4 Days Ouarzazate to Fes Desert Tour

Overview – Ouarzazate to Fes Desert Tour

This 4-day Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour is designed for travelers looking to explore the dramatic valleys and golden dunes of Morocco at a relaxed pace. You’ll spend two nights in the Dades Valley, discovering the famous Monkey Fingers rock formations and Todra Gorges, before heading into the Sahara Desert of Merzouga for camel trekking and a night under the stars.

The journey ends in Fes, Morocco’s spiritual capital, after a scenic drive through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains. This itinerary blends adventure, natural beauty, and cultural encounters for an unforgettable Moroccan experience.

Our 4 Day Ouarzazate to Fes Desert Tour itinerary:

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley

Depart from Ouarzazate after breakfast and travel through the Skoura Oasis, known for its palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Continue through the Valley of Roses, famous for its rosewater cooperatives, before arriving in the Dades Valley.

Check into your accommodation and enjoy dinner overlooking the dramatic canyons. Evening at leisure.

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Driving distance: ~150 km
Driving time: ~2 hours

Day 2: Dades Valley Excursion

Spend the day exploring the Dades Valley. Visit the Monkey Fingers rock formations, meet local Berber families, and take a gentle hike in the surrounding gorges. Continue to Todra Gorges, with its towering 300m cliffs, before returning to Dades for a second overnight.

Evening at leisure to relax and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.

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Driving distance: ~100 km (round trip with stops)
Driving time: ~2–3 hours

Day 3: Dades Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, drive through Tinghir and Erfoud before arriving at Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Here, your camels await for a trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you’ll watch the sunset from the sand peaks.

Enjoy dinner and music under the stars, followed by an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp.

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Driving distance: ~270 km
Driving time: ~5.5 hours

Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes before returning by camel to Merzouga village. From there, drive through the Ziz Valley, stopping at panoramic viewpoints of the lush palm groves. Continue across the Middle Atlas Mountains via Midelt and the cedar forests near Ifrane, nicknamed “Little Switzerland.”

Arrive in Fes in the evening, where your driver will drop you at your hotel or riad.

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Driving distance: ~470 km
Driving time: ~7 hours

O que está incluído

• Private modern A/C vehicle with driver-guide
• Pick-up in Ouarzazate & drop-off in Fes
• 2 nights in Dades Valley (hotel or riad)
• 1 night in desert camp (private tent)
• Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
• Breakfasts & dinners
• Travel insurance within the vehicle

What’s Not Included

• Lunches & drinks
• Flights
• Optional activities (quads, dune buggies, horse riding)
• Entry fees to monuments