3 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga Desert

Day 1: MARRAKECH → ATLAS MOUNTAINS → AIT BEN HADDOU → OUARZAZATE → TINGHIR

1. Ait Barka
   15m
   We will pick you up early in the morning from your accommodation in Marrakech to start your 3-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga. We will head toward the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying scenic views along the way.
   
   After about one hour of driving, we will stop at a traditional Atlas Mountains café where you can relax, enjoy a coffee or tea, and take in the beautiful mountain scenery. It’s a great chance to stretch and take photos before continuing your journey toward the desert.
2. Tizi n Tichka
   15m
   After the break, we continue our 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Sahara heading toward Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which is about 30 minutes away. Sitting at 2,260 meters above sea level, it is the highest road pass in Morocco and offers incredible panoramic views over the Atlas Mountains.
3. Agouim
   16m
   After enjoying the views at Tizi n’Tichka Pass, we continue our 3 Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga with a short drive to a traditional Argan Oil workshop in Morocco.
   
   Here, you will learn how argan oil is produced using traditional methods, discover its uses in both cooking and cosmetics, and have time to take photos and explore the area as part of your Morocco cultural experience.
4. Ait Ben Haddou
   30m
   After visiting the Argan Oil workshop, we continue our 3 Days Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga with a drive of about 1 hour and 20 minutes to the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable earthen architecture.
   
   Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the kasbah with a guide. During the visit, you will discover its rich history, unique design, and its role as a filming location for many international movies.
5. El Kelaa M'gouna
   20m
   After exploring Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, we continue our 3 Days Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga with a drive of about 2 hours to Kalaat M’Gouna, located in the heart of the famous Rose Valley in Morocco.
   
   Here, we will take a short break at a local café or restaurant where you can enjoy a coffee or tea, relax, and freshen up before continuing the journey.
6. Camino al sahara
   1h
   After the stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, we continue our 3 Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes with a drive of about one hour to your hotel in Tinghir for the night.
   
   If you wish, your guide can also arrange a short stop at a local shop along the way. Upon arrival at the hotel, you can relax and rest, getting ready for the next day’s adventure, including the camel trekking experience in the Sahara Desert.

Day 2: TINGHIR → TODRA VALLEY & GORGES → TINEJDAD → ERFOUD → MERZOUGA DESERT

1. Todra Gorge
   30m
   After breakfast at the hotel, we depart around 7:40 AM to begin the second day of your 3 Day Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fes Morocco. Our first stop is the spectacular Todgha Gorge, famous for its impressive canyon walls and dramatic natural scenery.
   
   Here, you can enjoy a peaceful walk along the river, admire the towering rock formations, and take memorable photos as part of your Private Desert Tour in Morocco.
2. Camino al sahara
   10m
   After exploring the magnificent Todgha Gorge, we continue your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Days Trip with a short 10-minute drive to the Panorama Palm Grove viewpoint.
   
   From here, you can enjoy stunning views over the lush palm oasis, relax in the peaceful atmosphere, and take beautiful photos of this unique landscape as part of your journey.
3. Camino al sahara
   20m
   After enjoying the views at the Panorama Palm Grove viewpoint, we continue your Best 3 Days Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Fes with a 20-minute drive to a convenient stop.
   
   Here, you can use clean restroom facilities, relax for a short break, and purchase drinks or snacks before continuing your journey toward the desert.
4. 40m
   After the convenience stop, we continue your Morocco Desert Tour with Camel Trek with a drive of about one hour to a traditional Berber bazaar.
   
   Here, you can experience local culture, try on Berber clothing for photos, enjoy a complimentary henna tattoo, and browse handmade crafts and souvenirs before continuing your journey.
5. 1h
   After the cultural experience at the Berber Bazaar, we continue your Morocco Desert Tour with Camel Trek with a 20-minute drive to a local restaurant for lunch.
   
   Here, you can enjoy authentic Moroccan dishes, relax in a comfortable setting, and recharge before continuing your journey.
6. Erfoud
   40m
   After lunch, we continue your 3 Day Private Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes with a drive of about one hour to a supermarket stop.
   
   Here, you can buy any last-minute essentials for the desert such as bottled water, snacks, or personal items, and also use the restroom before heading to your camel trekking experience. This is the final preparation stop before starting your Sahara adventure with the camel ride.
7. 15m
   After the supermarket stop, we continue your 3 Days Sahara Tour with a short 20-minute drive to the Merzouga Desert. Here, you will start your desert experience with a camel trek of about 1 hour across the golden dunes, or you can take a 4x4 transfer of around 15 minutes directly to the desert camp. At the camp, enjoy the magical Sahara sunset, try sandboarding on the dunes, and relax before dinner. In the evening, experience traditional Berber music and dancing around the campfire, creating a night full of adventure, culture, and unforgettable moments.

Day 3: MERZOUGA → ZIZ VALLEY → MIDELT → AZROU → FES

1. Erg Chebbi
   30m
   If you wish, wake up early to enjoy an optional sunrise experience in the dunes. You can climb a nearby sand dune to watch the spectacular sunrise over Erg Chebbi, a peaceful and unforgettable moment in the desert before starting the journey back to Fes.
2. Erg Chebbi
   1h 30m
   Enjoy breakfast at the desert camp before beginning your journey back. You will return by camel or 4x4 vehicle (optional, extra cost) to the edge of the dunes, where your minibus will be waiting to continue the trip toward Fes.
3. 2h
   Continue your 3 Day Luxury Desert Tour in Morocco from Marrakech to Fes as we drive through the stunning Ziz Valley, famous for its dramatic landscapes and vast palm groves. Along the way, we will stop to enjoy panoramic views and take memorable photos of this beautiful valley.
4. Midelt
   1h 30m
   Continue your 3 Day Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert Tour with a drive through Midelt, a town located in the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains. We will stop here for a lunch break (not included), where you can enjoy Moroccan dishes at a local café and relax before continuing the journey.
5. Ifrane
   2h
   Drive through the cedar forests near Azrou, where you may spot wild Barbary monkeys along the way. We then continue with a brief stop in Ifrane, a clean and modern town known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before heading toward Fes.
6. Fez
   3h
   Continue your drive to Fes as part of your Marrakech to Fes 3 Day Desert Itinerary via Sahara Route. Upon arrival in Morocco’s oldest imperial city, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation, marking the end of your desert journey.

Pickup details

Complimentary Pick-Up Service

To ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your 3 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga Desert we offer a complimentary pick-up service from your hotel, riad, or the airport in Marrakech.

If your accommodation is located within the medina, where vehicle access may be limited, we will arrange a convenient meeting point at the nearest accessible location to your riad, making the beginning of your journey easy and hassle-free.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels