3-Day Shared Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Journey from Marrakech to Fes through breathtaking landscapes and the Sahara Desert!

Overview

Join our 3-day shared tour from Marrakech to Fes, a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and stunning scenery. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, visit the Todra Gorge, and experience the magic of the Sahara Desert with a camel trek and an overnight stay in a Berber camp.

On the final day, journey through the Ziz Valley, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, and visit Ifrane and Azrou, famous for their cedar forests and Barbary macaque monkeys, before arriving in Fes.

Tour Highlights

✔ Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass.
✔ Explore the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
✔ Visit Ouarzazate and the famous Atlas Film Studios.
✔ Discover the Todra Gorge, a breathtaking canyon.
✔ Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes and witness an incredible Sahara sunset.
✔ Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner and stargazing in the desert.
✔ Experience Berber music and campfire entertainment.
✔ Travel through the Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas Mountains, and cedar forests.
✔ Visit Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before reaching Fes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Departure: 7:00 AM from Marrakech.
Drive through: High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Visit: Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous UNESCO site.
Stop in Ouarzazate: Explore the Taourirt Kasbah and admire Morocco’s film capital.
Pass through: The Rose Valley and Skoura Oasis.
Evening: Arrive in Dades Valley, dinner, and overnight stay in a hotel or riad.

Overnight: Riad/Hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert

Morning: Visit the Todra Gorge, a natural canyon with towering rock formations.
Drive through: Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
Late Afternoon: Arrive in Merzouga, prepare for your camel trek.
Sunset: Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes, capturing unforgettable views.
Evening: Arrive at the desert camp, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and live Berber music around a campfire.
Stargazing: Experience the breathtaking Sahara night sky.

Overnight: Berber desert camp in Merzouga (standard or luxury tent).

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Fes

Early Morning: Watch the sunrise over the dunes and camel trek back to Merzouga.
Breakfast: Enjoy a traditional meal at a guesthouse.
Mid-Morning: Drive through the Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves.
Noon: Stop for lunch in Midelt, nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Afternoon: Pass through the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaque monkeys.
Late Afternoon: Quick stop in Ifrane, Morocco’s cleanest and most European-style city.
Early Evening: Arrive in Fes, where the tour ends.

What’s Included?

✅ Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for transportation.
✅ Experienced English-speaking driver/guide.
✅ Accommodation (1 night in Dades Valley, 1 night in a desert camp).
✅ Camel trek in the Sahara Desert.
✅ Breakfast and dinner each day.
✅ Stops for sightseeing, photo opportunities, and tea/coffee breaks.

What’s Not Included?

❌ Lunches and drinks.
❌ Entrance fees to optional attractions.
❌ Tips and personal expenses.

Good to Know

This Marrakech to Fes tour is available as a shared experience, but we can arrange a private tour upon request.
The tour can be customized to fit your preferences—let your driver know if you’d like to spend more time at a certain location.
We require a 30% deposit to confirm your booking, with the balance payable upon departure.
Payment methods include PayPal, bank transfer, credit card, or cash (EUR, USD, GBP, MAD).