Luxury4-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Cross Morocco north-to-south from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara desert.
Overview
This 4-day tour links Fes and Marrakech through the heart of the Moroccan desert — the Middle Atlas, the Ziz Valley, the Erg Chebbi dunes, the gorges and Ait Ben Haddou — ending in Marrakech with no backtracking.
Highlights
- Middle Atlas & Ziz Valley
- Erg Chebbi dunes & luxury camp
- Todra & Dades gorges
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Ends in Marrakech
Itinerary
Day 1Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou cedar forest → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Morning. South from Fes into the Middle Atlas, with stops in alpine Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou to see the Barbary apes. Afternoon: past Midelt and down the palm-lined Ziz Valley to Merzouga, arriving as the Erg Chebbi dunes turn gold. Overnight at the desert hotel. Dinner & breakfast.
Day 2Day 2: Merzouga desert day → sunset camel trek → luxury camp
A relaxed day in the Sahara: a 4x4 excursion to nomad families, the Gnawa-music village of Khamlia and the fossil fields, or time by the pool with dune views. At sunset, a camel trek into the dunes to our private luxury camp — Berber dinner, drums by the fire and some of the darkest, clearest night skies in Morocco. Dinner & breakfast.
Day 3Day 3: Sahara sunrise → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast, then west via Tinghir to the towering Todra Gorge (300 m walls) with time to walk the canyon. Afternoon: the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley and its switchback gorge; kasbah-hotel night. Dinner & breakfast.
Day 4Day 4: Dades → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n'Tichka → Marrakech
Through Ouarzazate to the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) back to Marrakech, arriving late afternoon. Breakfast.
Tour route map
Included & not included
- ✓Private 4x4 with fuel & driver-guide
- ✓Fes pick-up, Marrakech drop-off
- ✓Hotels + 1 night luxury camp
- ✓Camel trek
- ✓Half board
- ✓Multilingual driver
- ✓Water
- ✗Lunches & drinks
- ✗Entrance fees
- ✗Tips
- ✗Insurance
Pricing
Per person, private one-way tour.
| Group size | Price per person | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | €820 | Private tour |
| 3–4 people | €660 | Private tour |
| 5+ people | €550 | Private tour |
How booking works
Tell us your dates, group size and starting city by the enquiry form or WhatsApp and you hear back personally, usually within a few hours, with a clear all-in price. A small deposit holds your dates and you pay the balance on arrival, so you never prepay in full. Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure, and we confirm your pickup by WhatsApp the night before.
Booking direct with our Berber family
Hotel Les Roches is our own — we were born at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes and have run it since 2004. You deal with the same family that owns the hotel, runs the desert camp and leads the camels, so there is no agency markup, nothing is subcontracted, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
What a night at our camp is like
After the sunset camel trek you reach our private camp as the sky turns from gold to deep blue. The tents are proper rooms — a real bed with warm blankets and an en-suite hot shower — and dinner is a home-cooked tagine under the stars, followed by Berber drums around the fire. With no light for a hundred kilometres the Milky Way is astonishing, and you wake early to climb a dune for sunrise.
What our guests say
★★★★★
Simple but clean room, very nice staff and excellent food — I never ate such a good tajine before. The sand dunes are just a stone's throw away. Recommended!
Teus Luijendijk · Google · 2024
★★★★★
The best food we had all trip — highly recommend eating dinner here, it is truly delicious. The rooms are comfortable and the pool is a treat. We also did the one-night desert camp stay.
Katharina Fromherz · Google · 2025
★★★★★
The staff were very friendly and always ready to help. The hotel organized a fantastic camel tour and an overnight stay in the desert — a unique experience. The dunes start right behind the house.
Franziska Schmölzl · Google · 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Does it end in Marrakech?
Yes, one-way with no backtracking.
Is the camp included?
Yes, with camel trek and half board.
Can we customise stops?
Of course — just ask.
How far is Merzouga from Marrakech, and how long is the drive?
It's about 560 km and 8–9 hours over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is why the journey is spread over 2–3 days with stops at Aït Ben Haddou, the gorges and the Ziz Valley rather than driven in one go.
How comfortable is the desert camp?
Very — our private luxury camp at Erg Chebbi has en-suite tents with real beds, hot showers, private bathrooms, rugs and plenty of blankets for the cool desert night, plus a Berber dinner under the stars.
Are your tours private or shared?
Every tour is private by default — your own vehicle, driver-guide and flexible pace. Shared group departures are offered only on the Marrakech–Merzouga–Marrakech and Marrakech–Merzouga–Fes routes.
Is the tour suitable for families and older travellers?
Yes. The pace is gentle, the camel ride is optional (we can drive you to camp by 4x4 instead), and we adapt for children and any mobility needs — just tell us when you book.
When is the best time of year to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable, with warm days and cool nights. Winter nights are cold and summer is hot at midday, so we run camel treks at sunrise and sunset.
Have a question before you book?
Message the team directly — we usually reply within a couple of hours.
⚡ Spring & autumn dates fill fast — book ahead. · ✓ Free cancellation up to 48h before arrival.