Overview
Discover Morocco’s breathtaking Sahara Desert and the High Atlas Mountains with our 4-day private desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, combining luxury, adventure, and cultural discovery.
Ride camels across the towering dunes of Merzouga, sleep under the stars, explore Berber villages, visit dramatic gorges, and end your journey in vibrant Marrakech.
This Morocco desert tour is ideal for travelers wanting to explore the real desert, meet locals, and experience authentic Moroccan landscapes at a relaxed pace.
Highlights
- Private, flexible desert trip
- Camel ride & luxury desert camp experience
- Explore the Sahara, valleys, and UNESCO sites
- Overnight stays in Merzouga, desert camp, and Dades Valley
Itinerary
We begin your journey with an early pickup from your hotel or Fes airport. Today’s highlights:
✔️ Ifrane – Often called the "Switzerland of Morocco" for its alpine-style buildings and snowy winters.
✔️ Cedars Forest – Meet wild Barbary monkeys and enjoy scenic forest walks.
✔️ Midelt – Lunch break in this mountain town surrounded by the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
✔️ Ziz Valley – Drive through breathtaking valleys of palm groves and rocky gorges.
Arriving in Merzouga Sahara Desert, your camel caravan awaits. Cross the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, pausing for sunset atop the dunes.
At your luxury desert camp, enjoy traditional dinner, Berber music, and an unforgettable night under the starry desert sky.
Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Merzouga.
After watching the sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp, return by camel to Merzouga where your driver awaits.
Today, explore the rich culture and landscapes of the Merzouga region:
✔️ Visit nomadic Berber families, enjoy tea, and learn about their desert lifestyle.
✔️ Explore an ancient eyeliner mine, an important part of the local heritage.
✔️ Discover Khamlia Village, famous for its Gnaoua music and African heritage.
✔️ Stroll through lush palm groves near Merzouga.
✔️ See Lake Merzouga, known for attracting migratory birds, including flamingos.
Overnight: Hotel or guesthouse in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast included.
After breakfast, we continue the journey:
✔️ Rissani – Explore the bustling souk of this historic town, considered the cradle of Morocco’s royal dynasty.
✔️ Erfoud – Known for its fossils and marble artisans.
✔️ Todra Gorges – Towering cliffs carved by the Todra River, a paradise for climbers and nature lovers.
✔️ Dades Valley – Famous for its red cliffs, "monkey fingers" rock formations, and breathtaking mountain views.
Overnight: Hotel in Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast.
The final day of your Morocco desert adventure includes:
✔️ Rose Valley – Discover local rose products (rose water, oils, cosmetics), especially during the annual May Festival.
✔️ Skoura Palm Groves – Beautiful oases dotted with traditional kasbahs.
✔️ Ouarzazate – Gateway to the desert, with optional visits to famous movie studios.
✔️ Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – UNESCO-listed fortified village, known from movies like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and more.
✔️ High Atlas Mountains & Tizi-n-Tichka Pass – Cross spectacular mountain roads with panoramic viewpoints.
Arrival in Marrakech by evening. Drop-off at your hotel or Marrakech airport.
Cost
What Included
- Private 4×4 vehicle or air-conditioned minibus
- Experienced English or Spanish-speaking driver
- Fuel & road expenses
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp (dinner & breakfast included)
- 1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert
- Scenic stops, cultural visits, and flexibility
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to monuments
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
