Best Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour with Camp & Camel Trek

Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, On the way to the desert

Duration3 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga is designed to combine comfort, cultural immersion, and breathtaking landscapes in one seamless journey across Morocco.

Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains and the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah with a guided visit, and continue through Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, and the dramatic Todra Gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.

Including a traditional hotel in Dades Valley and the option to upgrade to a Deluxe Luxury Desert Camp located inside the dunes. Guests enjoy a sunset camel ride, sandboarding, traditional Berber hospitality, and dinner under the stars in the Sahara Desert.

With comfortable air-conditioned transportation, professional multilingual drivers, small group organization, and direct drop-off in Fes, this tour offers a well-balanced mix of adventure, scenic beauty, and cultural discovery between Marrakech and Fes.

Options

Deluxe Camp Tent (Recommended)

Private room and deluxe camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir.
Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Upgraded
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included

Premium Desert Tour

Luxury Camp & Luxury Riad: First night at Dades Paradise, Dar Blues, Xaluca Dades Or similar. Second night at Merzouga Luxury Camp or Madu Luxury Camp
ATV & Camel Ride & Sandboard: 1 hour ATV quad ride & 1 hour camel ride & Sand boarding
Premium
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Private A/C Vehicle: Private (4x4 TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado Or Minivan)
Pickup included

Standard Desert Camp Tent

Private room and standard camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir.
Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom,
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Basic
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners, 2x Breakfasts
Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included

What's included

Camel trek
Sand-boarding
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast

Lunch
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TI’ZIN TICHKA - KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU - KELAAT MGOUNA - TINGHIR

Tizi n Tichka
30m

Cross the gigantic Atlas Mountains and admire landscape’s beauty at the top of Tizi N 'Tichka pass, the highest in North Africa.
Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
2h · Admission ticket included

Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, classified world cultural heritage by UNESCO.
El Kelaa M'gouna
Pass by

Across the Roses Valley of Kelaat Mgouna
Valley of the Roses
30m

Short coffee break at Kelaat Mgouna Roses Valley
Camino al sahara
10h · Admission ticket included

Join your accommodation through the road of Roses Grove and Roses Valley.
Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included

Day 2: TINGHIR - GORGES OF TODRA - MERZOUGA

1h

Enjoy the stunning views offered by Dades Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley.
Merzouga
1h

Live unique moments while riding a camel at sunset and sunrise in the desert of Erg Chabbi at Merzouga.
Merzouga Desert
16h · Admission ticket included

Discover the Berber nomad’s lifestyle by spending a night under the stars in a local tent and enjoying an authentic Sahrawi Tagine under Berber songs.

Day 3: MERZOUGA - RISSANI - AZROU - FES

Merzouga Desert
1h · Admission ticket included

Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.
Maison Tafilalet
Pass by

Cross the palm grove of Tafilalet and the town of Rissani to reach the Ziz valley.
Azrou Cedar Forest
30m · Admission ticket included

If you have the chance, you can meet the Maggots monkeys at the cedar forest between Azrou and Ifrane.
Fez
30m

- Join Fez, the cultural capital of Morocco, early in the evening.

- Drop off in your accommodation or in the nearest accessible point

- End of service in Fes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All travelers in the medina riad near Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, Rue des Banques, Marrakesh, Morocco, can join us there.

End point

Drop-off is available at Fes Sais Airport.

End point

Drop-off is available at your hotel, riad, or Fes Sais Airport. If your riad is located inside the Medina and not accessible by vehicle, the driver will drop you off at the nearest accessible point within walking distance.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from all hotels and riads in Marrakech.

If your accommodation is accessible by car, pickup will be directly from your hotel entrance. For riads located inside the Medina where vehicle access is limited, a nearby meeting point within walking distance will be arranged and shared with you one day before departure.

Pickup time is between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM (exact time will be confirmed the evening before the tour via WhatsApp or email).

Please ensure your contact details are correct at the time of booking so we can send your pickup confirmation and driver details.

If you are arriving by flight the same day, airport pickup can also be arranged upon request.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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