Day 1 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate -Dades valley (8h- 360 km)
Dades Gorges - Your Marrakech to Fes desert tour will start early in the morning. We depart Marrakech at 07h30 AM to Dades Kelaat Mgouna and cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach Tizi-n-Tichka, one of Morocco’s highest road passes (2260m). Here you will have the opportunity to take some perfect photos of this breathtaking view. We will drive through small Berber villages and beautiful landscapes to reach Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou the UNESCO world heritage, which also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.
After lunch, we drive to Kelaat Mgouna Dades, the Valley of the Roses Season in (mid-April to mid-May) before we reach our hotel.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 : Dades valley – Todgha gorges – Merzouga Sahara desert (7h- 280 km)
Erg Chebbi Dunes - Embark on a breathtaking journey to Todra Gorge, the highest oasis in Morocco. The gorge is carved into the ochre cliffs of the High Atlas, with walls reaching 300 meters high and narrowing to 20 meters apart. It offers stunning views and excellent climbing opportunities for beginners.
After lunch, visit the ancient underground canal system called Khettara in Tinjdad, used for irrigation.
Continue to Merzouga, home to the highest dunes in North Africa, known as Erg Chebbi Sahara desert. Pass by beautiful oases like Tinjdad and the palm tree oasis of Ziz-Tafilalet. In Merzouga, enjoy a thrilling camel ride through the dunes and spend the night in a well-equipped desert camp. Capture mesmerizing sunset and sunrise photos, and explore the secrets of the Sahara. Overnight in a nomad tent with dinner and breakfast included.
Day 3 : Merzouga Sahara desert- Ziz valley – Midelt – Ifran – Fes Medina (9h- 480 km
Fes - You will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment of the Merzouga desert. Make your way after breakfast to Fes through the Ziz valley which has an amazing view of palm trees that is worths a stop for pictures. Then, we drive to the cedar forest of Azrou. There you will see a colony of monkeys along the road which will keep you amused.
You will have plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs as you will stop for coffee, lunch, photographs, travel through forests, valleys, and mountains. We will reach the Switzerland of Morocco which is Ifrane city. It is considered to be the cleanest and the best city in Morocco. We will then drop you off at your Riad / Hotel at around 6 PM in Fes. That’s Will be the end of our Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
- Dinner included
- Standard camp accommodation
- Breakfast provided
- First night stay in Dades at a standard hotel
- Experience camel trekking
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- ait benhaddou guide(2 to 3 euro /person; Traveler may have a guide or walk by themselves))
Venture on an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night journey across the desert, traversing the path from Marrakech to Fez. Discover the majestic Atlas Mountains and take time to visit locations such as the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, the Valley of Roses, and the Todra Gorges. Experience a night within these mountains before embarking on a mesmerizing camel ride into the Merzouga Desert. Find solace under the stars as you camp by the Erg Chabbi dunes, inside a traditional Berber tent. This one-directional expedition ensures a complete engagement with the journey from Marrakech to Fez. Watch the desert sun as it rises and sets from atop a camel, spend an evening at a welcoming Berber camp in the center of the Merzouga Desert. You’ll be part of a small group, capped at 15 participants to offer an intimate experience. All details about the package will be shared with you.
Please consider that we will arrange a taxi for you on the third day, in case there aren’t enough travellers, to ensure your arrival to Fez.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
