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This private 3-day journey from Fes to Marrakech combines Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes with authentic desert experiences and flexible private travel. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stop in cedar forests and the Ziz Valley, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend the night in a private Sahara camp.
Continue through Rissani, Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. With private transportation, personal attention, carefully selected stops, and a customizable pace, the tour offers a complete Fes-to-Marrakech desert experience without the limitations of a large group tour.
What's Included
Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from all hotels and riads within Fez city.
If your accommodation is outside the pickup area, the meeting point will be at Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate), Fez.
Please share your accommodation name at the time of booking so we can arrange your exact pickup location.
Just share your accommodation name when booking — I’ll meet you there or at the Blue Gate entrance if closer to your stay.
If you’re not staying in a hotel or riad within Fez city, please meet at Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate). It is the main entrance to the old Medina and an easy landmark to find. Your driver will be waiting there for you.
Itinerary
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1Ifrane
Stop briefly in Ifrane, a mountain town known for its Alpine-style architecture, landscaped streets, and cool climate. Enjoy a short walk and photo stop before continuing through the Middle Atlas Mountains.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Azrou
Continue through the Middle Atlas to the cedar forests near Azrou. Walk among the ancient cedar trees, enjoy the mountain scenery, and look for the Barbary macaques that inhabit the area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ziz valley view
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Ziz Valley, known for its dramatic canyon scenery, palm-filled oasis, and traditional villages. Enjoy time for photos before continuing toward the Sahara.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Merzouga
Arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes and begin a camel ride across the golden Sahara landscape toward your desert camp. Enjoy the changing colors of the dunes and, depending on arrival time and weather conditions, experience sunset in the desert before settling into camp.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Rissani
Stop in Rissani, a historic desert town and former trading center near the Tafilalt oasis. Depending on the day and timing, explore the traditional market and learn about local products, spices, dates, and everyday life in the region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Todra Gorge
Walk between the massive 300-meter canyon walls of Todra Gorges, a popular area for photography and short hikes.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Dades Valley Adventures
Continue through the Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations, traditional villages, and winding mountain road. Stop at panoramic viewpoints before continuing to your hotel or guesthouse for the evening.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Ouarzazate
Stop in Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara and known for its desert landscapes and film industry. Enjoy a short panoramic or photo stop before continuing toward Ait Ben Haddou.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. Walk through its narrow lanes and traditional earthen architecture while learning about its history as an important stop on former caravan routes between the Sahara and Marrakech.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Tizi n Tichka
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, one of Morocco’s highest major mountain roads. Stop at a scenic viewpoint for sweeping views of the surrounding peaks, valleys, and traditional mountain villages.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Marrakech (Pass by)
After crossing the High Atlas Mountains, continue to Marrakech where the tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel, riad, or another agreed accessible location in the city.
Fez → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert
Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech
Additional info
- 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.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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