This 3-Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes takes you from Marrakech to Fes, passing through some of Morocco’s most stunning landscapes, including the High Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, and the Middle Atlas Mountains. You’ll experience the beauty of the desert, ride camels, spend a night in a desert camp, and explore historic kasbahs and Berber villages. The tour combines adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery.
Your journey begins with a departure from Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Along the way, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Berber villages and lush valleys. The first major stop is at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a famous fortified village that has served as a filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring the kasbah, you’ll continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll drive through the Valley of the Roses (if in season) and arrive in the Dades Valley, renowned for its stunning rock formations and gorges. You’ll spend the night in a hotel or riad in the Dades Valley.
On the second day, you’ll travel to Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon with towering cliffs that’s perfect for a short hike or photo stop. Afterward, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the gorge. In the afternoon, you’ll continue your journey to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, you’ll switch to camels for a sunset camel trek into the desert dunes. As the sun sets over the golden sands, you’ll arrive at a desert camp in the heart of the Sahara. Here, you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, listen to Berber music, and spend the night in a luxury or traditional desert tent.
The final day begins with an early morning wake-up to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After soaking in the breathtaking views, you’ll return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 and enjoy breakfast at your desert camp or a nearby hotel. From there, you’ll embark on the drive to Fes, passing through the Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and oasis landscapes. You’ll continue through Midelt, a town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, where you’ll stop for lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests and possibly spotting wild monkeys near Azrou. The tour concludes with your arrival in Fes in the late afternoon or early evening.
Epic 3-Day Desert Adventure from Marrakech to Fes!
This tour from Marrakech to Fes was an unforgettable adventure! From the stunning Atlas Mountains to the magical Sahara Desert, every moment was incredible. Riding camels at sunset and spending the night in a desert camp under the stars was a dream come true. The driver Mustapha was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the journey was smooth.
