4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

Depart Fes in the morning and journey through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Enjoy a quick stop in Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” and watch for Barbary apes in the cedar woods of Azrou. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then travel along the Ziz Valley’s palm-filled gorges to reach Erfoud—famous for its date markets. Arrive in Merzouga before sunset, where your camel caravan awaits. Trek into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes for a stunning sunset ride. Settle into your luxury desert camp and savor a traditional dinner with live music under the stars.

Wake early to catch an unforgettable sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, set off to visit the village of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa musicians and unique Saharan rhythms. Continue to the historic market town of Rissani, where you can explore traditional souks and discover the history of ancient Saharan trade routes. Return to Merzouga by midday. Spend the afternoon at your comfortable lodge next to the Erg Chebbi dunes—try optional sandboarding, enjoy quad biking, or simply relax and soak up the desert ambiance. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner, gather around a Berber campfire, and enjoy stargazing from the comfort of your lodge.

Leave Merzouga behind and head to Erfoud, the gateway to the desert. Travel through Berber villages to reach the dramatic Todra Gorge—Morocco’s Grand Canyon—where sheer cliffs tower above a crystal-clear river. Enjoy a short walk in the gorge, then continue through the Dades Valley, famed for its winding “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and lush oasis landscapes. Overnight in a charming kasbah lodge.

After breakfast, travel along the legendary Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing by ancient mud-brick fortresses and lush valley scenery. Make a stop at the beautiful Skoura Oasis, where you can stroll among towering palm groves and discover the historic Kasbah Amridil—a true icon of southern Morocco. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where you can enjoy an optional visit to the famous Atlas Film Studios, the backdrop for many international movies. Next, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a spectacular ksar and film location with stunning views over the Ounila Valley. In the afternoon, cross the dramatic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping for photos and panoramic vistas along the way. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon, where your unforgettable Sahara adventure concludes.