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3 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
- 3 days
- Departure: Marrakech
- Private tour
- Free cancellation
Overview
The most popular Morocco desert tour: a 3-day journey from Marrakech to Fes across the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou and the golden dunes of Merzouga, with a camel trek and a night in a Sahara camp.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades
Your unforgettable Marrakech to Fes desert tour begins with a private pick-up from your riad, heading south over the legendary Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) with sweeping views of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. You stop at the UNESCO World Heritage kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou — the breathtaking film set for Gladiator, Game of Thrones and countless blockbusters — then continue along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the fragrant Valley of the Roses to the dramatic Dades gorges for the night.
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Day 2
Dades → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
This morning you wind through the spectacular Todra Gorge, where sheer red cliffs rise 300 metres above a crystal-clear river. In the afternoon you reach Merzouga and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, where a camel caravan carries you over the sand to a magical Sahara sunset and an unforgettable night in a comfortable Berber desert camp — with a home-cooked tagine, drumming around the fire and a sky ablaze with stars.
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Day 3
Merzouga → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes
Wake early for a truly breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes, then journey north through the date-palm oasis of Rissani, alpine Ifrane and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas — home to playful wild Barbary monkeys — before arriving in the imperial city of Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with fuel
- Experienced English/French-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel & riad accommodation
- Camel trek and night in a desert camp (on desert routes)
- Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or riad
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument & site entrance fees
- Personal expenses and tips
Frequently asked questions
Can this tour start and end in my departure city?
Yes — every tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad. We can also adjust the start or end point on request.
Is the tour private?
Yes, all our tours are 100% private — just you and your group, with your own driver-guide, at your own pace.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Tell us your dates, interests and pace, and we tailor the route, hotels and stops to you.
What our customers say
Real, verified reviews from our travellers on Google
There honestly are not enough words to describe how incredible Ibrahim was in every sense of guide and facilitator. Beyond a great human being as well! It’s been three years now and I’ve still communicated with him on WhatsApp. Ibrahim started as a tour guide and after just one trip I write this review as a life long friend!
We highly recommend the 4 days tour in Merzouga Sahara Desert (from Marrakesh). Brahim was a great guide, a very good and safe driver and a great DJ. The highlight of our trip was the camel ride to see the sunset (+ sandboarding) and the quad in the desert — an absolutely breathtaking experience!
Merci à Ibrahim pour ce séjour riche en découvertes. Une expérience de 6 jours/5 nuits de Marrakech au désert (Erg Chebbi). Ibrahim est un excellent guide et conducteur qui a su s’adapter à nos envies au fil du parcours. Mention spéciale pour les cours d’arabe ! Une expérience recommandée.
Il nostro autista Brahim è stato fantastico... ha reso il nostro giro in Marocco stupendo con la sua simpatia e la sua professionalità, raccontandoci durante il viaggio aneddoti interessanti.
Une super expérience où Ibrahim notre super guide a été à l’écoute et a su s’adapter à nos exigences. Merci pour les cours d’arabe.
Ruta pel desert. Mirar i veure, gaudir i descobrir, és el que ens ha donat aquesta ruta. Un entorn sorprenent per als viatgers que venim d'altres països. Acompanyats per gent de la zona, gràcies Ibrahim, ens mostra amb dedicació i estima tot allò que coneixen i viuen dia a dia.
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