3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Overview

From Fes to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas, the Sahara and the road of the kasbahs. You arrive in the desert the very first day.

Highlights

Ifrane and the cedar forest
Camel ride and night in the Erg Chebbi dunes on day one
Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
Aït Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass

Itinerary

Day 1 · Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Merzouga

Early pick-up in Fes. Drive through Ifrane and the cedar forest, Midelt and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset into the dunes, dinner and night at the desert camp.

Meals: DinnerNight: Desert camp

Day 2 · Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Sunrise and breakfast in the dunes. Drive through Rissani and Tinghir to the Todra Gorge, then on to the Dades Valley for dinner and the night.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Hotel in Dades

Day 3 · Dades – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Through the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate and the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, then over the High Atlas to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

1Fes
2Ifrane
3Azrou
4Midelt
5Errachidia (Ziz Valley)
6Merzouga
7Rissani
8Todra Gorge
9Dades Valley
10Valley of Roses
11Ouarzazate
12Aït Ben Haddou
13Tizi n'Tichka
14Marrakech

Approximate road route. Open in Google Maps ↗

What's included

Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
Fuel and parking
Camel ride to the desert camp
Night in a desert camp tent with bed and private bathroom
Dinner and breakfast at the camp
Sandboards at the camp
Hotel night in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast

Not included

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local guides in the cities (optional)
Tips

Photos

Good to know

Day 1 is a long driving day: early start from Fes.
Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
Free cancellation conditions confirmed with your quote.