4-Day Private Sahara Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Q: Is Morocco safe to visit?

Yes. Morocco welcomes millions of visitors every year, and most trips go smoothly. As with any destination, check your government’s latest travel advice before you go. Your driver and our team are on hand throughout the trip if you need anything.

Q: How do I book this tour?

Send us your travel dates, the number of travelers and your preferred package. We’ll confirm the route, accommodation and final price with you. A 25% deposit secures your booking, and we explain the balance payment options before you confirm.

Q: Is the deposit refundable?

The deposit is non-refundable. If an emergency stops you from travelling, you can use it for a future trip within two years. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can explain the arrangements and any hotel cancellation conditions that apply to your booking.

Q: Can I book this tour online?

Yes. Use the Book Your Tour button to choose your dates and number of travelers, then review the packages and booking options. You can also send an enquiry first, and we’ll confirm your route, accommodation and final price before you book.

Q: Can this tour be customized?

Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add a night, slow the pace, skip a stop or change where you start and finish. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll send you an updated route and quote.

Q: Should I tip in Morocco?

Tipping isn’t required, but it is customary and always appreciated. Many travelers tip their driver and guides at the end of the trip and leave small tips in restaurants and hotels. Give what feels right for the service you received.

Q: Can I choose my own hotels?

Yes. Pick one of our four packages, or tell us the hotels and riads you have in mind. We’ll check availability for your dates and suggest alternatives where they suit the route better.

Q: Where can I get more information about this tour?

Get in touch by email, WhatsApp or the enquiry form below. We usually reply within a few hours and are happy to talk through the route, the hotels or anything else before you book.

Q: Is this a private tour?

Yes. You travel with your own party and a dedicated driver, with no other travelers added to your tour. The route, stops and accommodation can be tailored before booking.

Q: How many nights are spent in the desert?

You spend two nights in the Merzouga area: one in a selected hotel or riad and one in a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes. The third night is in the Dades Valley.

Enjoy a private 4-day journey from Fes to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas, Sahara Desert and historic kasbah country. Travel with your dedicated driver, spend two nights in the Merzouga area including a desert camp, and stay in the Dades Valley before crossing the High Atlas. Your private journey can be tailored to your preferred accommodation level.

Prices are per person, based on 2 travelers. Pay less per person with a larger party, and save with early booking.

Our Travel Packages
Choose from Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive.
Group Booking Discount
Save 20% for 4+ travelers or 30% for 6+ travelers.
Early-Bird Booking Discount
Book at least 4 months ahead to save 10%, 6 months for 15%, or 9 months for 20%.

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Accommodations

FAQs

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Accommodations

FAQs

Tour Overview

Travel privately from Fes to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas, the Ziz Valley and the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Two nights in the Merzouga area allow time for a desert 4×4 excursion, local music, a camel ride and a night at a selected camp. Continue through Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, then visit Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech. Your 3 nights are divided between a Merzouga hotel or riad, an Erg Chebbi desert camp and a Dades Valley stay. The first and final days involve long drives, with scenic breaks along the way. All services are private, and your hotels, visits and final arrangements are confirmed for your chosen package.

Your 4-Day Morocco Route

4-Day Private Sahara Tour from Fes to Marrakech route map: overnight stops in Merzouga (2 nights), Dades Valley (1 night)

Your 4-Day Morocco Route

Your journey starts in Fes and finishes in Marrakech, with three nights: Merzouga (2) and Dades Valley (1).

Choose Comfort, Luxury, Premium Luxury or VIP All-Inclusive. Request your private tour quote with your dates, party size and preferred stays. Quotes in US dollars are available on request.

Compare this journey with our 7-day private Morocco tour or 8-day private Morocco tour, or explore our luxury Morocco packages. Every itinerary can be customized before booking.

Tour Highlights

Private journey from Fes to Marrakech with your own driver and flexible scenic stops
Middle Atlas cedar forests and panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
Two Sahara nights: one in a Merzouga hotel and one in a selected desert camp
Desert 4x4 excursion, Khamlia music and a camel ride among the Erg Chebbi dunes
Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas crossing

Day 01 :

Fes – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Merzouga

Your private driver meets you at your accommodation in Fes for an early departure. Travel through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas, stopping near the cedar forest when conditions allow. Continue through Midelt and the Ziz Valley, with time for lunch and scenic breaks. Arrive in Merzouga beside the Erg Chebbi dunes and settle into your hotel for dinner.

Overnight Selected hotel or riad in Merzouga

Meals Dinner

Driving time About 7–8 hours, excluding stops

Stone lion sculpture in Ifrane in the Middle Atlas Mountains

Dinner

Day 02 :

Merzouga desert exploration and camel ride to camp

Explore the Merzouga area with a local 4×4 driver. Visit Khamlia to discover Gnawa music, meet local families when visits are available and learn about life on the edge of the desert. Enjoy the included local lunch, then return for a rest before your camel ride among the dunes. A 4×4 camp transfer can be arranged instead. Spend the night in a selected desert camp with a private bathroom, dinner and an evening under the stars.

Overnight Selected desert camp near Erg Chebbi

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Driving time About 2–3 hours of local driving, excluding visits

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 03 :

Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake early if you wish to watch sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave the Sahara and travel through the Rissani area toward Tinghir. Visit Todra Gorge for a walk beneath its high rock walls, then continue to the Dades Valley. Enjoy dinner and a restful evening at your accommodation.

Overnight Selected hotel or riad in the Dades Valley

Meals Breakfast and dinner

Driving time About 4.5–5.5 hours, excluding visits

Breakfast + Dinner

Day 04 :

Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Travel through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura area toward Ouarzazate. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou and explore the lanes of its historic earthen ksar. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with scenic breaks along the way. Your private tour ends with drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation. Allow an extra night before an international flight, as arrival time depends on visits and road conditions.

Overnight No overnight stay – end of tour in Marrakech

Meals Breakfast

Driving time About 6–7 hours, excluding visits

Travelers overlooking the earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

Breakfast

Choose Your Accommodation Package

Every package includes your private vehicle and driver. Open a package to see where you could stay on this tour, night by night.

Comfort · Level 1 · 4-star hotels and traditional riads

Welcoming 4-star hotels and traditional riads of a similar standard.

Casablanca: Hotel Kenzi Basma, Hotel Idou Anfa or Club Val d’Anfa
Rabat: Riad Lalla Zineb or Riad Meftaha
Tangier: Hotel Palais Zahia or Hilton (4-star)
Chefchaouen: Riad Hicham, Casa Hassan, Hotel Riad Cherifa, Dar Echchaouen, Palacio Al Andalus or Riad Alhambra Chaouen
Fes: Riad Sayeda Al Hora, Riad La Perle de la Medina, Riad Al Makan, Riad Zawiyat Fes or Riad Fes Nass Zmane
Merzouga hotel: Desert Villa Boutique Hotel, Riad Azawad or Dar Morocco
Sahara camp: Tents with private bathrooms (no A/C) at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Riad Dar Ahlam Dades, Grand Canyon Lodge Dades or Layali Ouarzazate
Marrakech: Riad Aslal, Riad Tassili Boutique, Riad Challa, Riad Cologne, Riad Croix Berbère or Grand Plaza Hotel
Essaouira: Riad Raoud Rayhane
Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal

Luxury · Level 2 · Fine 4-star and selected 5-star stays

Excellent 4-star hotels and selected 5-star riads, with extra comfort and service.

Casablanca: Barceló Anfa or Kenzi Tower
Rabat: Riad Zyo
Tangier: Hotel Barceló Tangier or Hilton Tangier City Center (5-star)
Chefchaouen: Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
Fes: Riad Salam Fes, Riad Bensouda, Riad Grand Alcazar or Fès Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
Merzouga hotel: Riad Serai or Riad Madu
Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Sahara Desert Luxury Camp, Dihya, Ideal or Tawada Desert Camp
Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Hotel Xaluca Dades, Kasbah El Kabbab, Skoura Lodge or Les Tourmalines Ouarzazate
Marrakech: Riad Atlas Palace, Riad Anya & Spa, Riad Diamond, Palais des Princesses, Riad Les Remparts de la Kasbah, Kenzi Menara Palace or Hotel Es Saadi
Essaouira: Hotel Le Medina or Villa Quieta
Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal

Premium Luxury · Level 3 · Hand-picked 5-star hotels and boutique riads

Hand-picked 5-star hotels and high-end boutique riads.

Casablanca: Le Doge Relais & Châteaux, Le Casablanca Hotel or Sofitel Casablanca
Rabat: La Tour Hassan Palace, Sofitel Jardin des Roses, Rabat Marriott or Conrad Rabat Arzana
Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace
Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
Fes: Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa, or a suite at Riad El Amine, Riad Dar Lys or Riad Salam Fes
Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
Sahara camp: Tents with A/C and private bathrooms at Merzouga Luxury Desert Camps or Desert Luxury Camp
Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: Berbère Palace, Oz Palace or Kasbah Tamesna in Ouarzazate
Marrakech: La Maison Arabe, Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Les Jardins de la Médina, Es Saadi Palace, Radisson Blu Carré Eden or Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi
Essaouira: Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux), Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa or Maison Kasba
Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal

VIP All-Inclusive · Level 4 · The most prestigious addresses, all meals included

Morocco’s most prestigious 5-star addresses, with all meals included.

Casablanca: Four Seasons Casablanca or Royal Mansour Casablanca
Rabat: The Ritz-Carlton Rabat or Four Seasons Rabat
Tangier: Club Le Mirage or Fairmont Tazi Palace, with upgraded rooms or suites
Chefchaouen: Suites at Lina Ryad & Spa, Dar Jasmine or Taj Chefchaouen
Fes: Riad Fès Relais & Châteaux, Palais Faraj Suites & Spa or Riad Sahrai
Merzouga hotel: A suite at Riad Serai or Sunrise Palace
Sahara camp: Royal Camp at Desert Luxury Camp
Dades Valley & Ouarzazate: A suite at Eden Boutique Dades
Marrakech: La Sultana, Four Seasons, The Oberoi, Selman or Villa des Orangers
Essaouira: A suite at Heure Bleue Palais (Relais & Châteaux)
Agafay camp: A selected desert camp in Agafay, confirmed in your proposal
Zagora camp: A selected desert camp near Zagora, confirmed in your proposal

These are examples, not a fixed list. Your proposal names every hotel, riad and camp before you book, and we can change any stay you like. For La Mamounia, Royal Mansour, Kasbah Tamadot or Dar Ahlam, see our VIP and luxury tours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning Your Tour

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Is Morocco safe to visit?

How do I book this tour?

Is the deposit refundable?

Can I book this tour online?

Can this tour be customized?

Should I tip in Morocco?

Can I choose my own hotels?

Where can I get more information about this tour?

Is this a private tour?

How many nights are spent in the desert?

Are the drives long, and can I skip the camel ride?

What does the displayed price mean?

How much walking is involved?

Does the Sahara camp have private bathrooms?

Where does the tour finish?

Which meals are included?

4-Day Private Sahara Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Packages, Pricing & Discounts

Tour Overview

Your 4-Day Morocco Route

Your 4-Day Morocco Route

Tour Highlights

Tour Itinerary

Tour Inclusions

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Choose Your Accommodation Package

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning Your Tour

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Explore Our Tours

Plan Your Morocco Trip

Packages, Pricing & Discounts

Tour Overview

Your 4-Day Morocco Route

Your 4-Day Morocco Route

Tour Highlights

Tour Itinerary

Tour Inclusions

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Choose Your Accommodation Package

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning Your Tour

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

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