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Discover Morocco’s spectacular landscapes on a 3-day private journey from Marrakech to Fes through the High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, explore the dramatic Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend an unforgettable night in a traditional desert camp. Continue through the scenic Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas cedar forests, and Ifrane before arriving in Fes. With an experienced driver, carefully selected stops, comfortable transportation, and a well-paced itinerary, this tour combines Morocco’s mountains, kasbahs, desert landscapes, and Berber culture in one unforgettable journey.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from hotels, riads, and accessible accommodations in Marrakech. Pickup normally begins approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled 8:00 AM departure. If your riad is located inside a pedestrian-only section of the Medina, we will arrange the nearest accessible meeting point and confirm the exact location with you before the tour.
Main entrance of the Medina, easy access for taxis
Meet near the Koutoubia Mosque, at an agreed vehicle-accessible pickup point. The exact meeting location will be confirmed before departur
Itinerary
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1High Atlas Mountains
Depart Marrakech at approximately 8:00 AM with your English-speaking driver and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy scenic viewpoints, traditional Berber villages, and mountain landscapes as you cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, one of the highest road passes in Morocco.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Arrive at the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Ait Benhaddou. Walk through its narrow passages and admire traditional earthen buildings, decorated towers, and historic kasbah architecture. The village has also served as a filming location for many international movies and television productions.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ouarzazate
Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Depending on timing, you can visit a film studio or admire the historic Taourirt Kasbah before continuing your journey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4El Kelaa M'gouna
Travel through Kalaat M’Gouna, known as the capital of Morocco’s Rose Valley. Enjoy views of small villages, agricultural landscapes, and the surrounding mountains.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Arrive in the beautiful Dades Valley in the evening and check in to your hotel. Enjoy dinner and relax surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Todra Gorge (Pass by)
Travel through the palm-filled Todra Valley before reaching the spectacular Todra Gorge. Enjoy a walk between the towering canyon walls, which rise dramatically above the narrow passage. The gorge is one of Morocco’s most impressive natural attractions and is also popular with rock climbers.
Admission ticket free -
6Tinejdad
Stop in or near Tinjdad for lunch before continuing toward the Sahara Desert.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Erfoud
Continue through Erfoud, a gateway to the Sahara known for fossils, dates, and its desert landscapes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Rissani
Pass through Rissani, an important historic market town near Merzouga and the birthplace region of Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Erg Chebbi
Arrive in Merzouga and take some time to relax before beginning your camel trek into the Sahara. Ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy the peaceful desert landscape, ideally around sunset.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Merzouga
Wake early to enjoy sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga and begin the long scenic journey toward Fes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
11Ziz valley view
Travel north through Errachidia and enjoy views over the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves, oasis landscapes, and dramatic scenery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Midelt
Stop in Midelt, a mountain town located between the High Atlas and Middle Atlas ranges. There will be time for lunch and a short break.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
13Ifrane
Visit Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture, clean streets, gardens, and cool mountain climate.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Fez
Continue to Fes, where your 3-day desert journey ends with drop-off at your accommodation or agreed meeting point.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Benhaddou
Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert
Merzouga to Fes via the Middle Atlas
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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