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3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

3 Days 2 Nights

Overview

Are you visiting Morocco for the first time and don’t know what to do? No need to worry; our guidelines here will provide you with the best possible itinerary.

When arranging your Morocco road trip, it is a good idea to include the Sahara Desert and the royal cities. Our team created this 3-day trip from Marrakech to Fez. It includes the two imperial cities and the Merzouga Desert. You will travel between Marrakech and Fez. Enjoy the stunning Atlas Mountains, beautiful gorges, and spectacular desert along the way.

Full of exotic culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking sites to explore. It is easy to see why the 3 Day tour Marrakech to Fes itinerary ranks number one. Take the 3-Day route from Marrakech to Fez. You'll see main attractions and find hidden gems along the way. A knowledgeable local guide will take you on an exciting 3-day tour of the Sahara Desert. You’ll ride a camel across the yellow dunes at dusk and dine under the stars.

Here’s a three-day plan for the tour from Marrakech to Fes. You'll travel through the beautiful Merzouga Desert.

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Itinerary

Day 01 :
Marrakech to Dades Valley

Your 3 Days Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech starts when our local guide meets you at your riad gate. We tell our lovely guests to be ready at 8 a.m. to allow adequate time for the several stops along the road.

Driving through the Atlas Mountains offers amazing views. You can see stunning landscapes, small Berber villages, walnut farms, and oleander bushes. Your 3 days desert tour from fes to marrakech goes through winding roads. You'll reach the stunning Tizi n'Tichka peak, which stands at 2,260 meters. Stop here for a viewpoint. Then, keep going on the Telouet route until you reach the Aït Ben Haddou kasbah.

Before midday, we would have arrived at the desert fortress of Ait Ben Haddou. Your expert tour guide will lead you through the dry river up to the Kasr. Ait Ben Haddou Kasr is a traditional Berber village. It features Kasbahs, which are earthen buildings, and has a strong fortified wall. You may know it from Bollywood movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, or Lawrence of Arabia. Ait Ben Haddou has served as the background for more than 1,000 movies. After exploring every side, you would be back for lunch.

After an hour's drive from the Kasr, our 3-day Marrakech to Fes trip will arrive at Ouarzazate, the Gate of the Desert. You will choose whether to visit the Atlas Film Studio. Another thing to see in Ouarzazate is the Taourirt Kasbah.

End the day by driving for another 2 hours to Boumalne Dades. Overnight stay in a small Riad in the heart of the valley.

Day 02 :
Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert

Another day will begin with a spectacular sunrise from the rooftop of your previous night’s Riad. Have breakfast and jump back to the car. Our first stop today will be the Tisdrine Topview. Here, you are face to face with pure nature and picturesque landscapes.

Another one-hour drive will bring you to the stunning Todra Gorges. Take some breaks along the way to the gorge, where you’ll get fantastic views of the gorgeous oasis. From here, you drive to Todra Canyons, Morocco’s most stunning (touristy) canyons. A clear river flows from them. Its huge walls change color, creating stunning sights during the day.

You may be wondering, have we skipped the Sahara Desert? No. Now we head to the Merzouga Desert, the icon of this 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Merzouga Desert. As you travel through the Sahara dunes at Erg Chebbi, excitement grows. But nothing can truly prepare you for the stunning view that unfolds from the top of the dunes.

After preparing yourself, the tour guide will bring you here to ride the camels. Ride on the camelback for almost one hour before you stop to see the sunset from one of the highest dunes. As far as your eye can see, it’s all golden dunes, leaving you with magical moments.

The best 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes includes a stop at a luxury campsite. You’ll watch a beautiful sunset over the Merzouga Desert. Stay overnight in the luxury Merzouga tents. Dine under the stars and soak in the desert vibe. Your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes ends with a fun Berber party featuring drums. Goodnight!

Day 03 :
Merzouga Desert to Fes

Try to get up early enough to see the sunrise; nothing beats a desert morning. The sun rising from the long dunes is magnificent; don’t miss it. After breakfast, return to the meeting spot on your camels. Here’s why the 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert is special: we won’t return to Marrakech. Instead, we’ll take a new route to Fes with fresh places to see.

The goal is the journey. The route to Fez is long at 470 km. But you’ll find many fantastic photo spots along the way. The panoramic viewpoint of Ziz Valley, filled with palm trees, offers a stunning view. Another stopover is in Midelt in the middle of the 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara Desert. In Midelt, the Atlas Mountains rise above the clouds. Djebel Ayachi stands tall at 3,700 meters.

On your amazing 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes, you'll see a big change in scenery when you arrive at Azrou. Here, you’ll find lush landscapes with lakes and cedar woods all around. You could also feed the lovely Barbary monkeys. Next, we will move to Ifrane City for a short stop.

After seeing all those magnificent sights, we’d drive straight to Fes. Our Marrakech to Fes 3-day tour will end when your tour guide drops you off in Fes or at the airport. This 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes will provide you with a memorable experience.

We hope this guide helps you explore the sights on your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes. You'll travel through the Merzouga Desert. For more details, feel free to contact our management team.

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