Private 3-Day Fes to Marrakech Sahara Tour

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Duration3 days / 2 nights

Tour typePrivate tour

GroupPrivate – your group only (1–17 travellers)

DifficultyEasy

LanguagesEnglish & French

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About this tour

The reverse of our Marrakech–Fes route, ideal if you're arriving in the north. Your private driver heads south through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and down the Ziz Valley, reaching Erg Chebbi in time for a sunset camel ride on day one.

The second day follows the 'Road of a Thousand Kasbahs' through Todra Gorge to the Dades Valley, and the last day finishes with Skoura, Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas crossing into Marrakech.

Highlights

Barbary macaques among the Azrou cedars
Luxury ensuite camp on your very first night
Sunset and sunrise camel treks in Erg Chebbi
Rissani date market and Tinghir oasis
Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
Skoura palm grove and Aït Ben Haddou

What's included

Private air-conditioned 4×4 or van with driver-guide for 3 days
Fes pickup and Marrakech drop-off
Night 1: luxury ensuite desert camp, half-board
Night 2: Dades Valley hotel, ensuite with AC, half-board
Sunset and sunrise camel treks
Sandboarding

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees and local guides
Quad biking (about €50/hour) and 4×4 dune circuit
Tips and travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (≈8 h)

Head south via Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou, lunch in Midelt and descend the Ziz Valley. A camel carries you to your luxury camp for sunset, dinner and a campfire.

Day 2Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades (≈4 h)

Sunrise ride, then the Rissani dates market, a walk in the Tinghir oasis and the Todra canyon. Continue along the kasbah road to the Dades Valley for the night.

Day 3Dades – Skoura – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech (≈6 h)

Pass the Rose Valley and Skoura oasis, explore Aït Ben Haddou at midday and cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup

Your Fes hotel or riad – 07:00 in winter, 08:00 in summer

End point

Your Marrakech hotel or riad, late afternoon on day 3

Price per person by group size

Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".

1 traveller€925

2 travellers€495

3 travellers€435

4 travellers€395

5 travellers€345

6 travellers€295

7–9 travellers€275

10–13 travellers€245

14–17 travellers€225

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to ride a camel?

No – a free 4×4 transfer to the camp is available instead.

How long is the route?

About 1,030 km over three days, with plenty of stops.

Is it good for families?

Yes – free child seats and a shorter camel ride on request.

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
Scarf to protect from sand and sun
Small overnight bag for the camp night
Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips

Additional info

Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Child seats available free of charge on request
Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
Vegetarian meals available on request
Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.