Duration3 Days 2 Nights
Pickup:Marrakech
EndFes
Departure Time8:00 AM
Accomodation2 - 3 - 4 ⭐ Hotel / Camp
Transportation4×4 or deluxe van

Overview Of 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes

via Merzouga as a captivating midpoint. Witness the diverse landscapes of Morocco as you traverse the Atlas Mountains, exploring ancient Kasbahs and traditional Berber villages. Experience the exhilarating Sahara Desert with a night in a desert camp in Merzouga, featuring camel treks and stargazing.

Trip highlights:

Explore the ancient Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the well-preserved mud-brick architecture and discover the historical significance of this iconic fortress, which has served as a backdrop for numerous films.
Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara” and the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Explore the Taourirt Kasbah, a striking example of traditional Moroccan architecture, and learn about the city’s film industry at the Atlas Film Studios.
Journey through the picturesque Dades Valley, also known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Admire the dramatic landscapes, explore traditional Berber villages, and witness the stunning rock formations of the Dades Gorges.
Explore the Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved deep canyons through the High Atlas Mountains. Take a leisurely walk along the riverbanks and marvel at the sheer cliffs, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Venture into the Sahara Desert and the captivating town of Merzouga. Experience the magic of the Erg Chebbi Dunes with a camel trek, witness the sunrise and the sunset over the golden sands, and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the desert.
Discover the serene Cedar Forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains, home to Barbary macaques. Enjoy the tranquility of this natural sanctuary, surrounded by ancient cedar trees and the sounds of nature.
Visit Ifrane, a charming town often referred to as “Little Switzerland.” Explore its European-inspired architecture, stroll through well-maintained parks, and experience the distinct atmosphere of this alpine-style Moroccan destination.
via Merzouga as a captivating midpoint. Witness the diverse landscapes of Morocco as you traverse the Atlas Mountains, exploring ancient Kasbahs and traditional Berber villages. Experience the exhilarating Sahara Desert with a night in a desert camp in Merzouga, featuring camel treks and stargazing.

Itinerary: 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou kasbah – Dades Gorges

You will start your 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes heading east toward Ouarzazate via the Tizi N’tichka Pass enroute passing through the High Atlas Mountains where you can stop to take scenic pictures along the way. After which, you will visit Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient Kasbah (fortified village) listed as UNESCO’s heritage site. Many famous movies were also filmed there.

You will continue to Ouarzazate, also known as the Hollywood of Africa, which houses the largest movie studios on the continent. We can stop over there for lunch (optional) before setting off through the Skoura, which is an extensive oasis of palm groves with beautiful Kasbahs. We will then drive through the Rose Valley where the Rose Festival is held every May in this town. On the way, keep your eyes open for a numerous Berber villages constructed using mud and bricks. Night will be spent in a hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Palm trees of Tinjdad – Merzouga

After breakfast, we will check out another kind of gorges at the Todra Canyons, which as high as 300m. It is an ideal place for walking and exploring on your own. Then, we will drive nearer to Merzouga, where the unique desert dunes are found. you will get to the hotel to saddle up the camels and cross the ocean of the dunes. You will then get an opportunity to climb the dunes after sunset and, then, view the bright stars above as you fall asleep in your nomad camp between the famous dunes.

Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Errachidia – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes

You will wake up early to watch sunrise at the dunes, get your breakfast before riding back to the auberge on the camels where you will meet your driver. We will then leave for Errachidia via Erfoud to the Ziz valley. Lunch will be at Midelt. After which, we will pass through the cedar woods at Azrou and the Middle Atlas before ending off the 3 Days Marrakech to Fes.

Include

Dinner
Confortable vehicle AC
Camel ride
Hotel bed and breakfast
English speaking driver
Night in the tent

Price Excludes

Lunches
Tips
Drinks
Entrances tickets

Note:

This tour is just one version of what your Morocco trip might include. Your journey can be longer or shorter, filled with desert nights, city explorations, or mountain hikes, it all depends on what you want to experience. We design our tours privately, which means everything is flexible.

If you’d like more days, custom stops, or activities such as a guided food tour, camel trekking, or relaxation by the Atlantic coast, we’ll build it in. With our team, your Morocco holiday is never standard, it’s designed entirely for you.

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