4 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

✦ About This Tour

The 4 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga is one of the most popular Sahara adventures in Morocco. This journey takes you from the cultural city of Fes to the vibrant city of Marrakech, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Ziz Valley, and the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco.

Along the way, visit charming towns like Ifrane and Azrou, see the famous Barbary macaques in cedar forests, explore the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, and enjoy a camel trek with an overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp.

The tour also includes visits to Rissani, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, offering the perfect mix of culture, adventure, and stunning landscapes

📅 Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Your 4-day Sahara desert tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with a scenic journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in the charming town of Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco, and continue to the cedar forests of Azrou where Barbary macaques live. Travel through the spectacular Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga, where a camel trek across the Sahara dunes awaits

Departure from Fes Visit Ifrane city Stop at Azrou cedar forest (Barbary monkeys) Scenic drive through Ziz Valley Arrival in Merzouga desert Camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes Sunset in the Sahara Desert Overnight in desert camp

Day 2

Spend the day exploring the fascinating Sahara Desert around Merzouga. Experience the local culture, visit desert villages, and discover the traditions of nomadic life.

Sunrise over the Sahara dunes Visit Khamlia village (Gnawa music) Meet nomadic families in the desert Explore Merzouga region by 4×4 Traditional Berber lunch Camel ride back to the camp Dinner and music around campfire

Day 3

After breakfast, leave the desert and travel toward the spectacular Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most impressive natural canyons. Visit Rissani, known for its traditional souk, before continuing through Tinghir to the beautiful Dades Valley

Visit Rissani traditional market Scenic drive through desert landscapes Explore Todra Gorges canyon Visit Tinghir oasis Drive through Dades Valley Overnight in Dades Gorges hotel

Day 4

On the final day, travel through the famous Valley of Roses and the palm groves of Skoura. Stop in Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco, before visiting the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cross the High Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech

Drive through Valley of Roses Visit Skoura palm groves Stop in Ouarzazate Visit Atlas Film Studios Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Cross High Atlas Mountains Arrival in Marrakech