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3-Days Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fez

3 Days / 2 Nights Private A/C Vehicle Private & Group
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Overview

Experience one of the best 3 days desert trips from Marrakech to Fez and discover Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes between the Red City and the spiritual capital. This private Marrakech to Fez desert tour takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass, the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and the golden dunes of Merzouga Desert. Travel through Berber villages, valleys, palm groves, kasbahs, and desert roads before enjoying a magical camel trek in Merzouga at sunset. Spend a memorable night in a Sahara desert camp under the stars, with dinner, music, and authentic desert atmosphere. On the final day, continue through Ziz Valley, Midelt, the cedar forest, Ifrane, and the Middle Atlas Mountains before arriving in Fez. This 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga is perfect for travelers who want to combine adventure, culture, Sahara desert experience, and a scenic transfer between Marrakech and Fez.

Days Desert Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

Start your 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Fez with pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech at 08:00 AM. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains through the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass, with panoramic stops along the way. Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most iconic fortified villages in Morocco. After free time to explore the kasbah and optional lunch, drive through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before reaching Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel or riad in the Dades area.

Day 2 Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert via Todra Gorges

After breakfast, continue your Marrakech to Fez desert tour through beautiful valleys, kasbahs, and palm groves. Visit the impressive Todra Gorges, known for their high cliffs and dramatic canyon scenery. After free time for photos and a short walk, travel toward Erfoud and Rissani before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga Desert. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel trek in Merzouga across the dunes and admire the sunset over the Sahara. Arrive at your desert camp, enjoy dinner, Berber music, and a magical night under the stars.

Day 3 Merzouga Desert to Fez via Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp. Leave the Sahara Desert and travel through the beautiful Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and panoramic viewpoints. Continue to Midelt for optional lunch, then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing the cedar forest near Azrou and the alpine-style town of Ifrane. In the evening, arrive in Fez and drop off at your hotel or riad, ending your 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fez.

Trip details

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Key details
Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
DistanceMarrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert
TransportPrivate A/C Vehicle
Group SizePrivate & Group
Price FromOn Request
LocationMarrakech

What is included

Included

Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech
Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fez
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver-guide
1 night accommodation in Dades Valley
1 night in Merzouga desert camp
Dinner and breakfast
Camel trek in Merzouga Desert
Transport insurance
Professional liability insurance
Quality and reliable service

Not Included

Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou, if requested
Personal expenses
Tips
Extra activities not mentioned in the program

Highlights – Days Desert

Atlas Mountains
Merzouga Desert
Camel Trek
Sahara Camp
Ait Ben Haddou
Dades Valley

Questions before booking – Days Desert

The tour lasts 3 days and 2 nights, starting in Marrakech and ending in Fez.
Yes, this 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Fez is a private tour with private transport and driver-guide.
Yes, the camel trek in Merzouga Desert is included in the tour.
You will spend one night in the Dades Valley area and one night in a Merzouga desert camp.
This itinerary is designed to end in Fez, but a return to Marrakech can be arranged on request with a different program.

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