Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour

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Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour will give you the chance to explore the beauty of the south of Morocco such as the splendid high atlas mountains where you’ll enjoy its spectacular views and ethnic Berber villages.

Your 3-day desert tour Marrakech to Fes will take you further to visit the ksar of Ait ben Haddou the famous Kasbah declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 number of films have been shot in this spectacular place including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz…

We will continue to Ouarzazate to see Oscar Atlas film studio the biggest film studio in Morocco and Taourirt kasbah afterward our 3 day private tour Marrakech to Fes continues through the palm grove of Skoura, Rose valley known for its yearly rose festival and cosmetic products, the green Dades valley and fascinating Todra Gorge a famous place for rock climbing.

Finally, we’ll arrive at our favorite destination « Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert where we’ll experience the Camel ride to watch the sunset and spend a magical night out at Berber camp.

The following day we’ll travel to Fes making stops on the way to admire the panoramic views, breaks photos of Ziz Valley, the beautiful landscapes of the middle atlas mountains, Cedar forest of Azrou, Ifrane, and then to Fes.

Highlights of: Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour

Here are the highlights of the Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour:

  • Cross high & middle Atlas mountains
  • Beautiful views & panoramics
  • Authentic Berber villages
  • Ait ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Dades Valley
  • Todra gorge
  • Camel Trekking experience 
  • Overnight stay at Merzouga desert camp
  • Enjoy watching the starry sky
  • Wonderful sunrise & sunset in Erg Chebbi Desert
  • Ziz Valley
  • Cedar forest in Azrou

Tour Itinerary: Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour

Day 1 : Marrakech - Tizi N'tichka Pass - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Kelaa M'gouna - Boumalne Dades {330 km} 7 Hours

After breakfast you will be picked up by your driver from Sahara Camel Trips company from your hotel/riad at 8 :30 a.m and start our 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes traveling over Tizi n’Tichka pass ( 2260 m ).

While enjoying super views of the Atlas mountains and authentic small Berber villages on the way with breaks to take pictures then continue to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (fortified village) the famous Kasbah declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 noumerous of films have been shot in this spectacular place including Gladiator , Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz…

Free time to have lunch at a restaurant and our marrakech desert tours 3 days continues to Ouazazate where we will see Oscar Atlas film studio the biggest film studio in Morocco and Taourirt kasbah another heritage site.

Afterwards we will pass through the magnificent palm grove of Skoura, Rose valley known of its yearly rose festival and cosmetic products in the month of May going through the valley of thousand kasbahs you will see so many old centuries adobe kasbahs arrival to Dades Valley in the afternoon, dinner and overnight stay at hotel overlooking the valley.

Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorges - Tinejdad - Erfoud - Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) {270 km} 4 Hours

After breakfast at hotel our Marrakech to Fes 3 day desert tour depart to Todra Gorge the berber villages are scattered along the way pass through Tinghir we’ll stop to admire the beautiful Todra valley full of palm trees before we arrive to Todra Gorges that are currently one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in Morocco.

 Here we will have a short walk through its grey and pink high canyons that can reach 300 m after that we’ll head to Tinjdad and Touroug where we’ll have lunch then to Erfoud which will feel the beginning Saharan oasis of Tafilalet afterwards we will continue our way to Merzouga and majestic Erg Chebbi dunes.

From here you will take camel ride about one hour and half in order to get to your Nomadic berber tents during the trek you will take a break in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, try the sandboarding if that’s an activity you’re interested in, take photos and enjoy the scenery…

After the sun goes down you will continue to the camp where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea, dinner, camp fire , music party , and overnight stay at Berber camp Merzouga.

Day 3: Merzouga - Ziz valley - Errachidia - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes {470 km} 7 Hours

On the third day after watching the sunrise over the dune near the camp, you’ll have a delicious breakfast and take shower at the camp then you will ride the camels again back to the original started located or we can transfer you in 4WD as an alternative to camels.

From here we’ll continue direction to Fes via Ziz Valley the second-longest river in Morocco, cross the middle atlas mountains where you’ll enjoy incredible views, free time to have lunch at a restaurant.

Then in the afternoon we head towards Fes we’ll stop at Cedar forest in Azrou where we’ll see the wild monkeys, a short walk through the forest to take pictures…we’ll stop at Ifrane the little Switzerland of Morocco finally we’ll reach Fes in the late afternoon drop you off at your hotel and ends of our Marrakech to Fes 3 day desert tour ends.

Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour Pricing Includes

Here are the things included in the pricing of the 3 day tour Marrakech to Fes:

  • Pick up and drop off you at your hotel in Marrakesh
  • Tour in air-condition vehicle A/C
  • Experienced English speaking driver
  • 1-night stay at a private room at the hotel ( dinner & breakfast included )
  • 1-night stay at a private tent at desert camp ( Dinner & breakfast included )
  • Camel trek in the desert
  • Sandboarding in the dunes (optional)
  • Moroccan mint tea at the camp
  • Fuel
  • Visit all interesting places along the way
  • Stops for panoramic views take pictures and free time for lunch

Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour Pricing Excludes

Here are the things NOT included in the pricing of the Overnight Camel Trek in Merzouga desert camp:

  •  Lunches
  •  Drinks
  • Entrances to monuments (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions

The distance from Marrakech to Fes is 565 km through the highway, 466 km through the national road via Azilal & Beni Mellal, or 1034 km traveling from Marrakech to Merzouga desert and then to Fes exploring the best that south Morocco has to offer. In an organized 3-day tour minimum.

In this 3 day tour from Marrakech to Fes  we have private & shared trip options available.
 
This Marrakech to Fes 3 desert tour will start from your hotel in Marrakech and end at your Fes accommodation.
 
Yes, you can do the sandboarding in Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga desert.
 
The camel ride takes around 1:30 h to reach the camp.
 
 
The tents are always private but the difference is that at standard camp the bathroom is common and at luxury camp, the tents are private with ensuite bathrooms.
 
 
 
Yes,  we’ll take you in our 4WD from and to the camp.
 
 
 
 
We’ll transport all your luggage to the camp so you’ll have it with you in your tent once you get there.
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, there are towels and toilet paper at the desert camp, but it’s recommended to have yours in case.
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, the camp is equipped with electricity from solar panels energy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here’s a list of what to pack for your Morocco desert tour:
 
– Sunglasses 
– Sun cream 
– Scarf or Hat 
– Long jean pants ( comfortable for the camel trek )
– Long light sleeves
– Rugged sandals or shoes 
– Flip flops
– Hand sanitizers
– Portable charger
– First Aid Kit 
– A small backpack where to pack everything
– A wallet to secure your valuables like phone, cards…
 
 
 
 
 
 
What To Know?

Before you book this Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert Tour kindly read the following points: 

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