8-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Fes, Merzouga 8 days / 7 nights
Duration8 days / 7 nights
TypeSmall-group, private on request
GroupMax 15
DepartureSelected Saturdays; private dates on request

8-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Fes: Ait Benhaddou, Dades, Todra Gorges, Merzouga dunes and the Fes medina. From €990 per person.

Tour overview

This 8-day Sahara tour from Marrakech to Fes is the one to choose if you want Morocco’s great south and its oldest city in a single trip. You cross the High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou, drive the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes and sleep in a desert camp, then continue through the Middle Atlas to Fes for a guided walk through the medina. From €990 per person. Small group, maximum 15, on selected Saturdays. Private dates and quotes on request. This route links Fes and Merzouga. Shorter options are on our Fes tours and Merzouga tours pages, and you can learn about Atlasia Tours before you ask for a quote.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech arrival with included airport or riad pickup. Welcome dinner is not included.
Day 2: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Benhaddou → Dades Valley (UNESCO kasbah, scenic drive).
Day 3: Dades → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga. Included camel ride and desert camp overnight with dinner; the camp grade is confirmed in your quote.
Day 4: Merzouga area and free time. Optional 4×4 dunes trip or Khamlia music visit can be quoted.
Day 5: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes.
Day 6: Included guided Fes medina visit. Specific stops and entrance fees are confirmed in your quote.
Day 7: Fes free day or optional Chefchaouen day trip.
Day 8: End of tour in Fes. Airport transfer can be quoted as an optional extra.

Included / Excluded

Included in the group tour: Day 1 airport or riad pickup in Marrakech, a camel ride, a desert camp overnight with dinner, and a guided Fes medina visit. Welcome dinner is not included. A 4×4 dunes trip, Khamlia music visit and Fes airport transfer are optional extras, subject to availability and a separate quote. Ask us to confirm the camp standard, other meals, transport, guide scope, entrance fees and all other inclusions and exclusions in your written quote before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the price per person? A: The group tour starts from €990 per person. Private dates are quoted separately.
Q: Where do you pick up? A: Pickup from Marrakech airport or your riad is included on Day 1. Tell us your arrival details and we will confirm the plan. A Fes airport transfer on Day 8 is an optional extra by quote.
Q: What languages are available? A: Tell us your preferred language when you get in touch.
Q: Is this Sahara tour suitable for children? A: Tell us their ages and we will advise on the itinerary.
Q: What is the cancellation policy? A: Ask for the booking terms before you confirm. A scheduled group needs at least five booked travelers to run, and we confirm or cancel 21 days before departure.

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Send us your dates and group size and we will reply within 24 hours with a written quote. Nothing is reserved and you pay nothing to ask.

Quick facts

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Start / End
Marrakech · Fes
Group size
Max 15
Availability
Selected Saturdays; private dates on request

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Day 1

Marrakech arrival. Airport or riad pickup included; no welcome dinner.

2

Day 2

Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Benhaddou → Dades Valley (UNESCO kasbah, scenic drive).

3

Day 3

Dades → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga. Included camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes and desert camp overnight with dinner. Camp grade and exact accommodation are confirmed in your quote.

4

Day 4

Sahara sunrise and free time. A 4x4 dunes trip or Khamlia music visit can be arranged as optional extras; ask for a quote.

5

Day 5

Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes.

6

Day 6

Included guided Fes medina visit: Al-Qarawiyyin area, tanneries, souks. Entrance fees and specific stops are confirmed in your quote.

7

Day 7

Fes free day or optional Chefchaouen day trip.

8

Day 8

End of tour in Fes. Fes airport transfer is an optional extra; ask for a quote.

Upcoming group dates

Ask whether a date is available. A request is not a booking. We confirm or cancel a group departure 21 days before it starts, once at least five travelers have booked. If it does not run, ask us about another date or a private quote.

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What is included and what is not

What's included

  • Airport or riad pickup in Marrakech
  • Camel ride
  • Desert camp overnight with dinner
  • Guided Fes medina visit

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Welcome dinner
  • 4x4 dunes trip and Khamlia music visit optional by quote
  • Fes airport transfer optional extra by quote

Camp grade, other meals, entrance fees and accommodation are confirmed in your written quote.

Pricing

OptionPrice
Starting price, per personFrom €990
Private tour, 2 travelersWritten quote within 24 hours
Private tour, 4 travelersWritten quote within 24 hours
Private tour, 6 or more travelersWritten quote within 24 hours
Solo travelerWritten quote within 24 hours

Prices are in euros. The written quote confirms inclusions, dates and the final total. Nothing is reserved until you accept it, then a 30% deposit confirms your booking by card or PayPal.

What to bring

  • Check passport and entry requirements for your nationality before travel
  • Comfortable walking shoes + sandals
  • Light layers (desert nights can be cold Oct–Mar)
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
  • Phone + charger + universal adapter
  • Modest clothing for mosque visits

Frequently asked questions

What is the price per person?

The group tour starts from €990 per person. Private dates are quoted separately.

Where do you pick up?

Pickup from Marrakech airport or your riad is included on Day 1. Tell us your arrival details and we will confirm the plan. A Fes airport transfer on Day 8 is an optional extra by quote.

What languages are available?

Tell us your preferred language when you get in touch.

Is this Sahara tour suitable for children?

Tell us their ages and we will advise on the itinerary.

What is the cancellation policy?

Ask for the booking terms before you confirm. A scheduled group needs at least five booked travelers to run, and we confirm or cancel 21 days before departure.

What vehicle will we travel in?

We confirm the vehicle for your group size in your written quote, so you know it before you pay anything. Ask us on WhatsApp if you have a preference or special needs.

What should I pack?

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals, light layers (desert nights can be cold from October to March), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, a phone with charger and universal adapter, and modest clothing for mosque visits. Check passport and entry rules for your nationality before you travel.

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