4-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

Explore Morocco with our 4-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, a route that highlights the country’s diverse geography, history, and culture.

This private tour is ideal for travelers looking to cross Morocco from south to north while discovering the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, desert dunes, and local communities.

Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Your private driver-guide will pick you up from your Marrakech riad or hotel at 8 AM. Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m), stopping for panoramic views and local Berber villages. Explore the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Dades Valley, where you’ll enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay in a charming local guesthouse or hotel.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)

After breakfast, travel through the spectacular Todra Gorge, a favorite for hikers and climbers. Then continue toward the gateway to the Sahara, Merzouga, where the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi await.

Upon arrival, swap your vehicle for a camel ride and trek into the golden dunes just in time for a magical Sahara sunset. Spend the night in a the desert camp, complete with private tents, local cuisine, and traditional Berber music under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Khamlia – Ziz Valley – Midelt
Begin your day with sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. You’ll return to Merzouga by camel or vehicle and then visit the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music and cultural roots.

Later, the drive heads north past Errachidia and through the Ziz Valley, where you’ll pass ancient ksars and long stretches of palm groves. Lunch is on the route before continuing to Midelt, a town located between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Overnight in Midelt at a local hotel or riad.

Day 4: Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
On the final day of the 4-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, you’ll travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in the cedar forests of Azrou. If you're lucky, you may spot Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.

Continue through Ifrane, a modern mountain town known for its clean streets and alpine-style buildings. You’ll arrive in Fes by the afternoon, where your driver will drop you off at your accommodation, marking the end of your private desert tour.

(*) Note : Please note that a professional guide is not included in this service. However, the driver will do his best to assist you during the journey and at stops. If you require detailed information or guided commentary at any specific site, a professional guide can be arranged for an additional cost.

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