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4-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

4-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

Ifrane · two nights in Merzouga · Khamlia · Todra · Dades · Aït Ben Haddou

⏱ 4 days☾ 3 nights⚑ From Fes⚐ To Marrakech✦ Private tour

Overview

The relaxed version of the Fes to Marrakech desert route, with two nights in Merzouga and a whole day to explore the dunes and the villages around them.

Duration4 days
StartsFes
EndsMarrakech
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Two nights in Merzouga
  • Gnawa music in Khamlia
  • Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
  • Aït Ben Haddou

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Fes – Ifrane – Merzouga

Middle Atlas, cedar forest and Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel trek and first night in the camp.

Meals: DinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D2

Day 2 · Merzouga and Erg Chebbi

Free morning in the dunes, then a 4x4 tour: Khamlia, a nomad family, Rissani and the dunes at sunset. Second night in Merzouga.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp or hotel in Merzouga
D3

Day 3 · Merzouga – Todra – Dades

Through Tinejdad to the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D4

Day 4 · Dades – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou and the Atlas road to Marrakech.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~1,150km by road
ATLAS MOUNTAINSFesMerzougaDades ValleyMarrakech01020304N200 km
  1. 01Fes
  2. 02Merzouga
  3. 03Dades Valley
  4. 04Marrakech

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 1
Night 2Desert camp or hotel in Merzougaafter day 2
Night 3Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 3

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • 4x4 tour on day 2
  • Night in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

4-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga4-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga4-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Can also start in Marrakech and finish in Fes.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

What do we do on the full day in Merzouga?

A 4x4 tour around Erg Chebbi with Gnawa music in Khamlia, tea with a nomad family and Rissani, plus free time for sandboarding, quad or simply relaxing.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Fes – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Marrakech. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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