This 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes takes you through beautiful landscapes and culture. You will cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains, visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and explore Ouarzazate, including its Atlas Film Studio. The journey continues to the Dades Valley, where you’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Next, you’ll visit the stunning Todra Gorges, Erfoud, and Rissani before arriving in Merzouga, where you will ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a magical sunset. Afterward, you’ll stay at a desert camp with Berber music and dinner.
You will also travel through the Ziz Valley, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and visit the Cedar Forest, home to Barbary monkeys. The tour concludes in Fes, where you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation.
After breakfast, we will leave Marrakech and head towards the Dades Valley. Our journey begins by crossing the Tizi N’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, offering stunning views of Berber villages and mountain landscapes. Our first stop is the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its beautiful architecture and as a filming location for many movies.
After a guided tour of the Kasbah, we will continue to Ouarzazate, also called the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you can visit the Atlas Film Studio. We will then drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through Kalaat M’Gouna, the “Rose City,” where you can stop at a cooperative for rose-based products. In the evening, we will reach the Dades Valley, where you will stay overnight in a hotel overlooking the green valley. Dinner and breakfast are included.
After breakfast, we will leave the Dades Valley and drive through palm groves and Berber villages to reach the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon about 300 meters (984 feet) high. You will have time to walk along the river and take in the cool, refreshing atmosphere.
Next, we will pass through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops, and Rissani, where Morocco’s royal Alaouite dynasty began. In Rissani, you can visit the lively market with sections for dates, spices, and other local goods.
By evening, we will reach Merzouga, where you will be welcomed with mint tea. You will check into your Hotel near the Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight at the hotel.
Start the day early by watching the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp before heading back to Merzouga by camel. From there, we will drive through the Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves and stunning views, stopping to take pictures along the way.
We will continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Berber villages and the town of Midelt, where we can stop for lunch. Afterward, we will visit the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you can see and feed Barbary monkeys.
Our last stop is Ifrane, a charming town built in the French style, often called “Morocco’s Switzerland” for its alpine-style architecture. By evening, we will arrive in Fes, where your 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour will end with a drop-off at your accommodation.
At Sahara Discovery, your satisfaction is our priority. If the tour we’ve arranged doesn’t perfectly match your expectations or needs, simply reach out to us, and we’ll work closely with you to create a customized itinerary that aligns with your desires. Our goal is to ensure your Moroccan adventure is nothing short of extraordinary, and we’re committed to crafting the perfect experience just for you. Your dream journey is only a conversation away!
