DAY 1: FES – IFRANE – MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA

On the first day of the shared 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, our driver will pick you up in the morning from a meeting point we will send you. The scenic drive takes you through charming Ifrane, where you can stop for a cup of coffee, before heading to the cedar forest of Azrou in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Here you can observe the lively Barbary monkeys.

We continue to Merzouga via Midelt, passing through the picturesque Ziz Valley and its lush palm trees. In the afternoon, you ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes to reach your desert camp. On the way, we stop on a high dune for an exhilarating sandboarding session while the sun sets over the dunes.

After dinner, relax by the campfire beneath the stars, accompanied by drum beats and the joyful melodies of the camp staff, who will happily share their drumming techniques. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

Driving distance: approximately 500 km
Driving time: approximately 7 hr 30 min

DAY 2: FULL DAY TO EXPLORE THE MERZOUGA DESERT

Wake up early to watch a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, set off on a day of exploration in the Merzouga desert. The journey begins in Khamlia, a small town known for its Gnawa music, performed by local artists. Then we venture off-road to M’Fis, an abandoned village once home to galena mines.

You will also spend time with a nomadic family living near the Erg Chebbi dunes, experiencing traditional Berber hospitality and learning about their life far from modern civilization.

After lunch, we head to a charming riad with stunning views of the golden dunes. Swim or unwind before the sunset, then take a leisurely walk to the dunes for one more spectacular sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at the riad. If you prefer, you can spend this night at the desert camp again. Just let us know during the booking process.

Total driving distance: approximately 57 km
Total driving time: approximately 1 hr 15 min

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – TODRA GORGE – DADES GORGE

Rise early if you wish for another quiet desert sunrise. After breakfast, we set off on a road trip through Rissani, Erfoud, Tinghir, and the Todra Gorge, on the way to the Dades Gorge.

If your visit falls on a market day in Rissani (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), you can explore a traditional Moroccan market full of handicrafts, desert spices, and street food. It is a real glimpse into local customs and daily life. Along the way, we make several stops for photos and cultural encounters.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the Dades Gorge, where your accommodation awaits. Dinner and overnight stay.

Driving distance: approximately 275 km
Driving time: approximately 4 hr

DAY 4: DADES GORGE – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH

After breakfast at your hotel, we explore the gorges before driving along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate. Here you can visit the Atlas Studios or take photos from outside. Next, we reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, known for its appearances in films like The Mummy, Indiana Jones, and Game of Thrones, and visit it with our guide.

After lunch, we continue to Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains, passing through Berber villages with plenty of stops to enjoy the scenery. The shared 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech concludes here, and each traveler is dropped off at the closest point accessible by car to their accommodation in Marrakech.

Driving distance: approximately 353 km
Driving time: approximately 6 hr 30 min