3 Day Tour Marrakech to Fes
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Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour 3 Day Overview
On your three-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour, we will travel from the Red City to Fes, one of the oldest cities in Morocco. On the first day, we will drive through the high Atlas Mountains and cross Tizi N’tichka, the highest pass in Morocco.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and the Hollywood of Africa, Ourzazate. Spend the night at Dades Gorges in a stunning valley, enjoying the gorgeous Todra Canyon view.
Continuing the 3 day desert tour Marrakech to Fes adventure in the morning passing via Todra Canyon and Dades Gorges on the way to the Merzouga Sahara desert where the most exciting excursion awaits us, the camel ride.
We will arrive late in the afternoon, we will spend a beautiful night in a Berber desert camp under the starry sky. On the third day, we will continue the adventure back to Fes throughout Ziz Valley and Midelt.
3 Day Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes Details
Please note, the listed price applies to a small group tour. For a private tour with 2 people, the price is €450 per person.
Duration | Depart & Arrival Time | Start & End Location | Price Per Person |
3 Days - 2 Night | 08:00 - 18:00 | Marrakech to Fes | From €150 |
Highlights Of The 3 Day Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour
Here are the highlights of the 3-Day Marrakech To Fes Desert Trip:
- Driving and across the high Atlas mountains
- Visit the most beautiful Berber villages in the high Atlas mountains
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Walk throughout the stunning Todra Canyon and Dades Gorges
- Experiencing the camel ride in the Merzouga desert
- Watching a magnificent sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Spending a beautiful night at a desert camp under billions of stars
- Delicious dinner and a warm party around the campfire
- Seeing some barbary apes in the Midelt forest
3 Day Desert Tour Marrakech To Fes Itinerary
Explore our itinerary to discover the amazing sights you’ll experience during the tour. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Day 1
- 6 Hours drive
- 350 kilometers
Marrakech ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Dades Valley.
Your 3 day tour from Marrakech to Fes will depart from your accommodation riad or hotel at 08:00 AM we will travel on our 4WD Air Conditioner car or minibus if we are a small group, from the Red City Marrakech we will cross the high Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’tichka pass that reaches around (2260 M high) towards the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Where our lunch is served in the village of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the next visit site is the Rose Valley, Through Skoura palm trees over 700k trees and plenty of Kasbahs. Finally, we reached Boumalne Dades where we will spend our night.
- Day 2
- 4 Hours drive
- 270 kilometers
Dades Valley ⇢ Tinghir ⇢ Todra Gorges ⇢ Merzouga.
On the second day after a delicious breakfast we keep going our Marrakech to Fes 3-day desert tour continues across Boumalne Dades after some stops we will arrive at Todra Gorges, the Canyon is spectacular. Locals are living in the area. After spending a short time exploring the Canyon we will have some free time for lunch.
On our way to the Merzouga Sahara desert, your guide suggested a visit to a Berber shop, your opportunity to try traditional clothes and make some memories all at no cost, if you need to buy something let your guide know, a turban is recommended if the weather is windy.
Then we continue our way to the Merzouga desert, once we arrive our camels are ready, and your luggage will be taken by 4WD car to the camp you will find them once you arrive.
We are across the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset in a high dune, the camel ride takes around a half hour or less, and our camel guide will take very care of you taking you an unforgettable picture on your way and at sunset time.
Once the sun sets we will head to our desert Camp where we will spend the best night on our Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days, enjoying the party and dancing around a warm fire with the traditional Berber songs, and your chance to experience the drums with the locals, storytelling, and enjoy your tranquillity night under the milky way.
- Day 3
- 8 Hours drive
- 470 kilometers
Merzouga Desert ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Midelt ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Fes.
The third day of our Marrakech to Fes desert tours 3 day you will wake up early in the morning for sunrise the most beautiful sunrise you will ever see, your camel guide will tell what time exact to woke at, next you will have your delicious breakfast ready, and you prefer if you want to get back either by camel ride or 4 WD car.
The last day of our Marrakech to Fes 3-day desert tour adventure departs from the town of Merzouga towards Fes. On the road, we will pause for a few minutes to enjoy the beautiful view of the Ziz Valley.
Continuing towards The Switzerland of Morocco “Ifrane” through the anti atlas as well as taking a look at the forest of the middle Atlas, a brief view at Ifrane. And this is the end of our Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days.
Price Include And Exclude
Included
- Pick-up & Drop off at/from your accommodation
- Private Air Conditioner 4WD vehicle or a van
- Experienced English speaking driver and guide
- Vehicle fuel
- 1 Night private room at your preferred room type Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride experience
- Sunset camel ride
- Overnight desert camp "At your preferred tent type"
- Meals: Breakfasts & Dinners x 2
- Your preferred transfer from the camp either by camels or car
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees if needed
- Tipping (Optional)
Know Before You Go
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
In Merzouga, your luggage will be transported to the camp by our private 4WD car.
On day three you can have a sunrise camel ride or do activities like quad biking or buggies.
Breakfast is at the hotel if you are at a standard camp. For luxury camp guests, breakfast is at the camp, and take a 4WD back.
You can start this trip by choosing, a 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech or a 4-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech for a more comfortable pace and enough time to explore.
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FAQs
No problem! We understand that not everyone is comfortable with camel rides, especially older travelers. For your convenience, we offer a 4×4 vehicle to transport you to and from the desert camp at no extra charge. Simply let your guide know if you prefer this option.
Your vehicle will depend on the group size. We use a range of vehicles, such as Toyota Prado TX, Renault vans, Ford vans, Mercedes vans (8-seater), and minibusses.
The distance in this Marrakech Fes desert trip is 1020 kilometers, 558 kilometers from Marrakech to Merzouga, and 466 from Merzouga to Fes.
To confirm your reservation, a small deposit is required, payable via PayPal or bank transfer. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (euros, dollars, or dirhams) to your guide on the first day of your tour.
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