3 Day Marrakech Tour to Fes Via the Desert
Overview
Embark on the ultimate 3-day luxury desert adventure from Marrakech to Fes, crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, exploring iconic UNESCO sites, and riding camels into the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert. This exclusive tour is tailored for discerning travelers seeking a perfect blend of cultural immersion, premium comfort, and authentic Sahara experiences — including a sunset camel trek, a stay in a luxury desert camp, and guided visits through Berber villages, cinematic landscapes, and majestic valleys.
Customize your trip — we may adjust this itinerary to any modification you require. Ideal for adults, groups of friends, couples, solo travelers, and families with children.
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Atlas Mountains and traditional Berber villages
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou
- Ride camels through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Sleep under the stars in a luxury desert camp with local cuisine and entertainment
- Marvel at the dramatic Ziz Valley and its lush palm groves on the journey to Fes
Itinerary — Day by Day
Marrakech — Ait Ben Haddou — Ouarzazate — Dades Gorge
Your personal driver and guide collects you at 8:00 AM from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel in a luxury air-conditioned 4×4 through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), pausing at the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah — a UNESCO World Heritage Site known from Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” then journey through the Valley of Roses to the stunning Dades Gorge for a luxury overnight stay with a gourmet Moroccan dinner.
Dades Gorge — Todra Gorges — Erfoud — Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Travel toward the magnificent Todra Gorges, Morocco’s most dramatic canyon, and walk between its towering rock walls. Continue through the Saharan frontier towns of Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud before reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes, where your private camel caravan awaits. Enjoy a sunset trek across the golden sands to your luxury Sahara camp — stylish tents, en-suite bathrooms, Berber hospitality, and a magical night of music and dining under the stars.
Merzouga — Ziz Valley — Azrou — Ifrane — Fes
Wake early for a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, then ride camels back to the edge of the desert. Journey through the spectacular Ziz Valley, enjoy lunch in Midelt, and visit the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Pass through Ifrane — “Little Switzerland” — before arriving in Fes, Morocco’s oldest Imperial City, where your driver drops you at your riad or hotel.
Included in the Tour
- On-time pick-up from your Marrakech hotel or riad
- Private travel in an A/C luxury vehicle with experienced driver
- Local Merzouga desert guides and camel ride to the Sahara camp
- Comfortable hotels/riads and a luxury desert camp
- Dinners and breakfasts included
- Drop-off at your hotel in Fes
Not Included
- Airline tickets to / from Morocco
- Lunches and soft drinks
- Entry fees and personal expenses
