Family riding camels in Merzouga Sahara Desert

3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga

Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Fes

3 Days

Max 15 People

Easy

5.0

About This Journey

3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour through the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge and the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes.

Join our 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour and discover some of Morocco's most breathtaking landscapes in one unforgettable journey. Unlike our Marrakech–Merzouga–Marrakech tour, this itinerary is designed for travelers who wish to continue exploring Morocco without returning to Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, explore the dramatic Todra Gorge, ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, spend a magical night in a traditional Berber desert camp, and continue through the beautiful Ziz Valley, cedar forests, and Ifrane before arriving in Fes. This Morocco desert tour perfectly combines culture, history, mountain scenery, and the Sahara Desert while allowing you to maximize your time in Morocco.

What's Included

Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech

Comfortable air-conditioned transport

Professional English-speaking driver

Camel trek in Erg Chebbi

1 night hotel in Dades Valley

1 night in Berber desert camp

Breakfasts & dinners

Drop-off in Fes

Itinerary

Day 1:

Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley Your shared 3-day desert tour begins with pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass, passing traditional Amazigh villages and enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou before continuing through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to reach the beautiful Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay in a comfortable hotel. Driving time: 7 hours

Day 2:

Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Desert After breakfast, continue towards the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs create one of Morocco's most impressive natural landscapes. Later, arrive in Merzouga and begin a memorable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the magical Sahara sunset before reaching your traditional Berber desert camp. Dinner is served under the stars, followed by local music around the campfire. Driving time: 5 hours

Day 3:

Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes Wake up early to admire the unforgettable sunrise over the Sahara Desert before riding your camel back to Merzouga. After breakfast, travel through the magnificent Ziz Valley, one of Morocco's largest palm groves, before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Midelt, continue through cedar forests where Barbary macaques are often seen, and visit the charming alpine town of Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the late afternoon. Driving time: 7 to 8 hours

From €230/person

Price per person (varies by group size)

Pricing by Group Size

Group Size	Price/Person
2-3 people	330/person
4-6 people	260/person
7-15 people	230/person

Duration3 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Group SizeMax 15

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