From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure to Fes, with Camels

4.8
(155 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

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

Travel from Marrakech to Fez through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes. Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah and explore Ouarzazate and the rose valley of Kelaa Mgouna. Continue through the Dadès Valley along the “Road of 1,000 Kasbahs,” with stops in Tinghir and the Todgha Gorge to see dramatic canyon views, palm oases, and Berber villages.

Head into the Sahara for a camel trek across golden dunes at sunset. Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars with a traditional dinner. Continue north through desert and mountain scenery and finish your journey in Fez.

What's Included

Live Berber drumming and campfire music
Driver-guide
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
AC transportation, Onboard Wi-Fi
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Camel rides
Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
Sandboarding experience
Guided walking tour of Ait Ben Haddou
1 night at your prefered desert tent in Erg Chebbi (based on selected option)
1 night hotel stay in an AC room/suite with private bathroom
Lunch and drink

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available from your Marrakech hotels and apartments. For historical Medina riads, a nearby accessible meeting point will be arranged by our team.

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Meeting point
Hôtel Tazi
End point
Fes

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Kelaa Mgouna

    3 stops
  • 1

    Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing traditional Berber villages, terraced valleys, and ever-changing mountain scenery.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

    Discover the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, famous for films like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. Free time to enjoy lunch at a nearby café.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    El Kelaa M'gouna

    Continue through Ouarzazate along the Road of 1,001 Kasbahs. Arrive at your kasbah hotel in Kalaat M’Gouna for dinner and an overnight stay.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Kelaat M'Gouna – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi)

    3 stops
  • 4
    Todra Gorge

    Stroll through the Tinghir oasis and surrounding villages, then visit the Todgha Gorges with their dramatic limestone cliffs. Enjoy free time to explore the area.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Merzouga

    Ride a camel across the Sahara, with a stop for sandboarding on the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and a sunset photo break.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Erg Chebbi Dunes

    Check into your private tent at the desert camp and enjoy a traditional dinner, followed by live Berber music and drumming around the campfire.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes

    4 stops
  • 7
    Erg Chebbi

    Sunrise camel ride across the dunes, followed by a traditional Moroccan breakfast

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Midelt

    Drive through the Ziz Valley, passing palm groves and ancient villages, with a scenic stopover in Ziz. Continue via Erfoud and stop in Midelt for lunch

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Explore the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and observe Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. Continue through Ifrane, often called Morocco’s “Little Switzerland.”

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Fez

    Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fes by early evening.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour runs from 7 AM (Day 1) to approx. 7 PM (Day 3) in Fes
  • Pickup details are shared via viator app and WhatsApp day before, please check regularly
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Multi-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
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Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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