3 Days Shared Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

Your 3-day shared desert adventure begins early in the morning with pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. Travel through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m altitude), while enjoying breathtaking views of valleys, Berber villages, and winding mountain roads.
Your first major stop will be at the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its striking earthen architecture and role in Hollywood movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
After exploring the kasbah, continue your journey toward Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you can see the largest film studios in Morocco.
Following lunch, the route takes you through the scenic Skoura oasis and the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M’Gouna, known for its rose distilleries and annual festival.
In the afternoon, you’ll reach the stunning Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic gorges and rock formations. Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the tranquility of the mountains.

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Dades Valley (e.g., Hotel Le Chateau or similar).

After breakfast, depart toward the Sahara Desert. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops through Tinghir and the breathtaking Todra Gorge, a natural wonder carved by the river with towering cliffs reaching up to 300 meters high. Take time to stroll along the riverbank and capture unforgettable photos.
After lunch in a local café, continue through the towns of Tinjdad and Erfoud, well-known for fossil workshops and desert gateways.
Arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan will be waiting to take you deep into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience a magical sunset camel ride as the colors of the desert shift with the fading light.
Once you arrive at your Berber desert camp, you’ll be welcomed with mint tea and traditional hospitality. Enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner, listen to drumming performances around the campfire, and spend the night under the stars in your private desert tent.

🏕 Accommodation: Comfortable or deluxe desert camp in Merzouga.

Wake up early to witness one of the most beautiful sunrises over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast and a quick shower at the lodge, begin your journey toward northern Morocco.
Travel through the Ziz Valley, one of the largest oasis regions in the country, known for its thousands of date palms stretching across the horizon. Continue driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing the town of Midelt—famous for its apple orchards—and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you might encounter wild Barbary monkeys.
Your adventure concludes with a stop in Ifrane, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine architecture and clean streets.
Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon or early evening, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert journey.