2 days · 1 nightPrivate tourFrom Marrakech

2 Days Marrakech to Fes

A private desert crossing from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara dunes

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Overview

2 Days Marrakech to Fes: your Sahara journey

This 2-day private tour from Marrakech to Fes takes you through Merzouga — with your own driver-guide, comfortable hotels, riads and kasbahs, and 1 night in the desert camp of Merzouga. Every day can be adapted to your rhythm and interests.

Highlights

  • Marrakech, the Red City, with its souks and the Jemaa el-Fna square
  • A camel trek and a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara
  • Fes el-Bali, the world's largest car-free medina

At a glance

  • Pick-upMorning, at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
  • Start / EndMarrakech / Fes
  • Accommodation1 nights · hotels, riads & 1 in the desert
  • TransportPrivate 4x4 or minibus with A/C
  • Distance1030 km in total
  • LanguagesEnglish · Français · Español · Italiano
  • Tour stylePrivate (small group on request)
  • Best seasonSeptember – May

Day by day

Itinerary

2 days, 1 different stay and 1030 km of unforgettable landscapes between Marrakech and Fes.

Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Ouarzazate · Valley of Roses · MerzougaMarrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Ouarzazate · Valley of Roses · MerzougaMarrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Ouarzazate · Valley of Roses · Merzouga

Day 1 · 554 km

Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Ouarzazate · Valley of Roses · Merzouga

  • Tizi n'Tichka
  • Ouarzazate
  • Valley of Roses
  • Tinghir
  • Erfoud
  • Merzouga

Your driver-guide picks you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech in the morning to start your private journey.

Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m), with breathtaking views of Berber villages.

Pass through Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”, with its Taourirt kasbah.

Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of Roses.

Drive past the palm grove of Tinghir.

Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.

In the late afternoon we reach Merzouga, where your camels are waiting to take you into the Erg Chebbi dunes for the sunset. Dinner, Berber drums by the fire and a night in the desert camp.

  • Distance554 km
  • Driving≈ 13 h 30 with stops
  • MealsDinner
  • NightDesert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
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Day 2 · 477 km

Merzouga · Erfoud · Ziz valley · Azrou · Fes

  • Erfoud
  • Ziz valley
  • Azrou
  • Fes

After breakfast, we leave Merzouga.

Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.

Follow the spectacular Ziz valley and its gorges, lined with palm trees.

Walk among the cedar forest of Azrou and meet the Barbary macaques.

Arrival in Fes in the afternoon or evening; we drop you at your riad or hotel. End of our services.

  • Distance477 km
  • Driving≈ 11 h 30 with stops
  • MealsBreakfast
  • EndEnd of the tour in Fes

The route

Map of the tour

  1. ⚑Marrakech
  2. ★Merzouga
  3. ⚑Fes

Accommodation

Choose your desert camp

Traditional Berber camp in the dunesStandard stay

Traditional Berber camp in the dunes

  • Comfortable beds with blankets
  • Dinner & breakfast
  • Music around the campfire
Luxury tent in MerzougaLuxury upgrade

Luxury tent in Merzouga

  • Private bathroom & shower
  • Spacious tent with real beds
  • Dinner & breakfast

Good to know

What's included

Included

  • Private transport in a 4x4 or minibus with A/C
  • Professional driver-guide for the whole tour
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or airport
  • 1 nights' accommodation with breakfast & dinner
  • Night in a desert camp & camel trek in Merzouga

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks during meals
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Flights & travel insurance

Know before you go

  • Every itinerary can be adapted: more time in a place, a different hotel category or the luxury camp in Merzouga.
  • You can also do this tour in the opposite direction, from Fes to Marrakech.
  • Take a small bag for the night in the desert; your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
  • Bring a warm layer: desert and mountain nights can be cool, even in spring and autumn.
  • Let us know about any dietary needs when you book.

Reviews

What travellers say

5.0★★★★★Excellent
★★★★★

An unforgettable desert adventure!

“From the camel trek to the night under the stars in the Sahara, everything was perfectly organized. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and the experience felt genuinely local.”

Hendrik · Traveller
★★★★★

Outstanding hospitality

“The team created a customized itinerary for us and we got to experience the beauty of the country, from the imperial cities to the desert. The attention to detail and the hospitality were outstanding.”

Marina · Traveller
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10 questions answered

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Send us your dates and number of travellers with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We confirm availability and send you the price; a small deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid in cash on arrival.

How much does the tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation category. Ask us for a free, no-obligation quote.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made 5 days or more before the tour receive a 100% refund of the deposit, and 50% between 5 and 3 days before. Within 3 days of the tour, the deposit is non-refundable.

Is the tour private?

Yes, only you and your companions with your own driver-guide and vehicle.

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