Marrakech → Sahara → Fes

Marrakech to Fes desert tours, compared

Compare one-way Marrakech to Fes tours through the Sahara: 3 vs 4 days, the Merzouga camp night, the route day by day, and live prices from local operators.

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In short
A Marrakech to Fes desert tour is a one-way circuit: over the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and the Dadès Valley, through the Todra Gorge to a night in an Erg Chebbi camp at Merzouga, then north across the Middle Atlas to Fes. It saves driving back to Marrakech. Three days is the minimum and means long days; four days spreads the 1,000+ km more comfortably.
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€129–€850
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€315
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12 Marrakech to Fes desert tours, compared

Marrakech to Merzouga is about 560 km and 8–10 hours on the road; Merzouga to Fes adds about 470 km and 7–8 hours. A one-way tour covers both legs once instead of driving the first one twice, which is why it suits travelers who continue north to Fes, Chefchaouen or Tangier.

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Every tour at a glance

TourOperatorTypeLengthPrice / person
Shared Marrakech to Fes desert tourmorocco-desert-trip.comShared3 days€129
MARRAKECH TO FES 3-DAYS SHARED MERZOUGA DESERT TOURmarrakechbudgettours.comShared3 days€200
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tourmarrakech-desert-trips.comShared3 days€225
Marrakech To Fes Desert Tourmarrakech-desert-trips.comShared3 days€225
6 Days Morocco Desert Tour From Casablancamarrakech-desert-trips.comShared6 days€225
4 Days Marrakech To Fes Desert Tourmarrakech-desert-trips.comPrivate4 days€315
4 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tourmarrakech-desert-trips.comPrivate4 days€315
IMPERIAL CITIES TOURmymarrakechtours.comShared7 days€386
Marrakech To Chefchaouen Tour Via Sahara Desert & Fesmarrakech-desert-trips.comPrivate6 days€465
IMPERIAL CITIES AND SAHARAmymarrakechtours.comShared10 days€550
3-DAY PRIVATE SAHARA DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FESmarrakechbudgettours.comPrivate3 days€850
Marrakech to Fes desert toursmorocco-desert-trip.comShared3 daysPrice on request
How to choose

How to choose

  • Pick 4 days if you can: on a 3-day tour, day 1 and day 3 are each a full day in the vehicle.
  • Check where the first night is (usually the Dadès Valley) and whether the desert night is one or two nights.
  • Compare the camp class, not just the price: standard and luxury camps are the main price difference.
  • Plan your onward trip from Fes: the tour does not return to Marrakech.
Questions & answers

Marrakech → Sahara → Fes: frequently asked questions

How much do Marrakech to Fes desert tours cost?

Across 11 Marrakech to Fes desert tours with a published price on Travilto, prices run from €129 to €850 per person, with a median of €315. Private departures, luxury camps, and longer itineraries sit at the top of the range; shared group tours at the bottom. Prices are as published by each operator and are updated automatically.

How long are Marrakech to Fes desert tours?

The most common length is 3 days (6 of 12 tours listed here). Options range from 3 days to 10 days.

Shared or private: which Marrakech to Fes desert tours should I book?

On Travilto, shared tours cost a median €225 per person (7 tours) and private tours €390 (4 tours). Shared tours are the budget option with a fixed program; private tours cost more per person but let you set the pace and stops, and the gap narrows for groups of three or more.

Is 3 days enough for a Marrakech to Fes desert tour?

It is possible but tiring. The route is about 560 km from Marrakech to Merzouga and about 470 km from Merzouga to Fes, so a 3-day tour spends most of days one and three on the road. With four days, the drive is split over more stops and you reach the dunes less tired.

Does the tour go back to Marrakech?

No. A Marrakech to Fes tour is one-way and ends in Fes. If you need to return to Marrakech, a round trip to Merzouga or a shorter desert such as Zagora is simpler.

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