3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes
3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes
Tour Overview
3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes gives the opportunity of camel trek, camp overnight in the middle of the desert (standard or luxury camp) and visit Rose Valley, Todra and Dades Gorges as well as World Heritage Sites Ait Benhaddou and Azrou.
In the period of three days and more, at Wild Morocco Tours, you can book basic exclusive tours, including regular and luxury tours from Marrakech to Fes. There is also a shared desert trip offered as part of our Morocco small group tours, this is the 3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes that goes to the Sahara Desert, only transport will be shared.
3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes
3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes kicks off with an early morning pick-up from the airport or your hotel in Marrakech. You’ll journey through the stunning High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, with stops for breathtaking views along the way.
Next, you’ll visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its appearances in films like Gladiator and TV shows such as Game of Thrones. From there, you’ll head to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you’ll have some free time for lunch. The tour continues through the picturesque Rose Valley, passing the expansive palm groves of Skoura, before reaching Boumalne Dades for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, explore the Dades Valley and enjoy a stunning view of the Dades Gorges. The tour then moves on to the Todra Gorges, where the Todra river has carved an impressive canyon with towering red cliffs. You can wander the gorges and take in the mesmerizing scenery. The journey continues through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, with free time for lunch along the way.
By afternoon, you’ll reach the Sahara desert in Merzouga. Here, you’ll swap your vehicle for camels and trek across the desert, pausing to witness a magical sunset from a towering dune. You’ll then proceed to a luxury desert camp, where you can enjoy traditional Berber music around a campfire under a starlit sky. Dinner and an overnight stay at the camp complete the day.
On the final day of your 3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes wake up early to enjoy a beautiful sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting. Leave the desert behind to visit Rissani, the historic capital of Tafilalet, noted for its bustling souk on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll, continue to Erfoud to visit a fossilized marble workshop.
Travel along the Ziz River, stopping for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley, and enjoy lunch in Midelt. The tour then proceeds to the Cedars Forest, home to playful Barbary macaques. Feel free to feed them as you explore the forest. Next, visit Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture and snowy winters—often dubbed the “Switzerland of Morocco.” The journey concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation or the airport in Fes, marking the end of your 3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes
What is included
- Pick up from the hotel
- Transport in an A/C vehicle for a private tour
- Experienced English/Spanish-speaking driver/guide.
- All accommodation in hotels/riads
- All Breakfasts/dinners as per itinerary
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert
- Accommodation in desert camp
- Drop off at your hotel
What is not included
- Drinks / Lunches
- Anything extra
- Entrance fees to monuments.