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Fes to Marrakech 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour

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Fes to Marrakech 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour
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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 1000

Guides

German, English

Overview

This 3-day tour is a one-way journey from Fes to Marrakech, ideal for travelers who want to cross Morocco without backtracking. It combines long scenic drives with key highlights, including the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, palm valleys, Todra Gorges, and the High Atlas Mountains.

The experience includes a sunset camel ride, sunrise in the Sahara, and an overnight stay in a desert camp, with the option to reach the camp by 4×4 instead of camels. Accommodations are locally operated and located in remote regions, offering an authentic desert and valley experience.

Designed for travelers short on time, this tour delivers a complete Sahara crossing in just three days, with clear expectations about driving time, flexible options, and transparent logistics.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Fes » Azrou (Cedar forest) » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga (Night in Desert Camp) [467 Km]⌄

    After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad id Fez, your English speaking driver / guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in winter time and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).

    Our journey will commence in Fes and take us through Ifrane, a French-built winter ski resort from the 1930s modeled after a Swiss village.

    As you continue your journey, you will traverse the cedar forest in Azrou and have an opportunity to spot monkeys. Your drive will take you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, characterized by scenic winding roads through forests, springs, rocky terrain, and Berber villages. You will then descend towards the Sahara Desert after a full day of navigating the breathtaking Atlas Mountains.

    During your trip, you will make a stop for lunch in Midelt, a town renowned for its fossils and rocks. Midelt is located halfway to your destination. After lunch, you will continue your journey towards Merzouga along the road.

    After lunch, you will continue your journey, crossing the Ziz River and passing by towering palm trees and fortified Kasbahs on your way to Erfoud.

    Take a break to admire the breathtaking view of a massive palm tree oasis, then proceed to reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with mint tea and your guide, who will introduce you to your camels. They will then lead you on a 1-hour camel ride across the picturesque sandy dunes of erg-Chebbi, where you will experience the breathtaking sunset. Upon reaching the desert camp, you will spend the night in a traditional Berber tent. Here, your camels will be secured and you will be served with mint tea. After a delicious dinner, spend the night stargazing before retiring to bed.

    Meals: Dinner

    Overnight: You will spend the night in a nomad tent at Merzouga desert camp.

  2. 2Merzouga » Todra Gorges » Dades Gorges (255 km]⌄

    Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.

    Enjoy the stunning views offered by Toudra Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley

    Join Dades through the road of Thousand Kasbah and Roses Valley. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included.

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Perle De Sude or Luxury Riad Dades or Babylone

  3. 3Dades » Ouarzazate » Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah » Marrakech (315 Km]⌄

    Following breakfast, you will embark on a drive through the Valley of the Roses, en route to Kalaa Mgouna.

    Make a photography stop to admire the views of Atlas Studios.

    Take the opportunity to visit the renowned Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Journey across the massive Atlas Mountains and admire the stunning landscape from the top of Tizi N'Tichka pass, the highest pass in North Africa.

    Arrive in Marrakech, the Red City and Morocco's second largest city, in the early evening. Your drop-off will be at your accommodations or the nearest accessible location.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Second night at Dades Gorges or Ouarzazate (Private A/C ensuite room) with dinner & breakfast
  • ✓Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
  • ✓Pick up from your Fez hotel / Riad
  • ✓Upgrade to the deluxe camp tent option available
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓A/C modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking river /guide
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Overnight at a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi ( Private tent ) with shared bathrooms
  • ✓Drop off at your Marrakech hotel

Not included

  • ✕Beverage
  • ✕lunches on the way

Good to know

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

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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