Marrakech to Fes 3 Days desert tour via Merzouga and Camel Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
5 stops
1
Marrakech
Your journey begins early with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. Leave the city behind and head toward the High Atlas Mountains, where the landscape quickly transforms into rugged peaks and winding mountain roads.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Drive trough the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road pass in Morocco, offering panoramic views of valleys, traditional villages, and terraced hillsides. Several stops will be made for photos and short breaks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Ait Ben Haddou
Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. Walk through its ancient alleys, admire its earthen architecture, and climb to the top for stunning views of the surrounding landscape. This historic ksar was once a key stop on trans-Saharan trade routes.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Ouarzazate
Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” before driving along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Pass through Skoura oasis and the Rose Valley, where palm groves and traditional kasbahs create a unique landscape.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Boumalne Dades
Arrive in Dades Valley in the evening. Enjoy dinner and relax in a comfortable hotel surrounded by dramatic rock formations and peaceful scenery.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Desert
3 stops
6
Boumalne Dades
After breakfast, continue your journey toward the desert, passing through scenic landscapes and small Berber towns.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Todra Gorge
Stop at the impressive Todra Gorges, where towering canyon walls rise dramatically on both sides. Take time to walk through the gorge, enjoy the fresh air, and capture incredible photos of this natural wonder.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Merzouga
Upon arrival in Merzouga, meet your camel caravan and begin your trek into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Ride across the sand as the sun sets, creating a magical atmosphere with changing colors across the desert. Arrive at your desert camp and enjoy a warm welcome with traditional hospitality. Savor a delicious dinner, listen to live music around the campfire, and experience the silence of the Sahara under a sky filled with stars
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes
6 stops
9
Merzouga
Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes — one of the most unforgettable moments of the trip. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Ziz valley view
Begin your journey north toward Fes, passing through the lush Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves and stunning oasis landscapes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Midelt
Continue through Midelt, a town nestled between the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, offering a refreshing change of scenery from desert to mountainous terrain.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Azrou Cedar Forest
Drive through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where you may spot Barbary macaques in their natural habitat
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Ifrane
Make a short stop in Ifrane, known for its European-style architecture, clean streets, and alpine atmosphere
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Fes
Arrive in Fes in the evening and drop off at your accommodation, marking the end of your unforgettable desert adventure.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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