From Fez: 3-Day Merzouga and Ouarzazte Tour to Marrakech
Medina, Marrakech, Marrakech
Embark on a 3-day Sahara desert tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga, Ouarzazate, and Ait ben Haddou. Cross the landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and the Erg Chebbi dunes on a 2-night trip.
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
This 3-day guided tour from Fes to Marrakech suits travelers seeking a desert experience with camel trekking and scenic mountain routes.
Highlights
- Travel from Fes to Marrakech through Merzouga Sahara Desert
- Enjoy camel trekking in the sand dunes near Merzouga
- Explore Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga
Depart hotel between 7:15 and 7:30 am. Drive over the Middle Atlas Mountains passing cedar forests and Ifrane. Stop to feed monkeys and enjoy the fresh air. Lunchtime break in Midelt (own expense). Arrive in Merzouga and take a camel trek into the sand dunes. Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury equipped desert camp.
Day 2: Merzouga - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley - Ouarzazate
Wake early to watch sunrise, then breakfast and shower. Take a camel ride back to meet the driver. Travel through Todra Gorge and Dades Valley along the 'Road of 1,000 Kasbahs,' stopping at Kalaat M'gouna. Overnight hotel/riad stay in Ouarzazate including dinner.
Day 3: Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a famous movie location. Stop for lunch on the road (own expense). Continue through the High Atlas Mountains with views of Berber villages. Arrival and drop off in Marrakech around 5 pm.
Includes
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport
- Professional driver and fuel
- Pickup and drop-off service
- Local camel guide in Merzouga
- Overnight in luxury desert camp at Merzouga
- One dinner and one breakfast in Merzouga
- Hotel/riad accommodation in Ouarzazate
- One dinner and one breakfast in Ouarzazate
- AC in desert camp available for extra €10 or 100 MAD per person
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Mineral water in camp and hotel
- Entrance fees, including Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
Important Information
- Shared group tour option includes private rooms in Ouarzazate and tents in Merzouga
- Camel rides last approximately 30-45 minutes
- Bring water bottles for overnight stays
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Price is per person, regardless of age
- Arrival in Marrakech around 5 pm
- If health issues prevent camel riding, a van transfer to the camp is available—inform in advance via email or WhatsApp
- Pickup points inside Fes Old Medina are limited; meeting points include Bab Boujloud, Bab Ziat, Parking Ain Azlten, Parking Bin Lmdoun, Riad Andalib, Fes Heritage Boutique Hotel, Hotel Batha, Bab Guissa, Hotel & Riad Dalila, and Restaurant Palais Al Firdaous
- Pickup time and location confirmed the evening before via WhatsApp or email
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For best experience, book in advance. Bring suitable clothing for desert nights and comfortable footwear for walking. Early departure means arriving ready for a full day of travel.
