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5-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
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From Fes: two days in the imperial city, then via the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, the Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech, with a free day in the desert and a city day in Marrakech. 8 days · 7 nights · from € 1.099 per person · Private tour.
This 8-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour is a private Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. The route runs from Fes through Volubilis, Meknes, Ziz Valley, Merzouga / Erg Chebbi to Marrakech. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver, only with your own group, you set the pace, and you stay in hand-picked riads and hotels along the way.
The best part is the desert itself. In Merzouga you swap the car for camels and take a camel ride in Erg Chebbi at sunset, then spend the night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi with dinner and Berber music by the fire. Wake up early for the sunrise over the dunes — the quietest hour of the whole trip — and try sandboarding before the ride back to the village.
The best time to visit Merzouga is March to May and September to November, when the days are warm and the crowds are thinner. The tour runs all year. The price for this tour is confirmed on enquiry — send us your dates and group size and we send you a quote.
1 / 5City view of Fes in Morocco
The oldest medina in the world — tanneries, craft workshops and 9,000 alleys to get lost in.
Roman ruins with mosaics, on a hill above the plain between Fes and Meknes.
The imperial city of Moulay Ismail, with the Bab Mansour gate and the granaries.
The Ziz Valley — a green line of palm groves cutting through the desert on the road to Merzouga.
Ride camels into the dunes at sunset and sleep in a desert camp under the stars — the high sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, up to 150 m.
A village of Gnawa musicians at the edge of the dunes — tea, music and a look at desert life.
Pick-up in Fes, guided day in the medina: tanneries, the Medersa and the craft quarters. Overnight in a riad.
Trip to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and to Meknes. Drive back to Fes, overnight there.
Through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Overnight in a hotel at the edge of the dunes.
A day in Merzouga: visit the village of Khamlia, drive to the dunes, and in the afternoon ride camels at sunset. Night in the desert camp.
Sunrise in the dunes, drive to Todra Gorge and into the Dades Valley. Overnight in a hotel or riad.
Via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou to Marrakech. Overnight in a riad.
Guided walk: Jemaa el-Fna, the Koutoubia and the souks. Overnight in Marrakech.
Free morning, for example the Jardin Majorelle. Transfer as planned.
The from-price is per person for the tour as described. The exact price depends on your travel dates, group size and hotels — it falls as the group grows. Your quote after the enquiry is the price that counts.
Price to confirm on enquiry
Marrakech to Merzouga: about 560 km, 9–10 hours of driving, split over two days.
Night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi: beds, blankets, dinner and music by the fire. A luxury camp is available on request.
Pack light for the camp: a small overnight bag, warm layers for the evening, sun protection and good walking shoes.
Your own vehicle and driver, only your group. No strangers, no fixed departure dates, no rushing.
Yes, a licensed city guide is included in Fes.
Yes, the route can start in Marrakech, Casablanca or Tangier. State your arrival place in the enquiry.
You sleep in a fixed desert camp in Erg Chebbi with beds, blankets and toilets in the camp. A luxury camp is available on request.
March to May and September to November are the best months: warm days, cool desert nights and clear skies. The tour runs all year. In summer (June to August) the desert is very hot, over 45°C, so the camel ride and the camp stay are planned for the cooler hours.
The price for this tour is confirmed on enquiry. Send us your dates and group size and we send you a quote.
Visit Maghreb on TripAdvisor: 5 out of 5. Read them on TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor ↗
“Five Canadians on our 8-Day Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Visit Maghreb — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the Sahara. Our guide Ali stood out for his kindness and care all the way through. I highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to Morocco.”
Isabelle P · Toronto, Canada · 10-Day Private Tour · TripAdvisor ↗
“Five of us from Canada booked our 8-Day Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Visit Maghreb — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, the Blue Pearl and the Sahara. Our guide Ali is a very kind person who looked after us the whole way, and even taught us a few Berber words. We had so much fun and truly enjoyed the tour.”
Cora B · Montreal, Canada · 10-Day Private Tour · TripAdvisor ↗
“Our 8-Day Morocco Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga from Casablanca was unforgettable — Marrakech, Casablanca and the Sahara, the best of Morocco. We learned so much about Moroccan culture, and our guide Hassan knew Morocco inside out. We really enjoyed our ten days — highly recommended.”
Harlan E · Nashville, USA · 10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca · TripAdvisor ↗
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