3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga | Morocco

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian

Experience the best of Morocco's landscapes and Sahara Desert on this 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades and Todra Gorges, then reach Merzouga for a camel trek and overnight desert camp before continuing through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains to Fes.

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Highlights

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
  • Explore Ouarzazate and Skoura
  • Discover the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley
  • Walk through the spectacular Todra Gorge
  • Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Watch the Sahara sunset and sunrise
  • Overnight in a desert camp
  • Enjoy traditional Moroccan dinner and Berber music
  • Visit Rissani and Erfoud
  • Panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
  • Explore the Cedar Forest and Ifrane
  • Private transfer from Marrakech to Fes

Includes/Excludes

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
  • Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Pickup from your accommodation or Marrakech airport
  • 1 night in a hotel/riad in Dades Valley
  • 1 night in a desert camp
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Sandboarding at the desert camp
  • Desert camp experience
  • Traditional Berber music
  • Drop-off at your accommodation or Fes airport
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned under "Included"

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Rose Valley – Dades Valley

  • Your journey begins with an early pickup from your accommodation or Marrakech airport. Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, with stops at scenic viewpoints before reaching Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar, then continue through Ouarzazate, Skoura and the beautiful Valley of Roses before arriving in the Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga – Camel Trek – Desert Camp

  • After breakfast, continue through the Dades Valley towards the spectacular Todra Gorge. Enjoy a short walk between its towering red cliffs before travelling through the palm oases towards Erfoud.
  • Continue to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, where you leave the vehicle behind for a camel trek across the golden Sahara dunes. Watch the sunset from the dunes before reaching your desert camp for dinner and traditional Berber music.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes

  • Wake early to enjoy the Sahara sunrise before breakfast and return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4. Continue through Rissani and Erfoud, then follow the scenic Ziz Valley towards Midelt.
  • Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and stop at the Cedar Forest, where you may see Barbary macaques. Continue to Ifrane, often known as the "Switzerland of Morocco," before arriving in Fes for drop-off.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private Marrakech to Fes desert tour?

Yes. You travel privately with your own vehicle and experienced driver-guide.

Does the tour include a night in the Sahara?

Yes. You spend one night at a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Is the camel trek included?

Yes. The itinerary includes a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes

Can we experience the Sahara sunset and sunrise?

Yes. You can enjoy sunset over the dunes on Day 2 and sunrise on Day 3.

Can I customize this tour?

Yes. As a private tour, the itinerary can be adapted according to your travel dates, group size and preferences.

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