Fes to Marrakech 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour

Duration3 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 1000 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 3-day tour is a one-way journey from Fes to Marrakech, ideal for travelers who want to cross Morocco without backtracking. It combines long scenic drives with key highlights, including the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, palm valleys, Todra Gorges, and the High Atlas Mountains.

The experience includes a sunset camel ride, sunrise in the Sahara, and an overnight stay in a desert camp, with the option to reach the camp by 4×4 instead of camels. Accommodations are locally operated and located in remote regions, offering an authentic desert and valley experience.

Designed for travelers short on time, this tour delivers a complete Sahara crossing in just three days, with clear expectations about driving time, flexible options, and transparent logistics.

Options

Deluxe Camp Tent (Recommended)

Deluxe Camp & Private Room: Enjoy the comforts of a deluxe camp tent with a private bathroom and a private hotel room in Dades Valley.
camel ride and sandboarding: The package includes camel trekking, sandboarding, and optional ATV Quad or Buggy rental for a comprehensive desert tour.

LUX
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast and Dinner included
Fez to Marrakech
Minibus, Camel
Pickup included

Standard Desert Camp Tent

Standard Camp & Private Room: Experience a comfortable stay at a night in a standard camp tent with shared bathroom facilities and a hotel in Dades Valley.
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: Dive into the desert adventure with camel trekking, sandboarding, and optional ATV Quad or Buggy rental.

Standard
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast and Dinner included
Fez to Marrakech
Minibus, Camel
Pickup included

Premium Desert Tour

Luxury Camp & Luxury Riad: : Experience premium luxury with a stay at the Merzouga Royal Camp, followed by a night at the exquisite Chez Pierre.
ATV & Camel Ride & Sandboard:: This package also includes exhilarating activities such as an ATV quad ride, camel ride, and sandboarding
Premium
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga: Starts in Fez, then travels through the Sahara-High Atlas mountains, visits the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and ends in Marrakech.
Private A/C Vehicle:: (4x4 TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado Or Minivan)
Pickup included

What's included

Second night at Dades Gorges or Ouarzazate (Private A/C ensuite room) with dinner & breakfast
Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
Pick up from your Fez hotel / Riad
Upgrade to the deluxe camp tent option available
Dinner
A/C modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking river /guide
Breakfast
Overnight at a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi ( Private tent ) with shared bathrooms
Drop off at your Marrakech hotel

Beverage
lunches on the way

What to expect

Day 1: Fes » Azrou (Cedar forest) » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga (Night in Desert Camp) [467 Km]

Fez
30m

After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad id Fez, your English speaking driver / guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in winter time and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).
Ifrane
10m

Our journey will commence in Fes and take us through Ifrane, a French-built winter ski resort from the 1930s modeled after a Swiss village.
Azrou Cedar Forest
15m · Admission ticket included

As you continue your journey, you will traverse the cedar forest in Azrou and have an opportunity to spot monkeys. Your drive will take you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, characterized by scenic winding roads through forests, springs, rocky terrain, and Berber villages. You will then descend towards the Sahara Desert after a full day of navigating the breathtaking Atlas Mountains.
Midelt
1h

During your trip, you will make a stop for lunch in Midelt, a town renowned for its fossils and rocks. Midelt is located halfway to your destination. After lunch, you will continue your journey towards Merzouga along the road.
15m

After lunch, you will continue your journey, crossing the Ziz River and passing by towering palm trees and fortified Kasbahs on your way to Erfoud.
Merzouga
16h

Take a break to admire the breathtaking view of a massive palm tree oasis, then proceed to reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with mint tea and your guide, who will introduce you to your camels. They will then lead you on a 1-hour camel ride across the picturesque sandy dunes of erg-Chebbi, where you will experience the breathtaking sunset. Upon reaching the desert camp, you will spend the night in a traditional Berber tent. Here, your camels will be secured and you will be served with mint tea. After a delicious dinner, spend the night stargazing before retiring to bed.

Day 2: Merzouga » Todra Gorges » Dades Gorges (255 km]

Merzouga
1h

Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.
Todra Gorge
1h · Admission ticket included

Enjoy the stunning views offered by Toudra Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley
Dades Gorges
16h · Admission ticket included

Join Dades through the road of Thousand Kasbah and Roses Valley. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included.

Day 3: Dades » Ouarzazate » Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah » Marrakech (315 Km]

Dades Gorges
40m · Admission ticket included

Following breakfast, you will embark on a drive through the Valley of the Roses, en route to Kalaa Mgouna.
10m · Admission ticket included

Make a photography stop to admire the views of Atlas Studios.
Ait Ben Haddou
10m

Take the opportunity to visit the renowned Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tizi n Tichka
15m · Admission ticket included

Journey across the massive Atlas Mountains and admire the stunning landscape from the top of Tizi N'Tichka pass, the highest pass in North Africa.
Marrakech
30m

Arrive in Marrakech, the Red City and Morocco's second largest city, in the early evening. Your drop-off will be at your accommodations or the nearest accessible location.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will contact one day before your trip with the exact time and pick up point.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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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