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Luxury Desert Tour Morocco: 5 Days from Marrakech to Fes

This luxury desert tour Morocco crosses the country from Marrakech to Fes in five days, with two nights in a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi, a private 4x4 and your own driver-guide.

See the day-by-day route
5 days / 4 nightsStarts in MarrakechEnds in FesPrivate tour
Marrakech→Aït Benhaddou→Skoura→Dades Valley→Todra Gorge→Merzouga→Midelt→Ifrane→Fes

About this luxury desert tour Morocco

This luxury desert tour Morocco crosses the country from Marrakech to Fes in five unhurried days. You travel with your own driver-guide and sleep two nights in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

First, you cross the High Atlas and have lunch in a kasbah near Aït Benhaddou. Then a kasbah hotel in the Skoura oasis welcomes you for the night. After that, you walk in the Todra Gorge and ride camels at sunset to your private tent. Next, a full day in the Sahara brings sunrise, a 4x4 tour, Gnawa music and sandboarding. Finally, the cedar forest leads you to Fes and a private guided medina. In short, this luxury desert tour Morocco is private and runs on your dates.

Highlights of this luxury desert tour Morocco

  • Private driver-guide & 4x4
  • Lunch in a kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
  • Luxury kasbah hotel in the Skoura oasis
  • Walk in the Todra Gorge
  • Two nights in a luxury desert camp
  • Sunset camel ride & sandboarding
  • Cedar forest of the Middle Atlas
  • Private guided Fes medina

Luxury desert tour Morocco: day by day

  1. 1day
    Day 1

    Over the High Atlas to the Skoura oasis

    Your driver-guide collects you in Marrakech and crosses the Tizi n’Tichka pass. After lunch in a kasbah near Aït Benhaddou, you reach your kasbah hotel among the palms of Skoura.

    On the road: about 5–6 h with stopsStay: Luxury kasbah hotel in SkouraMeals: Dinner
  2. 2day
    Day 2

    Dades, Todra & the dunes

    Through the Dades Valley to a quiet walk in the Todra Gorge, then on to Merzouga, where a camel ride at sunset leads to your private tent in the dunes.

    On the road: about 7 h with stopsStay: Luxury desert camp in Erg ChebbiMeals: Breakfast, dinner
  3. 3day
    Day 3

    A full day in the Sahara

    Sunrise from the top of a dune, a private 4x4 tour to a nomad family and Gnawa music in Khamlia, sandboarding in the afternoon and dinner under the stars.

    Stay: Luxury desert camp in Erg ChebbiMeals: Breakfast, dinner
  4. 4day
    Day 4

    Ziz Valley & the Middle Atlas to Fes

    Follow the palm groves of the Ziz Valley north, stop in Midelt and the cedar forest near Ifrane, and arrive at your riad in Fes in the evening.

    On the road: about 8–9 h with stopsStay: Luxury riad in FesMeals: Breakfast
  5. 5day
    Day 5

    Private guided Fes medina

    A private guide shows you the madrasas, the tanneries and the craftsmen’s lanes of the oldest medina in Morocco before your departure.

    Meals: Breakfast

What’s included in this luxury desert tour Morocco

Included

  • 4 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
  • Breakfast every morning
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes (hotel, riad, airport)
  • Camel ride as described in the programme
  • 4x4 excursion in the desert
  • Local guide for the guided visits

Not included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
  • Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for drivers and guides

Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.

Where you stay

  1. Night 1Luxury kasbah hotel in Skoura
  2. Night 2Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
  3. Night 3Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
  4. Night 4Luxury riad in Fes

Comfort level: Luxury – A hand-picked luxury kasbah hotel in Skoura and luxury riad in Fes, two nights in a luxury desert camp with a private tent and en-suite bathroom, and your own driver-guide in a private 4x4.

Best time for this trip

March to May and September to November are best: warm days in the dunes and mild nights at the camp. In summer the Sahara is very hot, and in winter the desert nights and the Middle Atlas are cold.

  • JanPossible
  • FebGood
  • MarBest
  • AprBest
  • MayGood
  • JunPossible
  • JulAvoid
  • AugAvoid
  • SepGood
  • OctBest
  • NovBest
  • DecGood

What to bring for this trip

  • Comfortable shoes for the Todra Gorge and the medina
  • Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
  • Sunglasses and sun cream
  • Warm layer for the evenings in the desert
  • Long trousers for the camel ride
  • Swimsuit for the kasbah hotel pool
  • Small overnight bag for the camp
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for Fes
  • Camera with a spare battery

Booking & payment

How to book
Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
Payment
A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
Cancellation
Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
Weather & changes
If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.

Luxury Desert Tour Morocco: your questions

How many nights in the desert on this luxury desert tour Morocco?

Two nights in a luxury desert camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. That gives you a full day in the Sahara between the two nights, without rushing back the next morning.

What is the tent like on this luxury desert tour Morocco?

You sleep in a spacious private tent with a real bed and an en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet. Dinner is served in the camp, and the evening ends by the fire under the stars.

How long are the drives on this tour?

Marrakech to Skoura is about 5 to 6 hours with stops, and Skoura to Merzouga about 7 hours with the Todra Gorge walk. The longest day is Merzouga to Fes, about 8 to 9 hours with stops in Midelt and Ifrane.

Can this luxury desert tour start in Fes or return to Marrakech?

Yes. The same route runs from Fes to Marrakech, or as a round trip from Marrakech back through Ouarzazate. Tell us where your flights land and leave and we adapt the days.

Is the luxury desert tour Morocco private?

Yes. It is a private tour for you and your travel companions, on the dates you choose, with your own driver-guide and 4x4.

Local team in MoroccoYour trip is planned and run by our own team on the ground.
Private, on your datesOnly you and your travel companions, starting when you want.
Every day can changeAdd a night, an activity or a slower pace – the plan adapts to you.
Answers on WhatsAppAsk us anything before you book: +212 600 643 098.

What our travellers say

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Wonderful adventure!

We went on 5 day trip through Atlas Mountains to the desert. Different landscapes, trekking in Dades Valley, the night in the desert etc. were incredible. The accommodation was great in every place we slept and the kindness of the people was the best…
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Excellent Moroccan trip

We booked a 5-day holiday with the company for our trip to Morocco, and it exceeded all our expectations. The entire experience was fantastic, from the beautiful landscapes to the unforgettable overnight stay in the Sahara desert. The outdoor activities…
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Activities on this trip

Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.

Camel & horseback treksCamel & horseback treksDay 2 – Dades, Todra & the dunesDetails →Desert camping & stargazingDesert camping & stargazingDay 3 – A full day in the SaharaDetails →Hiking & trekking adventuresHiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – Dades, Todra & the dunesDetails →4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 & off-road safarisDay 3 – A full day in the SaharaDetails →A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in FesCultural explorationDay 1 – Over the High Atlas to the Skoura oasisDetails →

Optional activities

Add one or more of these to your 5-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.

Quad & buggy ridesOptional · extraQuad & buggy ridesQuad or buggy ride in the Erg Chebbi dunesSee the activity →Cycling & mountain bikingOptional · extraCycling & mountain bikingCycling in the oasisSee the activity →Authentic culinary experiencesOptional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesFood tour or cooking classSee the activity →Faith & spiritual journeysOptional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →Hot air balloon rideOptional · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →Wellness and relaxationOptional · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →
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  • Private tour on your dates
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Camel & horseback treks
Land adventure

Camel & horseback treks

On this trip: Day 2 – Dades, Todra & the dunes

Camel trekking Morocco’s Sahara is the slow, quiet way into the desert: a line of camels led by a guide on foot, swaying over the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga as the light turns soft. Most of our guests ride at sunset to a camp in the dunes and come back at sunrise. It is calm, not sporty – anyone who can sit on a saddle for an hour can do it.

Where
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Agafay desert, Marrakech palm grove
Duration
1 hour to 6 days
Level
Easy, no experience needed for camels
Minimum age
Children ride with an adult; ask us for small kids
  • The classic Sahara moment
  • Local camel men
  • Slow travel
See the full activity page
 Desert camping & stargazing
Land adventure

Desert camping & stargazing

On this trip: Day 3 – A full day in the Sahara

Sahara desert camping in Morocco is about one evening you will not forget: arriving at a camp hidden between the dunes of Erg Chebbi, climbing a ridge for sunset, eating tagine by the fire while drums play, then lying on a rug under more stars than you thought possible. Our camps near Merzouga range from simple nomad-style tents to comfortable tents with real beds and private bathrooms.

Where
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes), Agafay desert near Marrakech
Duration
1 to 3 nights
Level
Easy, for all ages
Camp types
Nomad-style, standard and luxury tents
  • Real dunes
  • A sky full of stars
  • Choose your comfort
See the full activity page
 Hiking & trekking adventures
Land adventure

Hiking & trekking adventures

On this trip: Day 2 – Dades, Todra & the dunes

Hiking Morocco’s High Atlas is a walk through a lived-in landscape: terraced fields, walnut trees, flat-roofed Berber villages built from the same red earth as the mountains, and mule paths that people still use every day. Our local mountain guides grew up around these valleys. They choose the route, set a steady pace and arrange lunch or a night in a village house.

Where
High Atlas (Imlil, Ourika, Toubkal), Dades & Todra gorges, Merzouga dunes
Duration
Day hikes to 5-day treks
Level
Easy valley walks to challenging summit treks
Minimum age
Valley walks for families; Toubkal for fit teens and adults
  • Real mountains near Marrakech
  • Toubkal, the big one
  • Village life on the trail
See the full activity page
 4x4 & off-road safaris
Land adventure

4x4 & off-road safaris

On this trip: Day 3 – A full day in the Sahara

A 4x4 tour Morocco style takes you where normal cars cannot go: around the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, across the black stone plains near Merzouga, up rough mountain tracks in the Atlas and down into dry riverbeds where nomads still water their flocks. You sit back with an experienced local driver who knows the pistes, the weather and the best places to stop.

Where
Merzouga & Erg Chebbi, High Atlas tracks, Dades & Todra gorges, Agafay
Duration
Half day to multi-day private tours
Level
Easy – you are a passenger, no driving needed
Group
Private vehicle for your family or group
  • Reach the hidden places
  • Drivers who know the pistes
  • Private and flexible
See the full activity page
 A family in front of the golden doors of the Royal Palace in Fes
Moroccan experience

Cultural exploration

On this trip: Day 1 – Over the High Atlas to the Skoura oasis

Our Morocco cultural tours are built around people, not just monuments. You walk the medinas of Fes and Marrakech with a guide who grew up there, drink mint tea in a Berber village in the Atlas, watch craftsmen cut zellige tiles or dye leather, and share a meal with a family. The aim is simple: to understand how Moroccans live today, and where those traditions come from.

Where
Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Atlas villages, Merzouga
Duration
Half-day city walk to 10+ day tours
Level
Easy – mostly walking
Group
Private or small group
  • Living medinas
  • Amazigh heritage
  • Crafts you can watch being made
See the full activity page
 Quad & buggy rides
Land adventure

Quad & buggy rides

Optional extra: Quad or buggy ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes

Quad biking Marrakech style means leaving the city noise behind in minutes: dusty palm grove tracks, Berber villages and the rocky hills of the Agafay desert, with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Our guides ride in front, set the pace to the slowest rider and stop for photos and mint tea. You do not need any experience – we show you the controls and do a short practice loop before we leave.

Where
Marrakech palm grove (Palmeraie), Agafay desert, Merzouga dunes
Duration
1 hour to 6 days
Level
Beginner friendly, no experience needed
Minimum age
Drivers usually 16+; younger children ride as buggy passengers
  • Desert right next to the city
  • Quad or buggy, your choice
  • Real landscapes, not a track
See the full activity page
 Cycling & mountain biking
Land adventure

Cycling & mountain biking

Optional extra: Cycling in the oasis

Mountain biking Morocco’s High Atlas means riding mule paths between Berber villages, rolling down terraced valleys and stopping for tea where the trail meets a walnut grove. Our guides know the tracks around Marrakech, the Ourika and Imlil valleys and the Agafay hills, and pick routes that fit your level – from easy dirt roads to longer climbs and technical descents.

Where
Agafay desert, Ourika and Imlil valleys (High Atlas), Dades and Todra gorges
Duration
Half day to multi-day tours
Level
Easy to challenging – routes chosen for you
Bikes
Mountain bikes and e-bikes, helmet included
  • Mountains near the city
  • Village trails, not empty parks
  • Huge variety
See the full activity page
 Authentic culinary experiences
Moroccan experience

Authentic culinary experiences

Optional extra: Food tour or cooking class

A Morocco food tour is the quickest way into the country’s heart. With one of our local guides you taste fresh msemen pancakes at breakfast, follow the smell of cumin through the spice souk, try harira and grilled meat at the stalls of Jemaa el-Fna, and learn why a tagine needs time. We take you where locals actually eat, not where the menus are in five languages.

Where
Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira, Atlas villages, Merzouga
Duration
3-hour food walk to full-day class
Level
Easy – come hungry
Diets
Vegetarian options on request
  • Street food you would not find alone
  • Markets as a lesson
  • Cooking with real cooks
See the full activity page
 Faith & spiritual journeys
Moroccan experience

Faith & spiritual journeys

Optional extra: Spiritual and heritage visit

A Morocco spiritual tour follows the faiths that shaped this country over centuries. Muslim scholars studied in the medersas of Fes, Sufi brotherhoods still gather in their zawiyas to chant and pray, and Jewish families lived in the mellahs of Marrakech, Fes and Essaouira for generations. Our local guides tell these stories with knowledge and respect, whatever your own beliefs.

Where
Fes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Essaouira, Meknes, Merzouga
Duration
1 day to 10+ days
Level
Easy – walking and visits
Group
Private, family or faith groups
  • Islamic heritage you can enter
  • Sufi music and zawiyas
  • Jewish heritage of Morocco
See the full activity page
 Hot air balloon ride
Air adventure

Hot air balloon ride

Optional extra: Sunrise flight before or after your trip

A hot air balloon Marrakech flight is the quietest way to see Morocco wake up. You leave the city in the dark, watch the burners light up the envelope, and lift off just as the sun climbs over the Atlas Mountains. Below you, red-earth villages, olive groves and dry riverbeds turn gold, and on clear winter mornings the snow on the High Atlas shines on the horizon.

Where
Countryside outside Marrakech (launch site set by the pilot each morning)
Duration
About 1 hour in the air, 4-5 hours door to door
Start time
Very early pick-up, before sunrise
Level
No experience needed
  • Sunrise over the Atlas
  • Silent, slow flying
  • Rural Morocco from above
See the full activity page
 Wellness and relaxation
Moroccan experience

Wellness and relaxation

Optional extra: Traditional hammam and spa time

A Morocco wellness retreat with us is built around your rhythm, not a fixed timetable. Start with a traditional hammam in Marrakech, rest in a riad courtyard with only the fountain for company, stretch on a yoga mat facing the Atlantic, and end with a night in the Merzouga desert where the silence is almost total. We plan the logistics so you can simply let go.

Where
Marrakech, Agafay, Atlas valleys, Essaouira, Taghazout, Merzouga
Duration
Half-day hammam to 7+ day retreat
Level
Easy – all fitness levels
Group
Solo, couples, friends or private groups
  • The hammam ritual
  • Riads made for rest
  • Yoga with a view
See the full activity page
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