Morocco · Desert Adventure

4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fez and Chefchaouen

4 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes between Merzouga and Fez
  • 02 See Barbary monkeys in the cedar forest of Azrou
  • 03 Take short walks in Dades Valley and Todgha Gorge
  • 04 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou
  • 05 Pass through Ouarzazate and visit the film studios and Taourirt Kasbah
  • 06 Ride camels for sunset and sunrise views over the dunes

Embark on an incredible journey through the charming Sahara Desert of Morocco to see Berber villages, the kasbahs of Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorge. Drive past the picturesque High Atlas Mountains, the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Ziz Gorge, and palm groves, and explore the medina of Fez. Also enjoy camel safaris to Morocco's highest dunes to witness beautiful sunrise and sunset views.

Embark on an incredible journey through the charming Sahara Desert of Morocco to see Berber villages, the kasbahs of Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Fez, Marrakech, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Chefchaouen, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Erg Chebbi, Azrou, Ifrane, Dadès Gorges
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

  • Get picked up by your tour representative at 8:00 in Marrakech to start the itinerary. 

  • Proceed towards Ouarzazate by the Tizi 'n' Tichka, located 2260 m above the High Atlas.

  • Appreciate the landscapes and the beauty of the Berber villages.

  • Visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the largest Kasbah of Morocco and a UNESCO historical site (this famous Kasbah has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films).

  • Have lunch at the Kasbah. 

  • Continue towards Dades Valley via Ouarzazate, nicknamed the Hollywood of Africa.

  • Follow the road of a thousand kasbahs before stopping at Kalaat Mgouna.

2
Day 02

Dades Valley - Todgha Gorge - Merzouga

  • After breakfast at the Riad, cross the valley to see the "monkey toes" rock formation. 

  • Leaving the Dades valley towards Tinghir and the Todra Valley, enjoy panoramic views of the ancient Berber mud villages overlooking the valley. 

  • Arriving at the Todgha Gorge, walk under the red cliff, 300 m high, where many mountaineers come to practice their favourite sport. 

  • Continue to Erfoud and Rissani to have lunch.

  • Leave for the village of Merzouga, where your camel will be waiting for you. Enjoy a camel ride to the mysterious sandy sea of Erg-Chebbi. 

  • Then, arrive at Morocco's highest sand dunes to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets of your life. 

  • Reach the Berber nomad tents where dinner, campfire, drum festival will be held in the desert.

3
Day 03

Merzouga - Fez

  • Be woken up by your camel at sunrise. 

  • Go quietly by camel safari to the village of Merzouga.

  • Enjoy the unique beauty of the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi, where the light changes all day. 

  • Head back to Merzouga for breakfast and a hot shower in the guest house.

  • Then, drive to Midelt and make a stop at Zaida to enjoy a barbecue and a glass of mint tea.

  • Continue to Azrou, a Berber village located in the mountains of the Middle Atlas. 

  • Stop to see the barbarian monkeys in the cedar forest. 

  • Proceed to Ifrane called the French village or the Moroccan Switzerland for a photo or a drink.

  • Arrive at your accommodation in Fez.

4
Day 04

Fez - Chefchaouen

  • Explore the main highlights of Fez all morning. 

  • After visiting the main sites of Fez, have lunch in a restaurant in the medina.

  • Drive north. After a few hours, arrive at Chefchaouen, where the tour ends.

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi dunes, Tizi n'Tichka Pass

Where this trip takes you

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi dunes, Tizi n'Tichka Pass

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 16 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up at your riad/hotel in Marrakech

  • Transport in a comfortable A/C vehicle

  • Driver

  • English-speaking Moroccan tour guide

  • Accommodation in hotels/riads, including dinners and breakfasts

  • Camel ride in the Sahara Desert

  • Sleeping in a camp in the desert

  • Drop-off at your hotel in Chefchaouen

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Drinks

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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