From Fes: 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Marrakech
High Atlas, Marrakech
Discover Morocco on a 3-day adventure from Fes to Marrakech. Ride a camel at sunset, sleep in a Berber camp, explore Todra Gorge and Dades Valley, and cross the High Atlas Mountains.
3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
This guided tour departs from Fes, crossing the Middle and High Atlas Mountains to Merzouga, the Sahara Desert, and ends in Marrakech. It suits travelers seeking a multi-day desert and cultural experience.
Highlights
- Camel rides at sunset and sunrise in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp
- Scenic drive through the Middle and High Atlas Mountains
- Walks through Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes → Middle Atlas → Merzouga
Pickup from your Fes hotel or riad early morning. Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains with stops in Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou. Continue via the Ziz Valley to Merzouga.
Meet your camel caravan and ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Enjoy sandboarding, dinner, and spend the night in a Berber desert camp with traditional music.
Day 2: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Wake early to watch sunrise over the dunes followed by breakfast. Return by camel or 4×4, then drive toward Tinghir to explore Todra Gorge.
Continue through Dades Valley passing ancient kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable guesthouse.
Day 3: Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
After breakfast, travel the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon for drop-off at your accommodation.
Includes
- Pickup from your accommodation in Fes
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Camel rides at sunset and sunrise in Merzouga
- One night in a desert camp (standard or luxury)
- One night in a hotel or guesthouse in Dades Valley
- Sandboarding activity
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast at the Dades hotel
- Free time to explore Todra Gorge and Ziz Valley
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Local guide fees at Ait Ben Haddou (optional 2€)
Important Information
- Pickup starts around 7:00 AM on Day 1; drop-off in Marrakech is around 6:00 PM on Day 3, subject to traffic and stops
- Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed via WhatsApp one day before the tour; please keep your phone reachable
- Pickup is from your hotel or riad if accessible by car; otherwise, a meeting point within a 5-minute walk will be arranged
- This is a shared tour with scenic driving and regular stops along the route
- Desert weather varies: hot days and cold nights, especially in winter; bring suitable layered clothing
- Camel rides are included; a 4×4 transfer to/from the camp is available on request at no extra cost
- Accommodation level (standard or luxury) depends on the option selected at booking
- Luggage is transported safely in the vehicle
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available on request
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and layers for cold desert nights. Booking early secures your preferred accommodation type.
