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This 3-day journey from Fes to Marrakech offers a complete immersion into Morocco’s changing landscapes and cultures, from the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of the Sahara and the dramatic gorges of the Atlas Mountains. Travelers experience an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp, camel trekking at sunset, and visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Volubilis and Ait Ben Haddou. Carefully paced stops, authentic encounters in traditional towns, and comfortable transportation turn a simple transfer into a once-in-a-lifetime Moroccan adventure.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We provide pick up to all travelers from their accommdation in Fez or From Fes Saiss Airport
Itinerary
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1Fes
Your 3-day desert adventure begins with a morning pickup from a designated meeting point in the Medina of Fes. Settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and start your journey south toward the Sahara Desert.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ifrane
Arrive in Ifrane, a charming mountain town known for its alpine-style architecture, clean streets, and cool climate. Enjoy a short walk through the town and learn about its origins during the French protectorate era in 1928.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Azrou Cedar Forest
Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the cedar forests near Azrou. Stop to admire the towering cedar trees and, if you’re lucky, encounter the friendly Barbary macaques that inhabit the area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
After lunch along the route, travel through changing landscapes toward the desert. Pause near Aoufous to enjoy a panoramic view of a lush oasis filled with palm trees, offering a striking contrast to the surrounding arid terrain.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon, where your Sahara adventure truly begins. Ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, with a stop atop a high dune to watch a breathtaking desert sunset. Upon arrival at your desert camp, check into your private tent and enjoy a traditional dinner. In the evening, gather around the campfire for live Berber drumming and music under a spectacular star-filled sky. A 4x4 transfer to the camp is also available as an alternative to the camel ride.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Merzouga
Wake up early to enjoy a peaceful desert sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. After breakfast at the camp, you’ll depart Merzouga and continue your journey toward the Atlas Mountains.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Rissani
Travel to Rissani, one of Morocco’s most authentic market towns and the former capital of the Tafilalt region. Visit its traditional souks, where locals trade spices, dates, vegetables, and handmade goods. This stop offers a genuine glimpse into everyday Moroccan life, far from tourist crowds.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Todra Gorge
Continue to the spectacular Todra Gorges, Morocco’s deepest canyon, with towering limestone cliffs reaching over 300 meters high. Take a short walk along the riverbed beneath the canyon walls and enjoy the dramatic natural scenery before continuing toward Dades.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9Boumalne Dades
Arrive in the Dades Valley in the afternoon. Explore the unique rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers,” followed by a stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the winding road and rugged gorges. In the evening, check into your hotel and enjoy a traditional dinner in a peaceful mountain setting.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Boumalne Dades
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy the fresh mountain air before departing the Dades Valley. Admire the dramatic rock formations and winding roads as you begin your journey west toward Marrakech.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
11Ouarzazate
Arrive in Ouarzazate, known for its cinematic landscapes and historic kasbahs. Enjoy a short stop to take photos and learn about the city’s role in Morocco’s film industry and caravan history.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
12Ait Ben Haddou
Visit the legendary Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its clay-built alleys and towers while learning about its history as a former caravan stop. This site has also served as a backdrop for many international films and TV series.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
13Tizi n Tichka
Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy several scenic stops along the way to admire panoramic views of mountain peaks, Berber villages, and winding valleys.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Drop-off at the closest point accessible by car to your hotel or riad, marking the end of your unforgettable Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Fes ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Middle Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Merzouga desert
Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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