camp.
Embark on a 4-day adventure from Fes to Marrakech, combining the two imperial cities with a road trip through the spectacular Sahara Desert. This immersive journey takes you from the historical heart of Fes through the magnificent landscapes of Morocco’s desert, with the opportunity to ride camels in the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night under the stars in a Berber desert camp.
About this activity
4 Days
Private
Morocco
English
Highlights
Explore the essence of Morocco, from the cultural riches of Fes and Marrakech to the awe-inspiring Sahara Desert.
Ride camels through the iconic Erg Chebbi Dunes and enjoy the mesmerizing sunset over the golden sands.
Experience the unique lifestyle of the Berber nomads and stay in a traditional desert camp.
Discover ancient kasbahs and the fascinating history of the region.
What's included
Comfortable air-conditioned transportation with an English-speaking driver/guide
Pickup from your Fes hotel or riad
First night in Merzouga lodge (dinner & breakfast included)
Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes, overnight in a Sahara Desert camp
Sunrise over the dunes
Sandboarding in the dunes
camel trek
Second night at a hotel in Boumalne Dades or Auberge (dinner & breakfast are included)
guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide
Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or nearest accessible location
Comfortable air-conditioned transportation with an English-speaking driver/guide
Pickup from your Fes hotel or riad
First night in Merzouga lodge (dinner & breakfast included)
Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes, overnight in a Sahara Desert camp
Sunrise over the dunes
Sandboarding in the dunes
camel trek
Second night at a hotel in Boumalne Dades or Auberge (dinner & breakfast are included)
guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide
Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or nearest accessible location
What's not included
Beverages
Lunches on the way
Beverages
Lunches on the way
Your experience step by step
Fes → Midelt → Merzouga (7 Hours’ Drive)
Time: Day 1
After breakfast, meet your guide and driver for the journey. Travel across the plains of Saiss to Ifrane, known for its Swiss-like architecture and as a popular winter destination. Continue through the cedar forests to the Berber town of Azrou, located in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you can stop and see the Barbary Apes.Lunch will be in Midelt, the region’s commercial hub, before heading to the Ziz Valley, famous for its date palm oases and kasbah villages. As you approach the desert, the landscape will change dramatically. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon and check in at your lodge at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.Dinner and overnight stay at your Merzouga lodge.
Merzouga → Erg Chebbi Desert Camp (Camel Trek – 1 Hour)
Time: Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a day of adventure in the Merzouga area. Visit the village of Khamlia to meet local Berber nomads, enjoy traditional Gnaoua music, and sip on mint tea. Explore the area for fossils and experience thrilling sand-bashing in the dunes with an experienced driver. In the afternoon, meet your camel caravan for a ride across the dunes to your desert camp or return to the camp by 4*4 back. Enjoy an optional sandboarding activity before witnessing the stunning sunset. Then continue to the camp for an unforgettable night under the stars. Savor dinner at the camp, followed by a lively Tam Tam drum session with local nomads.
Merzouga → Tinghir → Boumalne Dades (4 Hours’ Drive)
Time: Day 3
Optionally, wake up early to catch the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast. Ride camel’s back to town and meet your driver for the day’s journey. Visit Rissani, the birthplace of the ruling dynasty, and explore its bustling local date market. Next, head to Tinghir, a former military bastion, and stroll along the oasis, observing local life and the incredible views of Todgha Canyons, towering 400 meters high. Continue to Boumalne Dades for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.
Boumalne Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech (6 Hours’ Drive)
Time: Day 4
Travel through the Valley of the Roses and stop at a women’s cooperative producing natural rose-based products. Continue to Skoura, where you can visit the well-preserved Kasbah Amridil, a museum that showcases Berber culture and architecture. Drive to Ouarzazate for a brief stop before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. Take a walk across the river to explore this ancient fortified village, which has been featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After lunch, continue your drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass where you will stop to enjoy panoramic views, before reaching Marrakech by late afternoon, where your tour concludes.
Fes → Midelt → Merzouga (7 Hours’ Drive)
Time: Day 1
After breakfast, meet your guide and driver for the journey. Travel across the plains of Saiss to Ifrane, known for its Swiss-like architecture and as a popular winter destination. Continue through the cedar forests to the Berber town of Azrou, located in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you can stop and see the Barbary Apes.Lunch will be in Midelt, the region’s commercial hub, before heading to the Ziz Valley, famous for its date palm oases and kasbah villages. As you approach the desert, the landscape will change dramatically. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon and check in at your lodge at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.Dinner and overnight stay at your Merzouga lodge.
Merzouga → Erg Chebbi Desert Camp (Camel Trek – 1 Hour)
Time: Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a day of adventure in the Merzouga area. Visit the village of Khamlia to meet local Berber nomads, enjoy traditional Gnaoua music, and sip on mint tea. Explore the area for fossils and experience thrilling sand-bashing in the dunes with an experienced driver. In the afternoon, meet your camel caravan for a ride across the dunes to your desert camp or return to the camp by 4*4 back. Enjoy an optional sandboarding activity before witnessing the stunning sunset. Then continue to the camp for an unforgettable night under the stars. Savor dinner at the camp, followed by a lively Tam Tam drum session with local nomads.
Merzouga → Tinghir → Boumalne Dades (4 Hours’ Drive)
Time: Day 3
Optionally, wake up early to catch the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast. Ride camel’s back to town and meet your driver for the day’s journey. Visit Rissani, the birthplace of the ruling dynasty, and explore its bustling local date market. Next, head to Tinghir, a former military bastion, and stroll along the oasis, observing local life and the incredible views of Todgha Canyons, towering 400 meters high. Continue to Boumalne Dades for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.
Boumalne Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech (6 Hours’ Drive)
Time: Day 4
Travel through the Valley of the Roses and stop at a women’s cooperative producing natural rose-based products. Continue to Skoura, where you can visit the well-preserved Kasbah Amridil, a museum that showcases Berber culture and architecture. Drive to Ouarzazate for a brief stop before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. Take a walk across the river to explore this ancient fortified village, which has been featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After lunch, continue your drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass where you will stop to enjoy panoramic views, before reaching Marrakech by late afternoon, where your tour concludes.
Travel Route
+€680 per extra guest above 1