Tangier to Fes
Driving: About 300 km, 4-5 hours on the road
We leave Tangier and drive south through the Rif foothills to Chefchaouen. After a short walk in the blue town we continue to Fes. We reach Fes in the evening and drop you at your riad.
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4-Day Desert Tour from Tangier
4-day desert tour from Tangier to Merzouga via Chefchaouen and Fes. From €320 per person.
This tour starts in Tangier, at the top of Morocco, and ends in Marrakech in 4 days. You see Chefchaouen, Fes and the Sahara on the way. The desert night is in a camp in Merzouga.
It suits travellers who arrive by ferry in Tangier. The price starts at €320 per person.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Start
- Tangier
- End
- Marrakech
- Group type
- Private
- Vehicle
- 4x4 or minivan
- Price from
- €320 per person
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Day-by-day programme
Fes to Merzouga
Driving: About 460 km, 7-8 hours on the road
We pick you up in Fes between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning. The road goes south through Ifrane and the cedar forest near Azrou. We stop in Midelt for lunch. Then we drive down the Ziz Valley, past palm groves and small villages. In the late afternoon we reach Merzouga. You ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for about 1 hour. Dinner and the night are in a desert camp.
Merzouga to Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
Driving: About 275 km, 4-5 hours on the road
After sunrise and breakfast at the camp, you ride a camel or take the 4x4 back to the village. We drive west to Todra Gorges and walk into the narrow canyon. After lunch we continue to Dades Valley, past the rock shapes called the monkey fingers. Dinner and the night are in a hotel in the valley.
Dades Valley to Marrakech
Driving: About 353 km, 6-7 hours on the road
After breakfast we leave Dades Valley and drive through the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate. We stop at Ait Ben Haddou, the clay village and UNESCO site. You can walk through it with a local guide. After lunch we climb the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, 2,260 metres high, and drive down to Marrakech. We reach the city in the late afternoon and drop you at your stay.
Where you sleep
Nights in a riad in Fes, a desert camp in Merzouga, and a hotel in Dades Valley. Day 1 includes a morning walk in Chefchaouen.
What is included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
- Private transport in a modern air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip
- Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads and a desert camp, with dinner and breakfast where stated
- Camel ride at sunset and at sunrise in Erg Chebbi
- Fuel, road tolls and driver costs
- Free time to change the plan with your driver when the road allows it
What is not included
- Lunches (plan €8-20 per person per meal)
- Drinks
- Entrance fees (Atlas Studios about €7; local guides are optional and paid on the spot)
- Tips for your driver and guides (about €5-10 per person per day is common)
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under what is included
Good to know
- Bring: sun cream, a hat, sunglasses, a light jacket for the evening, and a small bag for the camp night. The main luggage stays in the vehicle.
- Best season: March to May and September to November. Summer days are hot. Winter nights in the desert are cold.
- Physical level: easy. The camel ride is about 1 hour. You can take the 4x4 to the camp instead of a camel.
- Children: welcome from age 4. We fit child seats on request. Tell us the ages when you book.
- Desert camp: tents have real beds and blankets. Standard camps share bathrooms. Luxury camps have a private bathroom in the tent.
- Pick-up: between 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning from your stay in the start city, unless we agree another time.
Questions travellers ask
How much does this tour cost?
The price starts at €320 per person. The shared tour is the lowest price. A private tour for 2 people costs more per person than a private tour for 4 or 6 people, because the vehicle cost is shared. Tell us your group size and we give you the exact price.
Is this a private tour or a shared tour?
You can book it both ways. The shared tour has 6 to 8 travellers in one minibus. The private tour is only your group, with your own driver and your own pace. The price on this page is the shared price unless the tour says private.
What is the desert camp like?
The camp sits in the Erg Chebbi dunes, near Merzouga. Tents have real beds, mattresses and blankets. Dinner and breakfast are served in the camp restaurant tent. In the evening there is music around the fire. Standard camps share bathrooms. Luxury camps have a private bathroom in the tent.
Do I have to ride a camel?
No. The camel ride takes about 1 hour at sunset and a shorter ride at sunrise. If you prefer, the 4x4 takes you to the camp and back. Tell us when you book and we plan it that way.
What do I do with my big bag?
Bring a small bag for the camp night: a change of clothes, a toothbrush, sun cream and a warm layer. Your main luggage stays locked in the vehicle in Merzouga. It is there when you return in the morning.
When should I book?
Book as early as you can, above all for March to May and September to November. Camps fill up on weekends. If your date is close, write to us on WhatsApp and we check what is still free the same day.
Is the tour good for children?
Yes, from age 4. The drive is long, so we plan stops every 2 hours. We fit child seats on request. Children under 5 often ride the camel with a parent.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Rain in the desert is rare and short. If the road over the pass is closed by snow in winter, we take a safe detour or change the plan with you. We never drive a closed road.
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