From Marrakech to Fes 3-Day Tour via Sahara Desert Merzouga

3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

This private 3-day tour departs from Marrakech, exploring the Sahara Desert and ending in Fes. It suits travelers seeking cultural immersion, desert adventure, and scenic mountain drives.

Highlights

• Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, the highest road in North Africa
• Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
• Enjoy a Berber dinner and music in a Saharan desert camp
• Experience a camel trek and overnight stay under the desert sky
• Drive from Merzouga to Fes via the Middle Atlas Mountains and cedar forests

Tour Description

Day 1: Marrakech to Tinghir
Start early with hotel pickup in Marrakech. Travel east through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for photos and coffee. Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and visit the Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and movie location. Continue through Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, and the Rose Valley to Tinghir. Arrive late afternoon and enjoy dinner locally.

Day 2: Tinghir to Merzouga Sahara Desert
After breakfast, head toward Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Pass Berber villages including Todra Gorges and Erfoud. Upon arrival, prepare a small overnight bag for a camel trek into the desert. Reach the Berber camp at sunset, walk up dunes, then spend the night in nomad tents with traditional music.

Day 3: Merzouga to Fes
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel. Then drive to Fes, passing through the Ziz Valley and Errachidia. Stop midday in Midelt for lunch. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, Ifrane, and cedar forests, with possible sightings of Barbary apes. Arrival in Fes is expected around 7:00 PM.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at the closest vehicle-accessible point
• English- or French-speaking driver
• Private hotel room on the first night (Kasbah Safari Rose or similar)
• Overnight in desert camp with luxury private tents or shared tents, depending on option
• Private or shared bathrooms in desert camp based on selection
• Towels provided
• 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (vegetarian options available)
• Camel ride (one camel per person)
• Sandboarding
• Transfer from Merzouga to Fes

Excluded

• Entrance fees
• Gratuities
• Lunches and soft drinks
• Personal expenses
• Local guide (€2 per person)
• Quad bike rental in desert (€60, available locally at the camp)

Important Information

• Bring a small backpack for the camel ride and overnight stay
• Warm blankets are provided in winter; bring warm clothes as temperatures can drop to 0°C
• The final day’s drive from Merzouga to Fes takes approximately 9 hours
• Be prepared for a long drive on day 3
• Sandboards are available to borrow at the lodge upon request, subject to availability
• Luggage is safely stored in the van during the desert camp stay
• Pick-up and drop-off available at any accommodation in town or the nearest accessible meeting point

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour start.

Book this tour to explore the Sahara Desert with comfortable accommodations and experienced local guides. Pack warm clothing for the desert nights and bring a camera to capture the diverse landscapes. The best time to visit is during cooler months to avoid extreme heat.