3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

A scenic journey through the Middle Atlas and Sahara, featuring a sunset camel trek, a desert camp stay, dramatic gorges, ancient kasbahs, and a breathtaking mountain pass to Marrakech.A scenic journey through the Middle Atlas and Sahara, featuring a sunset camel trek, a magical desert camp stay, dramatic gorges, ancient kasbahs, and a breathtaking mountain pass to Marrakech. The choice is entirely yours. Contact us and we will ensure that your excursion surpasses all expectations.

Highlights Tour:

    • Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains with stops in Ifrane and Azrou

    • Sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara

    • Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp with Berber music under the stars

    • Explore Rissani’s traditional souk and the ruins of Sijilmassa

    • Drive along the breathtaking Dades Valley and Road of a Thousand Kasbahs

    • Visit Kelaat M’Gouna, Morocco’s rose capital

    • Optional tour of Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate

    • Explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

  • Journey through the Middle Atlas, pausing in Ifrane and Azrou to breathe in the mountain air and snap photos in the cedar forest.

  • Stop for lunch in Midelt, and continue through the winding roads of the Ziz Gorge, one of Morocco’s hidden green treasures.

  • Reach Merzouga before sunset, where your camel caravan awaits.

  • Ride across the dunes as the sky turns orange, and spend the night in a desert camp with a traditional dinner and local music.

Overnight: Luxury desert camp

Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

    • After breakfast, visit Rissani’s traditional souk and the ancient ruins of Sijilmassa.

    • Head west to the dramatic Todra Gorge, a favorite for climbers and nature lovers. Take a walk through the canyon where cliffs reach up to 300 meters.

    • Continue along the Dades Valley, passing traditional Berber villages, fortified homes, and winding roads carved through red rock.

    • Arrive at your guesthouse for a peaceful evening and dinner in the valley.

Day 3: Dades – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

  • Travel the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, dotted with ancient mud-brick fortresses and palm groves.

  • Pass through Kelaat M’Gouna, the heart of Morocco’s rose-growing region.

  • Optional stop at Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, where movies like Gladiator and The Mummy were filmed.

  • Walk through the famous Ait Ben Haddou ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic example of Moroccan architecture.

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, arriving in Marrakech by evening.

Tour Includes

  • Private or shared transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • English/French-speaking driver/guide

  • Camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes

  • 1 night in a luxury desert camp (private tent with dinner and breakfast)

  • 1 night in a guesthouse in Dades Valley (dinner and breakfast included)

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Fes and Marrakech

  • Free time to explore stops along the route (Ifrane, Azrou, Todra Gorge, Ait Ben Haddou, etc.)

Not Included

  • Lunches and drinks

  • Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated)

  • Entrance fees to optional sites (e.g., Atlas Film Studios)

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