Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Erg Chebbi

3 Days Round trip from Fes Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Camel trekking through the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
02 Sunset and sunrise experiences in the Moroccan Sahara
03 Drive through Ifrane, Midelt, Ziz Gorges, and traditional Berber villages
04 Explore the beautiful Dades Valley and Valley of Roses
05 Visit the UNESCO-protected Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
06 Take in the awe-inspiring High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-N-Tichka

Sign up for this exciting vacation to explore the Moroccan Sahara on a one-of-a-kind tour with desert-scape views. Travel across various cities, including Ifrane, Midelt, Ziz Gorges, Erfoud, Rissani, and traditional Berber villages. Explore the beautiful Valley of Roses, Dades Valley, and Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, admire the sunrise over Erg Chebbi, and enjoy a camel ride in Merzouga.

Enjoy magnificent sunset views at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, as the sky fills with stars and wonderful Berber drum music plays in the background.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Fez, Marrakech, Midelt, Taourirt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi, Azrou, Ifrane, Skoura, Dadès Gorges

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fez to Merzouga through Ifrane, Midelt, and the Ziz Gorges

Pick-up from your hotel or riad for a drive towards the desert through Ifrane, known as "The Moroccan Switzerland." On the way, pass by the cities of Azrou and Midelt, as well as the Ziz Gorges.
Continue driving to the Sahara and enjoy views of the Middle Atlas Mountains.
See the majestic and mysterious Erg Chebbi dunes as they appear on the horizon.
Following a short stop at Merzouga, go camel trekking to begin an excellent adventure amidst the high sand dunes.
Settle into a well-equipped camp in the desert.
Enjoy magnificent sunset views at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, as the sky fills with stars and wonderful Berber drum music plays in the background.
Spend the night comfortably in nomad tents.

Day 02

Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Todgha Gorges and Dades Valley

Wake up early to watch the beautiful sunrise over the sand dunes before returning to camp by camel.
After breakfast, proceed towards Ouarzazate.
Visit Berber villages and see the Todgha Gorges.
Continue driving and pass by the Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses, and Skoura.
Arrive in Ouarzazate in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and the road to Marrakech

Start by exploring Ouarzazate, Tifoultoute Kasbah, Taourirt, and the world-famous cinema studio located here.
Drive towards the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site, to explore the old kasbah village.
Depart for Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Tichka road.
Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and end the tour.