3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour
Cross the High Atlas from Marrakech, explore Ait Ben Haddou and continue through Dades and Todra to Merzouga. This 3-day, 2-night journey includes a camel trek through Erg Chebbi and a night in a Sahara camp, then follows the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas to Fes.
Your trip at a glance
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Start
- Marrakech
- Finish
- Fes
- Route
- Sahara Desert via Merzouga
- Experience
- Erg Chebbi, camel trek & desert camp
- Meals included
- 2 breakfasts + 2 dinners
Why choose a Marrakech to Fes desert tour?
This is a one-way journey: Marrakech → Sahara → Fes, not a return trip to Marrakech. It suits travelers who want to experience the desert while continuing their Morocco itinerary in Fes.
Your three-day itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades
Route: Marrakech → High Atlas → Tizi n’Tichka → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Valley of Roses → Dades
After pickup in Marrakech, travel over the High Atlas and visit the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to Dades. Optional visits, such as the cinema studios, should be agreed in your quote.
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Dades; dinner included.
Day 2 — Dades → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Route: Dades → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga / Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, discover the Dades area and Todra Gorge before traveling through Erfoud to Merzouga. Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy the Sahara sunset and spend the evening at the desert camp.
Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga; dinner included.
Day 3 — Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Fes
Route: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Errachidia → Midelt → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes
Enjoy the desert morning and breakfast, then continue north through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas. The route passes Midelt, the cedar forest around Azrou and Ifrane before finishing in Fes. Pickup, drop-off and timings are confirmed with the team.
What’s included
- Two nights: a hotel or riad in Dades and a desert camp in Merzouga
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Camel trek in the desert
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Airport transfers / applicable transfers
- Local guides as needed
- English-speaking driver or National Guide for groups over 4 people
- Historic monument admissions, except Jardin Majorelle and Hassan II Mosque
What’s not included
- Airfare
- Lunches and beverages
- Discretionary gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Jardin Majorelle and Hassan II Mosque admissions
- Services or specialized activities not included in your confirmed quote
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Camera
Accommodation and transport
Both nights are included: a hotel or riad in Dades, followed by a desert camp in Merzouga. Travel is in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Tell us your accommodation and room preferences; the properties, vehicle and any agreed options will be detailed in your personalized quote. No particular hotel category or bathroom arrangement is guaranteed here.
Pickup and arrival
The tour starts with pickup in Marrakech and finishes in Fes. Confirm your Marrakech accommodation and the Fes drop-off point with our team. Ask about luggage requirements, room arrangements or specialized activities when requesting your quote; these details are not fixed by this page.
Price on request
Your trip can reflect your group, travel dates, accommodation and transportation preferences. Tell us about your plans and any requested adjustments so our team can discuss the options and prepare a personalized quote. There is no automatic estimate.
This is a quote request, not a confirmed booking. Sign in to send the form; our team will contact you to discuss your trip.
Contact us about this tripQuestions about this tour
How long is the tour, and where does it finish?
It lasts 3 days and 2 nights, starting in Marrakech and finishing in Fes. It does not return to Marrakech.
Are accommodation and the camel trek included?
Yes. A hotel or riad in Dades, a desert camp in Merzouga and the desert camel trek are included. Specific accommodation arrangements are confirmed in your quote.
Which meals are included?
2 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included. Lunches and beverages are not included.
What is not included?
Airfare, lunches, beverages, discretionary gratuities and travel insurance are excluded. Jardin Majorelle and Hassan II Mosque admissions and any services outside the confirmed quote are also excluded.
Where does pickup take place?
Pickup is in Marrakech. Share your accommodation details so the team can confirm the meeting point and arrangements. The exact Fes drop-off is also agreed with the team.
Can I request different accommodation or transport?
Yes, you can share your preferences, including whether you would prefer a private or shared trip. Available arrangements and requested itinerary adjustments must be discussed and confirmed in your personalized quote.
Why is the price available on request?
The final quote depends on your group, dates, accommodation, transportation and agreed requests. Our team discusses your needs rather than calculating an automatic price.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a camera. Discuss luggage or other specific requirements with us before confirming your trip.