Discover the beauty of Morocco on this unforgettable 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, cross ancient kasbah routes, explore dramatic valleys, and experience the magic of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
This journey is the perfect way to connect Marrakech and Fes while discovering Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, culture, and desert life.
Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site)
- Explore Dades Valley and Todgha Gorge
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight in a luxury desert camp
- Sunrise and sunset in the Sahara Desert
- Scenic drive through Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas
- Arrival in the imperial city of Fes
Depart Marrakech early in the morning and begin your great journey towards the south of Morocco. Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Cross the legendary Tizi n’Tichka Pass, one of the most beautiful mountain roads in North Africa. Enjoy wide panoramic views. Breathe the fresh mountain air. See deep valleys and high peaks. Discover traditional Berber villages built into the mountains. Observe daily rural life. Feel the calm of nature. A road full of beauty and silence.
Stop at the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most iconic fortresses. Walk through its ancient alleys. Touch the earthen walls. Explore its towers and passageways. Learn about its rich history. Discover its important role in Moroccan cinema and international films. A place where history, culture, and beauty meet.
Continue through Ouarzazate, the heart of Moroccan film production. Drive through the stunning Valley of Roses, famous for its rose fields, kasbahs, green oases, and peaceful villages. The landscapes change slowly. Mountains turn into valleys. Valleys turn into desert lands. Colors shift from green to gold. Nature transforms with every kilometer.
Arrive in Dades Valley in the evening. A peaceful mountain oasis surrounded by red rock formations and green fields. Check in to your traditional hotel or riad. Enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner. Relax your body. Calm your mind. Prepare for the desert adventure ahead. Overnight in Dades Valley.
After breakfast, leave Dades Valley and travel towards the impressive Todgha Gorge. Drive through beautiful mountain roads and oasis valleys. Arrive at the canyon and walk between its towering rock walls. Feel the cool air of the river. Discover natural springs and green palm areas. See small Berber villages hidden in the cliffs. A powerful and peaceful natural landscape. A place of silence and beauty.
Continue your journey through desert towns, wide plains, ancient kasbahs, and endless palm groves. The scenery slowly changes. The land becomes more dry. The colors become warmer. The sky becomes wider. The road becomes more open. Arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. The golden desert rises in front of you. The Sahara begins here.
Meet your local camel guide. Prepare for your unforgettable camel trekking experience. Mount your camel. Move slowly into the dunes. Ride across the soft golden الرمال. Feel the deep silence of the desert. Listen to the wind. Watch the sunset over the Sahara. The sky turns orange. Then red. Then gold. A magical desert moment.
Arrive at your luxury desert camp deep in the dunes. Receive a warm Moroccan welcome. Relax in the peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars. Listen to Berber music around the campfire. Experience true desert hospitality. Stargaze in the clear Sahara sky. Overnight in a luxury desert tent for a unique and authentic Sahara experience.
Wake up early in the Sahara Desert. Walk onto the dunes. Watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. The light changes slowly. The colors turn gold, orange, and red. The desert becomes alive with light. A calm and magical desert moment. After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga village by camel or comfortable 4x4. Say goodbye to the dunes. Carry the desert in your memory.
Begin your journey north through the beautiful Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s largest oasis regions. Travel along endless palm groves. Pass green oasis villages. See traditional mud-brick houses. Follow the river valley. Enjoy fresh air and peaceful landscapes. Nature changes again. Desert turns into greenery. Silence turns into life.
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass cedar forests. See mountain towns and highland villages. Feel the cool mountain climate. Stop at panoramic viewpoints. Take photos. Breathe the fresh air. Watch the landscapes transform from desert to forest, from oasis to mountain.
Arrive in the imperial city of Fes in the evening. A city of history, culture, and tradition. End of your unforgettable 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour. A journey of contrasts. A journey of memories. A journey through the heart of Morocco.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes
- Fuel and transport costs
- 1 night accommodation in Dades Valley (hotel or riad)
- 1 night accommodation in luxury desert camp in Merzouga
- Camel trekking experience in Erg Chebbi dunes
- 4x4 transfer (camp ↔ Merzouga village)
- Dinners and breakfasts
- Traditional Berber music experience
- All local taxes and logistics
Excluded
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Optional local guides at monuments
- Tips for driver and guides
- Personal expenses
