7 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

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Overview

  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Travelers:15 guests
  • Tour Type:Desert, Morocco, Tours from Fes
  • Language:English, French, Spanish
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour, exploring Morocco’s three most iconic dune regions Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, Erg Lihoudi in Mhamid, and the vast Erg Chegaga dunes. This journey offers a complete Sahara experience: majestic landscapes, Berber hospitality, camel rides at sunset, and nights under millions of stars in luxury desert camps.
Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, Saghro Range, and Dra’a Valley, discover ancient kasbahs, oasis villages, and the timeless beauty of Moroccan nomadic culture. Every day reveals a new facet of Morocco’s natural and cultural richness.
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Highlights

  • Driving across the Middle Atlas Mountains and watching wild Barbary apes in the cedar forests
  • Sunset camel rides over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and evenings of Berber drumming under the stars
  • Sleeping in a private luxury desert camp beneath the star-filled sky of the Sahara
  • Walking through the Toudgha Gorges and the fertile gardens of the Dades Valley
  • Crossing the scenic Tizi-n-Tazzazert pass in the Saghro mountains
  • Exploring the iconic Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet, Morocco’s most famous fortresses

Itinerary

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Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

Depart from Fes at 8:00 AM toward the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Stop in Azrou to observe Barbary apes in the cedar forests. Continue to Midelt for lunch before crossing the Tizi-n-Talremt Pass and entering the Ziz Valley, known for its palm oases and fortified villages.
Arrive in Erfoud, famous for fossils and dates, then continue to Merzouga. Enjoy a welcome mint tea at your luxury desert camp before riding camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch a spectacular sunset. Spend the night in a private luxury tent with dinner under the stars.

Day 2: Merzouga – Tinjdad – Toudgha Gorges – Dades Valley

Rise early to witness the sunrise over the dunes an unforgettable Sahara moment. After breakfast, travel toward Toudgha Gorges, passing Tinjdad and palm groves along the way. Walk between towering cliffs along the Toudgha River before continuing to the Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and kasbahs.
Dinner and overnight stay in a charming riad or kasbah overlooking the Dades Gorges.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Saghro Mountains – N’Qob – Agdez

After breakfast, drive through the Saghro Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi-n-Tazzazert Pass with breathtaking views of rocky plateaus and hidden oases. Stop at N’Qob for lunch, then continue through the Dra’a Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Agdez for an overnight stay near Kasbah Tamnougalte, one of the oldest kasbahs in Morocco.
Evening at leisure with optional walk through the valley’s date oases.

Day 4: Agdez – Zagora – Tamgroute – Mhamid

After breakfast, explore Kasbah Tamnougalte, then follow the old caravan route to Zagora. Visit Tamgroute, known for its green pottery and ancient Koranic library. Continue to Mhamid, where the desert begins, and enjoy the silence of the dunes.
Spend the night in a luxury camp with dinner, Berber music, and stargazing.

Day 5: Mhamid – Sacred Oasis – Erg Chegaga

Today, venture deep into the desert by 4×4, crossing 60 km of off-road terrain. Pass through the Sacred Oasis and vast stretches of sand, stone, and dried lake beds before reaching the towering Erg Chegaga dunes — the largest in Morocco. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset and admire the panoramic desert views.
Dinner and overnight at a luxury desert camp surrounded by endless dunes.

Day 6: Erg Chegaga – Lake Iriqui – Taznakht – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, drive across the dry Lake Iriqui and fossil fields to Foum Zguid for lunch and a short rest. Continue north through Taznakht, a Berber town famous for handmade rugs. Arrive in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” for dinner and overnight in a traditional riad.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous film location featured in Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Continue to the Kasbah Telouet, once home to the Pasha of Marrakech (now partially closed due to the 2023 earthquake).
After lunch, cross the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech by afternoon, marking the end of your 7-day Sahara desert tour from Fes.

Includes/Excludes

  • Private 4×4 or deluxe van with fuel and air conditioning
  • Professional English, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation in riads or kasbahs with private bathrooms
  • Luxury desert camps with private tents, toilets, and showers
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • Guided camel rides in the Sahara with optional sandboarding
  • Luggage service at all desert camps
  • Berber drumming and evening entertainment
  • Visits to kasbahs and oases with time for walks, photos, and coffee breaks
  • Entrance fees and local guides
  • Tea, coffee, and bottled water in the desert
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses and extras
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Frequently asked questions

Is Morocco a safe and welcoming country for travelers?

Yes, Morocco is widely considered a safe and welcoming destination for travelers from around the world. Moroccans are renowned for their hospitality, especially toward guests. We prioritize your well-being, using only reliable, professional drivers and carefully vetted accommodations. Your dedicated driver and guide provide local knowledge, ensuring a safe and stress-free experience throughout your Morocco tours.

What is included in the price of your private Morocco tours?

Our comprehensive private Morocco tours packages typically include all transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, the services of a professional, English-speaking driver/guide, all accommodation (hotels, riads, and desert camps), daily breakfast and dinner, and activities like camel trekking in the Sahara. We clearly list all inclusions and exclusions on the individual tour page, ensuring complete transparency and peace of mind.
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

What is the accommodation like, particularly the Sahara desert camps?

We hand-select accommodations based on authenticity, comfort, and local charm, ranging from traditional riads in the cities to beautiful kasbahs in the mountains. For the desert, you will stay in high-quality camps (standard or luxury) featuring comfortable tents with proper beds and private or shared bathrooms, ensuring a magical, yet restful, night under the stars on your desert tour.
from$50.00 /person

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