2025 Merzouga, Fes & Chefchaouen Desert Tour
6 Day Holiday
Travelling from Marrakech, you will pass through the Dades & Todra Gorges to reach the Sahara Desert at Erg Chebbi. Arrive at your camp by camel to sit under a dome of falling stars by the fire in the silence of this amazing place, before heading North to the ancient medina town of Fes and the blue city of Chefchaouen.
Day 1: Marrakech – Boulmane Dades
Your private 4×4 will pick you up to drive through the spectacular Atlas Mountains, arriving at the UNESCO World Heritage Berber town of Ait Ben Haddou for lunch and to explore the town. Continue on through Ouarzazate to the Dades natural gorge. Here you will stay in a fantastic hotel with a pool to relax after your first day’s drive.
Day 2: Dades – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Heading on to the stunning canyon of Todra Gorge before arriving at the Merzouga desert. Here you will meet your camels and trek to our Nomadic Desert Camp to receive a warm Berber welcome and dine under a night sky full of stars.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Midelt
After sunrise, camel trek out of the desert to meet your 4×4 driver and continue the journey north through the Moroccan countryside to stay in Midelt.
Day 4: Midelt – Fes
Continue today to the ancient and fascinating medina town of Fes, passing through the wooded area of Azrou with its wild monkeys. Stay at our Riad in Fes, recommended for its style, location and excellent service.
Day 5: Fes – Chefchaouen
A small drive takes you north to this famous blue and white town, reminiscent of the southern Spanish towns to experience a new type of Moroccan architecture. Stay in our favourite hotel with a pool to relax after your tour.
Day 6: Chefchaouen – Marrakech
Your driver will take you directly back to Marrakech with plenty of stops whenever you request and for drinks and lunch, arriving in time for dinner on the terrace at your hotel.
Price Per Person:
2-4 People: £1699.00
5 or 6 People: £1289.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect delicious Moroccan meals, like tagine or couscous, at local restaurants, reflecting regional flavours from Merzouga’s desert to Fes’s medina. Included lunches and hotel dining enhance the cultural experience during this 6-day tour from Marrakech.
Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains, is unique with its blue-painted medina inspired by Spanish towns, bustling with artisans. Staying at a hotel with a pool, you’ll enjoy its artsy charm, a refreshing contrast to the desert on this Marrakech tour.
In Fes, explore the ancient medina with the world’s oldest university, Al Quaraouiyine, and its intricate tanneries dyeing leather. Staying at a stylish Riad, you’ll immerse in medieval culture, a highlight of the 6-day tour from Marrakech.
Merzouga, near Erg Chebbi’s towering dunes, is special for its desert oasis vibe and Berber festivals, offering a camel trek under starry skies. The golden sands and warm Berber welcome create an unforgettable stop on this Marrakech tour.
Yes, the Fes-Merzouga tour suits first-time visitors, with a private 4×4 and guided walks through Merzouga’s dunes, Fes’s tanneries, and Chefchaouen’s blue medina. Expert support ensures a safe, enriching experience from Marrakech for all levels.
Wear lightweight, breathable clothing and a scarf for the Merzouga camel trek across Erg Chebbi’s golden dunes, plus sturdy shoes and a hat. Sunglasses and sunscreen protect against the desert sun, ensuring comfort during this desert adventure.
The Fes-Merzouga tour spans 6 days, with drives through the Atlas Mountains and desert, including a 2-hour camel trek at Merzouga. Each day features cultural stops, with a return to Marrakech, allowing time to explore Fes and Chefchaouen.
The Fes-Merzouga tour includes a 6-day journey in a private 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser, a camel trek to a desert camp at Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi dunes, and visits to Fes’s medieval medina and Chefchaouen’s blue streets. It features stops at Ait Ben Haddou, lunch, and hotel stays with pools.
