Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

4.7
(3 reviews)
Fez, Morocco

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Experience the best of Morocco with our 3-day Fes to Marrakech Desert tour! You’ll traverse the majestic Atlas Mountains and Moroccan Sahara desert, immersing yourself in stunning scenery along the way. This road trip is a must-do for anyone seeking an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement.
Led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, this tour guarantees personalized attention as you explore some of Morocco’s most iconic landscapes. You’ll enjoy two nights’ accommodation complete with dinner and breakfast – one night under starry skies at a Merzouga Camp nestled within the heart of the Sahara Desert after experiencing an enchanting sunset camel ride, followed by another night spent amidst Dades Valley‘s picturesque scenery at your lodge.

What's Included

Sand boarding -Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi - Sunrise camel trek in Erg Chebbi -
Second night at A Hotel (Private A/C ensuite room) - dinner & breakfast
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Overnight at a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi ( Private tent ) with shared bathrooms
You will be dropped off at your Marrakech hotel or the nearest accessible location.
Pick up from your hotel / Riad .
A/C modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking driver/guide
Lunches on the way

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad in Fez, your English speaking driver/guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in wintertime, and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
Marrakesh

The tour will end in Marrakech, Our driver drop you off at the nearest point to your accommodation if it was not accessible by car.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Merzouga - Rissani - Tinghir - Boumalne Dades

    5 stops
  • 1
    Fez

    After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad in Fez, your English speaking driver/guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in wintertime, and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Azrou Cedar Forest

    Your Fes to Marrakech desert trip will start crossing the plains of Saiss towards the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains past Ifran and Azrou. You can spot Barbary apes on the side of the road and stop for some photos.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Midelt

    Continue to Midelt, where you will stop for lunch.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ziz valley view

    From here, you will carry on crossing the Ziz River. Continue driving past thousands of sky-scraping palm trees and fortified Kasbahs to Erfoud, then to Merzouga,

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Merzouga

    After a quick rest, get ready for a spectacular sunset camel ride across Erg Chebbi dunes. get the chance to admire the long-talked-about color-changing sunset before continuing to your Sahara Desert camp. Freshen up before you get ready for dinner served under the stars while entertained by the local nomads playing their Tam-tam drums. Overnight at your Sahara desert camp in Merzouga.

    13 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Merzouga - Rissani - Tinghir - Boumalne Dades

    4 stops
  • 6
    Merzouga Desert

    After an early sunrise camel ride, meet your guide in Merzouga.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Tinghir

    Today the drive will feature one beautiful scene after another, including the stunning oasis of Tinghir, where you will be able to take a walk along with the Todgha riverbank, visit Berber villages, and learn about the lifestyle of the local inhabitants

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Todra River

    Continue your walk to the magnificent Todgha Canyons, and treat yourself to a delicious lunch at a local cafe.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Dades Gorges

    In the afternoon, drive along the road of the Casbahs to Dades Valley before you arrive at your boutique guest house.

    13 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Boumalne Dades - Skoura oasis - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

    5 stops
  • 10
    Vallee Des Roses

    After breakfast, drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna. You might visit one of the Rosewater cooperatives and learn how the locals prepare rose-scented perfumes based on distilled rose water.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Ouarzazate

    We continue to Ouarzazate past Skoura oasis, famous for its date palm trees,

    Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

    Then to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where you will have lunch before visiting the Kasbah. This UNESCO world heritage site served as a set for various Hollywood movies, fashion, and commercial shootings. The Kasbah is well preserved and consists of various Kasbahs packed together and appearing as a single unit.

    1 minute Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Tizi n Tichka

    In the afternoon, we begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains past Tizi Ntichka Pass, passing by various Berber villages with houses built with stones and mud. You immediately notice that life here never changed centuries ago !! and most of the locals are shepherds.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Marrakech

    We arrive in Marrakech late afternoon, and your driver will take you to your riad or hotel. End of your 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour.

    30 minutes 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
Supplied by Morocco Tour Experience

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Pack Animal Tours
Adventure Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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