From Fes to Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour

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Discover Morocco’s natural wonders on a 3-day journey from Fes to Marrakech. Cross the Atlas Mountains, ride camels in the Sahara, sleep in a Berber desert camp, and explore kasbahs and valleys.

Highlights

  • Cross the Atlas Mountains and admire Morocco’s changing landscapes
  • Ride a camel at sunset and sunrise in the dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Spend the night under the stars in a Berber Sahara desert camp
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate
  • Explore Todra and Dades Gorges along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs

Description

Begin with an early-morning pickup from your accommodation in Fes. Cross the Saiss Plain and drive into the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane—often called the “Little Switzerland of Morocco”—and the cedar forests of Azrou, home to the Barbary monkeys. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then follow the spectacular Ziz Valley toward Erfoud and Merzouga, where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise from the desert. Meet your camel caravan for a sunset trek across the dunes and enjoy tea on arrival at the camp. After dinner, relax around a campfire with traditional Berber drumming under a star-filled sky. Wake early on Day 2 to watch sunrise over the dunes before breakfast. Return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga village and begin your drive toward Tinghir, where you’ll walk through palm groves and visit the towering Todra Gorges—Morocco’s most impressive canyon. Continue along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight in a guesthouse overlooking the gorge. On Day 3, travel toward Marrakech via the Valley of the Roses and Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa.” Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous for films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas, enjoying panoramic views of Berber villages before reaching Marrakech in the early evening—end of tour.

Includes

Pickup from select hotels and riads in Fes Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour Professional, licensed driver Onboard WiFi English-speaking local guide 1 overnight stay in a hand-picked hotel or traditional riad (private room and bathroom) 1 overnight stay in a fully equipped desert camp under the stars (private tent and bathroom) 2 hearty breakfasts 1 authentic dinner in your hotel or riad 1 authentic dinner in the desert camp, including a live Berber music performance and show Sunset camel ride across the Sahara dunes Thrilling sandboarding adventure on the desert slopes Opportunity to try on and wear traditional Berber clothing Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech Local guide visit in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Important Information

  • The tour starts at 7:00 AM on Day 1 and ends around 6:00 PM on Day 3. You’ll receive your pickup details (time & location) the day before by 5:00 PM via WhatsApp and email. Please note: 5:00 PM is when you receive your pickup info, not when the tour starts. Last-minute bookings (after 5:00 PM) will be handled quickly — keep your phone and WhatsApp reachable. Pickup is from your hotel/riad if accessible by car, or a nearby meeting point within 5 minutes’ walk. Drop-off is also included, with the same rules as pickup. Accommodation is in private tents (standard with shared bathrooms, luxury with private bathrooms). Camel rides, sandboarding, and meals are included. Optional activities: 4x4 transfer to camp (free of charge) Quad biking (€40 per person, 1 hour, min. 2 people) Buggy adventure (price on request; available at desert camp) Weather: Hot in summer, cold nights in winter — pack accordingly.

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