Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour, 4 Days with a Luxury Camp

This Marrakech to Fes desert tour crosses Morocco by way of the Sahara in four days, privately, with a kasbah hotel in Skoura and two nights at a luxury camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. The last day goes north through Midelt and the cedar forests of Azrou and Ifrane to Fes.

4 days / 3 nights

Marrakech to Fes

Private tour

Your riad or hotel

Marrakech to Fes desert tour at a glance

Price on request

A luxury desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

Many travellers fly into Marrakech and out of Fes, or the other way round. Going through the desert turns the transfer between the two cities into a trip of its own.

The second night at the camp gives you a full day in the dunes. The last day is the longest, about eight hours over the Middle Atlas, past the cedar forest near Azrou and the town of Ifrane.

Highlights

Day-by-day itinerary

How the four days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off in Fes.

Day 1 · Marrakech to Skoura

Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Aït Benhaddou, then through Ouarzazate to the Skoura palm grove.

Day 2 · Skoura to Merzouga

The Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge on the way east, then a camel ride to the camp.

Day 3 · A day in Erg Chebbi

A free day in and around the dunes.

Day 4 · Merzouga to Fes

North through the Ziz valley and Midelt, over the Middle Atlas by Azrou and Ifrane to Fes, where you are dropped at your riad.

What is included and not included

Included

Private vehicle and driver for the four days
Pickup at your hotel in Marrakech and drop-off at your hotel in Fes
One night: kasbah hotel in Skoura, dinner and breakfast
Two nights: luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi, dinner and breakfast
Camel ride in the dunes
Fuel and road costs

Not included

Pickup, best time to go and what to bring

Pickup points

We pick you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech at the time you choose. If your riad is in a lane cars cannot enter, the driver waits at the nearest square or gate and someone from the riad walks you there. The tour ends at your hotel in Fes.

Best time to go

October to April is the most comfortable time. Days are warm and nights cool, and in December and January the desert can drop close to freezing at night. From June to August the afternoons are very hot, so we start early and rest in the middle of the day.

What to bring

Layers, with a warm jacket for the desert night from November to March; a hat, sunglasses and sun cream; a scarf against wind and sand; shoes you can walk in on sand; a head torch; a small bag for the camp night, since your main luggage stays in the vehicle; cash in dirhams for drinks and tips; a power bank.

Price, deposit and cancellation

Price on request

Prices are per person and depend on the size of your group. You book with a 20% deposit by card or PayPal and pay the balance on the first day of the tour.

If you cancel 30 days or more before the start, we refund the deposit in full; after that the deposit is kept. You can change the date once for free if you ask 14 days or more before. The details are in our Cancellation Policy.

Questions about the Marrakech to Fes desert tour

Can we do Marrakech to Fes in 3 days?

Yes, as a tailor-made trip with one night in the desert and longer driving days. The 4-day tour leaves time for two nights in the dunes.

How long is the drive from Merzouga to Fes?

About 470 km, or eight hours with stops, through Midelt and the Middle Atlas.

Can we go from Fes to Marrakech instead?

Yes, the route works the same way in reverse.

Can you book our riad in Fes?

Yes. Tell us how many nights you need and the kind of riad you like.

What is a luxury camp like?

Large tents with proper beds and a private bathroom with a shower. Dinner and breakfast are served at the camp. Tell us if you have a camp in mind and we check availability.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.

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