3 Days Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga

3-Day Fez to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga

This 3-day guided tour travels from Fez to Marrakech, ideal for travelers seeking desert experiences, cultural sites, and Atlas Mountain views.

Highlights

• Overnight in a luxury desert camp under the starry sky at Merzouga
• Camel trekking experience at sunset and sunrise
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate

Itinerary

Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Depart Fez at 7:30 am and travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane to see the alpine-style town and feed Barbary macaques in nearby cedar forests. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then drive through the Ziz Valley. Upon arrival in Merzouga, transfer to your hotel to store luggage. Take a 45-minute camel trek at sunset to reach nomad tents. Dinner is served under the desert sky with a Berber folklore show. Overnight in the desert camp.

Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate

Wake early to watch the sunrise over Merzouga’s sand dunes. After breakfast and shower at the hotel or riad, depart for Rissani to explore kasbahs, old palaces, and the tomb of Moulay Ali Cherif. Continue to Todra Gorges for a guided visit and cultural insights, including local tribal leadership. Lunch takes place in Todra Valley. Proceed to Kelaat M’Gouna, known for its annual rose festival in May. Meet locals and see rose water products made specifically for facial and body use. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight at your hotel or riad.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Marrakech

After breakfast, depart Ouarzazate for Marrakech. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, renowned as a film location for productions such as “Lawrence of Arabia” and “The Mummy.” Travel through the High Atlas Mountains with stops to appreciate fresh air and photo opportunities. Have lunch during breaks at Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel or riad. The tour concludes upon arrival.

Includes

• Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
• Professional English-French speaking driver
• Breakfast, dinner, and shower facilities in Merzouga and Ouarzazate
• Sunset and sunrise camel rides
• One night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga
• Hotel or riad accommodation in Ouarzazate
• All applicable taxes

Excludes

• Personal expenses
• Lunches
• Local guide services
• Tips for the driver
• Bottled water at the desert camp

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a camera. The best time to visit is during spring or autumn for mild weather and clearer skies.