Our journey from Marrakech to Fes, passing through Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes. This 3-day desert tour takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, through the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou. And into the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you’ll experience an authentic camel trek or 4WD desert adventure.

Spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp, enjoy traditional Berber music, and conclude your journey in the cultural city of Fes.

Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour Highlights:

✅ Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass
✅ Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
✅ Visit the stunning Dades Valley & Todra Gorge
✅ Ride a camel through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi or 4WD through the dunes
✅ Spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp under the stars
✅ Enjoy traditional Berber music & Moroccan cuisine
✅ Drive through the dramatic landscapes of the Draa Valley & Berber villages

Our 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga & Back Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

Your adventure starts early in Marrakech, where your driver will pick you up from your hotel or riad. As you leave the bustling city behind, you’ll ascend the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Along the way, stop to take in panoramic views and visit traditional Berber villages.

Continue towards Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its appearance in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Take your time exploring the Kasbah’s narrow alleys and historic structures before heading to Ouarzazate. The “Gateway to the Desert.”, visit the famous Atlas Film Studios and the Kasbah Taourirt before stopping for lunch.

After lunch, travel through the Valley of Roses, famous for its fragrant rose fields and traditional distilleries, before reaching the Dades Valley.

Here, you will check into a charming riad or hotel and enjoy dinner.

🚗 Distance: 320 km (199 miles)
⏳ Driving Time: ~6 hours (excluding stops)
🏡 Overnight: Dar Blues OR Riad Paradise Dades OR Xaluca Dades OR Hotel Dar Ahlam OR Hotel Babylone Dades OR Eden boutique hotel (HB)

Day 02 : Dades Valley → Todra Canyon → Erfoud → Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)

After breakfast, journey deeper into Morocco’s Sahara region, passing through Berber villages and following the scenic Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.

Your first stop will be at the Todra Gorge, where sheer cliffs rise over 300 meters, creating one of Morocco’s most stunning natural wonders. Take a short walk through the gorge and capture breathtaking photos.

Continue towards Erfoud, known as the gateway to the desert and famous for its fossils and date markets. As you approach Merzouga, the landscape transforms into golden dunes, marking your arrival in the heart of the Sahara Desert.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at a traditional riad for a brief rest before your desert adventure begins. Depending on your preference (to be confirmed in advance), you can either:

Enjoy a sunset camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping to witness the sunset over the Sahara. OR
Opt for a 4WD dune transfer, which allows you to explore the desert terrain comfortably.

Both options include a pause atop the dunes for sunset photography before heading to your luxury desert camp, where you will be greeted with traditional Moroccan hospitality.

After freshening up, enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner, followed by live Berber music around the campfire under a sky full of stars.

🚗 Distance: 270 km (168 miles)
⏳ Driving Time: ~5 hours (excluding stops)
🏡 Overnight: Luxury Desert Camps in Merzouga (HB)

Day 3: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Middle Atlas Mountains → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes

Rise early to witness the sunrise over the dunes—an experience you’ll never forget. Before breakfast, you have the option to take a sunrise camel ride before being transferred back to Merzouga town by 4WD.

After breakfast, begin your journey towards Fes, passing through the Ziz Valley, a lush oasis lined with thousands of palm trees and ancient kasbahs. Stop at panoramic viewpoints to admire the scenery before continuing into the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Travel through Midelt, where you can stop for lunch, and then pass through Azrou, home to the famous Cedar Forest, where you might spot Barbary macaques. The last stop before Fes is Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its European-style alpine architecture.

Arrive in Fes by late afternoon, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.

What’s Included?

✔️ 3 Day Transportation in a comfortable private (4×4, minivan or minibus)
✔️ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✔️ 1 night in a luxury desert camp (private tent)
✔️ 1 night in a traditional riad/hotel (private room)
✔️ Camel trek in the dunes
✔️ Breakfasts & dinners
✔️ Traditional Music live show in desert
✔️ Sand-boarding (free and optional -this activity is undertaken at your own risk-).
✔️ Travel Insurance: Passenger travel insurance per pax per 3 days (within the vehicle only).