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Classic · 3 days · 2 nights
3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Desert Tour
This private 3-day desert tour packs Morocco’s most iconic landscapes into a short but rich itinerary.
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Starts
Marrakech
Ends
Fes
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
This private 3-day desert tour packs Morocco’s most iconic landscapes into a short but rich itinerary. Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas via the Tizi-n’Tichka Pass, experience Aït Ben Haddou, Rose Valley, and dramatic gorges. Wander through the Sahara dunes in Merzouga, witness desert sunrises, visit fossil towns, and finish with mountain scenery and cedar forests before arriving in Fes.
Day
01
Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Rose Valley → Dades Valley
Early pick-up from your Marrakech accommodation. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n’Tichka Pass, stopping for panoramic views. Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Proceed through Ouarzazate for lunch, then through Rose Valley and the palm groves of Skoura. End the day in the dramatic landscapes of Dades Valley. Overnight in Boumalne Dades.
Day
02
Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, explore Dades Valley viewpoints. Travel to Todra Gorge; walk through the canyon. Continue through palm groves of Tinjdad and Touroug. Arrive in Merzouga for sunset camel trek into the dunes. Dinner under the stars and overnight in a luxury desert camp. Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp.
Day
03
Merzouga Sunrise → Erfoud → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes
Early morning sunrise in the dunes. Breakfast at the camp. Return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga. Drive through Rissani and Erfoud (fossil town), then through the Ziz Valley. Continue through Midelt and past cedar forests in Azrou. Observe Barbary macaques. Arrive in Ifrane, then continue to your destination, ending in Fes. Drop-off at your accommodation in Fes.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are ideal: mild temperatures, cooler nights, and fewer crowds. Summer brings heat in the desert; winter nights in the desert and mountain passes can be cold.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities, or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
What's included
- Private A/C vehicle + fuel
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Pick-up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
- 1 night in a well-rated hotel / riad in Dades Valley
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom
- Camel rides (sunset & sunrise) or transfer options available
- Daily breakfasts + selected dinners in desert & Dades Valley
Not included
- Lunches & drinks not listed
- Entrance fees to some sites (Kasbahs, viewpoints, etc.)
- Optional extras (ATVs, hammam, etc.)
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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