Overview
Our 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour is the best way to travel between the two cities through the Sahara. This Fes desert tour 3 days crosses Ifrane, the cedar forests, Midelt and the Ziz Valley to the golden dunes of Merzouga.
Ride a camel at sunset, sleep in a luxury desert camp and wake up for the sunrise, then continue through the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, the Roses Valley and the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech.
This 3 day tour from Fes to Marrakech is private and comfortable: one of the most popular Fes desert tours for travelers going from north to south.
Highlights
- Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes and night in a luxury camp
- Tinghir oasis and the Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
- UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Tizi n'Tichka Pass over the High Atlas
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Pick-up at 7 am in winter or 8 am in summer, across the Saiss plain to the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where you may see Barbary macaques.
Lunch in Midelt, then along the Ziz River, its palm trees and kasbahs, to Erfoud and Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset to your luxury desert camp, dinner and nomad music under the stars.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY2Merzouga – Rissani – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, then the road to the Tinghir oasis for a walk along the river and in the Berber villages.
Lunch near the Todra Gorge, then the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley for dinner and the night.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY3Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
A rose cooperative in Kelaat M'Gouna, the palm groves of Skoura and lunch at Ait Ben Haddou before visiting the UNESCO kasbah.
Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, through Berber villages of stone and mud, and arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Skoura – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 2 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 3 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Fes and Marrakech
- 1 night in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- For mosques and holy places, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the only one open to non-Muslims.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Fes and drop you off at the end of the tour in Marrakech.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
