Private 4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech

A 4-day trip to Merzouga Desert is ideal for travelers arriving in Fez and returning from Marrakech. The tour encompasses visits to these two historic Imperial Cities and the Sahara Desert.

Private Tour: 4 Days in the Sahara Desert

Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Erfoud – Merzouga

Your chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel in the morning to head to Merzouga, crossing the Middle Atlas with its cedar forests. You'll pass through Ifrane, known for its ski resort, and the Berber town of Azrou. Continue into Ziz Valley, then reach Midelt and Erfoud. A dirt road will lead you to Merzouga, where you will spend the night in a hotel near the dunes.

Day 2: Enjoying the Erg Chebbi dunes

Day two is dedicated to exploring the Merzouga Desert. Use an offroading vehicle to navigate the dunes, visit nomad hamlets, and enjoy the Erg Chebbi landscape. Tour the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music. In the evening, ride camels into the dunes to spend the night in a Berber tent.

Day 3: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Ouarzazate

Wake before dawn to witness a sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga for breakfast. Travel to Ouarzazate via Rissani and Tafilalet, then visit the Todgha Gorge in Dades Valley. Continue through the route of the thousand kasbahs, enjoying the Valley of the Roses and Skoura before arriving in Ouarzazate for the night.

Day 4: Ouarzazate – Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel to Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its historical significance before heading to Marrakech. The route includes scenic valleys and traditional Berber villages, culminating in a traditional Moroccan lunch at Tadart.

Tour Accommodation

The tour offers two hotel categories: standard (2-3 stars) and luxury (4 stars).

Standard hotels:
Merzouga (first night): Riad Mamouche / Dar Tafouyte.Merzouga (second night): Desert camp.Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate / Hotel La Valle / Hotel Saghro.

Luxury hotels:
Merzouga (first night): Riad Azawad / Merzouga Guest House / Dar el Janoub / Riad Madu / Riad Nezha.Merzouga (second night): Luxury desert camp with private bathroom.Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa / Le Petit Riad / Riad Tama / Riad Bouchedor or similar.

Both hotel accommodations are based on double occupancy. Triple or family rooms can be requested. Standard category rooms have communal showers; luxury category rooms feature private bathrooms.

Tour Discounts

This tour is half price for children aged 2 to 10 years. For discounted rates, please contact the tour provider.