Embark on a 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour. Ride camels, explore Erg Chebbi dunes, and experience luxury camping in Merzouga.
Fes – Ifrane – Cedars forest- Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga Sahara
Ifrane - The 3-day desert tour to Marrakech starts with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow, and alpine-style houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco.
Azrou Cedar Forest - we continue to Cedars Forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that, we continue to Midelt, where lunch will be served. Then we head to the Sahara desert, driving through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, and along the Ziz river
Merzouga - After that, we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Finally, we continue to the desert camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp
Merzouga Sahara – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Rissani Market - Wake up early in the morning to contemplate the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast, then you return on camels to Merzouga where the driver awaits. We leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Gargantas del Todra - After a stroll in Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. Then we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -Making a high red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades valley, through Boumalne Dades. Then inevitably stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. Finally, dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate- Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Ait Ben Haddou - After breakfast, we continued our trip to Kalaa Magouna, to visit the Rose Valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, and oil, to cosmetic products. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we reach Ouarzazate, also known as the gate of the desert. We will visit the studios, in which famous movies were shot.
Thereafter, we depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we continue to Marrakesh. Driving through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, and also the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots. Finally, we reach Marrakesh, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation. End of the tour
- Camel ride to and from the camp (1 camel each)
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Optional sandboarding in sand dunes
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
Embark on an incredible 3-day journey from Fes to Marrakech through the Sahara desert of Morocco, offering a unique chance to connect with locals and experience a genuine desert adventure.
On this 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, you’ll ride camels across the golden sands of Erg Chebbi and spend an unforgettable night in a luxurious desert camp, surrounded by the serene silence of Merzouga’s towering dunes. This remote location feels worlds away from civilization.
In addition to camel trekking, witnessing the sunset and sunrise over Erg Chebbi, and spending a night in the desert, your tour will traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. You’ll have the opportunity to see Barbary macaques in the cedar forest near Azrou, explore the stunning Todra Canyon, visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and much more.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.