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3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Departure: Marrakech · End: Fes · Duration: 3 days / 2 nights · Total distance: approx. 1,110 km
Overview
Travel from Marrakech to Fes on a spectacular 3-day journey through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, dramatic valleys and the Sahara Desert. Discover the famous Ait Ben Haddou, explore stunning gorges and enjoy a camel trek across golden dunes. Spend a magical night in a desert camp and experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes along the way.
Route Map
| Day | Route | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley | ≈ 370 km |
| 2 | Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga | ≈ 280 km |
| 3 | Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes | ≈ 460 km |
Distances are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the exact route and stops.
Day 1 – Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley (≈ 370 km)
Your journey begins with pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), with breathtaking panoramic views and traditional mountain villages. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages, featured in films such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate and drive through the Skoura palm grove and the Rose Valley to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad.
Day 2 – Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga (≈ 280 km)
After breakfast, head towards the Sahara. Stop at Todra Gorge for a short walk through the impressive canyon with its towering rock walls. Continue to Merzouga, where a short off-road transfer takes you to the edge of the dunes and your camels. Ride across the golden sands while watching the sunset and arrive at your desert camp for a traditional dinner, music around the campfire and an unforgettable night under the stars.
Day 3 – Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes (≈ 460 km)
Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower at the camp, travel through the beautiful Ziz Valley with its palm groves, then cross the Middle Atlas, stopping in the cedar forest near Azrou to see the Barbary macaques. Visit Ifrane, famous for its clean streets and Alpine-style architecture, and arrive in Fes in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel. End of our services.
Prices & Accommodation Options
All our tours are private. Choose the accommodation level that suits you; the price per person decreases as your group grows.
Children travel with a discount of 50% or more, depending on their age.
Traveling alone? You pay the same price as for 2 people.
Larger groups and families: contact us for a special price.
Included
- 3 days / 2 nights private tour from Marrakech to Fes
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- English/Spanish-speaking driver
- Accommodation: 1 night in the Dades Valley, 1 night in a desert camp
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips and personal expenses
We offer a variety of tours from Marrakech to match every travel style and timeframe: 4 days from Marrakech to Fes, 5 days from Marrakech, 8 days from Marrakech and 9 days from Marrakech. All our tours are private and can be customized to your dates and travel style.
