Overview The Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes
Discover the Sahara — from the gateway to the heart of the Moroccan desert — with our incredible 3-day Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes, featuring camel rides, 4×4 adventures, Berber villages, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Escape the bustle of Morocco’s cities and explore its vast deserts, rich local culture, and captivating historical landmarks.
Enjoy a camel trek and spend a magical night under the stars in the Merzouga Desert. Immerse yourself in Berber village life and uncover ancient history at iconic sites like Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. This tour includes expert guides, meals, accommodations, activities, and round-trip hotel transfers.
Tour Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Explore the Dades Gorges and Tinghir Oasis
- Ride a camel across the Merzouga Desert and watch the sunset
- Spend the night in a Berber desert camp in the Merzouga Desert
Included / Excluded
- 2 Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Private transportation
- Free parking
- Professional driver-guide
- Sandboarding
- Private luxury tent
- Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- Camel ride to the camp
- Private hotel or standard riad
- Soft drinks
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses on the itinerary
Route Map – 3-Day Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes
Itinerary for Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes
The 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin at 8:00 AM on the first day when you meet your driver at your hotel or riad. Traveling through the High Atlas Mountains, you will pass through Tizi n’Tichka, Morocco’s highest road pass at 2,260 meters, offering breathtaking views of surrounding Berber villages, valleys, and mountains.
You will stop at the striking kasbah and well-preserved fortress of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on the way to Ouarzazate. This location has been featured in numerous Hollywood films, such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones.
Continuing onward, you will travel through the quaint Berber villages of Mgouna and Skoura on your way to Dades Valley. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and stunning views while spending the night in Dades Gorge.
On your second day, after breakfast and a shower, you will depart from Dades Valley and head towards Todra Gorges. Known as one of the most beautiful and impressive canyons in Morocco, Todra Gorges are so narrow they are likened to a human throat. You will have time to walk through the canyon, enjoying the sights and sounds of the river flowing through.
From Todra Gorges, you will continue towards Merzouga, passing through breathtaking landscapes and numerous palm tree oases. You’ll pass through the small town of Erfoud, where you will feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet, before continuing to Merzouga. Depending on your arrival time, you may either relax before the camel trek or start it right away to spend the night in a Berber camp in the desert.
The camel trek typically begins around 5:00-6:00 PM, lasting about an hour. Upon arrival at the camp, you will marvel at the Sahara dunes and sunset. You will be welcomed with traditional Moroccan tea, followed by dinner in the main tent (restaurant). After dinner, enjoy desert music played by locals and a campfire.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes—an unforgettable experience.
After breakfast, return by camel or 4×4 to the village of Merzouga. From there, you will take the road toward Agdez, passing through the Daraa Valley and into the Anti-Atlas Mountains. A lunch break will be in Ouarzazate. After lunch, continue your journey back to Marrakech.
