Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Fez to Marrakech Desert Tour with Sahara Camp Stay

3 Days Round trip from Fes Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Fez to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley, and desert landscapes
  • 02 See Barbarian apes in Morocco's famous cedar forest
  • 03 Spend the night at Sahara Magic luxury camp in the dunes
  • 04 Enjoy a camel ride in the Sahara and watch the sunset over Merzouga
  • 05 Visit Todgha Gorge, Dades Valley, and the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou Kasbah

Discover the best of Morocco on this 3-day tour from Fez to Marrakech, travelling through Ifrane, the cedar forest, the Ziz Valley, the Sahara Desert, Todgha Gorge, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and Aït Benhaddou. See Barbarian apes in the cedar forest, enjoy an exciting camel ride across the dunes, and spend the night at Sahara Magic luxury camp. Along the way, take in the Atlas Mountains, dramatic gorges, kasbah landscapes, and panoramic views before arriving in Marrakech.

Stop at the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco - where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbarian apes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Fez, Marrakech, Errachidia, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Ziz Valley, Ifrane, Dadès Gorges
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fez, Ifrane, Ziz Valley and Merzouga Desert

  • Meet your tour guide and begin your Sahara Desert Morocco tour, travelling south towards the Merzouga Desert via Midelt and Errachidia.
  • Your first stop will be in Ifrane, often referred to as "the Switzerland of Morocco", before continuing towards Merzouga via Midelt and the Ziz Valley. During this journey, you will enjoy glimpses of the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountains.
  • Stop at the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco - where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbarian apes. As you approach Er Rachidia, you will notice the scenery gradually changing to reveal hints of the desert.
  • After lunch in Midelt, continue along the spectacular Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way.
  • Later, arrive at your destination, where you will ride your camel to watch the sunset in the middle of the dunes and spend the night there. Overnight at Sahara Magic Camp, where dinner and breakfast are included in this well-equipped desert camp.

Accommodation: Sahara Magic Camp.
Meals: Dinner and Breakfast.

2
Day 02

Sahara Sunrise, Todgha Gorge and Dades Valley

  • Wake early to admire the desert sunrise, have breakfast, and then transfer out of the dunes by camel-back to rejoin your vehicle for the journey to Dades Valley. If you are travelling by 4x4, you can be collected directly at the camp.
  • Leave for Tinghir and Todgha Gorge - the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. Here, you will have the opportunity to hike along the valley.
  • Drive through the Dades Valley, where you will see majestic sandcastles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes".

Overnight accommodation will be in a riad or a guesthouse in the heart of the gorge.

Meals: Dinner and Breakfast.

3
Day 03

Dades Valley, Aït Benhaddou Kasbah and Marrakech

  • After breakfast, drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaat M'Gouna and Ouarzazate. This route is known as the Way of a Thousand Kasbahs, providing numerous opportunities to take some of the best photographic shots of the trip.
  • Stop at Kalaat M'Gouna, "the rose city", where you can purchase rosewater.
  • Continue to Ouarzazate, known as "the Hollywood of Africa". Lunch will be at the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, the largest kasbah in Morocco. It is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is famous as a backdrop for many films, including 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Gladiator'.
  • Proceed to the majestic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains. There will be stops for beautiful panoramic views before arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech, where your Fez to Marrakech tour ends.
Merzouga dunes, Sahara Magic Camp, Todgha Gorge cliffs, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

Where this trip takes you

Merzouga dunes, Sahara Magic Camp, Todgha Gorge cliffs, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Fes 14 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Three days of transportation in a private 4x4 with A/C or a new minivan with A/C
  • One night at the luxury desert camp
  • Dinner and breakfast in Dades Gorges
  • English-speaking driver/guide for the whole trip
  • Fuel for the entire trip
  • All other taxes

What's Not Included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks and tips
  • Travel insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Fès, Maroc
Tour start
Fes, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Fes.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €275.00 — €415.00
Double Sharing €275.00 — €415.00

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