Private Marrakech Desert tour to Fes in Morocco, Marrakesh

18 Rue Loubnane, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Travel with your own private driver/guide and enjoy flexible stops along the way. Discover the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, stunning valleys, oases, and the Sahara Desert. Experience a camel trek, magical sunset and sunrise, and sandboarding on the dunes

Cancellation policy

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Duration 3 days

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

This tour is Private which means You will travel in a comfortable car with your own private driver/Guide who will stop where ever you want during all the trip from Marrakech to Fes

Desert Trip through Merzouga and Erg chebbi sahara dunes is Morocco's most popular desert tour, connecting these two imperial cities Marrakech and Fes, passing through beautiful ancient villages, old kasbah of Ait ben haddou which is a unisco site, and amazing landscapes , Valleys , Oasis.

Experience the Camel ride to cross the sand dunes for a magical sunset and sunrise , also to experience the sand boarding which is a wandrful activity in the Sahara desert

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech - Cross Atlas Mountains - Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah- Ouarzazate - Night in Dades valley

Pick up at 8 am, the desert tour from Marrakech to the Dades Gorge takes about 7 hours, where you will pass through the Atlas Mountains, as well as traditional Berber villages. You will also visit the UNESCO Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, which is a village that originated 12,000 years ago, and was an important part of the Salt Road. Today, it is famous for being a popular location for Hollywood movies and TV series. The famous movies filmed here include Indiana Jones, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and the TV series Game of Thrones, season 3. Here, you will have lunch in the picturesque village, where structures are still being used and make for the perfect opportunity to indulge in local food amidst an authentic ancient village. The next stop in your Marrakech to Fes tour will be a visit to Ouarzazate, before heading to the Dades gorge through Skoura and the rose valley. Once you reach the Dades gorge, you will end the day and retire at a traditional kasbah.

Overnight in Riad or Hotel in Dades Gorges (half-board)

Dades Valley - Visit Todgha Gorge - Sahara Desert for Camel ride and spend the night in a Luxury camp

On the second day of your trip from Marrackech to Fes, we will drive to the Erg chebbi dunes in Merzouga (the Sahara desert). Along the way, you will pass through Berber villages such as Todra Gorges for a short walk, Tinghir, Erfound from here you will cross a rocky terrain to Merzouga desert, where a camel caravan will be waiting for you. You will enjoy a camel ride over the Erg chebbi dunes to catch the beautiful Sahara sunset. You will then retire at a Sahara desert camp, then you can do sand board, dinner will be served under the stars and local nomads will be playing traditional music with traditional drums around the camp fire.

Overnight in luxury desert camp - private tent with bathroom

Merzouga - Erfoud - Ziz valley- Midelt - Cedar forest for monkey picture - Fes

On the last day of your Marrakech to Fes tour. An early sunrise experience is recommended from the Erg chebbi sand dunes, then Breakfast in the camp after that take the camel ride back . The long, 7-hour drive to Fes will pass through scattered villages. You will also cross through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with an option to stop at the cedar forests to look at monkeys. Lunch will be enjoyed at local restaurants along the way. You will be dropped off at your accommodation in Fes.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Comfortable transport with AC, Fuel and professional driver/guide
  • Camel ride in the sahara desert (one camel each), Sand boarding in the sahara
  • Hotel for first night and Luxury camp in the Sahara desert
  • Hike (easy and optional) in Ait Ben haddou kasbah and Todgha gorge

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees (optional)
  • Tips and gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

18 Rue Loubnane, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleNot stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsInfants must not sit on lapsWe Pick-up from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. - If your hotel/riad is located in the medina, the pick-up location will be at the nearest accessible point to your hotel/riad.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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