4-Day Marrakech → Fes Desert Tour Itinerary

4 Days
Merzouga and Fes
2+ travelers

Description :

This private 4-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour crosses the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, then continues through Todra Gorge to Merzouga for a camel trek and an overnight desert camp stay. On day three, travel through the Ziz Valley and Midelt to Fes. Day four is dedicated to Fes sightseeing, followed by a transfer to your hotel or Fes airport.

Four days from Marrakech to Fes, with a day in the medina

This itinerary combines the Sahara crossing with time to explore Fes. You reach Fes on day three; day four is for sightseeing before the planned hotel or airport transfer. It is a one-way journey, so choose it if Fes fits your onward travel plans.

Day Journey Main experience
1 Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley High Atlas crossing, kasbah visit and a guesthouse stay.
2 Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Gorge visit, camel trek and overnight at a desert camp.
3 Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Fes Sunrise in the desert, followed by the journey to Fes.
4 Fes sightseeing Medina visit and transfer to your hotel or Fes airport.

For help choosing how to spend your time, read our guide to Marrakech–Fes itinerary options. If you need a tour that returns to Marrakech, compare our Sahara tours from Marrakech.

Highlights:

• Cross the High Atlas and visit Aït Ben Haddou

• Explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge

• Ride a camel in Merzouga and spend a night at a desert camp

• Travel through the Ziz Valley to Fes and explore its historic medina

What is included and excluded

Included

Private vehicle with driver

Accommodation in guesthouses (half-board)

Camel trek in the desert

Overnight at a Berber camp

Not included

Lunches

Drinks

Entrance fees to sites

Tips and personal expenses

Note:

Departure Location: Marrakech
End Location: Fes
Departure Time: Please arrive by 07:45 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM.
Tour ends: Fes on day four; confirm the hotel or airport transfer time with your quotation.
Destination: Merzouga and Fes via the Dades Valley
DAY 1: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

Departure: Morning from Marrakech.

Route: Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) with panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.

Stops:

Aït Ben Haddou: UNESCO World Heritage kasbah, featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Ouarzazate: Visit movie studios and Skoura oasis.

Dades Valley: Overnight stay in a local guesthouse.

DAY 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga

Route: Follow the “Route of 1000 Kasbahs” to Tinghir.

Stops:

Todra Gorge: Short hike in the spectacular canyon.

Erfoud: Famous for its fossils.

Merzouga: Camel trek to a Berber desert camp and overnight under the stars.

DAY 3: Merzouga → Midelt → Fes

Morning: Watch the sunrise over the dunes.

Route: Drive through the Ziz Valley with scenic stops, passing Ifrane, “the Switzerland of Morocco.”

Arrival: Reach Fes by late afternoon.

DAY 4 : Fes Sightseeing

Activities: Explore the Fes Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site with bustling souks, historic mosques, and traditional medersas.

End of Tour: Transfer to your hotel or Fes airport.

Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Fes.

The tour reaches Fes on day three, with Fes sightseeing on day four. See the day-by-day itinerary for stops and overnight stays.

What to Bring

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Scarf or cap

• Towels

• Handkerchiefs

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your trip for any reason, please inform Alternative Desert Morocco as soon as possible.

More Than 30 Days Before Departure : we keep 40% of deposit , (or you can postpone your journey within 6 months)
From 30 To 15 Days Before Departure : we keep 50% of deposit.
From 14 Days To The Day Of Departure : We keep 100% of deposit.

If the cancellation is announced by ALTERNATIVE DESERT MOROCCO due to unanticipated circumstances, you will be informed right away and get reimbursed all costs. If your journey is cancelled because of exceptional circumstances such as : strikes/cancellation of your flight (on proof), pandemic,… Your journey will be postponed and you will benefit from an asset in the time of 6 months

Alternative Desert Morocco Cancellation :

If alternative desert morocco cancels your stay due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund without compensation.

Force Majeure : In case of exceptional events like strikes, flight cancellations (with proof), or pandemics, your stay will be postponed for 6 months.

Earthen buildings and hilltop granary at Ait Ben Haddou
Camel riders crossing the sand dunes near Merzouga
Visitors outside the golden Royal Palace gates in Fes
Tannery dye vats surrounded by buildings in the Fes medina

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    Helpful guides for this experience

    Small prep makes 4-day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour feel effortless. Read ✅ Travel planning tips for timing advice and what to expect on the day. Check 📍 Best route options to understand the road, drive times, and the best places to stop for views and photos. Finally, review 🧳 Packing and logistics guide so you bring the right layers, sun protection, and essentials for comfort. These guides help you travel at an easy private pace and avoid last minute stress.