Group 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech To Fes

Explore Morocco’s Sahara in a 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes. Enjoy camel rides, stunning sunsets, and sunrise, Spend the night at a Bedouin camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. See the Kasbah of Ouarzazate and much more.

Experience

  • Embark on a captivating journey through the mesmerizing High Atlas Mountains, traversing the scenic Tizi N’tichka pass.
  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring beauty of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Delight in the picturesque landscapes as you venture through the Valley of the Roses towards the enchanting Dades Canyons.
  • Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Tinghir oasis, strolling alongside the gentle stream that leads to the magnificent cliffs of Todra Canyons.
  • Experience a breathtaking sunset panorama over the Erg Chebbi dunes, while mounted atop a camel, creating an indelible memory.
  • Relish an unforgettable overnight stay at a Sahara desert camp located in the mesmerizing Merzouga region.
  • Embark on an enthralling drive from Merzouga to Fes, passing through the captivating Middle Atlas Mountains and awe-inspiring cedar woods.

Day 1 : Marrakech – Atlas mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Dades valley.

Today one of our drivers will pick up you around 07:30 AM, and set off towards the Atlas Mountains. Admire the breathtaking views as you traverse the Tizi n’Tichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2,260 meters. Along the way, you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village that has served as a backdrop for numerous films. Afterward, continue through the stunning Valley of Roses until you reach Dades Gorges, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional hotel.

Day 2: Boumalne Dades valley–Tinghir – Todgha gorge – Merzouga.

 After a hearty breakfast, venture into the captivating Dades Valley and witness the awe-inspiring rock formations carved by the Dades River. Continue your journey through the Todra Gorges, where sheer cliffs tower above, creating a dramatic setting. Enjoy a stroll along the riverbank before continuing to Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops. As the day progresses, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll experience a breathtaking sunset over the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend the night in a comfortable desert camp, enjoying traditional music and a delicious dinner under the starry sky.

Day 3: Merzouga – Midelt – Ifran – Fes.

Awaken to witness the mesmerizing spectacle of the sun rising above the towering 300-meter dunes, casting a golden glow over the desert. Embrace the dawn as you venture towards the border with Algeria. Eventually, you’ll return to a hotel by camel, where a refreshing breakfast and invigorating shower await you. With renewed energy, you’ll bid farewell to the desert and embark on your journey to Fes.

As you traverse through the picturesque Ziz Valley, you’ll encounter a village adorned with bountiful apple orchards, where you’ll pause for a delightful lunch. Continuing onwards, you’ll be captivated by the scenic beauty of the mountain cedar forests that adorn your route. In the afternoon, you’ll reach Fes, pausing at a panoramic viewpoint along the way to capture memorable photographs.

Anticipate arriving in Fes at approximately 17:00, marking the culmination of your shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. We will drop you off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point on your journey. Reflect upon the extraordinary experiences and memories created during your desert odyssey.

  • Pickup and drop off from your hotel
  • Air-conditioned transportation in a minibus or minivan
  • Driver-guide (Speaking 3 languages: Spanish, English, Italian)
  • 1st-night accommodation at the hotel
  • 2nd-night accommodation at the desert camp
  • The Luxury White Camp private tent (optional extra 60 € at booking request)
  • 2 dinners
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Sunset camel trekking and sandboarding in Erg Chebbi
  • Sunrise camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
  • Lunch.
  • Optional local guide Ait Ben Hadou 2 Euros (it’s easy to walk it).

To know before you go :

  • The confirmation will be received via email in the time of booking.
  • We require a deposit of the total price to secure your places, hotel, camp, and camel ride, while the balance is in cash to our driver guide.
  • This tour is perfect for easy-going travelers and students. 
  • Your luggage is welcome on this Marrakech to Merzouga trip. It will be safely stored at the van while camping in the desert
  • Please make sure you prepare a small backpack / rucksack for the camel ride and overnight in the camp
  • Please bring your own bathroom condiments and towel for the camp
  • Warm blankets are supplied during the winter. However, warm sleeping clothes are necessary as temperatures can reach 0°C
  • Hat, sunglasses, good walking shoes and wet napping are of good use during this tour
  • Please wear jeans, trousers or long shorts for the camel ride to have a comfortable trek in Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • If you wish to experience sand boarding in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, there are a few sand boards in the lodge to take with you to the camp. Just ask for it and if available, you will be given one

Questions & Answers

Marrakech to Merzouga is 564 km, the first night you will sleep in Dades valley and reach Merzouga on the second day. Day 3 you will spend driving back to Marrakech.

A shared triple or quadruple room is included in the tour price. For a private room, please choose an upgrade (costs just 10 Euros per person). 

Both shared and private rooms at the hotel have private bathrooms.

Yes, you can bring your luggage with you, it can stay safe in the 4×4 or minivan.

No, it is not. If you wish to have a private tent, an extra upgrade fee of 10 Euros per person will apply at the time of booking. If not, you will have a quadruple room ( with same-sex guests ).

The Luxury White Camp offers extra comforts like a 4×4 car for dune rides, private dining, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, towels, toiletries, electricity, wifi, and a hearty 4-course dinner with a big breakfast. On the other hand, the Standard camp is simpler, with communal showers and toilets outside your tent. You’ll need to bring your towels and toiletries, and there’s a shared meal for everyone at dinner and breakfast.

These differences cater to varying preferences and budgets, allowing travelers to choose an accommodation option that aligns with their desired level of comfort and luxury while experiencing the unique beauty of Merzouga.

For the camel ride, we recommend wearing jeans or long trousers. Please prepare a small backpack with and your personal belongings. Do not forget sunglasses, a scarf, a hat, and your bottle of water. the other luggage would be dropped by your driver in your tent during your camel ride.

In winter it gets quite cold at night in the desert (temperatures can drop to around 0). You will be provided with warm blankets, but we would advise bringing warm clothes for sleeping.

Yes our driver will pick up you in your hotel/riad at no extra charge cost.

The camel trek lasts for about 1 hour, depending on the season, daylight, etc.

There will be a few sand boards available at the luxury camp operator’s lodge to use at leisure. You can ask for one to take to the camp with you. They are free.

Yes please, along with your shower condiments, (but if you booked luxury camp no needs).

Yes once you arrive there earlier, you can pay directly to the supplier.

The tour price is fixed no matter how many people join the tour.

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Reviews

The Best Group 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga
Sophie_P, May 2023
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We had a great time on our trip in the mountains and the desert and loved the places, landscapes, and activities! It was a beautiful trip and we learned a lot about Moroccos's culture too. Our driver took good care of the group, we felt very safe on the road and well taken care of. He was a little shy to make announcements to the group but shared anecdotes and context and was always helpful. The food was good and safe to eat, it was not the most flavored and varied but it was adjusted to fit a crowd with different needs and tastes. Something to improve: provide more detail about what to expect and how to behave in advance. For example, some people did not know we needed to carry a backpack to spend the night in the desert camp, The driver cared about comfort and stops for bathrooms and drove the minibus safely. Overall, a very well-organized and unforgettable experience!!
Excellent safe driver for the entered trip
Oliver_G, August 2023
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The food for dinners were great, the desert camel ride was fantastic. Transportation was fine. We had some good pics on the villages on the way to Merzouga desert. Definitely a great value for money.
Unforgettable and well organized trip
Pia_v, Apr 2023
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If you are coming to Marrakech and have a few days to do the trip to the desert, I highly recommend this tour. Yunis was our driver for the trip and was great. He kept us informed and answered our questions perfectly. The tour itself is very well organized and will leave you stress free the entire time to just enjoy yourself. I highly recommend!
A special trip with special people!
Steve_E, Feb 2023
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As a whole the trip was awesome! The places and people in the group made the whole experience amazing. Special shout out to Hamid our driver, he couldn't do enough for us and really looked after us all. The long drives were broken up well with regular stops so it didn't seem so long. Another shout out to Hamid, one of our guides in the Sahara, once back from the desert, we ate well, danced to the traditional music and then we chatted with him for hours around the fire. Thank you all for making it a memory I will never forget! Steve from the UK🤙🏼
Great trip packed full of fun!
Steve_E, Feb 2023
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Awesome trip to the desert! The driver was the awesome little bus that was comfortable and had great a/c. A good amount of time to play in the desert and even a chance to dive into the pool and shower before 🐫 ride! Lots of picture spots. The tour of Ait Ben Haddou was good and memorable! we love it, thank you so much.
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