Experience the best of Morocco on a 3-day desert journey from Marrakech to Fes.
This tour combines cultural highlights, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable desert experiences. From historic kasbahs and mountain passes to camel rides and stargazing in the Sahara, this is Morocco at its finest.

Tour Highlights

• Cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

• Drive along the Rose Valley and the Road of 1001 Kasbahs

• Explore the dramatic Todra Gorge and oasis in Tinghir

• Camel ride at sunset across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga

• Overnight stay in a desert camp with Berber dinner and music

• Spot wild Barbary apes in Azrou’s cedar forest on the way to Fes

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley – Tinghir
Your driver picks you up at 8:00 AM from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Begin your journey through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-protected ksar and famous film location (Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia).
Continue through the Valley of Roses and past the dramatic rock formations of Tamnalt. End the day in Tinghir, where you’ll enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay in a private ensuite room.

Day 2: Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi)
After breakfast, visit the spectacular Todra Gorge with its towering 300-meter cliffs and lush streamside walk.
Then continue to Merzouga, where your camels await to take you across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset.
Arrive at your desert camp, sip mint tea, enjoy a delicious tagine dinner, and gather around the campfire with traditional Berber music under a sky full of stars. Overnight in a nomad tent.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early for a breathtaking desert sunrise before breakfast.
Begin the scenic drive to Fes via the palm-lined Ziz Valley. Stop at Azrou to visit the cedar forest and meet the local monkeys.
Continue through the clean mountain town of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
Arrive in Fes around 6:00 PM with drop-off at your hotel or riad.

Tour Info

📍 Route: Marrakech → Merzouga Desert → Fes
🕖 Departure Time: 7:30 AM from your Marrakech accommodation
🚘 Vehicle: A/C modern 4×4 or van
🎒 Style: Private or small group tour (based on request)

Included in the Price

• Pickup from your Marrakech hotel/riad

• Transport in modern A/C 4×4 or minivan with English-speaking driver

• 1 night in Tinghir (private ensuite room with dinner & breakfast)

• Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes

• 1 night in Merzouga desert camp (private tent, shared bathrooms)
  – Showers available at the lodge the next morning

• Dinner & breakfast at the camp

• Drop-off at your Fes accommodation

🔄 Optional Upgrade: Deluxe tent with private bathroom – €70 per person (available on request)

Not Included

• Lunches on the road

• Drinks and personal expenses

• Local guides or entrance fees

• Accommodation in Marrakech or Fes (before/after the tour)

Tour Price Per Person

Good to Know

• This tour can be extended to 4 days upon request

• Travel times exclude sightseeing, meals, and rest stops

• Tour price varies by group size

• Pick-up time is flexible during spring/summer

• Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, walking shoes, a hat, and wet wipes

• Entrance fees and local guide tips are not included

Ready for your desert adventure?