Embark on a captivating 3-day luxury desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, visit famous kasbahs, explore Todra Gorge, and experience a luxurious night in a desert camp.
Embark on a captivating 3-day luxury desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, visit famous kasbahs, explore Todra Gorge, and experience a luxurious night in a desert camp.
Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate -Dades Valley (8h- 360 km)
Dades Gorges - The driver will collect travelers at 08:00 am from their hotel or the nearest accessible point for the vehicle, heading southeast to the Dades Gorges via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass of the High Atlas Mountains. There will be several stops for coffee, restroom breaks, and…
Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate -Dades Valley (8h- 360 km)
Dades Gorges - The driver will collect travelers at 08:00 am from their hotel or the nearest accessible point for the vehicle, heading southeast to the Dades Gorges via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass of the High Atlas Mountains. There will be several stops for coffee, restroom breaks, and to enjoy the panoramic views and take photographs. Lunch will be in the medieval Aït Benhaddou, followed by a stroll through the nearly deserted alleys and passageways with a local guide. Climb to the old Granary for an excellent view of the kasbah and surrounding area. The journey continues on the 3-Day Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, traveling further east through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, many of which are in disrepair as they are made of rammed earth. Pass through Skoura and the Valley of Roses before arriving at the beautiful and awe-inspiring Dades Valley, which will be the accommodation for the night.
Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Sahara Desert (7h- 280 km)
Erg Chebbi - After breakfast, the tour continues from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, driving deeper into the Dades Valley to visit the Gorge and admire the stunning landscapes before heading to Todra Gorge. Arrive at Todra Gorges, with its towering cliffs, 984 feet (300 m) high, carved by the Todra River through red limestone. Here, enjoy a leisurely walk in and around the gorge and relax in the cool waters of the shallow river below. After lunch, continue to Erfoud, renowned for its fossil finds crafted into beautiful artifacts, marking the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet and its vast arid plateaus. The Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi dunes is the final destination for today. A short off-road drive takes you to the edge of the golden dunes where camels await. Luggage will be loaded into a 4x4 pickup and transported to the camp, while travelers enjoy a delightful camel ride over the sand dunes, witnessing a majestic desert sunset en route to the camp.
Merzouga Sahara Desert- Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifran – Fes Medina (9h- 480 km)
Fes - Rise early to witness a desert sunrise and further explore the Sahara: rent a sandboard or take a quad ATV tour. Continue the 3-Day Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, heading north along the Ziz Valley, notable for its extensive palm trees and the volume of dates produced annually. Observe the many ksars, fortified houses built by merchants to protect their goods. Stop for a panoramic view of the Aoufous oasis in the Tafilalte region and pause in Midelt (the ‘apple city’) for lunch. After lunch, proceed to the medieval Fes via the Cedar forest near Azrou and the Middle Atlas Mountains, with the possibility of seeing Barbary apes (monkeys). Consider stopping in Ifrane (the Switzerland of Morocco) for a restroom break or to enjoy a coffee. Arrive in the late evening and drop off at the accommodation, marking the end of the 3-Day Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga.

- Camel trek
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide in Ait Benhaddou
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 2-night accommodation
- Flexible stops
- Camel trek
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide in Ait Benhaddou
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 2-night accommodation
- Flexible stops
- Lunch & Beverage
- Accommodations in Marrakech and Fes
- gratuities
- Lunch & Beverage
- Accommodations in Marrakech and Fes
- gratuities
Embark on a captivating 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes through Merzouga, plunging into the magnificent sights and cultural fascinations of southern Morocco. Traverse the scenic Atlas Mountains, journeying through quaint Berber settlements and reveling in the awe-inspiring vistas that line the winding roads of Tizi N’tichka.
Discover the charm of…
Embark on a captivating 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes through Merzouga, plunging into the magnificent sights and cultural fascinations of southern Morocco. Traverse the scenic Atlas Mountains, journeying through quaint Berber settlements and reveling in the awe-inspiring vistas that line the winding roads of Tizi N’tichka.
Discover the charm of notable kasbahs, revered for their theatrical appeal. Navigate the stupendous Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs of up to 300 meters pose as a natural spectacle. Afterward, enter the Merzouga Sahara, where the barren terrains serve as the entranceway to the desert.
Experience an unforgettable sunset while mounted on camelback, as you penetrate to the core of the desert. Enjoy an extraordinary night in a plush camp, providing comfortable beds, snug sheets for colder nights, and contemporary facilities including an attached bathroom and shower. Unite around a blazing fire, indulging in the rhythm of nomadic tunes and compelling stories of desert existence.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.