3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech overview

Explore Morocco’s Sahara desert on an amazing 3-day tour Fes to Marrakech desert tour, which allows you to meet locals and get a true desert experience.

By taking the 3 days from Fes to Marrakech, you will have the opportunity to ride camels over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend an extraordinary night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga, where you will experience perfect stillness amid the towering dunes. This location seems a million miles away from civilization.

Along with camel trekking, sunset and dawn over Erg Chebbi, and a night in the desert, your Fes to Marrakech 3 days journey will take you via the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Watch Barbary macaques, a well-known old-world monkey species, in a cedar grove near Azrou. Explore the Todra Canyon, see the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and much more.

3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech highlights:

Driving in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Observing Barbary Apes in the Cedar Forest of the Middle Atlas
Camel trekking expedition in the Sahara desert.
Watching the sunset and daybreak over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Spending an unforgettable night in a luxurious desert camp.
Strolling under the Todra Gorge in Tinghir
Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ait Ben Haddou.
Driving across the High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi n'Tichka pass, enjoying breathtaking sights

Day 1 :

FES ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT

Your Fes to Marrakech desert excursion begins immediately after your morning breakfast at your hotel or riad. Following that, we go to the mesmerizing Moroccan desert. Our first stop is at Ifrane, often known as the 'Switzerland of Morocco.'

We continue our journey across the Middle Atlas Mountains, halting in the cedar woods to view the fascinating Barbary macaques, a rare monkey species endemic to the area.

We schedule lunch at a restaurant along our route so you can eat whenever it's most convenient for you. As we approach Merzouga, a lovely landscape of the Ziz Valley, dotted with palm trees, awaits our appreciation.

Merzouga meets us in the late afternoon, signaling the start of a wonderful camel trip. Each tourist boards a camel and sets off for a luxurious desert camp hidden in the wide dunes of Erg Chebbi. On the way, we'll stop to view a spectacular sunset from atop a dune. Enjoy a memorable evening immersed in the Sahara Desert's native culture. Experience rhythmic drumming, fascinating storytelling, and the desert's breathtaking starry night sky.

Day 2 :

MERZOUGA DESERT ⇢ RISSANI ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ DADES VALLEY

We strongly recommend starting early today to enjoy a peaceful dawn. After a delicious breakfast at your tent, pick between a camel walk or a comfy 4x4 vehicle trip back to Merzouga.

Take a picturesque trek to Boumalne Dades, traveling via Rissani, Erfoud, and the breathtaking Todgha Gorges. Suppose your visit falls on a Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday. In such a scenario, you will be able to visit a typical market in Rissani, gaining insight into the lively culture of southern Morocco. Take a leisurely walk along the Todra River and under the towering Todgha Gorge in Tinghir.

Arrive in Boumalne, Dades, by afternoon. Before you settle into your accommodations, take a scenic drive through the Dades Valley to a spot with stunning views of the extraordinary rock formations known as the monkey fingers.' You will spend your evening in the cozy confines of a beautiful hotel in the heart of Dades Valley.

Day 3 :

DADES VALLEY ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MARRAKECH

Today concludes your 3 days tour from Fez to Marrakech. Following a delicious breakfast at your hotel, take a leisurely drive to Ait Ben Haddou, passing through the picturesque Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate. This journey takes you through several gorgeous Berber communities.

In Ouarzazate, you may visit the Atlas Studio. This studio preserves film sets and decorations from a variety of films. You might also opt to snap a few memorable shots outdoors before continuing.

The legendary Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, located only 15 kilometers from Ouarzazate, is best known for its portrayal of Yunkai in Game of Thrones and its parts in countless other excellent films, including Gladiator.

Following a visit to the Kasbah and a delicious lunch, your travel to Marrakech takes you via the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the towering Tizi n'Tichka pass, which rises 2260 meters above sea level. As you travel this lovely road, take in the breathtaking vistas that open before you. We anticipate your arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the culmination of your day.