3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes - Overview
Discover the authentic beauty of Morocco on this unforgettable 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou, explore the cinematic city of Ouarzazate, and marvel at the breathtaking Todra Gorges.
End your journey with a mesmerizing camel trek in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, spending the night in a luxury desert camp under a starlit sky.
This private desert trip combines adventure, comfort, and culture, offering the best way to travel from Marrakech to Fes through Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes.
3 Days itinerary from Marrakech to Fes
Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM with pickup from your Marrakech riad or hotel.
Travel across the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), stopping for panoramic photos and mountain views.
Visit the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortress featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa”, and explore the Taourirt Kasbah before driving along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Valley.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a cozy riad overlooking the valley.
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)
After breakfast, head to the spectacular Todra Gorges, a paradise for photographers and rock climbers.
Stroll through the canyon before continuing your journey through Tinjdad and Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, meet your camel caravan and embark on a sunset camel trek across the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes.
At night, enjoy a delicious dinner and Berber music by the campfire at your luxury desert camp under the stars.
Activity: Camel ride at sunset
Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early to watch a magical sunrise over the dunes before breakfast at the camp.
Ride your camel or 4×4 back to the village, then begin your scenic drive north toward Fes.
Cross the Ziz Valley, famous for its lush palm groves and deep gorges, and stop in Midelt for lunch.
Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing by Azrou’s cedar forests (home to wild monkeys) and the charming “Little Switzerland of Morocco,” Ifrane.
Arrive in Fes by early evening, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad.
Meals: Breakfast
End of tour in Fes
- List of includes
- Private modern A/C vehicle with English/French-speaking driver/guide
- Pick-up in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
- 1 night in a Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley (dinner & breakfast)
- 1 night in a Luxury Desert Camp in Merzouga (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes (one camel per person)
- Sandboarding (optional)
- Berber music & campfire at the desert camp
- Fuel, tolls, and all local taxes
- Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses and tips
3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes - FAQ
The total journey covers around 1,000 km, split over 3 days with scenic stops, so it’s comfortable and enjoyable.
This is a private tour, ensuring flexibility, comfort, and a more authentic experience.
The best time is March–May and September–November, when temperatures are moderate and the desert skies are clear.
