Discover the ultimate 5 days Fez to Marrakech desert tour, a perfect journey exploring Morocco’s stunning landscapes, from the Middle Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara Desert. This private tour includes authentic Sahara camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes, overnight stays in a traditional Morocco desert camp, and visits to iconic sites like Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the High Atlas Mountains.
Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
Start your private Sahara desert tour from Fez with a morning pickup. Drive through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland.” Visit the Cedar Forest in Azrou to see Barbary macaque monkeys before continuing through Midelt and the spectacular Ziz Valley with its palm groves and traditional Berber villages. Arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi desert, and spend the night in a hotel near the dunes.
Day 2: Merzouga – Camel Trek – Desert Camp Overnight
After breakfast, enjoy a unique camel trek in the Sahara Desert, riding into the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit Khamlia village to experience authentic Gnawa music, then meet local Berber nomads for tea and cultural exchange. Return to Merzouga for lunch before your late afternoon camel ride into the desert for sunset. Spend the night at a traditional Morocco desert camp, enjoying dinner and live Berber music under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Wake early to watch the spectacular desert sunrise, then depart for Todra Gorge, famous for its dramatic cliffs and hiking opportunities. Explore the gorge and continue to the breathtaking Dades Valley, known for its unique rock formations. Overnight in a hotel in the valley, enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Morocco desert tour.
Day 4: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
Travel to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” visiting the historic Taourirt Kasbah. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages featured in many movies. Explore its ancient streets and architecture before spending the night in Ouarzazate.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping at Telouet Kasbah. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains before descending to Marrakech. Your unforgettable 5-day desert tour from Fez to Marrakech ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
What’s Included ?
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fez
Private air-conditioned transport with an experienced English-speaking driver/guide
1 night hotel accommodation near Merzouga dunes
1 night private desert camp stay in Erg Chebbi
2 nights hotel accommodation in Dades Valley and Ouarzazate
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
Traditional Moroccan breakfasts and dinners
Entrance fees to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
What’s Not Included?
Lunches during the trip
Drinks and personal expenses
Optional entrance fees to other monuments
Tips for driver and guides (optional)
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5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech – Round Trip to Erg Chebbi
Join us on an unforgettable 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to the Sahara and experience Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes and rich Berber culture. This round-trip journey takes you through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, the fertile valleys of the south, and into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. You’ll enjoy a camel trek, camp under the stars, and meet local nomadic communities along the way.
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Your desert adventure begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to reach the spectacular Dades Valley. Overnight in a cozy guesthouse overlooking the gorge. Dinner included.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
After breakfast, head to the stunning Todgha Gorges for a short walk between towering cliffs. Continue through Erfoud and Rissani to reach Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara. Here, your camels will be waiting to take you on a sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in a luxury or traditional Berber desert camp with dinner and local music.
Day 3: Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga
Start the day with a beautiful sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the desert surroundings by 4×4: visit the village of Khamlia known for Gnawa music, meet nomadic families in their tents, and stop at fossil quarries or the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji. Return to your Merzouga accommodation for a relaxed evening.
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
Leave the desert behind and drive toward Rissani, an ancient caravan town with a traditional market. Continue through the scenic and palm-filled Draa Valley, passing many Berber villages and kasbahs along the way. Arrive in Ouarzazate by evening for your overnight stay. Dinner included.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the Taourirt Kasbah or Atlas Studios (optional). Then retrace your route through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for panoramic views and photos. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 5-day Marrakech desert tour.
3 Days Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via the Sahara
Experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes on a private 3-day journey from Fez to Marrakech through the stunning Sahara Desert. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, ride camels on Erg Chebbi dunes, and witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises before arriving in Marrakech.
Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Fez early in the morning. The journey begins through the Middle Atlas Mountains with a stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine charm. Next, visit the Cedar Forest in Azrou, famous for wild Barbary macaque monkeys roaming freely.
After a break, continue to Midelt, a town surrounded by apple orchards. Then cross the spectacular Ziz Valley with its lush palm groves and fortified villages. The route continues to Erfoud and finally reaches Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, where you will spend the night in a comfortable hotel or guesthouse near the dunes.
Day 2: Merzouga – Camel Trekking – Desert Camp Overnight
After breakfast, explore the desert region by visiting Dayet Srji, a seasonal lake attracting migratory birds. Then, visit the village of Khamlia, home to people of sub-Saharan descent famous for their lively Gnawa music.
Next, take a camel trek into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch an unforgettable sunset over the golden sands. You will arrive at your desert camp where you’ll enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and spend the night in a cozy tent under the stars. Experience live Berber music around the campfire as you soak in the tranquility of the desert night.
Day 3: Sahara Sunrise – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, your camel will bring you back to Merzouga. Then, the journey continues westward through the stunning landscapes of the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, known for their dramatic rock formations and Berber villages.
Pass through the famous film city of Ouarzazate before arriving in Marrakech by evening, where your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
What include ?
Pick you up from your hotel.
Comfortable transport with air conditioned 4×4 vehicle.
Experienced English speaking driver / guide.
Accommodation in hotel / riad.
Camel ride and 1 night in desert camp.
Drop you off to your accommodation.
What not include ?
Lunches
Drinks
Fee to Enter Monuments
Tips
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Experience the best of Morocco’s desert landscapes and cultural heritage with our immersive 4-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This extended itinerary allows for a more relaxed pace, with extra time to explore kasbahs, valleys, and Berber villages before reaching the golden dunes of the Sahara for an unforgettable camel trek and desert camping experience.
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the twisting Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Enjoy stunning views of Berber villages and rugged peaks as you make your way to one of Morocco’s most iconic sites: Aït Ben Haddou. This UNESCO-listed kasbah is a beautifully preserved example of earthen architecture and has served as a filming location for numerous Hollywood films. After a guided tour and lunch overlooking the kasbah, continue towards the breathtaking Dades Valley. This lush valley is famous for its dramatic rock formations, palm groves, and winding river. Spend your first night here in a comfortable guesthouse, soaking in the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, drive through the spectacular Todgha Gorges, a canyon with towering cliffs perfect for walking and photography. Continue to Erfoud, known as the gateway to the Sahara, and then on to Merzouga, the edge of the vast Erg Chebbi dunes. In the late afternoon, embark on a camel trek into the Sahara Desert. Watch the sunset paint the dunes in warm hues before arriving at your traditional Berber desert camp. Enjoy dinner around the campfire and live Berber music under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
Wake early for a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga by camel for breakfast. Begin your journey back westward, passing through the market town of Rissani and the scenic Draa Valley, famous for its palm oases and kasbahs. Continue on to Ouarzazate where you’ll spend the night in a hotel or riad.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah or Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. Then, journey back over the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech by evening, concluding your unforgettable 4-day Sahara Desert tour.
What include ?
Pick you up from your hotel.
Drop you off to your accommodation.
Comfortable transport with air conditioned 4×4 vehicle.
Experienced English speaking driver / guide.
Accommodation in hotel / riad.
Camel ride and 1 night in desert camp.
breakfast
dinner
What not include ?
Lunches
Drinks
Fee to Enter Monuments
Tips
To receive more information about this Tour (free), please fill the form beside. We will answer you as soon as possible.
Embark on an unforgettable journey across Morocco with our 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech. This carefully curated desert adventure allows travelers to explore ancient kasbahs, traverse the mighty High Atlas Mountains, and experience the magic of the Sahara with camel rides, desert sunsets, and nights under the stars in a traditional Berber camp. Ideal for those with limited time, this short tour captures the essence of Morocco in just three immersive days.
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Your desert tour begins with an early morning departure from Marrakech, as you head toward the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. The winding roads and panoramic views of Berber villages and snow-capped peaks offer the perfect introduction to Morocco’s stunning landscape. Midday, you’ll arrive at the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been featured in numerous films and series including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. You’ll have time to explore this ancient ksar and enjoy lunch with a view of the kasbah. In the afternoon, the journey continues through Ouarzazate, often dubbed the “Hollywood of Africa,” before heading into the lush valleys and dramatic rock formations of the Dades Gorges. Here you’ll spend the night in a charming guesthouse or riad, where dinner is served and the mountain air is refreshingly crisp.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga – Sahara Desert Camp
After breakfast, the tour proceeds toward the rugged cliffs of the Todgha Gorges, one of Morocco’s most dramatic natural sights. You’ll have time for a short walk in the gorge or relax with mint tea by the river before continuing your adventure to the edge of the Sahara. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in the village of Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert. Here, you’ll begin a memorable camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. As the sun begins to set, the shifting sands of the Sahara come alive with golden hues. After an hour-long camel ride, you’ll reach your traditional Berber desert camp, where you can enjoy dinner, live music, and stargazing in one of the most remote parts of Morocco.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Return to Marrakech
Wake up early to witness the spectacular sunrise over the dunes — a true highlight of any 3-day Morocco desert tour. After breakfast and a camel ride back to Merzouga, you’ll begin the journey back to Marrakech, stopping along the way for rest, lunch, and photo opportunities. You’ll arrive in Marrakech by early evening, bringing your 3-day Sahara Desert tour to a close, filled with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s landscapes, people, and culture.
What include:
Pick you up from your hotel.
Comfortable transport with air conditioned 4×4 vehicle.
Experienced English speaking driver / guide.
Accommodation in hotel / riad.
Camel ride and 1 night in desert camp.
breakfast
dinner
Drop you off to your accommodation.
What not include:
Lunch
Drinks
Fee to Enter Monuments
Tip
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We pick you up from your accommodation in the morning, to start our 2 Day Tour from Ouarzazate to Desert to Agdez, Zagora and M’hamid El Ghizlane crossing the Anti Atlas through the Tizi n’Tnifift Pass (1760m), that offers unique panoramic views and a nice drive along the Draa Valley with thousands of palm trees covering the whole valley, until we reach Zagora, and then Tamegroute where we will make a visit to one of the oldest Koranic Libraries in Morocco; the library still preserves old religious and philosophical books and served as a school previously.
Visit the underground Kasbah and the Pottery area. Later we take our way to M’hamid El Ghizlane with off-road through varied landscapes and Hamadas with wadis penetrating them, from here you will meet your Camel Trekking. Then, experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the color of the sand. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide the entertainment and show you how to play the Tam Tam drums.
Day 2 : Erg Chegaga – Iriqui Lake – Foum Zguid– Taznakht – Ouarzazate
In the second day of this Ouarzazate to Desert you will be woken up early to attend the stunning view of sunrise over the sand dunes. Nice breakfast will be served and resume the journey through vast desert plateaus with a nice drive across the Iriqui Lake, Foum Zguid and Taznakht where rugs are made locally by women to be distributed throughout Morocco. After Lunch we drive back to Ouarzazate where 2 Day Tour from Ouarzazate to Desert will end.
What include/ not include ?
What include:
Pick-up from your Hotel or Riad in Ouarzazate
Private Trip in modern, air-conditioned transport
English / French-speaking driver/guide
Camel trek in Desert to watch the sunset and sunrise
Nights in Desert camp
breakfast
Lunch in Desert
dinner
What not include:
Drinks
Fee to Enter Monuments
Tips
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