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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.
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Marrakech to Fes desert tour at a glance
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Marrakech · Aït Benhaddou · Skoura · Dades · Todra · Merzouga · Midelt · Azrou · Ifrane · Fes
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: October to April
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
- Aït Benhaddou and a kasbah hotel in Skoura
- The Dades and Todra gorges
- Two nights in a luxury tent in Erg Chebbi
- The cedar forest near Azrou
- Drop-off at your riad in Fes
Read more: Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Erg Chebbi.
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.
- Overnight: Kasbah hotel in Skoura
Day 2 · Skoura to Merzouga
The Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge on the way east, then a camel ride to the camp.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Day 3 · A day in Erg Chebbi
A free day in and around the dunes.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
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
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
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.
Good to know
Carry cash in dirhams: camps and small villages rarely take cards, and the last cash machines are in towns such as Ouarzazate, Zagora and Erfoud. Phone signal is often weak in the dunes. Camps have toilets and showers, shared at standard camps and private at luxury ones. Keep cameras and phones in a bag when the wind lifts the sand, and ask before you photograph people in the villages. Your main luggage stays locked in the vehicle overnight.
Price, deposit and cancellation
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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- Free enquiry, no obligation
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