Marrakech Merzouga Fez tour – Epic 3-Day Sahara Road Adventure
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This 3-day one-way desert tour starts in Marrakech, crosses the High Atlas, spends a night in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga after a camel ride, and ends in Fes. Ideal if you travel Marrakech, Sahara, Fes without coming back. From $450 per person.
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Start | Marrakech |
| End | Fes |
| Highlight | Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga |
| Best season | October to May |
| Price | From $450 per person |
Marrakech Merzouga Fez tour Embarking on a 3 days tour from Marrakech, this tour takes you through a captivating journey across diverse landscapes, ancient Kasbahs, Berber villages, palm-filled valleys, and the majestic Sahara Desert. From the rugged High Atlas Mountains to the vast dunes of Merzouga, and finally to the cultural richness of Fez, each day offers unique experiences and breathtaking scenery.
Marrakech to Fes desert tour: FAQ
Why go from Marrakech to Fes via the desert?
It turns a long transfer into a trip: you see the Atlas, the Sahara and arrive in Fes without returning to Marrakech.
How long are the drives?
Expect long days on the road, about 8 to 10 hours with photo and meal stops.
Can I do the tour from Fes to Marrakech?
Yes, the same route works in reverse. Ask us on WhatsApp.
Is it a private tour?
Yes, we run it as a private tour on your dates.
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Included/Exclude
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or Airport.
- Transport by private modern car with A/C + Fuel.
- Experienced English/Spanish/French speaking Driver/Guide
- Camel ride (Camel per person)
- 1 night at luxury desert camp + private bathroom
- 1 night in a private room at the Hotel/Riad
- (Breakfast + Dinner) x 2
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tipping for Driver & Guides (optional)
- Entrance fees to monuments (optional)
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Early departure from Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, then continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses. Arrive in the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight in a traditional hotel or riad.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, visit the spectacular Todra Gorges, with free time to walk between the canyon walls. Continue to Merzouga, passing palm oases and Berber villages. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Dinner and overnight in a desert camp with Berber music under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fez
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, depart for Fez, traveling through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before arriving in Fez in the evening.