Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
- Marrakesh
Duration
3 Days
Max People
18 People
Tour Type
Desert, Mountain
Pick Up
Airport or Hotel
Overview
This 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is one of the most popular and scenic routes in Morocco, offering a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, ancient kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and the timeless magic of the Sahara Desert. The journey takes you through the majestic Atlas Mountains, across winding mountain passes and traditional Berber villages, revealing some of the country’s most diverse and captivating scenery. Along the way, you will explore historic sites, admire lush valleys and striking rock formations, and experience the vast beauty of the Moroccan desert. A highlight of the tour is a camel trek across the golden dunes of the Sahara, followed by an unforgettable night in a desert camp under a sky filled with stars, before continuing toward the imperial city of Fes, where the journey comes to a memorable end.
Tour Highlights
- Cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
- Discover the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Explore Todra Gorge and the beautiful Dades Valley.
- Ride camels into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars.
- Travel through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains to Fes.
Itinerary
After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy panoramic views and stop for photos along the way.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. Continue through Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” then drive through the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad in Dades Valley.
After breakfast, travel toward Todra Gorges, famous for its towering canyon walls and beautiful scenery. Enjoy free time to explore and take photos.
Continue the journey through desert landscapes and Berber villages to reach Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara Desert. In the afternoon, meet your camel guide and enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, stopping to admire the sunset.
Arrive at your desert camp, where you will enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music, and a night under the stars.
Wake up early to witness a magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave the desert and head north through the Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves and panoramic viewpoints.
Continue via Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests and Berber towns along the way. In the late afternoon or evening, arrive in Fes, where the tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.
What’s Included
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels and a luxury desert camp
- Daily breakfast and dinner (vegetarian & vegan options available)
- Camel trek to the desert camp
- Guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou
Not Included
- Drinks & Lunch meals
- Travel Insurance
- Tips

