The 3 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour takes you on an incredible journey through Morocco’s diverse landscapes and rich culture. First, you will travel from Marrakech across the stunning High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate. Then, you will continue to the beautiful Dades Valley and the impressive Todra Gorge, where you can admire the towering cliffs and lush scenery.
After that, you will head to the golden dunes of Merzouga, where you will enjoy a sunset camel trek and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars. The next morning, you will ride back through the Sahara, stopping at Rissani market and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Later on this 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes, you will pass through the lush Ziz Valley before reaching Azrou’s cedar forests, where you can see wild monkeys. Finally, you will travel through the charming town of Ifrane before arriving in Fes. This Marrakech to Fes 3 Days Desert Tour offers the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery.
In the morning, our agency driver will pick you up from your accommodation and leave Marrakech towards Dades Gorge. Crossing the high Atlas Mountains via Tizi-in-Tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), with stops for panoramic views and take your lifetime shoots of the Berber villages and their beautiful landscape. By the afternoon we will arrive at one of Morocco’s most famous and historic sites, Kasbah of Ait Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site and a place where many international movies were filmed including, Game of Throne and Gladiator.
After having lunch at one of the local restaurants in the Kasbah, we drive to Ouarzazate to visit the Atlas Film studio, where many popular movies have been filmed such as; Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, etc.). Then have a short walk at the Kasbah of Taourirt, the most impressive fortification in Morocco. After, we drive to Dades Gorges passing through the Skoura valley route known as the valley of thousand kasbahs and “Roses Valley”, famous for its rose water, and artisanal distillation factories. In the late afternoon, we will reach Dades Valley where you will spend the night in a hotel.
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will have time to wander the impressive Dades valley before we drive towards the Sahara Desert. We will drive through Dades valley, a green oasis full of palm trees and farmers. The first stop will be in Tinghir to visit Toudgha Gorges, the famous canyons that reach about 300m high. It is considered a popular destination for rock climbers, also Moroccan families enjoy a picnic by its river. Here you will have a chance to walk along the river and take some pictures before we continue our trip.
The second stop will be in Tinjdad for lunchtime. After that, we’ll carry on to Jorf village, where you explore underground irrigation. System. Then to Arfod city, known for its fossils. From there we’ll drive to the Merzouga desert. On the way, you will catch the magnificent sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, the highest dunes in North Africa. The sight of them unexpectedly rising from the desert bottom never ceases to amaze you.
After arriving in the desert, you will ride your camel and cross the high Erg-Chebbi dunes. You will enjoy a magnificent sunset on top of a high dune. You will have time to take pictures and watch the sunset before arriving at the desert camp. After having a delicious dinner, you will be entertained by Berber music played by local nomads under a starry sky. overnight will be at camp.
Today you should Wake up early morning, to enjoy the beauty of the sunrise in the desert. After having breakfast, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga. Where you meet our driver and drive to Fes. The first stop will be at the RISSANI market, where local people buy and sell vegetables, species, traditional clothing, and livestock. Here you’ll have a chance to visit the local souk.
After that, we will visit Erfoud, famous for its fossilized marbles. Visit the cooperative fossils before heading to Ziz Valley, where we’ll stop to take your shoots of its panoramic views. lunch in time will be in Midelt. Later, we will continue to Azrou and take pictures of wild monkeys in the Cedarwoods forest. Proceed to Fes via Ifrane. Our driver will drop you at your accommodation in Fes.
This itinerary of 3 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour is just a sample of what we offer and is designed to give you an idea of the incredible experiences you can have in Morocco. We understand that every traveler is unique, and we are happy to create a fully customized itinerary tailored to your specific preferences, interests, and travel needs.
Whether you want to explore different destinations, spend more time in certain locations, or include special activities, we can design the perfect trip for you. Contact us now, and let us help you plan an unforgettable journey through the beauty and culture of Morocco!
