3 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Morocco’s spectacular landscapes on a 3-day private journey from Marrakech to Fes through the High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, explore the dramatic Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend an unforgettable night in a traditional desert camp. Continue through the scenic Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas cedar forests, and Ifrane before arriving in Fes. With an experienced driver, carefully selected stops, comfortable transportation, and a well-paced itinerary, this tour combines Morocco’s mountains, kasbahs, desert landscapes, and Berber culture in one unforgettable journey.

What's included

  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drop-off in Marrakech
  • Dinner
  • Camel trekking experience in the Sahara
  • Pickup in Fes
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees (if any)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Benhaddou
  1. High Atlas Mountains
    2h
    Depart Marrakech at approximately 8:00 AM with your English-speaking driver and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy scenic viewpoints, traditional Berber villages, and mountain landscapes as you cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, one of the highest road passes in Morocco.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
    1h 30m
    Arrive at the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Ait Benhaddou. Walk through its narrow passages and admire traditional earthen buildings, decorated towers, and historic kasbah architecture. The village has also served as a filming location for many international movies and television productions.
  3. Ouarzazate
    1h
    Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Depending on timing, you can visit a film studio or admire the historic Taourirt Kasbah before continuing your journey.
  4. El Kelaa M'gouna
    30m
    Travel through Kalaat M’Gouna, known as the capital of Morocco’s Rose Valley. Enjoy views of small villages, agricultural landscapes, and the surrounding mountains.
  5. 2h
    Arrive in the beautiful Dades Valley in the evening and check in to your hotel. Enjoy dinner and relax surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert
  1. Todra Gorge
    Pass by
    Travel through the palm-filled Todra Valley before reaching the spectacular Todra Gorge. Enjoy a walk between the towering canyon walls, which rise dramatically above the narrow passage. The gorge is one of Morocco’s most impressive natural attractions and is also popular with rock climbers.
  2. 1h
    Stop in or near Tinjdad for lunch before continuing toward the Sahara Desert.
  3. Erfoud
    30m
    Continue through Erfoud, a gateway to the Sahara known for fossils, dates, and its desert landscapes.
  4. Rissani
    30m
    Pass through Rissani, an important historic market town near Merzouga and the birthplace region of Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty.
  5. Erg Chebbi
    1h 30m
    Arrive in Merzouga and take some time to relax before beginning your camel trek into the Sahara. Ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy the peaceful desert landscape, ideally around sunset.
Day 3: Merzouga to Fes via the Middle Atlas
  1. Merzouga
    1h
    Wake early to enjoy sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and begin the long scenic journey toward Fes.
  2. 30m
    Travel north through Errachidia and enjoy views over the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves, oasis landscapes, and dramatic scenery.
  3. Midelt
    1h
    Stop in Midelt, a mountain town located between the High Atlas and Middle Atlas ranges. There will be time for lunch and a short break.
  4. Ifrane
    30m
    Visit Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, clean streets, gardens, and cool mountain climate.
  5. Fez
    3h
    Continue to Fes, where your 3-day desert journey ends with drop-off at your accommodation or agreed meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Main entrance of the Medina, easy access for taxis

End point

Meet near the Koutoubia Mosque, at an agreed vehicle-accessible pickup point. The exact meeting location will be confirmed before departur

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels, riads, and accessible accommodations in Marrakech. Pickup normally begins approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled 8:00 AM departure. If your riad is located inside a pedestrian-only section of the Medina, we will arrange the nearest accessible meeting point and confirm the exact location with you before the tour.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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