3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:15 guests
  • Tour Type:Desert, Morocco, Tours from Marrakech
  • Language:English, French, Spanish
This 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara desert allows you to explore Morocco’s most stunning landscapes and cultural treasures in just a short time. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, explore Ouarzazate city, the Dades and Todra Gorges, and many traditional Berber villages.

Experience the magic of the Merzouga Sahara Desert with camel trekking to the heart of the dunes. Witness unforgettable sunsets and sunrises over Erg Chebbi, explore the traditional market of Rissani, and visit Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops. On the return journey, discover the cedar forests inhabited by Barbary macaques and the Alpine-style town of Ifrane, also called the Switzerland of Morocco. The tour ends in Fes.
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Highlights

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka pass
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Explore Ouarzazate and Atlas Film Studios
  • Discover the Rose Valley and Skoura Palm Groves
  • Experience Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
  • Ride camels across the Merzouga desert dunes
  • Overnight stay in a luxury Berber desert camp
  • Enjoy Berber music, dinner, and stargazing in the desert
  • Watch sunrise and sunset over Erg Chebbi
  • Visit Rissani traditional market and Erfoud fossil workshops
  • Explore the cedar forests and Barbary macaques in Middle Atlas
  • Discover Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Rose Valley – Dades Valley (6 hours drive)

Pickup from your hotel, riad, or airport in Marrakech in the morning. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stopping for panoramic views of the breathtaking landscapes and Berber villages.

Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featured in films like Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and TV series such as Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Free time for lunch before exploring the Rose Valley and the large palm groves of Skoura.

Drive to Boumalne Dades for dinner and overnight stay in a riad overlooking the valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Dunes – Camel Trek – Luxury Desert Camp (5 hours drive)

After breakfast, drive through Dades Valley, stopping to admire the spectacular gorges. Continue to Todra Gorges, a high red cliff-sided canyon carved by the Todra river, ideal for short walks and photos. Travel through the palm groves of Tinjdad and Touroug, with free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, arrive at the Merzouga Sahara Desert, where you switch to camels for a trek across the dunes. Stop at a high dune to enjoy the magical desert sunset. Continue to a luxury desert camp, where dinner is served, and you can enjoy Berber drum music and dancing around the campfire under the stars. Overnight in the desert camp.

Day 3: Merzouga Dunes – Erfoud – Midelt – Cedars Forest – Ifrane – Fes (7 hours drive)

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Merzouga dunes. Enjoy breakfast at the camp, then return by camel or 4WD to the meeting point to rejoin your driver. Visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, and explore its traditional souk. Continue to Erfoud to see fossil workshops.

Drive along the Ziz River, stopping for panoramic views of the valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt before heading to the cedar forests, home to Barbary macaques. Visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperatures, snow, and Alpine-style houses. Finally, arrive in Fes, where the tour ends with drop-off at your riad or airport.

Includes/Excludes

  • 3 days transport in a private 4×4 or Minivan with A/C and fuel
  • Private driver/guide speaking English
  • Pick-up from your riad or any location in Marrakech
  • 1 night in an excellent riad in Boumalne Dades with dinner and breakfast
  • 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom and dinner & breakfast
  • Camel ride (one camel per person) or 4WD alternative
  • Sandboarding available at the desert camp
  • Drop-off at your riad in Fes
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Optional entrances to monuments
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Frequently asked questions

Is Morocco a safe and welcoming country for travelers?

Yes, Morocco is widely considered a safe and welcoming destination for travelers from around the world. Moroccans are renowned for their hospitality, especially toward guests. We prioritize your well-being, using only reliable, professional drivers and carefully vetted accommodations. Your dedicated driver and guide provide local knowledge, ensuring a safe and stress-free experience throughout your Morocco tours.

What is included in the price of your private Morocco tours?

Our comprehensive private Morocco tours packages typically include all transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, the services of a professional, English-speaking driver/guide, all accommodation (hotels, riads, and desert camps), daily breakfast and dinner, and activities like camel trekking in the Sahara. We clearly list all inclusions and exclusions on the individual tour page, ensuring complete transparency and peace of mind.
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

What is the accommodation like, particularly the Sahara desert camps?

We hand-select accommodations based on authenticity, comfort, and local charm, ranging from traditional riads in the cities to beautiful kasbahs in the mountains. For the desert, you will stay in high-quality camps (standard or luxury) featuring comfortable tents with proper beds and private or shared bathrooms, ensuring a magical, yet restful, night under the stars on your desert tour.
from$50.00 /person

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