A one-way private route linking Fes and Marrakech through the Sahara. Travel from the Middle Atlas to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, then cross the Todra and Dades landscapes before Aït Ben Haddou and the High Atlas finish in Marrakech.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Why You'll Love This Tour
Fes departure
Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley
Erg Chebbi Sahara experience
Todra Gorge
Dades Valley
Aït Ben Haddou
Marrakech finish
Why choose this itinerary
The best-shaped Sahara itinerary in Morocco: a one-way crossing that never repeats a road.
Private vehicle and driver-guide; the desert, the gorges and the UNESCO ksar in one journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Day 2: Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Day 3: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou
Day 4: Aït Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
What you will experience
Every item below is a stop on this itinerary — not an extra to buy.
Fes — The oldest of the imperial cities, and the start of the northern route to the desert. Explore Fes
Ifrane — The Middle Atlas town of pitched roofs and gardens, built in the 1930s and unlike anywhere else on the route. Explore Ifrane & Cedar Forest
Cedar forest — The cedar woodland of the Middle Atlas, where Barbary macaques live wild beside the road.
Midelt — The high plateau town between the two Atlas ranges, and the usual break on the long Fes–Merzouga road.
Ziz Valley — A wide palm valley cut into bare rock on the road south — the viewpoint above it is one of the best stops of the day.
Merzouga — The village at the edge of the dunes where the desert part of the trip begins, and where Morocco Grand Adventure is based. Explore Merzouga
Erg Chebbi dunes — The tall dune sea outside Merzouga — the Sahara most travellers picture, and the landscape this journey is built around. Explore Erg Chebbi
Todra Gorge — Walk into the canyon where the limestone walls close to a few hundred metres apart and rise straight up. Explore Todra Gorge
Dades Valley — Red rock, palm gardens and earthen villages along the river — the classic overnight between the mountains and the desert. Explore Dades Valley
Ouarzazate — The town where the southern routes meet, with the Taourirt Kasbah on its edge and film studios on the outskirts. Explore Ouarzazate
Aït Ben Haddou — Walk up through the earthen ksar on the far side of the river — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most striking stop on the road south. Explore Aït Ben Haddou
High Atlas crossing — The road climbs over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with time to stop where the view opens out.
Marrakech — The red city at the foot of the Atlas, and the usual start or finish of the southern routes. Explore Marrakech
What's Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver
Fuel
Accommodation according to selected package
Desert experience according to confirmed itinerary
Camel experience when specified
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not Included
International flights
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees
Optional activities
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
How booking works
Send your request: Free. No payment, no card details, no obligation.
We confirm your trip: We check your dates, group size and availability, then send you the itinerary and the final price in writing.
20% deposit: Paid only after you have approved the confirmed trip. It secures your booking.
80% on arrival: The remaining 80% is paid when you arrive in Morocco.
Cancel more than 7 days before the trip and there is no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged.
FAQ
Does this tour finish in Marrakech?
Yes. It is designed as a one-way private route from Fes to Marrakech through Merzouga and southern Morocco.
Is Erg Chebbi included?
Yes. The route reaches Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dune area. The exact camp and camel arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Why is the route four days?
Four days gives the one-way journey enough room for the Middle Atlas, Sahara and southern valleys without trying to force the entire route into a single rushed transfer.
Can we add nights?
Yes. Additional nights or a slower itinerary can be discussed as part of the private trip plan.
Are entrance fees included?
Monument and museum entrance fees are excluded unless specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary.
How is the price confirmed?
A starting price per person is published for this route. Your exact total depends on how many of you travel — the per-person price comes down as the group grows — and on the accommodation you choose, so we confirm the final figure with your dates before any payment. You are welcome to ask us to adjust the itinerary first.
Anyone travelling between Morocco's two great tourist cities who wants the Sahara as the bridge. Especially strong for visitors arriving in the north and finishing in Marrakech.