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4-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes & Camel Trekk

5.0(35 reviews)Marrakech, MoroccoOperated by Camel Safaries - Day Tours
  • Duration4 days
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesArabic, English, French
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

This journey is more than just a transfer from Marrakech to Fes; it’s an immersive Moroccan experience through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and the breathtaking Merzouga Desert. Enjoy a magical camel trek across golden dunes at sunset, followed by an unforgettable night in the Sahara with traditional music and a stunning sunrise. Along the way, visit iconic sites such as Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorges. Travel in comfort with a private vehicle and professional driver, with flexible stops to suit your pace. Choose between a basic or mid-range option; most travelers prefer the upgraded desert camp for added comfort.

Day-by-day itinerary

4 days4 daysPrivate tour
Day 1Marrakech to Dades Valley via the High Atlas mountain and Ouarzazate

  1. Ait Ben Haddou

    Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

    3 hours

    Drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing Tizi n’ Tichka mountain pass and the local villages to Ouarzazate. In the afternoon you will reach and visit the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou.

  2. Taourirt Kasbah

    Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate, 45000, Morocco

    30 minutes

    Your journey take you to Ouarzazate center, where you can see the Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in Africa. After lunch at the Kasbah of Tourirt, the residence of the Glaoui Dynasty.

  3. Kasbah Amridil

    Ouled Bourasse, Skoura Ahl El Oust, 45502, Morocco

    20 minutes

    You will Continue to Rose Valley and through Skoura Oasis and the Kasbah Amerhidil , located in Skoura River.

Accommodation: Overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 2Dades Valley to Erg Chebbi desert via Todra Gorges and Erfoud

  1. Todra Gorge

    Tinerhir, 45800, Morocco

    30 minutes

    After having breakfast, you will continue to Dadès Gorges for a spectacular views and a walk.., You will drive back through Dades Valley to Todra Gorges via Boulman Dadès,on the way you will stop for photos and get to admire the Tinghir Palm trees grove valley before you reach Todra Gorges where you will have your free time to walk on your own along the todra river ...

  2. Erg Chebbi

    Erg Chebbi, Morocco

    3 hours

    After a mint tea , you will drive to Merzouga via the Anti Atlas and Tafilalet Oasis to reach Erg Chebbi sand dunes for a camel trek and overnight in the middle of the dunes,Enjoy sunset in the top of the dunes and a local dinner and a drum party in a luxury Bivouac Camp.

Accommodation: Overnight in a Luxury Camp

Day 3Sightseeing around Erg Chebbi and Merzouga

  1. Merzouga Desert

    Merzouga, Morocco

    3 hours

    Early morning walk up for a beautiful Sunrise in the highest sand dunes and a local breakfast with a mint tea before you take your camel trek back to the hotel in the village for a fresh shower and rest...,then will drive to Rissani for visiting the weekly local Market where Nomads and local people sell their animals and local stuff .After lunch you will drive with the 4WD around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi off-roading and get to explore the panoramic view of the black volcanic rock on the plains, with the blue sky, mirages of water, and golden shifting dunes.Stop at Khamlia village for a cup of tea with the local people and get to enjoy a spiritual Gnawa music. Overnight in the Sahara desert at the Kasbah Hotel.

Accommodation: Overnight in a Kasbah hotel along the dunes

Day 4Erg Chebbi to Fez via the Middle Atlas and Ceder Forest

  1. Fez

    Fez, Morocco

    6 hours

    After breakfast in the hotel departure north of Morocco to Fes. Your long journey will take you through Ziz Valley oasis and Gorge to Midelt for lunch.Then to azrou with a stop at the Cedar forests where Barbary apes live in their natural environments – arrive to Ifran in the late afternoon for a coffee and walk. Drop off in Fez.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

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customers can provide their pick up location

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Customers can choose their drop off location

Pickup locations282

The operator lists 282 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • 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
  • Bibazia26 Arset Aouzal Road, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
  • Riad SofYan & Spa25 Derb Slima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Gem Riad35 Derb Jdid, Riad zitoun lakdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la Koutoubia26 Rue de la Koutoubia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad KhalifaRue Sidi Abdelaziz, 17 Derb Wihah, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Bahi86 Derb El Halfaoui, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Kahena Lifestyle Concept34 Derb Sarij, Quartier Riad El Mokha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azoulay3 Derb Jamaa El Kebir, Hay Essalam, Near Bahia Palace And El Badi Palace, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Maison Arabo AndalouseDerb Touareg No 67, K'Sibt N'Hass Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Makila16 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azahar11 Derb El Kheir, Marrakech, 40042, Morocco
  • Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad TerremarocRue Fatima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Malika29 Arset Aouzal, Quartier Dar el Bacha, Marrakech, 40030, 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
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We can pick up our customers from their preferences location and in front of cafe du france if they are staying close to that location.

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Option-2 (Budget-friendly)

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

customers can provide their pick up location

End

Customers can choose their drop off location

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • 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
  • Bibazia26 Arset Aouzal Road, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
  • Riad SofYan & Spa25 Derb Slima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Gem Riad35 Derb Jdid, Riad zitoun lakdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la Koutoubia26 Rue de la Koutoubia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad KhalifaRue Sidi Abdelaziz, 17 Derb Wihah, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Bahi86 Derb El Halfaoui, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Kahena Lifestyle Concept34 Derb Sarij, Quartier Riad El Mokha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azoulay3 Derb Jamaa El Kebir, Hay Essalam, Near Bahia Palace And El Badi Palace, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Maison Arabo AndalouseDerb Touareg No 67, K'Sibt N'Hass Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Makila16 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azahar11 Derb El Kheir, Marrakech, 40042, Morocco
  • Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad TerremarocRue Fatima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Malika29 Arset Aouzal, Quartier Dar el Bacha, Marrakech, 40030, 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
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We can pick up our customers from their preferences location and in front of cafe du france if they are staying close to that location.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Opiton 1 - Mid-Range (Luxury )

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

customers can provide their pick up location

End

Customers can choose their drop off location

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • 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
  • Bibazia26 Arset Aouzal Road, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
  • Riad SofYan & Spa25 Derb Slima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Gem Riad35 Derb Jdid, Riad zitoun lakdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Les Jardins de la Koutoubia26 Rue de la Koutoubia, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad KhalifaRue Sidi Abdelaziz, 17 Derb Wihah, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Dar Bahi86 Derb El Halfaoui, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Kahena Lifestyle Concept34 Derb Sarij, Quartier Riad El Mokha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azoulay3 Derb Jamaa El Kebir, Hay Essalam, Near Bahia Palace And El Badi Palace, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Maison Arabo AndalouseDerb Touareg No 67, K'Sibt N'Hass Kasbah, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Makila16 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Azahar11 Derb El Kheir, Marrakech, 40042, Morocco
  • Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad TerremarocRue Fatima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Malika29 Arset Aouzal, Quartier Dar el Bacha, Marrakech, 40030, 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
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We can pick up our customers from their preferences location and in front of cafe du france if they are staying close to that location.

What's included

Included

  • Camel trekking experience at sunset & sunrise
  • Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes
  • 2 night in hotel/riad (Dades Valley & Merzouga)
  • Free stops for photos and panoramic views
  • 1 night in desert camp in the Merzouga Desert
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for 4 days

Not included

  • Lunch and beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses and tips

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–5), Child (6–10), Youth (11–17), Adult (18–59), Senior (60–80)

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Small bag/back-pack with belongings for bivouac overnight suggested as will be carried on the camel. All luggage can travel with you on tour, and bulk of luggage will be stored and secured at hotel bordering desert.

Languages

Guide
Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Product code
14465P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Arrival airline
  • Arrival flight number
  • Departure airline
  • Departure flight number
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Your arrival time
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Transfer departure time

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 535 reviews
  • 535

Ratings aggregated from Viator (5) and Tripadvisor (30).

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