3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Duration3 Days - 2 Nights
Group Size1-40 People
Tour TypeTours from Fes
DifficultyEasy
Why go?
Discover the beauty of Morocco with this 3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech, a private journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley, Merzouga Sahara Desert, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, and the High Atlas Mountains. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to connect Fes and Marrakech while enjoying an unforgettable desert experience.
Starting from Fes, you will travel through Ifrane, cedar forests, Berber towns, and the scenic Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a magical night in a Sahara Desert camp.
The journey continues through Erfoud, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. With Morocco & Tours, this 3-day private desert tour offers culture, adventure, and beautiful landscapes in one complete trip.
Tour Highlights
- Travel from Fes to Marrakech through Morocco’s desert route.
- Stop in Ifrane and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.
- Enjoy the scenic palm groves of Ziz Valley.
- Experience a camel trek in Merzouga Sahara Desert.
- Spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars.
- Visit Erfoud and discover southern Morocco’s desert landscapes.
- Walk through the impressive Todra Gorge.
- Admire the beauty of Dades Valley.
Tour Plan
01
Your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with a stop in Ifrane and the cedar forests. Continue through Berber towns and the beautiful Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride camels across the Sahara dunes and spend the night in a desert camp.
02
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast at the camp. After leaving Merzouga, travel through Erfoud and desert villages toward Todra Gorge, famous for its high cliffs and canyon views. Enjoy time to walk and take photos before continuing to Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.
03
After breakfast, travel through the Valley of Roses toward Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Pickup at your hotel or riad in Fes and drop-off in Marrakech.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver for 3 days.
- 2 nights of accommodation: 1 night in a Merzouga desert camp and 1 night in Dades Valley.
- Daily breakfast, and dinner at the desert camp and in Dades Valley.
- Camel trek across the Sahara dunes at sunset.
- Visit of Todra Gorge and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Cost Excludes
- International flights to and from Morocco.
- Lunches and drinks.
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums and historical sites.
- Tips for drivers, guides and camp staff.
- Travel insurance and personal expenses.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (quad biking, sandboarding...).
