From Fes: 3-Day Desert Camel Tour via Merzouga to Marrakech

3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert and Atlas Mountains Tour

This guided tour from Fes to Marrakech crosses the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, suitable for travelers seeking cultural and desert experiences.

Highlights

• Cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains
• Ride camels through the dunes of Merzouga Desert
• Spend a night in a traditional Sahara desert camp
• Discover Todra Gorge, kasbahs, and valleys
• Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Itinerary

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga
Pickup from your accommodation in Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit Ifrane, known as the 'Switzerland of Morocco,' then explore the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary monkeys. Pass Berber villages and the Ziz Valley oasis before lunch in Midelt. Continue to Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you will have mint tea and a sunset camel ride. Overnight in a desert camp with dinner and traditional Berber music.

Day 2: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Kelaa Mgouna/Ouarzazate
Start with a sunrise camel ride and breakfast at the camp. Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping in Tinghir to explore Todra Gorge’s towering canyon walls and palm oasis. After lunch, continue through the valley, passing rock formations and fortified kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Kelaa Mgouna or Ouarzazate.

Day 3: Kelaa Mgouna/Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Following breakfast, visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar featured in many films. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic views and Berber villages en route. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening with drop-off at your accommodation.

Includes

• Hotel or riad pickup in Fes
• Hotel or riad drop-off in Marrakech
• Air-conditioned transportation with onboard Wi-Fi
• Professional driver and desert tour accompanist on-site
• First night in a private desert camp tent (luxury upgrade available)
• Second night in an AC hotel room or suite with private bathroom
• Two breakfasts and two dinners (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available)
• Sunset and sunrise camel rides
• Sandboarding activity
• Live Berber music and drumming at the camp
• Luggage handling and storage

Excludes

• Lunches
• Beverages
• Personal expenses

Important Information

• The tour starts around 7 AM on Day 1 in Fes and ends around 7 PM on Day 3 in Marrakech (one-way Fes to Marrakech).
• Pickup is available from your Fes accommodation; Medina riads have nearby accessible meeting points (5–10 minute walk). Check your voucher for pickup details after booking.
• Night 1 is in a private desert camp with a choice of standard tent or luxury en-suite tent (upgrade available). Night 2 is in an AC hotel room or suite with a private bathroom.
• Camel treks last approximately 45–60 minutes each way. Long trousers are recommended; walking alongside the camel caravan is possible.
• Multiple stops for sightseeing, photos, rest, and meals are included across the desert, valleys, and Atlas Mountains.
• Lunch and drinks are not included; bring cash (EUR or MAD) as credit cards may not be accepted everywhere. Lunch costs are approximately €10–€13 per person. Guide for Ait Ben Haddou costs approximately €3 per person.
• Optional desert activities include quad biking, 4x4 dune excursions, buggy rides, and horse riding. Prices vary on-site.
• Weather is hot from June to August and cold at night from November to February. Pack layers accordingly. Standard tents have no AC; luxury tents include AC and heating.

Cancellation Policy

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

For the best experience, book early and bring comfortable clothing suitable for desert and mountain weather. Carry cash for optional activities and meals outside the included services.