3-Day / 2-Night Desert Journey from Fes to Marrakech

3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

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Embark on a captivating 3-day journey from Fes to Marrakech, where you’ll traverse Morocco’s iconic landscapes—from the lush Middle Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. This scenic road trip is a must for adventure seekers, culture enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike. Led by an experienced English-speaking guide, the tour offers two nights of unique accommodations, including one under the stars at a desert luxury camp in Merzouga, followed by another night in the breathtaking Dades Valley.

Trip Highlights:

Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, exploring cedar forests and observing Barbary monkeys.
Experience a camel trek in the Sahara’s Erg Chebbi dunes and watch the sunset from atop a camel.
Visit the historic Tinghir oasis and explore the Todgha Gorges.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved ancient kasbah.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’tichka Pass on the way to Marrakech.

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Comfortable air-conditioned transportation with an English-speaking driver/guide
Pick up from your Fes hotel / Riad.
Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
Overnight accommodation in a traditional guesthouse or hotel in Dades (with dinner and breakfast included)
Sunrise over the dunes

Overnight accommodation in a traditional guesthouse or hotel in Dades (with dinner and breakfast included)
Local guide to visit Ait Ben Haddou
Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible.
Beverages
Lunches on the way

Tour Map

Itinerary

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga

8-Hour Drive

Your adventure begins with an early breakfast at your hotel in Fes, followed by a pickup from your guide at 07:00 AM (winter) or 08:00 AM (summer). The journey takes you through the Saiss plains toward the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you’ll pass through Ifrane and Azrou. Along the way, you may spot Barbary apes and have time for photos.

After a stop for lunch in Midelt, continue across the Ziz River, driving past lush palm groves and towering kasbahs to Erfoud. Finally, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll rest before embarking on a sunset camel ride across the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes.

As the sun sets, you’ll experience the shifting desert colors and arrive at your desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner, accompanied by local music from the nomads around the campfire.

Overnight at a desert camp in Merzouga.

Day 2: Merzouga → Rissani → Tinghir → Boumalne Dades

4-Hour Drive

Begin your day with an early wake-up to witness the sunrise over the golden dunes – a truly magical experience. After enjoying breakfast and refreshing shower at the camp, you’ll return by camel ride. Continue your journey through the stunning Tinghir oasis, where you can stroll along the riverbanks, visit Berber villages, and learn about the local way of life.

After visiting the remarkable Todgha Canyons, enjoy lunch at a local café before continuing your drive along the Road of 1001 Kasbahs, heading toward Dades Valley.

Overnight in a charming lodge in Dades Valley, with dinner provided.

Day 3: Boumalne Dades → Skoura Oasis → Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech

6-Hour Drive

After breakfast, drive through the Valley of Roses toward Kalaa M’Gouna, where you may visit a local rose water cooperative. Continue to Skoura Oasis, known for its lush palm groves, before reaching Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, you’ll have lunch and explore the ancient kasbah, which has been a backdrop for numerous Hollywood films.

In the afternoon, cross the Atlas Mountains via Tizi N’tichka Pass, passing traditional Berber villages. Finally, you’ll arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. Your driver will take you to your riad or hotel.

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3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

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