Tour overview

Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days  is another option for tourists to explore Morocco Sahara desert from another place than Marrakech, the giant city of Fes. the City is considered one of the morocco Imperial cities and hold in itself a very huge secrets in Moroccan history. In this 3 days you will explore the Sahara desert va middle atlas mountains and the cedar forest of Azrou. Overnight in Merzouga, enjoy todra gorges and Dades Gorges.  Visit village of ait ben haddou  and cross the high atlas Mountains before reaching the red city of Marrakech.

Map of the Tour: 

3 DAY Fes to Marrakech Desert tour highlights:

  • The Middle Atlas Mountains & cedar forests of Azzrou
  • Camel Ride in Erg & a dramatic sunset and sunrise scene
  • Night in a Berber desert camp
  • Tinghir oasis and Todra Gorges or dades gorge
  • The road of 1001 Kasbahs & the Valley of the Roses
  • The UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • High Atlas Mountains & its Tizi Ntichka pass

Included

  • A/C modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking Driver /guide
  • Pick up from your Fes hotel / Riad
  • breakfast at the camp operator's lodge in Merzouga or at your Sahara desert camp ( Luxury camp upgrade only )
  • Drop off at your Marrakech Riad hotel or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible.
  • accommodations with Dinners & Breakfast

Not Included

  • Entrance fees if any
  • local guides if any
  • Drinks &lunches
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fee for the attractions

DAY 1: Fes ‑-> Ifran ‑-> Midelt --> Merzouga (Sahara desert)

After breakfast, we will pick you up at nearest access parking fro your Hotel/Riad and start our journey heading to sahara desert and pass through the winter ski resort of Ifrane, little Switzerland, continue through the cedar forest of Azrou and look out for the resident monkeys before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains and pass through the beautiful forests, springs, jagged rocks, and Berber villages. Stop for lunch halfway in the town of Midelt, famous for its rocks and fossils. after lunch Then continue towards Merzouga, to the majestic Sahara sand dunes., You will set off by camel ride in the evening for a one-hour trek out to the oasis where you will enjoy the Sahara sunset and spend the night in luxury desert camp. You will have dinner in the desert, sit around the campfire, listen to traditional Berber music and gaze at the starlit sky.

DAY 2: Merzouga ‑-> Erfoud ‑-> Tinjdad --> Todra gorge

Waking up early in the morning, you can enjoy the sunrise in the Sahara sand dunes. and have breakfast at your luxury Sahara Desert camp before leaving towards Todra Gorge. On route, we shall stop at Erfoud to visit the Museum of Fossils and Minerals and Tinjdad to visit Ksar El Khorbat and Musee Lalla Mimouna. After lunch, we will drive along fascinating landscapes to Todra Gorge. You can have a short hike at the bottom of the Gorge where picturesque river valleys and Berber villages are located. You will check into the hotel, have a relaxing dinner and enjoy stargazing in the middle of nowhere.

DAY 3: Todra gorge ‑-> Valley Roses --> Skoura --> Ouarzazate --> Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou- Marrakech

After breakfast, we will start our journey towards Marrakech. On the route, we will pass the Valley of 1001 Kasbahs, the valley of roses Kelaat M’Gouna, as well as Kasbah Amridil and palmeraies at Skoura. We will visit Cinema Studio Altas and Taourirt Kasbah at Ouarzazate. After lunch, we will visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where many films including “The Gladiator” were pictured. Then, we will drive over the High Atlas Mountains where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and landscapes until you arrive the famous red city Marrakech. You will check into your accommodation, have dinner and have a relaxing evening.