4 Day Desert Tour Marrakech to Fez | Sahara & Atlas Mountains

Your adventure begins in Marrakech, where our driver will pick you up from your hotel, airport, train station, or any agreed location. You will travel in a comfortable, premium private vehicle throughout the tour.

The route ascends through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, you’ll visit the historic Kasbah of Telouet, a castle-palace of Thami El Glaoui, known for its refined architecture and strategic importance.

Next is the iconic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most photographed locations. Stroll through narrow streets and imagine life along the ancient caravan routes. This fortified village has also been a backdrop for famous films and series like Game of Thrones.

Continuing through the Valley of the Roses, you will arrive at the Dades Valley, where you’ll stay overnight in a charming riad surrounded by spectacular landscapes.

Summary of the day:

• Pick up in Marrakech and start of the tour

• Ascent of the High Atlas and Tizi n’Tichka pass

• Visit Kasbah of Telouet

• Visit Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

• Travel through the Valley of the Roses and Dades Valley

• Dinner and overnight in a charming riad

Begin the day exploring the Dades Valley, famous for its stunning palm groves and dramatic rock formations. A brief detour takes you to the Todra Gorges, a spectacular canyon with vertical walls popular with climbers and photographers.

Continue to Erfoud, a city renowned for its ancient fossils, then on to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Here, you will mount camels for a trek across the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes, arriving at a luxury desert tent camp. Enjoy traditional Moroccan tea, a delicious dinner, and a magical night under the star-filled Sahara sky.

Summary of the day:

• Breakfast at the riad in Dades Valley

• Travel through Todra Gorges and palm groves of Tinghir, Tinjdad, and Touroug

• Visit Erfoud

• Arrival in Merzouga

• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes

• Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert tent camp

Witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by breakfast at the desert camp. Return to Merzouga and begin a day of cultural discovery and adventure.

Visit Khamlia, the “Black Village,” where descendants of sub-Saharan communities showcase their Gnawa music in a live concert. Drive along historic Paris-Dakar rally tracks, see traditional khol mines, and meet nomadic families, experiencing their authentic lifestyle.

Return to Merzouga for a relaxing evening in a comfortable hotel, perfectly integrated into the desert environment.

Summary of the day:

• Sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes

• Breakfast at desert camp

• Return to Merzouga

• Khamlia village: Gnawa music concert

• Paris-Dakar tracks and khol mines

• Visit nomadic families

• Return to Merzouga: dinner and overnight at hotel

On the final day, explore Rissani, known for its traditional desert medina and bustling markets. Continue through the Ziz Valley, a stunning pre-Saharan oasis, and ascend the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Discover the Ifrane National Park, home to the famous Barbary macaques and centuries-old cedar forests. Pass through the picturesque town of Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style architecture.

End your journey in the imperial city of Fez, where our driver will drop you off at your preferred location: hotel, medina, or other point.

Summary of the day:

• Breakfast in Merzouga

• Visit Rissani medina

• Travel through Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas

• Stop at Ifrane National Park (Monkey Forest)

• Explore Ifrane

• Arrival in Fez and end of services