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4 Day Desert tour from Marrakech to Fez
- Duration4 days
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
About this activity
The 4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is one of the most popular tours that connects the two imperial cities. it will let you discover a big part of the south of Morocco, departing from the ocher city of Marrakech towards the Atlas mountains and crossing beautiful scenery on the curvy roads and perched Berber villages blending with the mountains, to the infamous kasbahs of Ait benhaddou fortified village and Ouarzazate with its cinematic attractions, spending the first night in the heart of the Dades gorges in a traditional but comfy hotel. The second day lets you enjoy a short walk in the todra immense gorges before heading towards Merzouga in a more arid plains announcing the beginning of the deserts, once in Merzouga, you will ride the camels and go deep in the desert to spend a night in a nomad bivouac to enjoy a starry night under a clear and peaceful sky.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
We will start from Marrakech before 8:00 am, to drive to Ait Ben Haddou, Pass through some Berber towns of Taddert and over the 2260 meters high Tizi n’Tichka pass.
Ait Ben Haddou
Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco
we will stop at the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, 30 kilometers from Ouarzazate. The Kasbah has one of the most intriguing red earth castles lining the ancient road of the Thousand Kasbahs and is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1987. We will have our lunch at the Kasbah and continue on our way to Dadés Gorge via Ouarzazate-
Drive to Ouarzazate, also known as “Gateway to the Sahara”, a former caravan town on the silk and salt route in the eastern foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
On our way through the “road to the Thousand Kasbahs” & the fascinating “sand castles”, we will stop at Kalaat M’gouna, “the rose city” known for its roses and annual rose festival during the month of May. Then we will continue to our hotel in the heart of the Dadés Gorges.
Accommodation: Overnight Riad
Day 2Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Dunes
Todra Gorge
Tinerhir, 45800, Morocco
After morning breakfast, we will explore the sites around Dades Valley and Todra Gorges
Merzouga Desert
Merzouga, Morocco
Merzouga will be the final destination of 2nd. From there, camels will take us to our Berber desert camp via the Dunes of Erg Chebbi. Our stay will be at the desert camp that includes accommodation, evening meal & next day morning breakfast in traditional Berber tent.
Accommodation: Overnight Desert Camp
Day 3Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Morocco
Today starts in the early morning to watch the magic sunrise behind the dunes. the color is changing while sun rises up. After breakfast you will start exploring the Merzouga desert and dunes of Erg Chebbi in a 4×4 SUV. The adventure 4WD excursion will take you to visit Merzouga oasis. And its traditional irrigation system. Furthermore, you will go to discover Khamlia village also called Black Town. ( Most of the inhabitants are dark-skinned people. they have immigrated from Sudan and Maly. and lived in Morocco as slaves 100 years ago). They will show you their culture of Gnawa music.
Day 4Fes
Fez Mellah
Fez, Morocco
After breakfast you will leave Merzouga and drive to Fez, passing different places along the way: Rissani, Arfoud, Ziz Valley, and crossing Tizi n'Talghomt bends, through the Atlas Mountains. You will stop and have lunch in Medilt (which is optional). Then you will see the Cedar forest of Azrou (which is famous for its aromatic cedar trees) stop there for a few minutes to see the Barbary macaque monkeys and take some pictures. After Azrou forest we will pass through Ifran which known as the "Moroccan Switzerland". On arrival in Fez, our crew will lead you to your riad/hotel.
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations203
The operator lists 203 pickup points. 39 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences39
- RIAD FABIOLA by La SiredrahDerb El Makina 14, Bab Ghmat, Quartier Arset El Misfioui, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Noor Charana31 Derb El Kbir Ben Saleh, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Zouhour33 derb Snane, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- RIad Al Loune77, Derb el Kadi, Azbezt, Marrakech, Morocco
- Hotel Sindi SudRiad Zitoun Lakdim Derb Sidi Bouloukate 109, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Janate & SPA - Chambre Double Superieure10 Rue Hart Essoura, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ifoulki11,Derb Mqqadem route Arset loghzail, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Adore94 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit5 Derb Loutami, Arset Loughzail, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Lazord de Marrakech56 Derb El Hammam Assouel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 11 ZitouneRue Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Derb Lakhdar No11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad des Remparts9 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
- Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ShajaraRue Douar Graoua, Derb Jdid No. 58, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- The Riad Sa'eed116 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Dar Thalge41 Derb El Arsa, ., Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Melhoun & SpaN_99 -Sidi Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad MiralRiad Zeitun Jdid Darb Taubib, 24/25, Marrakech Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Hidden117, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Marianis26 derb el Firane, Riad Laarouss, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Le Pelerin92 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Sardinas & ChiliDabachi Derb Sidi Ben Issa N 20, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad 22 L'Etoile D'Orient22 Derb Jamaa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Bellamane & SpaDerb Aghrab, N17 - Bab Aylane - Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad le Voile d'OrientDerb Lalla Chacha 84, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Riad Marraplace34-51 rue Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 5 Sense10 & 11, derb El Baroud, Hart Es Soura - Medina, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
- Riad La Rose D'Orient & Spa17-18 Derb Draoua Sidi Soussan, Bab Lalla Aouda Saadia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Baba Ali74 Derb Baba Ali, Moukef, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup details by option
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: 4 Days Standard Package
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations39
Hotels & residences39
- RIAD FABIOLA by La SiredrahDerb El Makina 14, Bab Ghmat, Quartier Arset El Misfioui, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Noor Charana31 Derb El Kbir Ben Saleh, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Zouhour33 derb Snane, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- RIad Al Loune77, Derb el Kadi, Azbezt, Marrakech, Morocco
- Hotel Sindi SudRiad Zitoun Lakdim Derb Sidi Bouloukate 109, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Janate & SPA - Chambre Double Superieure10 Rue Hart Essoura, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ifoulki11,Derb Mqqadem route Arset loghzail, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Adore94 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit5 Derb Loutami, Arset Loughzail, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Lazord de Marrakech56 Derb El Hammam Assouel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 11 ZitouneRue Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Derb Lakhdar No11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad des Remparts9 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
- Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ShajaraRue Douar Graoua, Derb Jdid No. 58, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- The Riad Sa'eed116 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Dar Thalge41 Derb El Arsa, ., Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Melhoun & SpaN_99 -Sidi Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad MiralRiad Zeitun Jdid Darb Taubib, 24/25, Marrakech Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Hidden117, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Marianis26 derb el Firane, Riad Laarouss, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Le Pelerin92 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Sardinas & ChiliDabachi Derb Sidi Ben Issa N 20, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad 22 L'Etoile D'Orient22 Derb Jamaa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Bellamane & SpaDerb Aghrab, N17 - Bab Aylane - Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad le Voile d'OrientDerb Lalla Chacha 84, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Riad Marraplace34-51 rue Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 5 Sense10 & 11, derb El Baroud, Hart Es Soura - Medina, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
- Riad La Rose D'Orient & Spa17-18 Derb Draoua Sidi Soussan, Bab Lalla Aouda Saadia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Baba Ali74 Derb Baba Ali, Moukef, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Only Deposit
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations39
Hotels & residences39
- RIAD FABIOLA by La SiredrahDerb El Makina 14, Bab Ghmat, Quartier Arset El Misfioui, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Noor Charana31 Derb El Kbir Ben Saleh, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Zouhour33 derb Snane, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- RIad Al Loune77, Derb el Kadi, Azbezt, Marrakech, Morocco
- Hotel Sindi SudRiad Zitoun Lakdim Derb Sidi Bouloukate 109, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Janate & SPA - Chambre Double Superieure10 Rue Hart Essoura, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ifoulki11,Derb Mqqadem route Arset loghzail, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Adore94 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit5 Derb Loutami, Arset Loughzail, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Lazord de Marrakech56 Derb El Hammam Assouel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 11 ZitouneRue Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Derb Lakhdar No11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad des Remparts9 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
- Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ShajaraRue Douar Graoua, Derb Jdid No. 58, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- The Riad Sa'eed116 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Dar Thalge41 Derb El Arsa, ., Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Melhoun & SpaN_99 -Sidi Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad MiralRiad Zeitun Jdid Darb Taubib, 24/25, Marrakech Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Hidden117, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Marianis26 derb el Firane, Riad Laarouss, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Le Pelerin92 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Sardinas & ChiliDabachi Derb Sidi Ben Issa N 20, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad 22 L'Etoile D'Orient22 Derb Jamaa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Bellamane & SpaDerb Aghrab, N17 - Bab Aylane - Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad le Voile d'OrientDerb Lalla Chacha 84, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Riad Marraplace34-51 rue Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 5 Sense10 & 11, derb El Baroud, Hart Es Soura - Medina, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
- Riad La Rose D'Orient & Spa17-18 Derb Draoua Sidi Soussan, Bab Lalla Aouda Saadia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Baba Ali74 Derb Baba Ali, Moukef, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Luxury 4 Days Marrakech to Fes
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations39
Hotels & residences39
- RIAD FABIOLA by La SiredrahDerb El Makina 14, Bab Ghmat, Quartier Arset El Misfioui, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Noor Charana31 Derb El Kbir Ben Saleh, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Zouhour33 derb Snane, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- RIad Al Loune77, Derb el Kadi, Azbezt, Marrakech, Morocco
- Hotel Sindi SudRiad Zitoun Lakdim Derb Sidi Bouloukate 109, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Janate & SPA - Chambre Double Superieure10 Rue Hart Essoura, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ifoulki11,Derb Mqqadem route Arset loghzail, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Adore94 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit5 Derb Loutami, Arset Loughzail, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Lazord de Marrakech56 Derb El Hammam Assouel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 11 ZitouneRue Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Derb Lakhdar No11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad des Remparts9 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
- Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ShajaraRue Douar Graoua, Derb Jdid No. 58, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- The Riad Sa'eed116 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Dar Thalge41 Derb El Arsa, ., Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Melhoun & SpaN_99 -Sidi Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad MiralRiad Zeitun Jdid Darb Taubib, 24/25, Marrakech Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Hidden117, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Marianis26 derb el Firane, Riad Laarouss, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Le Pelerin92 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Sardinas & ChiliDabachi Derb Sidi Ben Issa N 20, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad 22 L'Etoile D'Orient22 Derb Jamaa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Bellamane & SpaDerb Aghrab, N17 - Bab Aylane - Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad le Voile d'OrientDerb Lalla Chacha 84, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Riad Marraplace34-51 rue Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 5 Sense10 & 11, derb El Baroud, Hart Es Soura - Medina, Marrakech, 40008, Morocco
- Riad La Rose D'Orient & Spa17-18 Derb Draoua Sidi Soussan, Bab Lalla Aouda Saadia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Baba Ali74 Derb Baba Ali, Moukef, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
What's included
Included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- DriverGuide
- Car A/C
Not included
- Lunches
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 8 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–11), Adult (12–100)
Languages
- Guide
- English, Spanish
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- 3+ days before100% refund
- 0–3 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Instant then manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Product code
- 265004P3
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (37).
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