Best Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour with Camp & Camel Trek

About this experience

This 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga is designed to combine comfort, cultural immersion, and breathtaking landscapes in one seamless journey across Morocco.

Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains and the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah with a guided visit, and continue through Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, and the dramatic Todra Gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.

Including a traditional hotel in Dades Valley and the option to upgrade to a Deluxe Luxury Desert Camp located inside the dunes. Guests enjoy a sunset camel ride, sandboarding, traditional Berber hospitality, and dinner under the stars in the Sahara Desert.

With comfortable air-conditioned transportation, professional multilingual drivers, small group organization, and direct drop-off in Fes, this tour offers a well-balanced mix of adventure, scenic beauty, and cultural discovery between Marrakech and Fes.

Schedule

Start times: 07:30

1. Stop 1 · 30 min

   Cross the gigantic Atlas Mountains and admire landscape’s beauty at the top of Tizi N 'Tichka pass, the highest in North Africa.

2. Stop 2 · 2 h

   Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, classified world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

3. Stop 3

   Across the Roses Valley of Kelaat Mgouna

4. Stop 4 · 30 min

   Short coffee break at Kelaat Mgouna Roses Valley

5. Stop 5 · 10 h

   Join your accommodation through the road of Roses Grove and Roses Valley. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included

6. Stop 6 · 1 h

   Enjoy the stunning views offered by Dades Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley.

7. Stop 7 · 1 h

   Live unique moments while riding a camel at sunset and sunrise in the desert of Erg Chabbi at Merzouga.

8. Stop 8 · 16 h

   Discover the Berber nomad’s lifestyle by spending a night under the stars in a local tent and enjoying an authentic Sahrawi Tagine under Berber songs.

9. Stop 9 · 1 h

   Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.

10. Stop 10

    Cross the palm grove of Tafilalet and the town of Rissani to reach the Ziz valley.

11. Stop 11 · 30 min

    If you have the chance, you can meet the Maggots monkeys at the cedar forest between Azrou and Ifrane.

12. Stop 12 · 30 min

    Join Fez, the cultural capital of Morocco, early in the evening. - Drop off in your accommodation or in the nearest accessible point - End of service in Fes

Requirements & restrictions

• Ages: Infants 0–2, Children 3–12, Adults 13–100 years

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Marrakech, confirmed after booking.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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