Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert tour - Sahara Excursions
Overview : 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes
For travelers eager to explore the Sahara Desert in a brief tour, options starting in Marrakech and ending in Fes are ideal. If you’re seeking such a journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, finishing in Fes, you’ve found the perfect solution. Daily Desert Excursions ,offers a top-rated daily tour that begins in Marrakech and wraps up in Fes. This Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert tour, between two imperial cities—the vibrant Marrakech and the historic Fes—is highly popular. It takes you deep into Morocco, visiting Erg Chebbi Dunes and other unforgettable sites. You’ll dive into local customs, savor delicious cuisine, and admire southern Morocco’s unique architecture.
What Awaits You on the 3-Day Private Trip from Marrakech to Fes
Experience the essence of Morocco and its southern charms on Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert tour. Starting with the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll discover the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and wander through Ouarzazate. Admire the picturesque Roses Valley and Dades Valley, with your first overnight stay in Boumalne Dades.
Day two leads you towards the Sahara Desert, with stops at Todra Gorges, palm groves, and several Berber villages. In Merzouga, enjoy a camel trek with sunsets and sunrises over the dunes, try sandboarding, and camp under the stars in a Berber tent.
On the final day, travel from Merzouga to Fes through Ziz Valley, Tizi Ntalghamt pass, Midlet, the Cedar Forest of Azrou, and Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert tour Highlights :
- Traverse the High Atlas Mountains.
- Enjoy stunning views of valleys and Berber villages.
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou.
- Explore Ouarzazate and its film studios.
- Journey through the road of a thousand Kasbahs.
- Discover Dades and Todra Gorges.
- Experience a camel ride in the Merzouga desert.
- Witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises on camelback.
- Spend the night in a traditional desert camp.
- Try sandboarding on the dunes.
- Immerse in the beauty of Ziz Valley and its palm groves.
- Capture memorable moments with nomads.
- Explore Azrou and Ifrane.
Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert tour Full Program Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Roses Valley - Dades Valley
Starting at 8:00 AM, your driver/guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech. The tour kicks off with a voyage through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Capture the striking views of the mountains and Berber villages with several short breaks.
Next, visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah for a walking tour of this culturally rich UNESCO site, a backdrop for films like “Gladiator” and “The Mummy.” Enjoy lunch in the town before continuing to Ouarzazate, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara.’ Travel through the picturesque Skoura oasis to Roses Valley, known for its rosewater and annual festival. End the day with an overnight stay in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges -Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
Begin your day with breakfast at your Riad, overlooking the exotic Dades Valley. Journey towards Merzouga, stopping at the striking Todra Gorges where you can walk and enjoy the scenery. Continue through the Berber villages of Tinjdad, Mellab, Jorf, and Erfoud, exploring the Tafilalte Oasis and its palm groves.
Arrive in Merzouga for a memorable camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. As the sun sets, enjoy sandboarding and reach your desert camp where you’ll be welcomed with tea. After dinner, soak up the Berber music under a starlit sky, spending the night in a cozy desert tent.
Day 3: Sahara Desert - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes
Awake early to catch a stunning sunrise over the Merzouga dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. Choose either a camel ride or 4WD jeep for your return to Merzouga village, then set off towards Fes.
Pass through Errachidia, pausing to admire the panoramic views of Ziz Valley. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then drive to Azrou to see Barbary macaques in the cedar forest. A brief visit to the charming town of Ifrane precedes your arrival in Fes, marking the end of a remarkable Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert tour.
Includes
- camel ride one per person
- English Or Spanish speaking driver
- Fuel
- dinner & breakfast
Does not include
- Plane tickets
- Drinks
- Midday lunches
- Monument tickets and tips