5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech: Ultimate Itinerary
Journey from the imperial city of Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert — a guided medina walking tour, a luxury glamping night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, a full-day 4x4 desert excursion, Todra and Dades Gorges, and the UNESCO Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
Duration
5 Days
Group Size
6 – 16 people
Languages
English
Activity Level
Easy to Moderate
Availability
Year-round
Tour Overview
Journey from the imperial city of Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert — a guided medina walking tour, a luxury glamping night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, a full-day 4x4 desert excursion, Todra and Dades Gorges, and the UNESCO Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
From towering sand dunes and ancient kasbahs to starlit nights in a traditional desert camp, every moment of this tour is designed to connect you with the raw beauty and rich culture of the Sahara. Whether you ride a camel at sunset, share mint tea with a Berber family, or wake up to the silence of the desert at dawn — this is an experience that stays with you for life.
Highlights
- Full-day guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Fes El Bali medina and the Chouara Tannery
- Barbary monkey forest visit in the cedar forests of Azrou
- Sunset camel trek and two nights of luxury glamping in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Full-day 4x4 Sahara excursion — nomadic families, Khamlia Gnaoua music, and the flamingo lake
- Rissani's historic souks, birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty
- Todra Gorges' towering 300-metre limestone cliffs
- UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones
- Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Marrakech
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes Airport Arrival – Fes Old City Medina Guided Walking Tour
Airport transfer and guided tour of Fes El Bali, the Chouara Tannery, and Al-Qarawiyyin University.
Overnight: Riad Fez Mahal or La Perle de La Medina
Day 2: Fes – Ifrane – Barbary Monkey Forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Ifrane, the Azrou cedar forest, and a sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi.
Overnight: Tiziri Camp or Sahara Eden Camp
Day 3: Deep Sahara Excursion – Nomads – Khamlia Gnaoua Music – Flamingo Lake
Full-day 4x4 excursion across the Sahara.
Overnight: Tiziri Camp or Sahara Eden Camp
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani Souks – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
Rissani trading souks, Todra Gorges, and the Dades Valley.
Overnight: Dades Paradise or Dar Blues
Day 5: Dades Gorges – Valley of the Roses – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and the Tizi n'Tichka pass, drop-off in Marrakech.
Practical Information
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby in Fes, typically at 7:00 – 8:00 AM. Exact time confirmed upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure. 50% refund between 7–14 days. No refund within 7 days of departure.
What to Bring
- • Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
- • High-SPF sunscreen & sunglasses
- • Warm layer for cool desert nights
- • Water bottle (1.5L minimum per day)
- • Headscarf or hat for sun protection
Physical Requirements
Suitable for most fitness levels. Light walking and camel riding involved. No prior experience needed. Not recommended for serious mobility difficulties.
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From
€819
per person · double room
Price Per Person (EUR)
All prices per person in euros · includes taxes
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide for all 5 days
- Airport pickup in Fes and drop-off in Marrakech
- Guided walking tour of the Fes Medina
- Half Board accommodation for both nights in the Merzouga luxury desert camp and one night in Dades Gorges
- Full 4x4 Merzouga desert excursion (nomad visit, Khamlia Gnaoua music, flamingo lake)
- Sunset camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Traditional Berber music around the campfire
Not Included
- Lunches and beverages
- Entrance fees to monuments and Kasbahs
- Tips and personal expenses
Free cancellation · 14 days notice
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