Tour Overview
This grand 4-day private desert tour from Marrakech to Fes allows you to experience the Sahara Desert without rushing. Spend your first night in Dades Valley, your second night at a comfortable hotel in Merzouga, and your third night under the stars in a luxury Erg Chebbi desert camp.
Discover the authentic culture of Khamlia village with live Gnawa music and explore the traditional souks of Rissaniโmaking it the perfect blend of natural wonders, rich heritage, and total comfort.
WHAT YOU WILL SEE & DO
Tour Highlights
Full Tour Itinerary
Depart Marrakech in the morning via Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Explore the famous UNESCO site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Drive through Ouarzazate and Rose Valley to spend your 1st night with dinner at a cozy hotel in Dades Valley.
After breakfast, walk through the spectacular Todra Gorges canyons. Continue driving via Tinghir and Erfoud fossil workshops. Arrive at Merzouga desert in the late afternoon. Check in to your hotel near the dunes, relax by the pool, and enjoy your 2nd night with dinner at the Merzouga Hotel.
Explore the Sahara region! Visit Khamlia village to experience spiritual Gnawa music played by local black African musicians. Drive to Rissani to stroll around its famous traditional souk. In the afternoon, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, and spend your 3rd night in an authentic Sahara Desert Camp under the stars with Berber drumming.
Wake up early for a breathtaking desert sunrise. After breakfast, meet your driver and travel north through the massive Ziz Valley palm groves. Stop in Midelt for lunch, visit Barbary Macaque monkeys in Azrou Cedar Forest, pass through Ifrane ("Switzerland of Morocco"), and drop off at your hotel/Riad in Fes by evening.
Optional Activities & Upgrades
Quad Biking
Add some adventure to your journey with a quad bike ride through dramatic canyons and red-rock landscapes and desert.
Horse Riding
Explore stunning landscapes on horseback and enjoy a peaceful ride surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Hot-Air Balloon
Experience sunrise from above with a seasonal hot-air balloon flight over breathtaking landscapes.
Traditional Hammam & Spa
Relax after your journey with a traditional Moroccan hammam and spa experience.
Moroccan Cooking Class
Discover Moroccan flavors and learn how to prepare traditional dishes such as tagine with a local cooking experience.
Trekking & Hiking
Explore Morocco on foot with trekking and hiking experiences through mountains, valleys, desert landscapes and remote villages.
โ What's Included
- โ Private A/C vehicle (4x4 or Minivan) & Fuel
- โ Multilingual professional driver/guide
- โ Pick-up from Marrakech & Drop-off in Fes
- โ Night 1: Hotel in Dades Valley with Dinner & Breakfast
- โ Night 2: Hotel in Merzouga with Dinner & Breakfast
- โ Night 3: Luxury Desert Camp in Erg Chebbi with Dinner & Breakfast
- โ Sunset & Sunrise Camel Trekking
- โ Excursion to Khamlia (Gnawa Music) & Rissani Market
โ What's Not Included
- โ Lunches and personal beverages
- โ Monument entrance fees
- โ Personal travel insurance
- โ Tips for driver and guides
