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3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

Aït Ben Haddou · Dades · Todra · Erg Chebbi · Ziz Valley · Ifrane · Fes

⏱ 3 days☾ 2 nights⚑ From Marrakech⚐ To Fes✦ Private tour

Overview

A one-way journey that crosses Morocco from the Red City to the spiritual capital, with the Sahara in the middle. No driving back the same way: you finish in Fes, ready to continue to Chefchaouen or the north.

Duration3 days
StartsMarrakech
EndsFes
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Kasbahs of the south and Aït Ben Haddou
  • Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
  • Sunset camel trek in Merzouga
  • Ziz palm groves and the cedar forest of Azrou

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades

Departure from Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit of Aït Ben Haddou and drive along the road of the kasbahs to the Dades Valley for the night.

Meals: DinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D2

Day 2 · Dades – Todra – Merzouga

Todra Gorge in the morning, then across the pre-Sahara to Merzouga. Camel trek at sunset to your camp in the dunes, dinner and music around the fire.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D3

Day 3 · Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes

Sunrise over Erg Chebbi, breakfast and ride back. North through the Ziz Valley and its palm groves, the apple town of Midelt and the cedar forest near Azrou, home of Barbary macaques. Short stop in Ifrane and arrival in Fes in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~1,100km by road
ATLAS MOUNTAINSMarrakechDades ValleyMerzougaFes01020304N200 km
  1. 01Marrakech
  2. 02Dades Valley
  3. 03Merzouga
  4. 04Fes

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 1
Night 2Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 2

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Night in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Also available in the opposite direction, from Fes to Marrakech.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Is it better to go from Marrakech to Fes or from Fes to Marrakech?

Both work equally well. Choose the direction that fits your flights or the rest of your trip – the stops are the same.

What happens to our luggage during the night in the desert?

Your big luggage stays safely in the vehicle or at our office in Merzouga. Take only a small bag with what you need for the night.

Can we add a night in Chefchaouen after Fes?

Yes. We can extend the tour with a transfer and a night in Chefchaouen, or drop you there instead of Fes.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Marrakech – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Fes. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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