Overview :
The 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga is one of the best routes for travelers who want to connect Fes and Marrakech through the Sahara desert. This tour takes you from the imperial city of Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, Ziz Valley, Merzouga dunes, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and the High Atlas Mountains.
Your journey starts in Fes and passes through Ifrane, the cedar forest near Azrou, Midelt, and the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. Along the way, you will enjoy mountain landscapes, palm valleys, Berber villages, and desert scenery.
In Merzouga, you will ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and enjoy sunset views before spending the night in a desert camp. After the desert experience, the road continues towards Marrakech through Rissani, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou.
This 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga tour is ideal for travelers who want a balanced desert journey between Morocco’s two famous imperial cities, with camel trekking, Sahara camp, kasbahs, valleys, and mountain landscapes included in one route.
3 Days From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
- Fes
- Marrakech
- 3 Day
Included
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Fes
- Drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- Car Fuel
- Experienced English/Spanish speaking Driver/Guide
- Camel Trekking
- Sunset camel ride
- 1 night in a private room at a hotel/riad
- Overnight at the Desert Camp
- Dinner and breakfast
- 4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)
Excluded
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Entrance (Optional)
- Tipping (Optional)
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga Desert
Your 3 Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga starts in the morning with pick-up from your accommodation in Fes. We leave the city and drive towards the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane, known for its clean streets and mountain atmosphere.
After Ifrane, we continue towards the cedar forest near Azrou, where you may see Barbary monkeys in their natural surroundings. The journey continues through mountain roads, small Berber towns, and open landscapes before reaching Midelt.
After a short break, we continue through the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and panoramic views. Several stops can be made along the way for photos before continuing towards Erfoud and Merzouga.
By the afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, near the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will ride camels across the sand dunes and enjoy the sunset over the Sahara.
After the camel trek, you will reach the desert camp. Dinner will be served at the camp, followed by a peaceful night in the desert under the stars.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, we leave the desert and drive towards Rissani, a historic town known for its traditional market.
We continue to Erfoud, a town famous for fossils and desert products, before driving towards Todra Gorges. These high rocky cliffs are one of the most impressive natural sites in southern Morocco, with time to walk and enjoy the views.
After visiting Todra Gorges, the journey continues through Tinghir and the valley road towards Dades Valley. You will see kasbahs, rock formations, and landscapes that show the beauty of southern Morocco.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel or riad in Dades Valley.
Day 3: Dades Valley - Rose Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
After breakfast, we leave Dades Valley and continue through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves towards Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the desert.
The journey continues to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages and a well-known example of traditional earthen architecture. You will have time to visit the kasbah and enjoy the surrounding views.
After the visit, we cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Several stops can be made along the way for panoramic views, coffee, or short breaks.
By the late afternoon or evening, we arrive in Marrakech. The 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.
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