4 days · 3 nights
Private tours from Fes
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
Leave Fes through the Middle Atlas cedar forests, spend a night in a Berber tent in the Merzouga dunes and continue via the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech.
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Departure
- Fes
- Destination
- Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes)
- Ends in
- Marrakech
Overview
The three-day route from Fes to Marrakech is the quickest way to combine both cities with a night in the Sahara. It is a one-way journey, so you see something different every hour of the drive.
From Fes the road climbs through the Middle Atlas cedar forests and descends through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where a camel trek takes you to a Berber tent in the dunes. The second day follows the Todra Gorge to the Dades Valley, and the third crosses the Valley of Roses and Ait Benhaddou before the High Atlas descent to Marrakech.
Route
- Fes
- Ifrane
- Azrou
- Ziz Valley
- Merzouga
- Todra Gorge
- Boumalne Dades
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Benhaddou
- Marrakech
Highlights
- Cedar forests and Barbary macaques near Ifrane and Azrou
- Ziz Valley and the Aoufous oasis
- Sunset camel trek and a night in a traditional Berber tent
- Sunrise over the Merzouga dunes
- Todra Gorge and the Valley of Roses
- Ouarzazate film studios (optional) and Ait Benhaddou
Photo gallery
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Fes – Ifrane – Azrou cedar forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
We leave Fes in the morning and climb into the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, stopping to see the Barbary macaques near Ifrane and enjoying the scenery of the Midelt plateau on the way south. We follow the Ziz Valley, with views over the Aoufous oasis, and pass Erfoud and Rissani before the dunes of Merzouga appear. On arrival you check in at your hotel, then switch to camels for a trek into the dunes at sunset, with dinner and a night in a traditional Berber tent.
- Overnight:
- Berber tent in the Merzouga dunes
Day 2
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Tinghir – Boumalne Dades
Wake early for sunrise over the dunes, then return to your hotel in Merzouga for breakfast. We drive to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, where a clear river emerges between towering ochre and pink rock walls — one of the highlights of the plateau between the High Atlas and Jebel Saghro. We continue to Boumalne Dades for dinner and the night.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Boumalne Dades
Day 3
Boumalne Dades – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
After breakfast we drive through the Valley of Roses and past Skoura to Ouarzazate, where you can choose to visit the film studios used for productions such as Gladiator and The Mummy. On the way to Marrakech we visit Ait Benhaddou, one of the best-preserved earthen villages of the region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with views over the surrounding palm groves. We drop you at your hotel or the airport in Marrakech.
What's included
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English- or Spanish-speaking driver/guide
- Breakfasts at your accommodation
- Camel ride in the dunes
What's not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance and activity fees
- Flights
Accommodation
- Night 1: traditional Berber tent in the Merzouga dunes
- Night 2: hotel in Boumalne Dades
Optional activities
- Visit to the film studios in Ouarzazate
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private, one-way tour: starts in Fes and ends in Marrakech
- Drop-off
- Your hotel or the airport in Marrakech
- Driver/guide
- English- or Spanish-speaking
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Fes and finishes in Marrakech. Different starting and end points can be arranged on request.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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