Experience the best of Morocco on this unforgettable 3-day Marrakech to Fes tour through the Sahara Desert. This scenic 3-day Marrakech to Fes tour takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, through traditional Berber villages, and to famous sites such as Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, and Tinghir Oasis. Enjoy a camel ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a traditional Merzouga desert camp under the stars. Your 3-day Marrakech to Fes tour continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains before ending in the imperial city of Fes.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Marrakech via Merzouga to Fes |
| DEPARTURE TIME | 08:00 AM |
| RETURN TIME: | Approximately 07:00 PM |
INCLUDED:
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle driven by an English-speaking driver/guide.
- Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
- First night accommodation in a hotel (private room with private bathroom), including dinner and breakfast.
- Sunset camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi (private tent with private bathroom), including dinner and breakfast.
- Drop-off at your hotel in Fes or at the nearest accessible location to your riad if it is not reachable by car.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to monuments and attractions.
- Local guides, if required.
- Lunches and drinks during the tour.
- Tips and gratuities (optional).
Day 1: Marrakech – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Boumalne Dades
Your Marrakech to Fes desert tour begins with an early morning departure from your hotel or riad in Marrakech at 8:00 AM. First, you will cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, located at 2,260 meters above sea level.
Along the way, you will discover traditional mud-brick Berber villages and see shepherds grazing their flocks on green plateaus surrounded by snow-capped peaks. There will be several stops for photos, coffee breaks, and to enjoy the stunning scenery.
Around midday, you will arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. This historic kasbah has appeared in many Hollywood movies and TV series, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones.
After a guided visit of the kasbah, continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa” and home to the largest film studios on the continent.
Following lunch at your leisure, travel through the Skoura Oasis to visit the beautifully preserved Kasbah Amridil. Then continue through Kalaat M’Gouna and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Boumalne Dades, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your guesthouse.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Tinghir – Merzouga
On the second day of your Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, travel along the famous Road of 1,000 Kasbahs toward the oasis town of Tinghir. Along the route, admire the impressive fortified villages and breathtaking desert landscapes.
Upon arrival in Tinghir, you will explore the lush palm oasis and walk through the spectacular Todra Gorges, known for their towering canyon walls and crystal-clear river. You may also observe local Berber families tending their farms and livestock.
After free time for lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Rissani, one of Morocco’s most historic desert towns and the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty. Rissani was once a major trading center for caravans traveling across the Sahara to Timbuktu.
In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan will be waiting for you. Enjoy a memorable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi while watching a magical Sahara sunset.
At your desert camp, you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by Berber music and drumming around the campfire. Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga – Midelt – Fes
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before riding your camel back to Merzouga. After breakfast and a shower at the camp or lodge, meet your driver and begin your journey toward Fes.
Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley and Errachidia, the capital of the Tafilalt region, known for its vast palm groves and dramatic landscapes.
Continue to Midelt for a relaxing lunch break before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Along the way, pass through cedar forests and the charming towns of Azrou, Imouzzer, and Ifrane, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its alpine-style architecture and cool climate.
You may also have the chance to spot Barbary macaques in the cedar forests near Azrou and stop for photos.
In the late afternoon, your Marrakech to Fes desert tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fes.
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