Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 2 Days | Via Merzouga Desert

Wake early if you would like to see sunrise over the Merzouga desert. After breakfast at camp, return from the dunes by camel or 4×4 and begin the long journey toward Marrakech. The route leaves the Sahara behind and travels west across southeastern Morocco toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge.

After a short stop around Todra Gorge, continue toward Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. Because of the distance that must be covered between Merzouga and Marrakech on this day, Ait Ben Haddou is seen only from a panoramic viewpoint. There is not enough time in this 2 day itinerary for a proper walking visit of the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah without making an already long driving day considerably longer.

From the panoramic stop, continue toward the High Atlas Mountains and cross the mountain road toward Marrakech. The tour reaches Marrakech in the evening, depending on traffic, road conditions and the duration of stops along the way. Drop-off is at your hotel or riad in Marrakech, or the nearest point accessible by vehicle.

Day 1 travels from Fes through Ifrane, the cedar forest, Midelt and Ziz Valley to Merzouga. In the afternoon, you take a sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night at a desert camp. Day 2 travels from Merzouga through Todra Gorge, passes Ait Ben Haddou for a panoramic view, crosses the High Atlas Mountains and finishes in Marrakech.

This tour starts at €377 per person for two travelers. Current private prices range from €150 to €748 per person depending on group size. Travel dates and desert camp availability can affect the final confirmed price.

The tour includes private transportation, an English-speaking driver-guide, pickup in Fes, drop-off in Marrakech, a private en-suite desert tent air-conditioned at every category, dinner and breakfast, a sunset camel trek lasting roughly an hour each way, and luggage transfer to the camp.

This 2-day tour reaches the Sahara and continues to Marrakech within the shortest possible schedule, with a very long second day of driving. The 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour divides the same journey more comfortably, adds an overnight stop in Dades Valley, and includes a full walking visit to Ait Ben Haddou rather than only a panoramic viewpoint.

Day 1 involves approximately seven hours of actual driving between Fes and Merzouga. Day 2 is substantially longer, with around 9-10 hours of driving from the Sahara toward Marrakech. Sightseeing, lunch and comfort stops are additional.

Vehicle type depends on group size and availability. Smaller bookings generally travel by private 4×4, medium-sized groups by minivan, and larger groups by minibus.

Yes. The tour includes one night at a Merzouga desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes.

The included accommodation is a private en-suite tent at the desert camp, air-conditioned at every category. Different camp categories can be requested, including luxury desert options, subject to availability and the selected package.

Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp are included. Lunches and additional beverages are not included.

The main places covered are Ifrane, the cedar forest, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dunes, Todra Gorge, the panoramic viewpoint of Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas Mountains.

Spring and autumn generally offer moderate conditions. Winter can be cold at night in the Sahara and in the mountains, while summer afternoons around Merzouga can be very hot.

The tour uses private transportation with a driver-guide familiar with the route. Travelers should use seat belts where fitted, follow the driver’s instructions, stay hydrated and use sun protection. Weather and road conditions can occasionally require itinerary adjustments.

Bring comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sun protection and layers for the evening and early morning. A small overnight bag is convenient for the desert camp, although your main luggage can be transferred by 4×4.

Vegetarian and many common dietary requirements can generally be accommodated at the desert camp. Tell us about any requirements before booking so they can be communicated to the camp.

Please refer to the Complete Morocco cancellation policy for the applicable deposit, cancellation and refund terms before confirming your booking.

Pickup is normally arranged from your hotel or riad in Fes. If your riad is in a pedestrian-only area, pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible meeting point.

Only limited changes are practical because this 2 day tour already covers a very long route. Travelers wanting additional sightseeing, particularly a full Ait Ben Haddou visit, should consider a 3-day or longer itinerary.

Families can book the tour privately, but parents should consider the long driving hours, especially on Day 2. A 4×4 transfer can replace the camel ride for children or other travelers who do not want to ride.

This itinerary is priced as a private tour, so the per-person cost decreases as more travelers share the vehicle. A shared group tour, when available on other routes, combines unrelated travelers and generally follows a more fixed schedule.

After the final itinerary and availability are confirmed, the deposit can be paid using the payment methods offered with your booking, including PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise.

Currency exchange offices and ATMs are widely available in Fes and Marrakech. It is useful to have some Moroccan dirhams before leaving Fes for lunches, drinks and small expenses along the route.

Regular suitcases can travel in the vehicle, but a small overnight bag is useful for the desert camp. Your main luggage can be transferred to camp separately, so you do not need to carry it during the camel ride.

Yes. Travel insurance is not included in the tour price, and travelers should consider appropriate coverage for their trip to Morocco, including medical expenses and travel disruption.

Send your dates, number of travelers and preferred desert camp category through the booking form. We will check availability and confirm the price. Once you approve the details, the required deposit secures the booking.