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3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes

Marrakech to Fes 3 days
Marrakech desert tour Overview

3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes :This tailor-made, private desert journey from Marrakech to Fes is the perfect way to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes, ancient architecture, and authentic Berber culture. You’ll be accompanied by an experienced driver/guide who is fully at your service—ready to stop anywhere you like and share insights about the country’s rich history and traditions. Travel in comfort and enjoy the beauty of the High Atlas, kasbahs, oases, dramatic gorges, and the golden dunes of the Sahara.

Highlights of the 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour:

  • Driving through the High Atlas Mountains
  • Passing by charming, traditional Berber villages in the High Atlas Mountains
  • Visiting the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Following the scenic Road of 1000 Kasbahs
  • Riding a camel across the desert
  • Watching a stunning sunset and sunrise over Erg Chebbi
  • Spending an unforgettable night under a bright, colorful starry sky
  • Spotting Barbary apes in a forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains

Price Includes

  • Pick-up from your hotel, riad, the airport, or any location of your choice
  • Private transportation in a 4×4 vehicle or minibus with air conditioning
  • English Speaking Driver/guide
  • 2 nights accommodation (Dades & Desert Camp)
  • Dinners & Breakfasts
  • camel ride
  • sandboarding

Price Excludes

  • Lunches & Drinks
  • Entrance tickets to palaces, museums and other attractions along the route
  • Tips
marrakech to fes 3 days Tour
Marrakech Desert trip

Day 1:Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Skoura Oasis – Rose Valley – Boumalne Dades

  We’ll pick you up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech to begin the  3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes journey into the High Atlas Mountains. We cross the scenic Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260m), offering panoramic views and photo opportunities along the way.

  Our first major stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a historic ksar (fortified village) known as a backdrop for films like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. After exploring the site, we enjoy lunch nearby.

  In the afternoon, we travel through Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert and home to the famous Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios. We continue through the scenic Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses, renowned for its springtime rose festival, before reaching Boumalne Dades, where we’ll overnight in a comfortable hotel or riad with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Camel Trek – Merzouga Desert Camp

  After breakfast, we drive along the Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and kasbahs, before heading toward the impressive Todra Gorges, where towering cliffs reach up to 600 meters.

  Continuing our journey through the desert towns of Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud—famous for fossils and date palms—we arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the mighty Erg Chebbi dunes, some of the highest in North Africa (up to 150m).

  At the edge of the dunes, we leave our main luggage and set off on a camel trek (about 1.5 hours) into the heart of the Sahara. As the sun sets, we arrive at our Berber desert camp, where you’ll be welcomed with mint tea and shown to your private tent, equipped with mattresses, blankets, and pillows.

  Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, followed by music and drumming around the campfire under a sky full of stars—a truly magical Sahara night.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes

   Wake early to climb the dunes and witness a breathtaking Sahara sunrise. After breakfast and a camel ride back to Merzouga, we freshen up at the hotel before beginning our scenic journey to Fes.

  Our route takes us through the Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and dramatic rock formations, and on through the Middle Atlas mountains, passing the towns of Errachidia and Midelt.

  We’ll stop to enjoy the fresh air of the Cedar Forest in Azrou, where you may spot Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. Then we pass through Ifrane, nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco for its clean streets and alpine-style architecture.

  By late afternoon or early evening, we arrive in Fes, where we’ll drop you off at your riad or hotel—concluding your unforgettable Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days.

Map of the Marrakech to Fes desert trip

 

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Know Before you Book

When you book, please let us know about any dietary needs, such as vegetarian or vegan meals.

At lunchtime, your guide will choose clean, well-reviewed restaurants that focus on fresh, quality food, so you stay comfortable and healthy during the trip. If you already have a restaurant in mind, just tell your guide, and they’ll happily work it into the plan.

The standard itinerary includes one night in the Merzouga desert. If you’d like more time in the dunes, our 4 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour gives you a longer and deeper desert experience.

You can also enjoy this trip in reverse by booking our Fes to Marrakech desert tour.

If you prefer to end your journey in Marrakech, you can select our 3 days Marrakech desert tour instead of the classic 3 days tour from marrakech to fes option.

If a 3-day desert tour feels too long for your schedule, you can still visit the desert in 2 days with our 2 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour. Just keep in mind that the 2-day route includes a lot of driving in a short time.

Accommodations

On our 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes, the price includes your overnight stays in the beautiful Dades Valley and the magical Merzouga desert.

We don’t use basic desert camps with shared bathrooms, since their quality is often low. Instead, we focus on luxury desert camps, where each guest has a private tent with an en-suite bathroom and shower for a more comfortable and upscale experience.

When you book your tour, please tell us which type of accommodation you prefer for the whole trip. You can choose from the three options below to find what suits you best:

Options First night Second night  
Option one Riad Gabsi Dades Ideal Desert Camp  
       
Option two Ksar Sultan Dades Dihiya Desert Camp  
       
Option three Eden Boutique Hotel Desert Luxury Camp  

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the Sahara Desert from Marrakech?

The route from Marrakech to Merzouga is about 560 kilometers (around 348 miles). That distance is why the 3 days tour from marrakech to fes usually includes an overnight stay in the Dades Valley between Marrakech and Merzouga.

How far is Merzouga from Fes?

Merzouga is about 500 kilometers from Fes, which is roughly 310 miles.

What type of vehicle is used for the Marrakech to Fes 3 days desert tour?

The vehicle depends on how many people are in your group. We usually use a Toyota Prado Land Cruiser TX, a Ford 8-seater van, a Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibus, or other modern and comfortable vehicles.

How do you pay for the tour?

Paying for your tour is simple. To confirm your  Marrakech to Fes Desert tour 3 days booking, we ask for a small deposit, which you can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, or Wise during the reservation process. You pay the remaining balance in cash on the first day of your trip to your driver or guide, in euros, dollars, or the same value in Moroccan dirhams.

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