Best Fes to Marrakech 3 Days Desert Tour with Camel Ride

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Middle Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Merzouga desert
5 stops
Medina of Fez (Pass by)
Your 3-day journey from Fes to Marrakech begins with a convenient pickup from your designated meeting point in the heart of Fes Medina, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure through Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes and the golden dunes of the Sahara.
1
Ifrane
Your first stop is Ifrane, famously known as the Switzerland of Morocco, thanks to its European-style architecture, charming gabled-roof houses, and beautifully landscaped streets. Here, we’ll enjoy a short walk through the town and admire its unique atmosphere. Founded during the French Protectorate in 1928 as a mountain retreat from Morocco’s summer heat, Ifrane offers a refreshing contrast to the arid landscapes of the Sahara that await us later on our journey.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Azrou Cedar Forest
Leaving Ifrane behind, we’ll continue your scenic drive through the breathtaking Middle Atlas Mountains, surrounded by cedar forests and picturesque landscapes. Along the way, we’ll pause at a beautiful cedar forest, where you may have the chance to spot the Barbary macaques, a fascinating wild monkey species native to North Africa.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Aoufous
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant along the way, we’ll continue our journey toward Merzouga, passing through Morocco’s ever-changing landscapes. Along the route, we’ll stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking a spectacular palm-filled oasis, where lush greenery contrasts beautifully with the surrounding arid mountains and desert terrain. This is a perfect opportunity to capture some memorable photos before continuing toward the golden dunes of the Sahara.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Erg Chebbi
make it simple but professional You will arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon, where you can enjoy an unforgettable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to your luxury desert camp. The trek takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, with a stop on a high dune to admire the beautiful Sahara sunset. Alternatively, you can reach the camp by 4x4 vehicle at no extra cost. Upon arrival, the camp staff will show you to your private tent. After dinner, enjoy a traditional Berber music performance around the campfire before relaxing under the starry desert sky.
14 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Merzouga desert ⇢ Rissani ⇢ Todra Gorges ⇢ Dades Gorges
4 stops
Merzouga (Pass by)
Wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the Sahara Desert before having breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, you can return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4 vehicle, depending on your preference. If you wish, you can also enjoy an optional quad biking or buggy adventure across the dunes for an additional cost. Please inform your guide the evening before if you would like to take part in this activity.
5
Souqs of Rissani
If your visit falls on a Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday, we’ll stop in Rissani to explore its traditional Moroccan souk, where locals gather to trade a variety of goods. Rissani is also known for its historical connection to the Alaouite dynasty, Morocco’s current ruling royal family.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Todra Gorge
After exploring the historic town of Rissani, we’ll continue to the spectacular Todra Gorge, famous for its towering cliffs rising over 300 meters high. Here, you’ll enjoy a walk through the narrow canyon and admire its impressive rock walls before continuing to our final destination of the day.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Dades Gorges
We’ll arrive in the Dades Gorges in the afternoon and visit the famous Monkey Fingers rock formations, known for their unusual shapes. We’ll then continue to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the spectacular gorge, where you can admire the dramatic landscapes and take memorable photos.
14 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Dades Gorges ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ High Atlas Mountains ⇢ Marrakech
5 stops
Dades Gorges (Pass by)
After having a yummy breakfast at your hotel, we will drive to Ouarzazate passing by Kelaat Mgouna, which is known for roses! If your tour is running during springtime, we will stop in a valley that gets full of roses.
8
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa and the gateway to the Sahara, is our next stop. We’ll visit Atlas Studios, famous for hosting the filming of numerous movies and TV series. You can take photos from outside or choose to explore the studios inside, which takes approximately 1.5 hours and requires an additional entrance ticket not included in the tour price. We’ll then continue to the impressive Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its traditional earthen architecture and historic desert setting.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Your guide will accompany you on a visit to the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, explaining its fascinating history and traditional Moroccan architecture. Once an important stop along the trans-Saharan caravan routes, this fortified village is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also served as a filming location for famous productions, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
High Atlas Mountains
After exploring Ait Ben Haddou, we’ll continue your journey to Marrakech, crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, we’ll make several stops at scenic viewpoints to admire the breathtaking mountain landscapes and take photos before arriving in Marrakech.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Marrakech (Pass by)
We will reach Marrakech in the late afternoon. Drop you off at the closest point accessible by car to your Hotel/Riad. End of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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