Circuit Désert Privé de 3 Jours de Marrakech à Fès
Duration
Transport Only
Private vehicle + dedicated driver-guide. Flexible pace — you choose and book your preferred desert camps and hotels.
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Overview
- Duration:6 days 5 nights
- Tour Type:Package tour, Private tour, Sahara Desert Tours
- Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Transport Privé Véhicule privé climatisé + chauffeur-guide dédié. Rythme flexible — vous choisissez et réservez vos hébergements et bivouacs préférés.
Du grand Sahara aux ruelles bleues du Rif. Ce circuit traverse le sud marocain jusqu'aux dunes de Merzouga, remonte vers la médina de Fès, les ruines romaines de Volubilis et culmine dans la féerique ville bleue de Chefchaouen.
Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas and explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou
- Walk through the Tinghir palm oasis and the Todra Gorge
- Sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Drive through the Ziz Valley and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, home to Barbary macaques
- A full day in the UNESCO-listed Fes medina, with no driving
- See the Arch of Caracalla and Roman mosaics at Volubilis
- End in Chefchaouen, the blue city of the Rif Mountains
- Optional same-day transfer from Chefchaouen to Marrakech or Casablanca
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley
Pickup from your Marrakech riad, hotel or the airport at around 7:30. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass with photo stops, then explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou and climb to its viewpoint, with a lunch stop nearby.
In the afternoon, pass Ouarzazate and its film studios, the Skoura palm oasis and the Valley of Roses. Drop-off at your accommodation in the Dades Valley (not included).
Day 2: Dades – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
Pickup from your accommodation and follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Tinghir for a walk through the palm oasis, then step into the Todra Gorge, with a lunch stop near its entrance. Continue through Rissani and Erfoud to Merzouga.
Arrive in time for sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes, then drop-off at your hotel or desert camp (not included).
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Watch the sunrise over the dunes if you wish, then pickup from your accommodation. Drive north along the Ziz Valley, with a lunch stop in Midelt, and cross the Middle Atlas through the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques.
After a coffee stop in Ifrane, arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, with drop-off at your accommodation (not included).
Day 4: A day in the Fes medina
No driving today: explore the Fes medina at your own pace. Highlights include the Royal Palace gates, the Borj Sud panorama, Al-Qarawiyyin, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara tannery.
A licensed local guide is recommended for the medina (not included).
Day 5: Fes – Volubilis – Rif Mountains – Chefchaouen
Pickup from your accommodation in Fes and drive to the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Volubilis to see the Arch of Caracalla, the Capitol and the mosaics still in place on the floors of the old houses.
Continue north-west through the Rif Mountains, with a lunch stop on the way. Arrive in Chefchaouen in the afternoon for an evening walk through the blue streets, with drop-off at your accommodation (not included).
Day 6: Morning in Chefchaouen – tour ends
Enjoy a relaxed morning in the blue medina: Plaza Outa el Hammam, the Kasbah, the Ras El Maa spring and a short hike to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.
The tour ends in Chefchaouen. Stay longer if you like (accommodation not included), or take the optional same-day transfer to Marrakech (including the airport) or Casablanca.
Tour map
Includes/Excludes
- Véhicule privé climatisé (4x4 ou van) avec chauffeur-guide francophone pour toute la durée du circuit
- Prise en charge et retour à votre hôtel ou riad
- Carburant, péages d'autoroute et frais de parking
- Assistance et conciergerie 24/7 par l'équipe Alo Khaldi Saida Tours
- Hébergements (hôtels, riads et bivouacs désert) : liberté totale de choix selon votre budget
- Repas et boissons non mentionnés
- Activités optionnelles (balade en dromadaire, quad, buggy)
- Droits d'entrée aux monuments et guides locaux optionnels
- Pourboires et dépenses personnelles
- Assurance voyage
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour end?
In Chefchaouen on Day 6. You can stay on there, or take the optional same-day transfer to Marrakech or Casablanca.
Why does the tour go to the desert before Fes and Chefchaouen?
You reach the Sahara on Day 2 while you are fresh, and the trip moves from adventure toward culture, ending with a relaxed morning in Chefchaouen.
Is there a guide in Fes?
Day 4 has no driving, so you explore the Fes medina on your own or with a licensed local guide, which is not included.
Do your tour rates include hotel or desert camp bookings?
No. Morocco Trip Lines operates strictly on a private transport-only model: our tour rates cover your private licensed vehicle, fuel, highway tolls, and dedicated professional driver-guide. You book your own nights (hotels, riads, and desert camps) directly with properties that match your budget and taste, and your driver-guide drops you off at your accommodation each evening and picks you up the next morning. If you need recommendations for vetted riads or desert camps, we are happy to share our favorites!
Can I be picked up from Marrakech airport?
Yes. Pickup can be arranged from Marrakech airport or any hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Can the tour be shortened to 5 days?
Yes, by combining the Fes and Chefchaouen days, although you lose the full day in Fes. Contact us to discuss options.
How do I choose a desert camp that suits my budget?
Morocco Trip Lines operates strictly on a private transport-only model: we provide your private air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, highway tolls, and dedicated driver-guide, giving you complete freedom to choose camps that suit your personal budget with zero middleman markups. Options range from authentic standard desert bivouacs to comfort and luxury desert camps featuring private en-suite flush bathrooms and hot showers. You can book directly on Booking.com, Airbnb, or directly with the camp. We are always happy to share our curated list of trusted, clean, and welcoming camps in Merzouga and Zagora, and your driver-guide coordinates seamless dune transfers and luggage handling directly with your camp.
Have a question or planning a trip? Message us to customize your route. We reply within 2–4 hours, usually directly on WhatsApp.
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