This 4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes is the perfect way to experience Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes and authentic culture. Travel from the vibrant city of Marrakech, across the High Atlas Mountains, through lush oases and dramatic gorges, and into the heart of the Sahara Desert.
Visit legendary sites such as the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorge, and the stunning Todra Gorge. Continue toward Merzouga, where the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes rise like golden waves from the desert.
Experience the Sahara in the best way possible:
✔️ camel trekking over the dunes
✔️ sunset & sunrise in the desert
✔️ overnight in a luxury desert camp
✔️ traditional Berber music & campfire
✔️ stargazing under clear desert skies
Your journey ends in Fes, after crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and Berber towns — offering a complete Morocco desert experience.
Ideal for travelers seeking a private tour, small group tour, luxury experience, or Marrakech–Fes transfer with desert stops.
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Depart from Marrakech toward the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Stop at the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site used in movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert,” known for its film studios and historic kasbahs. After lunch, travel through Skoura oasis toward the impressive Dades Gorge. Dinner and overnight in a comfortable hotel or riad.
After breakfast, continue through the spectacular rock formations of Dades Gorge toward Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon with towering cliffs — ideal for hikers and climbers. Drive through the Ziz Valley, with its palm groves and ancient villages, and reach Erfoud, known for fossils. Explore Rissani’s traditional souk, then continue to Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara. Overnight in a riad/hotel near the dunes.
Today is dedicated to discovering the Sahara:
Visit Khamlia village and enjoy live Gnawa music
Meet Berber nomad families and share mint tea
Explore black desert, oases, and fossil areas
In the afternoon, begin your camel trek across the towering Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the heart of the desert. Dinner, traditional music, campfire, and overnight in a luxury desert camp under millions of stars.
Wake early for an unforgettable sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga toward Rissani and Erfoud, then drive along the lush Ziz Valley. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and Berber towns such as Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaque monkeys. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or riad end of tour.
Our multi-day Morocco tours include comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking professional driver-guide, accommodation in riads or desert camps depending on the itinerary, pickup and drop-off from your hotel or riad, and breakfasts throughout the tour. On Sahara desert tours, camel trekking and sunset/sunrise in the dunes are also included.
Optional activities, lunches, personal expenses, and entrance fees to monuments are not usually included unless stated in your specific Morocco tour itinerary.
Yes—Exclusive Morocco Travel specializes in private and customizable Morocco tours. You can adjust the itinerary, duration, departure city (Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, or Tangier), accommodation level (standard, luxury, or mix), and add extra activities such as quad biking, hot-air ballooning, or guided medina tours.
The best time to enjoy a Morocco desert tour is from March to June and September to November, when temperatures are pleasant both during the day and at night. Summer (July–August) is hot, especially in the Sahara, but tours are still available with early-morning and late-afternoon activities. Winter is great for travel as well, but nights in the desert can be cold—warm clothing is recommended.
Whatever the season, our team ensures a comfortable and safe Morocco travel experience.
For some off-road sections especially around Merzouga dunes, Dades Gorges, and Atlas mountain regions a 4×4 vehicle is highly recommended. All our Morocco desert tours already include the appropriate vehicle and an experienced driver familiar with local desert roads and mountain passes.
You don’t need to worry about driving yourself; we handle transportation so you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Yes, our Morocco tours are ideal for families, couples, friends, and solo travelers. We adapt pacing, accommodation type, room configuration, and activities according to your needs. Family-friendly Morocco tours can include gentler camel rides and shorter driving distances, while honeymoon tours may include luxury desert camps and private dinners under the stars.
Solo travelers also enjoy our private Morocco tours thanks to safety, flexibility, and local guidance.
