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Private multi-day tour

3-Day Desert Crossing: Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

Rather than backtracking, this one-way private tour links Marrakech and Fes through the Sahara.

3 daysMarrakech → FesPrivate tourFrom €240

Quick facts

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Starts in
Marrakech
Ends in
Fes
Price from
€240 per person
Tour type
Private – only your group
Driver languages
English, French, Spanish (others on request)
Best season
Spring and autumn
Pick-up
Your hotel, riad or airport

Overview

Rather than backtracking, this one-way private tour links Marrakech and Fes through the Sahara. It is the ideal choice if your Morocco trip continues north: you see the kasbahs, the gorges and the Merzouga dunes, then finish among cedar forests and the Alpine-style town of Ifrane before arriving in Fes.

Highlights

  • One-way route – no backtracking
  • Fossil workshops near Erfoud
  • Sunset camel trek and desert camp
  • Cedar forests and Ifrane in the Middle Atlas

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. D1

    Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

    Over the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, then east along the palm oases to a boutique hotel in the Dades Valley.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Dades – Todra – Erfoud – Merzouga

    Visit the Todra Gorge, a fossil workshop in Erfoud and continue to the dunes for a sunset camel trek and a night in camp.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes

    Leave the desert through the Ziz Valley, climb into the Middle Atlas, pause in Ifrane and arrive in Fes in the evening.

What is included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • 1 night boutique hotel + 1 night desert camp
  • Daily breakfast and 2 dinners
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Pick-up in Marrakech, drop-off in Fes

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Tips

Good to know

  • The itinerary is fully flexible – add a night, skip a stop or change the start city.
  • Desert camps have private tents with beds and bathrooms; bring a warm layer for the evening.
  • Hotels are chosen for comfort and character; upgrades to 5-star or boutique riads are available.
  • A deposit is only requested once you are happy with the final plan and price.
Planning a longer trip? Our partner agency publishes a detailed version of this route – see the Marrakech to Fes desert route on My Morocco Tours.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 3-Day Desert Crossing from Marrakech to Fes private?

Yes. You travel only with your own group in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver. There are no shared seats or fixed group departures.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts in Marrakech and ends in Fes. We collect you at your hotel, riad, airport or train station and can adapt the start point on request.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from €240 per person. The final price depends on group size, travel dates and the level of accommodation you choose – we confirm a fixed price before you book.

When is the best time to do this trip?

The most pleasant months are March–May and September–November (desert nights are cold from December to February). Summer is possible with early starts and air-conditioned vehicles.

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