Morocco · Desert Adventure

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

3 Days Round trip from Fes Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride camels across the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
02 Spend a night in a traditional Berber tent under the Sahara sky
03 Explore the dramatic gorges of Dades and Todra
04 Pass through Ifrane, Azrou, and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas
05 Visit the famous kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, featured in iconic films

Enjoy an authentic desert experience from Fez to Marrakech as you ride camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night in a traditional Berber campsite. Along the way, take in breathtaking landscapes and must-see sights such as Ifrane, the cedar forests of Azrou, Erfoud, Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, and the kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. This 3-day journey combines Sahara scenery, mountain roads, palm groves, and memorable cultural stops across Morocco.

Enjoy an authentic desert experience from Fez to Marrakech as you ride camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night in a traditional Berber campsite.

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, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Boulemane, Erg Chebbi, Azrou, Ifrane, Skoura, Dadès Gorges

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Fez through the Middle Atlas to Erg Chebbi

Depart from Fez at 08:00 a.m. and begin your journey toward the Sahara.
Head towards Midelt through the Atlas Mountains and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas.
Pass by Ifrane, a magical ski vacation spot, and Azrou, known for its interesting cedarwood craftwork.
Reach Midelt and stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, continue on the way to Erfoud and into the sand dunes.
Enjoy a ride to the charming Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert, where you will watch a magical sunset and spend the night in a traditional Berber tent or under the stars while enjoying Berber meals.

Day 02

Sunrise in Merzouga and drive to Dades Gorges

The next day, wake up for an amazing sunrise and have breakfast outdoors.
Return by camel to the hotel for a shower.
Drive to Erfoud, known as "The Gate of Sahara Desert" and also famous for its fossils.
Then, continue through the orchards of palm trees.
Pause for lunch, then enjoy a short wander inside Todra Gorges.
After a short walk, head towards the final stop of the day, Dades Gorges, where you will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 03

From Dades Valley via Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech

After breakfast, take a short walk within the gorges.
Travel via Dades Valley to Kelaa Mgouna, which is known as the Valley of Roses.
Your next stop is Aït Benhaddou village, a worthy detour for a tasty lunch and a kasbah stroll. Movie buffs will recognize this red mudbrick kasbah, 32 km from Ouarzazate, from films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, for which much of Aït Benhaddou was rebuilt, Jewel of the Nile, and Gladiator.
On the way from Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech, pass the Tizi-n-Tichka col at 2260 m and the High Atlas Mountains.
Arrive in Marrakech and get dropped off at your hotel or riad.