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3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
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3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

3 Days / 2 Nights Availability: Every Day Marrakech → Fes👥 Private tour

Overview

3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is a Moroccan desert trip. Over these 3 days and 2 nights, you will see many incredible places, including the Dades and Todra gorges, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, and the Atlas Mountains. Along with Merzouga, the Sahara Desert has other Berber communities. Additionally, you will ride camels deep into the desert. You will also enjoy the Sahara’s breathtaking dawn and sunset. Moreover, you will go to the Erfoud Fossil Town and the Rissani traditional market. And you visit Ifrane, Morocco’s Switzerland, and the Cedar Forest to see the Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. And this tour will finish in Fes.

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Highlights

  • Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Explore Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco.
  • Discover the stunning Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.
  • Enjoy a memorable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • Watch a magical sunset and sunrise in the Sahara Desert.
  • Spend a night in a traditional Merzouga desert camp with Berber music.
  • Pass through the beautiful Ziz Valley, Midelt, Azrou Cedar Forest, and Ifrane.
  • Arrive in Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital.

Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges

On the first day of our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. We will meet you at your Raid in Marrakech city. Thereafter, we drive you towards Ouarzazate via the Tizi-N-Tichka mountain pass (2260m). It is the highest road pass in Morocco in the High Atlas Mountains. And then we arrive at the Ait Benhaddou, a local UNESCO Kasbah. It is the largest Kasbah in Morocco, where we will enjoy lunch. Secondly, we continue to Ouarzazate city. It is also called the Hollywood of Africa. So, we explore another local kasbah and visit the Atlas studio. Besides, we drive along the Thousand Kasbahs road and stop in the town of Kalaat M G’ouna. It is famous for its Rose Valley and its yearly May festival. Finally, we drive to the Dades Gorges to spend a night in a hotel, including dinner and breakfast.

Day 2Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

The second day of our 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes starts after breakfast. We drive through the Dades Valley and explore the amazing rock formation called “the Monkey Toes”. Secondly, we drive through Tinghir to explore the Todra Valley and Todra Gorge. There, we enjoy panoramic views and then continue our Morocco tour to Erfoud. This city is called the capital city of fossils in Morocco. Thereafter, we drive to Rissani, where we take a Berber lunch before heading to the village of Merzouga. Finally, you prepare for a camel trip to the desert camp. This trip takes about 90 minutes to reach the camp. In the camp, we enjoy and spend the night in Berber nomad tents, including dinner and breakfast.

Day 3Merzouga Sahara – Midelt – Azrou – Fes City

Our desert camel guide will wake you up to watch the sunrise view. Next, we will ride camels back to our desert hotel. After breakfast, we continued our Morocco trip towards Fes. We will pass through Errachidia, passing the Ziz Valley. Then, we will pass through the Tizi-N-Talghamt, and we will reach Midelt in the Atlas Mountains. Secondly, we drive to Azrou, a Berber village, to watch the Barbarian apes in the local cedar forest. After that, we visited the town of Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco. And we finally arrive in Fes, where the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes ends.

What’s included

Price Includes

  • Transport at a comfortable vehicle
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Accommodations
  • Berber music in the camp
  • Stops for panoramic views and free time for lunch
  • Camel for each in the desert

Price Excludes

  • Lunches
  • Soft drinks
  • Tips

Route map

ALGERIA H I G H   A T L A SERG CHEBBI ★MarrakechAit Ben HaddouOuarzazate☾Dades ValleyTodra Gorge☾MerzougaMideltAzrouFes N
Day 1 Marrakech → Dades ValleyDay 2 Dades Valley → MerzougaDay 3 Merzouga → Fes☾ Night stop

Customer reviews

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Unforgettable Sahara Experience

“The camel ride, desert camp, and stunning landscapes made this tour the highlight of our trip to Morocco.”

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Excellent Tour from Marrakech to Fes

“Everything was perfectly organized. The scenery was breathtaking, and the overnight stay in the desert was incredible.”

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the camel trek?

The camel ride usually lasts between 1 and 1.5 hours, depending on the season.

Is the desert camp included?

Yes, one night in a traditional desert camp is included.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light jacket.

Can I book a private tour?

Yes, private tours are available upon request.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in Fes on the third day.

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