Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert 3-Days Sahara Tour

3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

This guided 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes suits travelers seeking desert landscapes, cultural immersion, and a camel trek in the Sahara Desert.

Highlights

• Cross the Tizi N Tichka Pass—the highest road in North Africa
• Explore the fortified village and Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
• See the Todra Gorges, palm oases, and rose valleys
• Experience a camel trek and overnight stay in nomadic tents at Erg Chebbi dunes
• Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and Ziz Valley to Fes

Description

Over three days, travel from Marrakech to Fes with overnight stays included. Visit traditional villages, the Sahara Desert, and scenic natural sites while enjoying cultural experiences and guided exploration.

Day 1: Depart Marrakech with hotel pickup. Drive east past villages to the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for photos and coffee. Cross the Tizi N Tichka Pass, then visit the Berber fortified village of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO site and filming location (local guide fees not included). Continue through Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley, arriving at your hotel in Kelâat M'Gouna or Tinghir for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: After breakfast, travel to the Todra Gorges for a short hike amid 300-meter-high cliffs. Head to Merzouga and prepare a small bag for an afternoon camel trek or Quad ATV option across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Arrive at a Berber camp for sunset views. Spend the night in nomad tents under the desert sky.

Day 3: Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel or Quad ATV to Merzouga. Drive through Errachidia and the Ziz Valley towards Fes. Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue through Ifrane and Imouzzer, passing cedar forests and Berber towns known for winter skiing. The drive may include sightings of Barbary apes. Arrive in Fes around 7:00 PM for drop-off at your accommodation or nearest accessible location.

Includes

• Pickup from your accommodation or nearest vehicle-accessible location
• Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
• 1-night accommodation in Kasbah/Riad Kasbah Safari Rose or similar
• Overnight stay in a desert camp
• 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
• Camel ride (one camel per person)
• Quad biking option (if selected)
• Sandboarding
• Taxi transfer from Merzouga to Fes

Excludes

• Lunch and drinks
• Local guide fee (€2)
• Tips

Important Information

• Pickup and drop-off are available at any accommodation or closest accessible meeting point in town
• The final day’s drive to Fes is approximately 9 hours

Easy Cancellation

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

For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes, layered clothing for temperature changes, and sun protection. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak season.