A desert tour from Fes is the best way to see the Sahara without going back to the coast. From Fes you can sleep in a desert camp in 2 days, ride a camel across the Merzouga dunes in 3, or cross the country to Marrakech in 4 or 5 days. This guide compares our private tours from Fes: what each one visits, where it ends and what it costs per person. All prices are in euros and are for private tours with a driver-guide.
Browse every departure on our tours from Fes page or the full list of Morocco tours. If you start in Marrakech instead, read our comparison of Marrakech desert tours, and for prices by group size see our guide to Morocco tour prices.
Tours From Fes at a Glance
The table shows the Standard hotel price per person for two travellers and for a group of 13 to 16. Medium hotels add 800 euros per person.
| Tour | What you see | Standard, 2 travellers (each) | Standard, 13–16 travellers (each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days, Fes loop | Camel ride, night in a desert camp, back to Fes | €530 | €260 |
| 2 days, Fes to Marrakech | Sahara dunes, desert camp, ends in Marrakech | €530 | €260 |
| 3 days, Fes loop | Camel ride, Merzouga region, back to Fes | €565 | €365 |
| 3 days, Fes to Marrakech | Dunes, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou | €565 | €365 |
| 4 days, Fes to Marrakech | Two days in the Sahara, Ouarzazate | €668 | €395 |
| 4 days, Fes loop | Camel night, off-road afternoon, Ouarzazate | €668 | €395 |
| 5 days, Fes to Marrakech | Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou | €990 | €435 |
| 7 days, Fes loop | Meknes, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Sahara | €1388 | €720 |
| 10 days, Fes to Tangier | Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat, Chefchaouen | €1695 | €990 |
Prices are per person. A single room adds 15%. Each tour page shows the full price table for every group size.
2-Day Sahara Tours From Fes
Two days is the shortest way to sleep in the desert. The 2-day Sahara desert tour from Fes takes you to the dunes, includes a camel ride and a night in a desert camp, and returns to Fes the next day. The 2-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech reaches the Sahara dunes, sleeps in a desert camp and finishes in Marrakech, so you cross the country at the same time. Both cost 530 euros per person for two travellers and 260 euros per person for 13 to 16. Expect long driving days on a trip this short.
3-Day Desert Tours From Fes
With three days you have more time on the sand. The 3-day Sahara desert tour from Fes includes a camel ride, the Merzouga region and a return to Fes on day three. The 3-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech sees the Sahara dunes, Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou, then ends in Marrakech. Ait Ben Haddou is a fortified village on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Both cost 565 euros per person for two travellers, 475 euros for three and 365 euros per person for 13 to 16.
4-Day Tours From Fes
Four days adds time for the road back through the Atlas. The 4-day Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech spends two days in the Sahara and visits Ouarzazate on the way to Marrakech. The 4-day Morocco desert itinerary from Fes adds a camel night, an off-road afternoon and the film city of Ouarzazate. Both cost 668 euros per person for two travellers and 395 euros per person for 13 to 16.
5 Days From Fes to Marrakech
The 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech is the classic route for travellers who want it all without rushing. You see Merzouga, Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. It costs 990 euros per person for two travellers and 435 euros per person for 13 to 16.
Longer Tours: 7 and 10 Days From Fes
- The 7-day Morocco tour from Fes is a loop through Meknes, Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech and the Sahara. It costs 1,388 euros per person for two travellers and 720 euros for 13 to 16.
- The 10-day tour of Morocco from Fes runs from Fes to Tangier and covers the Sahara, Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat and the blue city of Chefchaouen. It costs 1,695 euros per person for two travellers and 990 euros for 13 to 16.
Which Tour From Fes Should You Choose?
- Only 2 days: the Sahara tour from Fes, or the 2-day tour that ends in Marrakech.
- Want a camel ride and to return to Fes: the 3-day Sahara tour.
- Want to end in Marrakech: the 3, 4 or 5-day tours to Marrakech.
- First time in Morocco: the 7-day loop or the 10-day route to Tangier.
Standard or Medium Hotels?
Standard has the best price, with comfortable hotels and a desert camp for the Sahara night. Medium upgrades the hotels and adds 800 euros per person to every price in the table. For example, the 3-day tour from Fes costs 565 euros per person in Standard and 1,365 euros per person in Medium for two travellers.
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Before You Go: Packing, Season and Entry Rules
Read what to bring in our guide on what to pack for a Morocco desert tour, check the best time to travel to Morocco and confirm entry rules in our guide to visa requirements for Morocco. The old medina of Fes is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, so leave time to see it before or after your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Tours From Fes
How many days do I need for a desert tour from Fes?
Two days is the minimum. Three or four days gives you more time in the dunes and less rushing on the road.
What is the cheapest desert tour from Fes?
The 2-day tours, from 260 euros per person for 13 to 16 travellers and 530 euros per person for two.
Can I finish in Marrakech?
Yes. The 2, 3, 4 and 5-day tours to Marrakech end there, so you do not return to Fes.
Are the tours private?
Yes. Every tour is private with a driver-guide.
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