During this 3-day Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert. You will cross the Atlas Mountains, see valleys, and visit small Berber villages. On the way, you will ride camels in the Sahara, watch the sunset, and sleep in a desert camp under the stars. After that, the trip continues through gorges and mountain roads until you reach the busy city of Marrakech. It is a short journey but full of adventure, culture, and beautiful views.
Departure from your riad or hotel in Fes
Return to your hotel or riad in Marrakech (if accessible by car ) If not, the meeting point will be the nearest place to your accommodation Bab Boujloud in Fes.
And return location Cafe de France in Marrakech and
08:00 AM. Please be ready 10 minutes earlier to ensure a smooth departure.
On this 3-day Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert, you can expect a mix of adventure, culture, and beautiful views. The journey starts with a drive across the Anti Atlas Mountains, passing valleys and Berber villages along the way. Then, in Merzouga, you will ride camels into the Sahara, enjoy the sunset, try sandboarding, and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars. The next day continues through gorges and palm valleys, with time for photos and short walks. Finally, the trip ends in the busy city of Marrakech, giving you the chance to see both the calm desert and the lively city in only three days.
After breakfast, departure is at 08:00 AM as we begin our journey 3- Day Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert. After about one hour and a half driving from Fes, we reach Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco. Here we stop for 30 minutes to stretch our legs, use the facilities, and admire the unique architecture.
We then continue to Midelt, known as the apple capital of Morocco. The road takes us further to Er-rich, a small town between the desert and the Anti-Atlas Mountains, where we stop for a delicious lunch with local people. Afterward, we drive to Errachidia, one of the largest cities in the region, and enjoy a panoramic view over the Ziz Valley, the longest palm grove in Morocco with millions of date palms.
From here, we pass through Arfoud and continue until we arrive in Merzouga. You will be welcomed with a cup of mint tea before starting your camel ride into the dunes. At sunset, you reach your luxury desert camp where you spend the night in a private tent under the stars.
Our 3- Day Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert continues with an early wake up to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga, where your driver is waiting. The journey takes you first to Rissani, an old trading town famous for its traditional souk and as the birthplace of Morocco’s royal dynasty.Here, you can see the local life and learn about its history, and taste one of the best dates in the area, the famous Majhoul variety
From Rissani, we pass through Erfoud, known as the gateway to the desert and famous for its fossils. The road continues to Tinjdad, where we stop for tea or coffee and use the facilities. Then, we drive to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with high cliffs and a clear river. You will have time to walk along the river and take photos. This part of the trip shows the variety of landscapes you enjoy on a 3- Day Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert tour.
After this visit, we stop at a local restaurant to taste delicious Moroccan food for lunch. In the afternoon, the road takes us to the Dades Valley, where we stop to admire the Monkey Fingers rock formations. The day ends at your riad or hotel in the valley for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast at your hotel or riad, we continue our 3- Day Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert tour through the Rose Valley, the capital of roses in Morocco. This area is famous for its rose fields and local products. We stop at a women’s cooperative to learn more about how these products are made.
The trip then takes us to Skoura, where we visit the Amridil Kasbah, one of the best-preserved kasbahs in Morocco and a fine example of Berber architecture. From here, we continue to Ouarzazate, also known as the Hollywood of Morocco, where we stop at the Atlas Cinema Studios to learn about international filming in Ouarzazate.
Next, we drive to the village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We visit the famous kasbah and have lunch in one of the best restaurants in the village. After lunch, we cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,226 meters. We stop here to enjoy the panoramic views before continuing to Marrakech, where the tour ends. We drop you off at your riad or hotel, or at the nearest accessible point to your accommodation.
