Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Marrakech to Fez Desert Tour with Erg Chebbi Camel Ride

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride a camel across the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga
  • 02 Spend the night in a traditional Berber camp under the moon and stars
  • 03 Visit Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 04 See the Barbary macaque monkeys in Azrou forest
  • 05 Explore Berber villages including Skoura, Kalaa des M'Gouna, and Boumalane Dades

Explore Marrakech and Fez on a 3-day desert journey through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, Berber villages, and the dramatic landscapes of southern Morocco. Visit Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest kasbah in Morocco, then continue through Ouarzazate, Skoura, Kalaa des M'Gouna, and Gorge Dades. Experience a camel ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga and spend the night in a traditional Berber camp under the moon and stars. Along the way to Fez, pass through Ziz Valley, Azrou forest, and Ifrane, with a chance to see Barbary macaque monkeys.

Explore Marrakech and Fez on a 3-day desert journey through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, Berber villages, and the dramatic landscapes of southern Morocco.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Cities Fez, Marrakech, Taourirt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Ziz Valley, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Azrou, Ifrane, Tinejdad, Skoura, Boumalne Dades
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and Gorge Dades

  • Commence from Marrakesh towards the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the Tizi n'Tichka path, where you can stop to appreciate the mountain landscape.

  • Head to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest kasbah in Morocco, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

  • Break for lunch in Ait Ben Haddou and then drive to Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco".

  • Visit the historical monuments in Taourirt Kasbah.

  • Drive to the kasbahs and the Rose Valley.

  • Explore the Berber villages of Skoura, Kalaa des M'Gouna, and Boumalane Dades.

  • See Gorge Dades, where you will admire the amazing rock formations.

Overnight at a hotel in Gorge Dades.

2
Day 02

Gorge Dades to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Camp

  • Start from Gorge Dades and travel to Merzouga, home to Erg Chebbi, the largest and highest dunes in Morocco.

  • Pass through Tinghir and head to Gorge Todra, the narrowest gorge in Morocco.

  • Drive through different Berber villages such as Tinjdad, where you will stop for lunch. Then continue through Mallab, Tourog, Jourf, Erfoud, and Rissani.

  • Head to Merzouga and enjoy a glass of mint tea before your camel ride.

  • Enjoy a camel ride across the desert.

  • Stay overnight in a traditional Berber camp in the middle of the dunes and listen to drum music under the moon and stars.

3
Day 03

Merzouga to Fez via Ziz Valley, Azrou and Ifrane

  • Wake up early in the morning to climb the dunes and see the perfect sunrise.

  • Come back to your hotel for breakfast.

  • Leave Merzouga and drive to Fez, passing through Rissani, Erfoud, and Ziz Valley, and crossing the Tizin'Talghomt bends through the Atlas Mountains.

  • Visit Azrou forest, famous for its aromatic cedar trees, and see the Barbary macaque monkeys.

  • Pass through Ifrane, which is known as the "Moroccan Switzerland".

  • On arrival in Fez, our crew will lead you to your hotel.

Erg Chebbi dunes, Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, Gorge Dades, Ziz Valley

Where this trip takes you

Erg Chebbi dunes, Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, Gorge Dades, Ziz Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 17 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Morocco tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • Prices may differ according to season.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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