Best 3-Day Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Tour

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered

This 3-day journey from Fez to Marrakech offers the perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure. Travelers cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, visit Berber villages, ride camels through the golden dunes of Merzouga, and spend the night in an authentic Sahara camp. The itinerary includes Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and the UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou, making it one of the most complete desert experiences in Morocco.

What's Included

Flexible itinerary & cultural commentary
Bottled water
Certified multilingual local guide (English / French / Arabic)
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel / riad pickup & drop-off
Lunch or drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

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.

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Meeting point
Bab Boujloud

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.

End point
Marrakesh

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Fez → Ifrane → Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert

    4 stops
  • 1
    Ifrane

    Description: Short stop in the alpine town known as the “Little Switzerland of Morocco,” famous for its clean streets and European-style architecture.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Azrou

    Visit the beautiful cedar forest to observe the Barbary macaque monkeys and enjoy a peaceful nature environment.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Panoramic viewpoint overlooking one of Morocco’s largest palm oases and dramatic mountain landscapes.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Description: Sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes toward the desert camp. This is one of the highlights of the tour.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

    3 stops
  • 5
    Rissani

    Optional visit to the traditional Rissani market, known for local products, spices, and authentic desert culture.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Todra 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
  • 7

    Scenic stop at the famous winding Dades road and panoramic viewpoints before spending the night in a local hotel.

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech

    3 stops
  • 8
    Ouarzazate

    Panoramic stop in the city known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” home to famous studios and desert scenery.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its mud-brick architecture and filming locations.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Scenic mountain pass offering spectacular views as you cross the High Atlas Mountains

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Marakesh & Fes City tour

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Pack Animal Tours
Car Tours
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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