Tour Itinerary

3-Day Fez to Marrakech Desert Tour – A Scenic Journey Through Morocco

Embark on an unforgettable Fez to Marrakech desert tour, exploring Morocco’s diverse landscapes, from the Middle Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Ride camels across the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, experience Berber hospitality in a desert camp, and visit the stunning Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate, and Ait Benhaddou before reaching Marrakech. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery.

Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga

Your journey begins with a morning departure from Fez, heading through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as the ‘Switzerland of Morocco,’ and visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you can see and feed the Barbary macaques. Continue through scenic landscapes, passing the town of Midelt, famous for its minerals and fossils, before traveling to the Ziz Valley, home to vast palm tree oases.

Arriving in Merzouga, you’ll enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, witnessing a magical Sahara sunset. Spend the night in a traditional desert camp, enjoying live Berber music, campfire ambiance, and a delicious Moroccan dinner under a star-filled sky.

Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades or Ouarzazate

Wake up early to watch the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes before heading back to Merzouga for breakfast. Depart towards Rissani, the gateway to the desert and a historic trading center. Travel along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon perfect for exploring and photography.

Continue through Dades Valley or Ouarzazate, passing lush river valleys and ancient kasbahs. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional guesthouse or hotel, experiencing the unique charm of Morocco’s southern landscapes.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, famous for movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved kasbahs.

Continue through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), offering stunning panoramic views. Travel through traditional Berber villages before arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon, marking the end of your incredible desert adventure.

Included
-Pick-up from your Fez hotel/riad
-Comfortable A/C 4×4 or van with an English-speaking driver-guide
-Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
-Overnight stay at a Sahara desert camp (Private tent) with dinner & breakfast
-Second-night stay in Dades Valley or Ouarzazate (private en-suite room) with dinner & breakfast
-Drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or the nearest accessible location

Not Included
-Beverages
-Lunches
-Personal expenses

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