Unforgettable 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes, traversing the mesmerizing Sahara desert. This tour offers a whirlwind of incredible destinations, allowing you to experience the best of Morocco in a short time. Explore the majestic Atlas mountains, marvel at the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and discover the charming city of Ouarzazate.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dades and Todra gorges, and venture into the heart of the Merzouga Sahara desert, where you’ll ride camels and witness magical sunsets and sunrises. Visit the lively Rissani traditional market, explore the fossils town of Erfoud, and admire the picturesque town of Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco. Conclude your adventure in the historic city of Fes, filled with rich history and cultural treasures.
This 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes starts with an early pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Marrakesh. Then drive through the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-en-Tichka Pass. A stop will be made to get panoramic views of the stunning landscape.
After that, we continue to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. The fortified village is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Moreover, the Kasbah appeared in many films, including: Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy.
As well as TV series including Game of Thrones. Then we head to the “Desert Gate” and Ouarzazate. Free time for lunch, then we continue to visit the Valley of Roses, passing through the large Skoura palm grove. Finally, we headed to Boumalne Dades, where we would spend the night.
We will drive through the Dades Valley, stopping at a place overlooking the valley, to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Dades Gorges. Then we continue on to the Todra Gorge, the course of the Todra River has cut a large valley through the mountains – creating a high red valley alongside a rocky cliff. Feel free to wander through the valleys and enjoy the beauty of the landscape. After that we walk through the palm groves of Torog and Tengdad. Free time for lunch on the way.
In the afternoon we reach the Merzouga desert. Where it turns into camels and crosses the sandy desert. You will stop to enjoy the magical sunset at the top of the high dunes. Then continue to the luxury desert camp, where you can enjoy Berber drum music while dancing around a campfire, under a wide-open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
On the last day of your 3-day desert tour from Marrakesh to Fes. Wake up early in the morning to watch the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time to have breakfast, then return on the camels to Merzouga where the driver is waiting. Then we leave the desert to visit the city of Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani remains a major commercial center in the region, with a large, lively market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll through Rissani Market, we continue on our way to Erfoud where we visit one of the petrified marble workshops.
We then walk along the Zez River, stopping for a panoramic view of the Zez Valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt. Then we continue to the cedar forest, where the Barbary macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering through the forest. Next, we visit the city of Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow and Alpine-style houses, no wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we drive you to the airport or your accommodation in Fes. End of the 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes.
