This private Sahara tour from Fes combines camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes, overnight stays in luxury desert camps, and scenic Atlas Mountains road trips. Operated by a local Moroccan team with years of experience in Sahara desert travel, this tour guarantees safety, authenticity, and adventure.
Along the way, you’ll ride camels across the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes during this 4-day Sahara tour from Fes.
Looking for a longer adventure? Check our 6 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
✔ Private transportation & flexible stops
✔ Camel trekking in Merzouga
✔ Handpicked hotels & luxury desert camp
✔ Scenic drive through Atlas Mountains
✔ Ends conveniently in Marrakech
✔ Meet Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of Azrou
✔ Travel through the lush Ziz Valley oasis
✔ Experience Sahara camel trekking in Erg Chebbi and watch a magical desert sunset.
✔ Enjoy Berber music and dinner by the campfire
✔ Stay overnight in a traditional Morocco desert camp with panoramic dune views.
✔ Visit Todra Gorge, Dades Valley & Ait Ben Haddou
This all-inclusive 4-day Sahara tour includes:
✔ Private, air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Experienced driver/guide who speaks your language
✔ All transportation and guided services are provided by our licensed local team.
✔ 3 nights accommodation (hotels & desert camp)
✔ Daily breakfast and dinner
✔ Camel trek in Merzouga (one per person)
✔ Sunset & sunrise in the Sahara
✔ Sandboarding (optional)
✖ Lunches & drinks
✖ Entrance fees (kasbahs, studios if visited)
✖ Tips & personal expenses
✖ Travel insurance
Starting your journey in Fes, head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Along the way, stop in Ifrane, famously called the ‘Switzerland of Morocco.’ Next, explore the cedar forests of Azrou, home to playful Barbary monkeys. After lunch in Midelt, continue through the spectacular Ziz Valley, which is renowned for its lush palm groves and historic kasbahs. Arrive in Merzouga, enjoy mint tea, and stay overnight in a hotel near the dunes.
Driving time: ~7 hours
Accommodation: Hotel/Riad
First, start your day in Khamlia village, enjoying traditional Gnawa music. Next, explore the historic Miffis mines. Afterward, share mint tea with a local nomadic family. In the afternoon, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes, pausing to watch a breathtaking sunset. Finally, arrive at your Berber desert camp for dinner, drumming, and a magical night under the stars.
Accommodation: Luxury Desert Camp
For travelers wanting more time in the Sahara, explore our
8 Days Morocco Tour from Fes
First, wake early to witness a stunning Sahara sunrise. Then, after breakfast, travel to Todra Gorge. Enjoy a walk along the river before continuing through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the scenic Dades Valley.
Driving time: ~5 hours
Accommodation: Hotel/Riad
Breakfast
Drive toward Ouarzazate, passing the Valley of Roses and Skoura palm grove
Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
The journey continues across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, reaching Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your 4-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech ends.
🕒 Driving time: ~6.5–7 hours
📍 End of tour: Marrakech
The price of the 4 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech depends on:
Number of travelers
Accommodation level
Travel season
This is a private desert tour, meaning the itinerary can be fully customized.
Contact us for a personalized quote.
All accommodations are carefully selected for comfort, cleanliness, and traditional Moroccan style. Our team ensures every guest enjoys a safe and authentic Sahara experience
Comfortable hotels & riads
Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms
Traditional Berber desert camp
High-quality riads & boutique hotels
Luxury desert camp with private tents
Premium bedding & panoramic dune views
Upgrades available on request (honeymoon setup, family rooms).
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the best weather. Summers are very hot, and winters have cold nights.
Yes. Morocco desert tours are safe and well-organized, especially private tours with experienced local drivers.
Comfortable clothes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, warm layers for nights, and a small backpack.
Yes. Our luxury desert camps in Merzouga provide clean private or shared bathrooms. Standard camps have shared facilities, while upgraded options include private bathrooms with hot showers.
Absolutely. Camel rides can be optional, and 4×4 transfers are available.
The distance from Fes to Merzouga is approximately 460 km (285 miles), with scenic stops along the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley.

