Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech with Merzouga Camp

3 Days Round trip from Fes Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes between Fes and Merzouga
02 Ride camels across the sand dunes of Merzouga
03 Watch a mesmerizing sunrise over the desert dunes
04 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou
05 Pass through quaint Berber villages and the majestic Atlas Mountains

Enjoy a delicious dinner under the starry sky, see quaint Berber villages, do camel treks, visit the famous Kasbah of Morocco, and catch sight of the majestic Atlas ranges on this 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech. Travel through beautiful landscapes between Fes and Merzouga, watch a mesmerizing sunrise over the dunes, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou along the way.

Wake up a little earlier than usual today so that you can enjoy a mesmerizing sunrise over the sand dunes while riding camels to the hotel for breakfast and a shower.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Fez, Marrakech, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Ifrane, Dadès Gorges

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fes to Ifrane, Midelt, and Merzouga Desert Camp

At 07:30 am, depart from your hotel or riad with your Morocco driver.
Drive over the Middle Atlas Mountains through the cedar forests and pass by Ifrane city. Enjoy picturesque stops for beautiful landscapes, fresh air, and hand-feeding the monkeys.
Break for lunch in Midelt city.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, enjoy camel trekking over the sand dunes.

Dinner and overnight stay in an equipped camp or hotel.

Day 02

Merzouga Sunrise, Todgha Gorge, Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate

Wake up a little earlier than usual today so that you can enjoy a mesmerizing sunrise over the sand dunes while riding camels to the hotel for breakfast and a shower.
Start the journey to see the stunning polished rocks of Todgha Gorge and the Dades Valley. You will travel along the road of 1,000 Kasbahs.
Make a quick stop at Kalaat M'gouna.
Finally, reach Ouarzazate.

Overnight stay and dinner at a hotel or riad.

Day 03

Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech

After breakfast, start your day by travelling to the walls of the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. This is a famous place and a popular filming location for many Hollywood movies.
Stop for lunch en route.
Continue through the high peaks of the Atlas Mountains and catch glimpses of Berber villages along the way.
Drop off in Marrakech to conclude the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Merzouga sand dunes, sunrise over the sand dunes, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Fes 10 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private official tourism transportation (private A/C vehicle)
Wi-Fi on board
Pick-up and drop-off
Professional Moroccan tour driver
Luxury desert camp in Merzouga - Erg Chebbi
Dinner and breakfast at the camp
Guided camel ride to the camp
Driver's accommodation
Flexible and customized stops
Mineral water in the car

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Lunches
Drinks
Personal items and souvenirs
Entrance fees
Accommodation in cities
Tips

Know before you go

Discover the Morocco Sahara Desert on a 3-day, 2-night tour from Fes to Marrakech (starting in Fes and ending in Marrakech).
You will visit many wonderful places and towns such as Immouzar, Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Erfoud, Rissani, and Tinghir.
You will have a professional tour guide by car; he is not a licensed guide.
Private official tourism transport is used on this tour.

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