Tour Overview:
Explore Morocco in 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes desert tour. Travel through the Atlas Mountains and visit iconic kasbahs, ancient valleys, and the golden dunes of Merzouga.
This 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes is the ideal way to connect the two imperial cities while exploring the stunning landscapes and rich Berber culture of southern Morocco.
Your route includes Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge, and Erg Chebbi. You’ll cross the Middle Atlas, pass the cedar forests of Azrou, and end your journey in historic Fes.
The trip is packed with authentic desert experiences—a guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou, hiking in Todra Gorge, a 4×4 off-road tour in Merzouga, and a camel trek across the dunes to a Berber camp under the stars.
Marrakech to Fes desert tour 4 days
- Day 1:Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley and Gorge [330km / +7.5H].
- Day 2:Dades Gorges – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert. (overnight camel trek) [200km / 6,5H]
- Day 3:Erg Chebbi dunes – 4WD Tour – Explore Merzouga
- Day 4:Merzouga – Ziz valley – Cedar Forests – Ifrane – Fes [463km / 9H]
4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes Highlights:
Highlights:
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi Ntichka
- Walk to the world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Climb up to Dades canyons
- Visit Todra Gorges and Tinghir oasis
- Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to watch the color-changing sunset
- Spend the night at a Berber desert camp at the Sahara desert
- Adventue 4×4 around dunesof Erg Chebbi
- Visit nomads in their authentic tents
- Adventue 4×4 around dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Meet wild apes in Cedar Forests
- Visit Ifrane city, white lion statue
Itinerary:
Day by day itinerary for the 4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorge
Start your desert tour with pickup from your hotel in Marrakech. Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass, reaching 2,260 meters in altitude.
Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and film location for Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and more.
After lunch, travel the Road of 1000 Kasbahs through Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses, before arriving in Dades Gorge for dinner and an overnight stay in a local riad or hotel.
- Standard:Hotel Babylon Dadesor similar
- Suoprior:Hotel Xaloca Dadesor similar hotel
- Breakfast & Dinner are inluded
Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast in Dades, travel toward the stunning Todra Gorge. Take a short hike through its 300-meter-high canyon, then enjoy lunch in a nearby Berber village.
Continue to Merzouga, passing Erfoud, known for fossils and marble workshops. Arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Begin your camel trek at sunset into the Sahara. Ride across towering dunes for 90 minutes to your desert camp. Choose between luxury or traditional tents.
After dinner, enjoy Berber drumming under the stars—a magical highlight of your Marrakech to Fes desert journey.
- Standard:Standard Berber Camp
- Suoprior:Luxury Desert Camp.
- Breakfast & Dinner are inluded
Day 3: Merzouga 4×4 Tour – Nomads & Gnawa Music
Start your day with a 4WD desert tour around the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Visit Merzouga’s oasis and learn about its ancient irrigation system.
Explore Khamlia village, where you’ll enjoy live Gnawa music and traditional mint tea with the local people.
Drive off-road along the old Paris–Dakar rally route, visit desert mines and the remote M’fis village, a former French military site.
Stop at a nomadic family tent in the black desert. Learn about nomad culture and enjoy a traditional Berber pizza lunch.
Return to your riad in Merzouga, or optionally overnight in Ziz Valley to shorten the next day’s drive.
- Standard:Hotel Nomad Palaceor similar
- Suoprior:Riad Maduor similar.
- Breakfast & Dinner are inluded
Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, begin your journey north through Ziz Valley, famous for its panoramic palm groves and date plantations.
Pass through Errachidia and Midelt, a mountain town known for its apples. Stop for lunch in Zaida.
Continue to the cedar forest of Azrou, where you may spot wild monkeys. Then drive through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
Arrive in Fes by evening and drop off at your hotel—marking the end of your unforgettable 4-day Marrakech to Fes tour via Merzouga.
Note :The tour program of our private 4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes can be modified to your needs and requirements. Feel free to contact us.
4 Days Marrakech to Fes desert tour Prices:
The price of private 4 days desert tour Marrakech to Fes varies depending on the number of travelers, the season and accommondation choice, it can start from €200 Euros per person.
Please select number of travelers to see prices and options:
Standard Package:450 Euros per person.
Luxury Package:560 Euros per person.
Mixed Package:490 Euros per person.
Mixed Package is standard hotels + luxury desert camp.
Standard Package:360 Euros per person.
Luxury Package:460 Euros per person.
Mixed Package:400 Euros per person.
Mixed Package is standard hotels + luxury desert camp.
Standard Package:310 Euros per person.
Luxury Package:410 Euros per person.
Mixed Package:350 Euros per person.
Mixed Package is standard hotels + luxury desert camp.
Standard Package:280 Euros per person.
Luxury Package:380 Euros per person.
Mixed Package:320 Euros per person.
Mixed Package is standard hotels + luxury desert camp.
Standard Package:200 Euros per person.
Luxury Package:370 Euros per person.
Mixed Package:310 Euros per person.
Mixed Package is standard hotels + luxury desert camp.
Please be advised that during high season, an additional charge of up to 30% will be applied to regular prices to accommodate increased demand and operational costs.
4 Days Marrakech to Fes tour costs:
The includes of private 4 days desert tour Marrakech to Fes
What’s Included
- Pick up & Drop off from Hotel / Riad / Airport
- Desert tour in 4×4 vehicle / Minibus with A/C
- Expert driver / tour guide
- 2 nights Hotel / Riad overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
- Overnight Berber Desert Camp (breakfast & dinner)
- Camel ride in Merzouga desert ( Camel each person )
What’s NOT Included
- Flight Ticket
- Hotel in Marrakech & Fes
- Lunches & Beverages
- Guides tips ( optional )
- Entrance fee ( optional )
To book this 4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes contact us to check the availability and get right price.
ConfirmationIn order to secure any tour or activity, we require a small deposit to be paid over PayPal to our account, the balance is due in cash at the meeting point in Euros, Dollars or equivalent in dirham.
Cancelation policyIf you wish to cancel your tour, we must receive written confirmation through Email.
We accept cancelation according to these conditions:
- 5 daysor more before starting your tour :refundable 100%of your deposit
- 4 daysor less before starting your tour isnon-refundable
- The cancelation can be different depending on the season
Additional Information:
- Your luggage is welcomed on this Marrakech to Fes tour. It will be transfer by 4×4 car while camping in the desert
- Please make sure you prepare a small backpack for the camel ride.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Childs under 5 years old advised riding a camel in Merzouga behind an adult.
- Baby seat is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
It’s possible to add extra activities to this 4 days from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga:
Before desert tour- Transfer to your Riad Hotel
- Guided sightseeing of Marrakech Medina
- Day trip to Imlil & Atlas Mountains
- Day trip to Atlantic coast & Essaouira
- Day trip to Ouzud waterfulls
- ATV Quad Biking on sand dunes in Erg Chebbi
- Transfer to Airport
- Fes sightseeing tour
- Day trip to Chefchaouen
- Day trip to Meknes & Volubilis
FAQs4 Days tour Marrakech to Fes:
The distance between Marrakech and Merzouga is 564 km, first night you will sleep in Dades valley and reach Merzouga on second day. In the Day 3 you will spend driving back to Marrakech.
On our Marrakech shared group budget desert tours you will share only transportation. But you will get private room in hotels and private tent in Sahara desert camp.
For Private Marrakech desert trips you will be in private car 4×4 only you and driver. We offer 2 accommodations options. Standard and Luxury.
Your luggage is welcomed on this Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga tour. It will transfert by 4×4 car to the camp when you ride the camel.
Please prepare a small backpack with personal belongings. Do not forget sunglasses, a scarf, comfortable walking shoes and in winter also warm clothes. For the camel ride we recommend to wear jeans or long trousers.
To get to Desert camp in the middle of sand dunes there other means of transport rather than the camels as : take4WD carorATVs quad biking, And also by trekking or walking.
Marrakech to Fes desert tours 4 days reviews
“We took the 4 days desert trip with Top Sahara Trips from Marrakech to Fes, through the High Atlas Mountains with its spectacular Tichka Pass. We had several stops on the way. first night in Xaluca Dades hotel was amazing. the highlight is Merzouga trips. camel trekking and 4WD excursion. the 4 days allowed as to spend more time in desert. the weather was clear to see stars at night. We love this Sahara trip and we highly recommed it!!”
“We had an amazing 4 days trips from Marrakech to Sahara then to Fes. we visited all sites along the way and they were breathtaking. what we admire more was Merzouga desert, dunes of erg Chebbi and activities around desert. we rode the camel to to the Berber camp, we saw fabulous sunset and sunrise. and we had wonderful night watching stars. to sum up this was amzing, & hilghly recommended”
“My husband & I planned a trip for our first time to Morocco with this organization and didn’t know what to expect. But from the beginning when we met the guide, this trip was an amazing experience. We did a 4-day trip /3 nights, one night in the Dades valley and 2 nights in the desert . We had more time in Sahara to experince camel ride & 4×4 Everything was well-organized and we saw many beautiful places.”
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