Fes to Marrakech Desert Tours: Merzouga and Erg Chigaga

Desert tours from Fes to Merzouga and Erg Chigaga, ending in Marrakech or back in Fes. Hotel or riad pick-up in Fes.

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ⓘ Quick Answer

Our Fes to Marrakech desert tour crosses the Middle Atlas and the High Atlas and sleeps in the Sahara on the way. You can choose 3 days via Merzouga (€490) or 5 days via Erg Chigaga (€850), both ending in Marrakech. If you prefer to come back to Fes, the 4-day round trip via Merzouga costs €575. Children pay half price. Cancellation is free up to 2 days before departure.

Which trip fits you?

A Fes to Marrakech desert tour lets you cross Morocco in one trip: cedar forests, oases, gorges and kasbahs, then a night in the Sahara, then the High Atlas down to Marrakech. We run three routes. The shortest is 3 days via the Merzouga dunes, the longest is 5 days via Erg Chigaga with a full free day in the dunes, and a 4-day round trip brings you back to Fes. Every Fes desert tour is run by our own team, so you book direct and know who you are travelling with.

Compare All Our Fes Desert Tours

TourDurationDestinationFrom
Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga and the Dades Valley3d, 2n€490
Round trip from Fes via Merzouga4d, 3nMerzouga dunes€575
Fes to Marrakech via Erg Chigaga5d, 4nMerzouga dunes€850
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""People often ask which Fes tour is the right one. It depends on how much time you have and how far into the desert you want to go. Three days is enough to sleep in the dunes. Five days gives you a whole day with nothing to do but be there. Tell us your dates, and we will point you to the right route.""

Ismail
Desert guide since 2004

Every destination feels different

Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
The big golden dunes at Merzouga. The easiest Sahara to reach from Fes, so it suits shorter trips.
Erg Chigaga
Remote, quiet and far from the roads. Properly silent at night, and the reason to take the 5-day route.
Todra Gorge
Tall cliffs close in around the road. A good place to stretch your legs on the way to the desert.
Ait Benhaddou
A clay ksar on a hill and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You pass it on the 5-day route.

How to choose

→First time in the Sahara: take our three-day route via Merzouga and end in Marrakech.
→Want to keep your hotel in Fes: the four-day round trip brings you back to the same place.
→Want the full adventure: choose the five-day route to Erg Chigaga with a full free day in the dunes.
→Not sure which one fits: write to us with your dates and we will suggest the right route.

Why book direct with us

We are a Moroccan team based in Zagora, on the edge of the desert, and we run our Fes tours ourselves. There is no booking platform in another country adding a markup between you and the guide. When you book direct, you deal with real people who know these routes, from your first question to your pick-up in Fes.

✓Based locally, at the gateway
✓ Private option on every tour
✓Licensed Berber guides, 20+ years
✓Free cancellation up to 2 days before departure

Frequently asked questions

Which Fes to Marrakech desert tour should I choose?
If you have three days, choose the 3-day tour via Merzouga. If you want a quiet desert and a full free day in the dunes, choose the 5-day tour to Erg Chigaga. If you want to return to Fes, choose the 4-day round trip.
How many days do I need for a desert tour from Fes?
At least three days. The Sahara is a long drive from Fes, so a shorter trip means too much time on the road.
Which tours end in Marrakech and which return to Fes?
The 3-day and 5-day tours end in Marrakech. The 4-day tour returns to Fes.
What is the difference between Merzouga and Erg Chigaga?
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) is closer to Fes and easier to reach, so it suits shorter trips. Erg Chigaga is more remote and much quieter, and we recommend it if you can spend five days.
How much do the tours from Fes cost?
The 3-day tour costs €490, the 4-day tour €575 and the 5-day tour €850 per adult. Children pay half price.
Are the tours private?
Yes. Each tour runs for your group only.
Where do you pick us up in Fes?
We pick you up at your hotel or riad in Fes at about 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 2 days before departure.

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