A private Marrakech-to-Fes desert crossing with an easier pace through southern Morocco and Erg Chebbi.
Tour overview
The top tourist destinations are included on the 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes. You will go to the Ouarzazate capital cinema as well as the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Also, you'll go too Todra Gorges to explore its canyon. Next you go on a camel trekking excursion and explore the desert. After that, you may see the Ziz Valley oasis and see wild monkeys in Cedar Forest. Now you go to the Middle Atlas Mountains village of Ifrane.
This 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes follows the Sahara route between Morocco’s two imperial cities, with more time than the three-day crossing. The itinerary covers Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra, Merzouga and the Middle Atlas.
The extra day helps reduce the pressure on the long desert transfer and leaves more room for stops along the kasbah road.
Day by day
Day 1
We will pick you up from your riad to begin the 4-day desert excursion from Marrakech to Fes. After that, we'll go via the tourist area on the way to Boumale Dades. Initially, we'll make a visit at the Agran oil cooperative after traveling over the High Atlas Mountains. You can take in the alpine scenery as we go into the Tizi-N-Tichka mountain range. Next, we'll go to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. It has mud-brick architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also tour the Ouarzazate film studio, where hit films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones are made. After that, we go to Skoura to see Amerhidil Kasbah. After that, we'll change to Rose Valley and then go to Boumalne Dades via car. You will spend the night at a local Riad here.
Day 2
We resume our 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes after breakfast. The major tourist destinations are seen while traveling to the desert. Therefore, we'll go toward the Toudra Gorges. It is situated between the river and its tall granite walls, away from rock climbers. At the Berber settlement of Touroug, you will also go to the cooperative that makes Berber clothing. In addition, you will see the irrigation system as we go to the Merzouga desert and the fossil city of Erfoud. You'll be greeted with mint tea and go on a camel trekking adventure. You may enjoy the camp's great local cuisine for supper while listening to music by the campfire beneath the sky.
Day 3
From Marrakech to Fes, a 4-day desert trip includes a desert tour exploration. You will explore the majority of desert attractions after breakfast. You will start by visiting the Mali-born black residents' settlement of Khamlia. Both their way of life and their traditional music are available for you to learn about. Secondly, we will go off-road to plateaus in the black desert that are home to salt lakes, Mifis mines, and volcanic stones. We'll also go to a nomad family that makes their own tents. You will learn about this family's everyday activities and be introduced to them. You'll then have a Berber pizza at a conventional restaurant. After that, you will go to a palm tree grave. Next, we'll transport you to your hotel so you can check in and have some time to yourself.
Day 4
After breakfast, you'll go to Rissani. When you stroll through its historic market, you'll see hundreds of handmade items. Moreover, we'll stop at Ziz Valley to see its oasis at the bottom of the valley. Then after lunch, we'll go to Cedar Forest from Apple City. Barbarian apes are entertaining, and you can take photographs with them. Moreover, you will find Ifrane town, the Switzerland of Morocco. After dropping you off at your lodging, our 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to a close.
The route
An overview of the main stops on this journey. Exact stops and timings are adapted to your dates and pace.
When to go
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable seasons for this route: warm days, cool desert nights and clear light over the dunes. Summer brings very hot afternoons in the south, so days start early and rest hours fall in the middle of the day. Winter is quiet and bright, with cold nights in the desert and possible snow on the High Atlas passes.
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Private travel
This tour runs privately for your group only. You travel in your own vehicle with a local driver who knows the roads, the villages and the seasons, so the itinerary can shift during the trip if you would rather stay longer somewhere or set off earlier.
Families, couples and small groups all travel the same way, with accommodation chosen to match the comfort level you ask for — from simple guesthouses to more comfortable hotels and desert camps.
To book this private 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes, send us your travel date, number of travellers, pick-up location in Marrakech and preferred accommodation category through the request form.
Please mention any special requirements, including child seats, dietary needs, a private 4×4 transfer to the desert camp or optional activities such as quad biking and dune buggy rides.
After receiving your request we confirm availability and send you the final itinerary, accommodation details and total price. Your reservation is confirmed once the required deposit has been received.
To secure your reservation, a deposit of €100–€200 is required. The exact amount is stated in your final quotation and depends on the total booking value and the services you choose.
The deposit can be paid securely through PayPal. The remaining balance is normally paid in cash directly to your driver at the start of the tour.
Card payment can also be arranged. A 5% processing fee applies to payments made by card.
Your booking is fully confirmed once the deposit has been received and written confirmation has been sent with the final itinerary, desert camp details and payment summary.
We share pick-up times, accommodation details and packing suggestions for the desert once your dates are confirmed.
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What travellers say
74 reviews from travellers who booked with us. Figures checked September 2026.
“Our recent tour through Morocco was nothing short of spectacular, but what truly made the experience stand out was the exceptional service we received. A special shoutout goes to our driver, Omar, who was the highlight of our trip. What we appreciated most was how he catered to our specific interests, often suggesting stops and experiences that perfectly matched what we were looking for.”
“We just finished a 14 days tour of Morocco. The travel agency designed a travel plan for us that brings us from the modern Casablanca to the exotic Chefchaouen, Fes and Sahara. We were all well looked after by our driver Omar, who is courteous, gentle and humourous. He seems to know everyone wherever we visit.”
“We just returned from an unforgettable 10-day trip to Morocco with my wife and our three children, and I can't recommend this travel agency enough. They planned a perfectly balanced itinerary covering Marrakesh, Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca, giving us a wonderful mix of culture, history, and relaxation.”
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