3 Days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
Discover Morocco on this private 3-day journey from Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara Desert. Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and explore the beautiful Dades Valley and Todra Gorges. Continue towards Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi offer an unforgettable desert experience with a camel ride at sunset and a night in a traditional Sahara camp.
This Marrakech to Fes desert tour combines historic kasbahs, mountain landscapes, traditional villages and the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara. Enjoy two nights in southern Morocco, including a hotel in the Dades Valley and a desert camp in Merzouga. On the final day, travel through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains before arriving in Fes.
3 Days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Depart from Marrakech in the morning and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Follow the winding Tizi n Tichka Pass and enjoy panoramic views of mountain peaks, traditional Berber villages and beautiful valleys. Stop at scenic viewpoints to take photographs and admire the landscapes. Continue towards the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its traditional earthen buildings, narrow streets and fortified towers while discovering the history of this ancient village, once an important stop along the trans-Saharan caravan routes.
After the visit, continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Travel through the Skoura palm groves and the landscapes of the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley. This beautiful region is famous for its traditional kasbahs, green oases and impressive rock formations. Enjoy the scenery along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs before checking into your hotel or riad. Dinner is served at your accommodation, where you will spend your first night in the Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and travel towards Tinghir, a beautiful oasis town surrounded by palm groves and traditional villages. Continue to the impressive Todra Gorges, where enormous limestone cliffs rise above a narrow river canyon. Enjoy a walk through the gorge and admire its spectacular natural scenery. Continue towards Erfoud, known for its fossils and date production. Along the way, discover the changing landscapes of southern Morocco, from green palm valleys to rocky desert plateaus. Continue through Rissani, a historic town connected to the ancient Saharan caravan routes.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon, at the edge of the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes. Leave your vehicle and enjoy a camel ride across the golden sand as the sun sets over the Sahara. Admire the beautiful colours of the dunes before reaching your desert camp. After settling into your tent, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Spend the evening around the campfire with local music beneath the stars. Enjoy your second night in a desert camp surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 vehicle and meet your professional driver/guide. Begin the journey towards Fes through the beautiful Ziz Valley. Enjoy views of its extensive palm groves, traditional villages and impressive oasis landscapes. Continue towards Errachidia and Midelt, passing through changing scenery between the desert and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Take breaks along the way for refreshments, photographs and lunch.
Continue through the cedar forests near Azrou, a region known for its mountain scenery and Barbary macaques. Travel onwards towards Ifrane, a charming mountain town famous for its distinctive architecture and alpine atmosphere. After a short stop, continue towards Fes through the Middle Atlas landscapes. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic and road conditions. You will be dropped off at your accommodation, marking the end of your 3-day journey from Marrakech to Fes through the Moroccan Sahara.
Included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide throughout the tour
- Fuel and transport-related expenses
- One night in a hotel or riad in the Dades Valley
- One night in a desert camp in Merzouga
- Dinner on the first and second nights
- Breakfast on the second and third days
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Return from the desert camp by camel or 4×4
- Drop-off at your accommodation in Fes
Excluded
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
- Optional local guides at historical sites
- Quad biking and other optional desert activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Any service not mentioned in the included section