4-Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech – Atlas Mountains, Camel Ride & Desert Camp

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4-Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour itinerary From Fes To Marrakech

Join our 4-Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech and discover the best of southern Morocco. Travel through the majestic Middle and High Atlas Mountains, pass charming Berber villages, and admire breathtaking desert views as the landscapes shift from forests to oases and golden dunes.
Your journey continues into the heart of the Sahara, where you’ll ride camels across the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes and watch a spectacular sunset over the desert. Enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine, Berber music, and an unforgettable night under a sky full of stars in a comfortable desert camp.
This Fes to Marrakech desert tour offers the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and comfort — ideal for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s natural beauty, authentic traditions, and the magic of the Sahara before arriving in the vibrant city of Marrakech.

Day 01 :

Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert)

Highlights:

Depart early from Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.”

Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaque monkeys.

Lunch in Midelt, the apple capital of Morocco.

Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley with its palm groves and kasbahs.

Arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert.

Camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi for sunset.

Overnight: Desert camp under the stars (luxury or standard).

Dinner included.

Day 02 :

Merzouga Desert Exploration

Highlights:

Wake up early for sunrise over the dunes.

Optional sandboarding or quad biking.

Visit Khamlia Village (home to Gnawa musicians).

Explore Merzouga Oasis and local nomadic families.

Visit Rissani Market (traditional souk).

Return to camp or desert lodge in Merzouga.

Overnight: Desert camp / Hôtel

Meals: Breakfast & dinner included.

Day 03 :

Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley

Highlights:

Camel ride or 4x4 transfer back from the desert.

Drive toward Tinghir and explore the impressive Todra Gorges, a paradise for climbers.

Walk along the river between towering cliffs.

Continue to the scenic Dades Valley, known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.”

Stop at Monkey Fingers rock formations.

Overnight: Dades Gorge.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner included.

Day 04 :

Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

Highlights:

Drive through the Valley of Roses and Skoura Oasis.

Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.”

Explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m).

Arrive in Marrakech by evening.

Meals: Breakfast included.