2DaysRound trip from Fes
2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga
A fast, private overnight run from Fes to the Erg Chebbi dunes — camel trek, Sahara camp and back the next evening.
- 2 days · 1 night
- 100% private
- 4.9 rated
3 days · 2 nights
Fes → Marrakech
Private tour
4.9 rating
Overview
What to expect on this 3-day private tour from Fes
Quick Answer
North to south in three days, ending in Marrakech — the mirror of our Marrakech-to-Fes crossing, and the one to book if your flights arrive in Fes and leave from Marrakech. Day one climbs through Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest, then follows the Ziz valley south to Merzouga, arriving for a camel trek over Erg Chebbi and a night at a Berber camp.
Day two leaves the dunes at sunrise and heads west through Rissani to the Todra Gorge, where limestone walls rise 300 metres either side of the riverbed, before the Dades valley. Day three runs the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Rose Valley and Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou, then over the Tizi n'Tichka at 2,260 metres into Marrakech. Around twenty hours of driving across three days, with nothing important cut.
Photo Gallery
Photos from the Fes to Marrakech route
Trip Highlights
The landmarks you stop at between Fes and Marrakech
- Explore the medieval medina of Fes
- Cedar forest and Barbary apes near Azrou
- Panoramic Ziz Valley palm groves
- Panoramic Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga
- Camel trek across the Sahara dunes
- Sunset and sunrise over the sand dunes
- Overnight camping in a Merzouga desert camp
- Dinner and Berber music around the campfire
- Fossils of Erfoud and Rissani markets
- Walk through the towering Todra Gorge
- Spend a night in the stunning Dades Gorges
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The full 3-day itinerary, day by day, with driving times
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Day 1
Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
Leaving Fes at 8:00 am, you head south through Ifrane before a stop in the Azrou cedar forest to meet its famous troop of Barbary apes. The drive continues through the Ziz Valley palm groves and the fossil town of Erfoud, the scenery turning steadily more Saharan. By late afternoon you reach Merzouga, where a camel carries you over the dunes to your desert camp for the first night under the stars.
Accommodation: Tawada Desert Camp or similar
2
Day 2
Erg Chebbi → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Rise early for sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel or 4x4 for breakfast. Today you head northwest, pausing at the lively Rissani market — one of the region's oldest souks — to browse crafts, spices and dates. Beyond the Tafilalet oasis you reach Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, where orange cliffs nearly 300 metres high frame a cool river, perfect for a short walk. The day ends in the green Dades Valley with dinner and an overnight in a local hotel or riad.
Accommodation: Riad Paradise Dades or similar
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Day 3
Dades → Rose Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
After breakfast you follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Rose Valley to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa, where you can photograph Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios. The finale is the ancient fortified ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site seen in films from Gladiator to Lawrence of Arabia. After a nearby lunch you cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, pausing for mountain views, before arriving in Marrakech for a drop-off at your accommodation.
Route Map
The Fes to Marrakech route at a glance
An indicative overview of the route. Your private itinerary is flexible and tailored to you.
What’s Included
Exactly what this private 3-day tour price covers
What’s included
- Pick-up & drop-off at your accommodation
- Transport by a private modern vehicle with A/C
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Car fuel
- Camel trekking (one camel per person)
- Sunset camel ride over the dunes
- Overnight at the desert camp (at your preferred tent type)
- 1-night in a private room at a hotel/riad (at your preferred room type)
- Daily breakfast & Dinner
- 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (alternative to camels)
Not included
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Entrance fees (optional)
- Tipping (optional)
Good to Know
Practical tips before your Morocco trip
Best time to go
Spring and autumn give the mildest weather; winter brings crisp, starry desert nights and summer suits early starts.
What to pack
Layers for cool nights, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and a light scarf for the dunes.
Group & pace
100% private, so the pace is yours — ideal for couples, families and small groups.
Tour FAQ
Common questions about this 3-day tour from Fes
Yes. Every tour is completely private, with your own driver-guide and vehicle. You set the pace and can stop whenever you like.
Absolutely. Add nights, change the route, start from another city or swap stops. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tailor it around you.
Once we have agreed an itinerary we ask for a small deposit to secure your dates. The balance is simply paid at the start of your tour in Morocco.
Spring and autumn offer the mildest weather, but Morocco is a year-round destination. Tell us your dates and we will advise on the best route for the season.
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- 2 days · 1 night
- 100% private
- 4.9 rated
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- 100% private
- 4.9 rated
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