Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour — via Merzouga & the Sahara

Why travel Marrakech to Fes via the desert?

A Marrakech to Fes desert tour turns a transfer into the highlight of your trip. Instead of flying or taking the train between the two imperial cities, you travel overland through the High Atlas Mountains, the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the Valley of Roses, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorges, then ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga for a night in a desert camp, before continuing north to Fes via the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas.

Because the tour is one-way, you never drive the same road twice — and you save a full day compared with returning to Marrakech.

3 days, 4 days or 5 days?

The 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour is the express version: one night in the Dades Valley, one night in the desert camp, then on to Fes. The 4-day version slows the pace with an extra night and more time in the gorges and dunes. The 5-day version adds a full extra day around Merzouga — a 4x4 piste tour, Khamlia village and a relaxed sunrise — ideal if the Sahara is the main reason for your trip.

What is included?

All our Marrakech to Fes desert tours include hotel pickup in Marrakech, an English-speaking driver-guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel and desert camp accommodation, dinners and breakfasts as listed, and the sunset camel trek. Tours can be private, small-group (max 12) or shared. Drop-off is at your Fes accommodation.