2-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Experience the highlights of Morocco on this 2-day, 1-night tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert. Start your journey by visiting Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, and the nearby cedar forests. Stop in Midelt for lunch and drive along the scenic Ziz River before reaching the Merzouga Desert. Enjoy a camel ride into the dunes and spend the night in a desert camp, witnessing magical sunsets and sunrises.

On the return, explore the dramatic Todra Gorges and the historic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi nTichka Pass before concluding the tour in Marrakech, completing a memorable Moroccan desert adventure.

Duration: 2 days/1 night

Start: Fes

End: Marrakech

Tour Style: Private

HIGHILGHTES:

Visiting Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco
Seeing Barbary Macaques in the cedar forest
Stopping in Midelt for lunch and driving along the Ziz River
Experiencing camel trekking in the Merzouga Sahara Desert
Spending a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars
Enjoying magical desert sunrise and sunset
Exploring Todra Gorges with its dramatic red cliffs
Visiting the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Driving through the High Atlas Mountains
Crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to reach Marrakech

TOUR Itinerary

The 2-day desert tour begins with an early pickup from your accommodation or Fes airport. Travel south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco for its cool climate, snow, and Alpine-style architecture. Continue to the Cedars Forest, home to Barbary macaques, with an opportunity to feed them while exploring the woodland.

Stop in Midelt for lunch before driving along the scenic Ziz River and through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass toward the Sahara Desert. In the afternoon, arrive at Merzouga, where you will mount camels and cross the golden dunes. Pause atop a high dune to watch a magical sunset before reaching a luxury desert camp. Enjoy traditional Berber music and dancing around the campfire under a sky full of stars. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Wake early to witness the spectacular sunrise over the desert before returning by 4×4 to Merzouga, where your driver awaits. Leave the desert and travel west through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to reach the Todra Gorges, a dramatic canyon with towering red cliffs carved by the Todra River.

Continue through the scenic valleys and Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, with free time for lunch. Then drive to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic movie location featured in films like Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, as well as the TV series Game of Thrones.

Finally, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech, where the tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.

2 days private transportation in a 4×4 or minivan with A/C and fuel
Private English-speaking driver/guide
Pickup from your riad or any location in Fes
1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom
Sandboarding available at the desert camp
Camel ride per person (optional 4WD transfer available)
Dinner and breakfast
Drop-off at your riad in Marrakech

Lunches and drinks

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How to pay for the tour?

Our payment process is simple and hassle-free. To confirm your booking, we require a small deposit, which can be easily paid via PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise at the time of reservation. The remaining balance is to be paid in cash to your driver or guide on the first day of the tour, in euros, US dollars, or the equivalent amount in Moroccan dirhams.

What currency is used, and how do I get money?

The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger businesses, but cash is needed in many smaller towns and markets.

Is it possible to customize the tour itinerary?

The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger businesses, but cash is needed in many smaller towns and markets.

Do I ride a camel in the desert?

Absolutely. You can fully customize your tour package to suit your preferences, including adding extra stops, upgrading accommodations, or choosing alternative transport options such as 4×4 transfers.

What type of accommodation is provided in the desert?

Yes, camel treks are often part of desert tours (e.g. crossing dunes to reach a camp).

What is the duration of the camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes?

Yes, camel treks are often part of desert tours (e.g. crossing dunes to reach a camp).

What are the camps in the desert like?

You’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp featuring private tents. The camps offer essential comforts such as comfortable bedding, shared or private bathroom facilities (depending on the camp type), warm blankets, and a communal dining area for meals and relaxation.

What’s your cancellation / refund policy?

This depends on how many days before departure you cancel. We typically require a deposit to hold the booking and partial or full refunds depending on timing.

Is Morocco safe for tourists?

Yes. Morocco is generally considered safe for travelers