Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert Tour with Camel and Quad ATV

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Sahara and Atlas Mountains

This 3-day guided tour from Marrakech suits travelers wanting to explore the High Atlas, Sahara desert, and Fes with cultural and natural highlights.

Description

Day 1: Departure from Marrakech at 7:30 am, crossing the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260m), the highest road in North Africa. Stop at Berber villages and valleys before visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortified city from the 17th century featured in films like Gladiator. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” with a visit to Kasbah Taourirte. Then travel through the palm groves of Skoura and the Valley of Roses, arriving in Tinghir for dinner and overnight at a hotel or riad.

Day 2: After a traditional Moroccan breakfast, visit Todra Gorge, a canyon nearly 1,000 feet deep, popular with climbers and lined with Berber villages and palm groves. Continue through Berber villages such as Tinjdad, Melaab, and Erfoud, with time for lunch en route. Arrive at Erg-Chebbi sand dunes near Merzouga for a 1.5-hour camel trek to the desert camp. Enjoy sunset views, dinner, and overnight under nomadic tents with local music.

Day 3: Wake early for sunrise over the Sahara dunes, followed by quad biking back to Merzouga. Then travel via Erfoud, Ziz Valley palm groves, and Midelt (lunch stop) through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop at the Cedar Forest near Azrou to see Barbary macaques before visiting Ifrane, known as “the Switzerland of Morocco.” Arrive in Fes by evening.

Highlights

• Cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, the highest road in North Africa
• Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Explore the Draa Valley, Todra Canyons, and palm oases
• Experience camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes and overnight in nomadic tents
• Enjoy a quad biking adventure in the Merzouga desert

Includes

• Pickup from your accommodation or nearest accessible point
• Drop-off at Bleu Gate or Batha in Fes
• Air-conditioned transportation
• Driver/guide services
• 1 night hotel accommodation with dinner and breakfast
• 1 night desert camp accommodation with dinner and breakfast
• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi (1 camel per person)
• 1-hour shared quad biking (1 quad per 2 persons)
• Taxi transfer from Merzouga to Fes
• Vegetarian meal options available

Excludes

• Entrance fees
• Tips and gratuities
• Lunches and soft drinks
• Personal expenses
• Local guide fee (€2 per person)

Important Information

• Pickup and drop-off available at any accommodation in town or nearest accessible meeting point

Cancellation Policy

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

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and layered clothing for temperature changes. Early booking is recommended, especially during peak travel seasons.