3 Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour

Your 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Leaving the city behind, travel toward the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which reaches an altitude of 2,260 meters. Along the way, there will be several opportunities to stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking mountain valleys, traditional Amazigh villages, and the dramatic landscapes of the High Atlas.

Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s best-preserved fortified villages. You will have time to walk through the ancient ksar, discover its traditional earthen architecture, and climb higher into the village for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. After the visit, continue toward Ouarzazate, often referred to as the gateway to the Sahara.

From Ouarzazate, the journey continues through Skoura and the Valley of Roses, passing palm groves, kasbahs, small villages, and changing landscapes before reaching the beautiful Dades Valley. Before finishing the day, you can stop at some of the valley’s panoramic viewpoints and distinctive rock formations.

After breakfast, depart the Dades Valley and continue through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco toward Tinghir, a beautiful oasis town surrounded by palm groves and traditional villages. From Tinghir, follow the road toward Todra Gorge, one of the most impressive natural sights along the desert route.

You will have time to walk through the gorge and admire its enormous limestone cliffs before continuing toward the Sahara. The scenery gradually becomes more arid as you travel through towns and villages such as Tinjdad and Erfoud, an area particularly known for its fossils and date palms.

By the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, located at the edge of the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, you will leave the vehicle behind and begin a camel trek into the Sahara. Travel across the golden dunes while enjoying the changing colors of the desert, with the opportunity to stop and watch the sunset from the dunes before continuing to your desert camp.

After reaching the camp, you will have time to relax and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara. Later in the evening, enjoy traditional Berber music around the campfire beneath the desert sky.

Start the final day with the opportunity to wake up early and watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Afterwards, leave the Sahara and begin the journey north toward Fes, passing through a completely different series of landscapes.

Travel through Erfoud and Errachidia before reaching the spectacular Ziz Valley. Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the valley, where thousands of date palms stretch between the surrounding mountains. Continue through the Ziz Gorge and across mountain roads toward Midelt, located between the High Atlas and Middle Atlas ranges.

After a break in the Midelt area, continue across the Middle Atlas Mountains toward the cedar forests near Azrou. There will be time for a short stop in the forest before continuing to Ifrane, a mountain town known for its distinctive alpine-style architecture and well-kept surroundings.

From Ifrane, complete the final section of the journey to Fes, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. Your driver will take you to your hotel or riad, or as close as possible if your accommodation is located within the pedestrian areas of the Medina.