From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure to Fes, with Camels

4.7 (165 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
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Overview

Travel from Marrakech to Fez through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes. Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah and explore Ouarzazate and the rose valley of Kelaa Mgouna. Continue through the Dadès Valley along the “Road of 1,000 Kasbahs,” with stops in Tinghir and the Todgha Gorge to see dramatic canyon views, palm oases, and Berber villages.

Head into the Sahara for a camel trek across golden dunes at sunset. Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars with a traditional dinner. Continue north through desert and mountain scenery and finish your journey in Fez.

Options

STANDARD DESERT CAMP

Standard Camp: Standard private tent with shared bathroom facilities and other inclusions
Pickup included

STANDARD CAMP + 3 Lunches

Pickup included

New Year’s Eve 2027

Standard option + Festive Nigh: Standard Desert Camp inclusions + festive dinner, Tamtam music, party accessories, midnight fireworks and celebration cake.
Pickup included

LUXURY CAMP (Recommended)

luxury Camp: Located in a more isolated, scenic area, offering greater comfort, rich meals, and a private bathroom.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Live Berber drumming and campfire music
  • Driver-guide
  • Dinner
  • Lunches x3 (included with selected option only)
  • AC transportation, Onboard Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast
  • Dedicated Desert tour accompanist (available on-site)
  • Sunset and sunrise camel rides
  • Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
  • Sandboarding experience
  • 1 night at your prefered desert tent in Erg Chebbi (based on selected option)
  • 1 night hotel stay in an AC room/suite with private bathroom
  • Lunch and drink
  • Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Guide

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Kelaa Mgouna
  1. 45m
    Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing traditional Berber villages, terraced valleys, and ever-changing mountain scenery.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, famous for films like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. Free time to enjoy lunch at a nearby café.
  3. El Kelaa M'gouna
    12h
    Continue through Ouarzazate along the Road of 1,001 Kasbahs. Arrive at your kasbah hotel in Kalaat M’Gouna for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Kelaat M'Gouna – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi)
  1. Todra Gorge
    2h
    Stroll through the Tinghir oasis and surrounding villages, then visit the Todgha Gorges with their dramatic limestone cliffs. Enjoy free time to explore the area.
  2. Merzouga
    1h
    Ride a camel across the Sahara, with a stop for sandboarding on the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and a sunset photo break.
  3. Erg Chebbi Dunes
    10h
    Check into your private tent at the desert camp and enjoy a traditional dinner, followed by live Berber music and drumming around the campfire.
Day 3: Merzouga - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes
  1. Erg Chebbi
    1h
    Sunrise camel ride across the dunes, followed by a traditional Moroccan breakfast
  2. Midelt
    1h
    Drive through the Ziz Valley, passing palm groves and ancient villages, with a scenic stopover in Ziz. Continue via Erfoud and stop in Midelt for lunch
  3. 30m
    Explore the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and observe Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. Continue through Ifrane, often called Morocco’s “Little Switzerland.”
  4. Fez
    8h
    Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fes by early evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait at the main entrance of Hôtel Tazi. Your driver will meet you there. The exact pickup time, driver contact, and vehicle details will be shared with you the day before your tour.

End point
Pickup details

Pickup is available from your Marrakech hotels and apartments. For historical Medina riads, a nearby accessible meeting point will be arranged by our team.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour runs from 7:00 AM (Day 1) to approximately 7:00 PM (Day 3) in Fes.
  • Pickup details are shared via the Viator app and WhatsApp the day before departure. Please ensure your WhatsApp number is reachable.
  • Medina riad guests may be assigned a nearby meeting point (5–10 minutes' walk) if vehicle access is restricted.
  • Night 1: Hotel in Kelaa M'Gouna. Night 2: Standard or Deluxe Merzouga desert camp, depending on your selected option.
  • Camel ride lasts approximately 45–60 minutes each way. Walking alongside the caravan is available if preferred.
  • Desert temperatures vary: hot during summer and cold at night in winter. Pack suitable layers. Pack a small overnight bag for the desert camp. Main luggage remains safely stored in the vehicle.
  • Lunch is included only with the lunch option. Otherwise, bring cash (EUR/MAD); lunch costs about €10–€13.
  • Optional extras available on-site: Quad biking (from €40 per quad) and local guide (€2 per person).

Cancellation policy

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

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