The first day of the 3 Days / 2 Nights Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert Tour begins with an early departure from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. First, after about an hour and a half of driving, we pause at a panoramic viewpoint where you can enjoy a cup of mint tea or coffee and use the facilities. Then, the road continues through the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, and along the way there are several stops to capture photos of valleys, landscapes, and traditional Berber villages.

Afterwards, the trip leads us to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site well known for its architecture and for being the backdrop of many films. Here, you will join a guided visit and afterwards enjoy free time for lunch. Later, the journey continues to Skoura, where we stop to explore the historic Amridil Kasbah, one of the most remarkable and best-preserved kasbahs in Morocco.

In addition, the afternoon drive takes us through the Rose Valley, and during this section of the tour we stop at a women’s cooperative to discover the process of rose water distillation and learn more about traditional cosmetic products.

Finally, the day concludes in the Dades Valley. Before reaching your hotel or riad, we make a last stop to admire the unusual rock formations known as the Monkey Fingers. Afterwards, dinner and an overnight stay are provided in the Dades Valley.

Day 2 of the 3 Days / 2 Nights Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert Tour begins with breakfast in the Dades Valley. Afterwards, the journey continues through scenic landscapes, and along the way there are several viewpoints where you can pause to capture photos of the valley and the surrounding Atlas Mountains. Then, the road leads us towards the impressive Todra Gorge, where you take a short walk between the towering cliffs that rise nearly 300 meters and admire the dramatic scenery.

Later, the trip continues to the town of Tinjdad, and here we stop for lunch inside a 17th-century kasbah that has been transformed into a traditional Moroccan restaurant. Afterwards, we head towards Erfoud, often called the gateway to the Sahara Desert, where a brief stop allows you to purchase water or other supplies if needed.

In the afternoon, we finally reach Merzouga, the starting point of the Erg Chebbi dunes. At sunset, you will enjoy a camel ride across the golden sand dunes that leads to your luxury desert camp. The evening includes dinner, traditional music, and an overnight stay in a private tent under the starry Sahara sky.

Day 3 of the 3 Days / 2 Nights Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert Tour begins with sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes and breakfast in the desert camp. Afterwards, you return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga village, where the journey towards Fes starts. First, we pass through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and date markets, before continuing to Errachidia with views of the Ziz Valley.

Then, the road leads to Er-rich town, where we can stop for lunch if travelers feel hungry. If not, we continue to Midelt, the Moroccan capital of apples, and enjoy lunch there. Later, the route crosses the Middle Atlas Mountains, offering beautiful views of cedar forests and mountain landscapes.

In the afternoon, we reach Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco because of its alpine-style architecture. Here, we make a 30-minute pause to walk around, take photos, and use the facilities. Finally, the trip continues to Fes, where travelers are dropped off at their accommodation, marking the end of the 3 Days / 2 Nights Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert Tour.