3 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

In the morning we’ll pick you up at your accommodation in Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing Tizi N’Tichka pass on our way to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, the best place for filmmakers where many movies have been filmed like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy.

In addition to that, we will continue on, heading toward Ouarzazate, which is known as Hollywood of Africa, and stop at the famous Atlas Studios and Taourirt kasbah, We will then head to Dades Gorges. On the way, we will drive through Kalaat Magouna, which is known as “The Rose City” where you’ll visit a local cooperative for rose cosmetic products. After that, proceed to Dades Gorges admiring the finest sceneries along the way. We will then pass through Khemis Dades. Stopping at panoramic view over Boumalne Dades gorges then continue to Dades Gorges where you’ll visit the famous Monkey Fingers rock formation and the winding road of Tisadrine before taking you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night in Dades Valley.

After breakfast in Dades Valley, we continue to the breathtaking Todgha Gorges, enjoying the amazing sceneries along the way. Upon reaching Todra Gorges, then take a leisurely stroll along the riverside, which is 352 meters high. Following that, continue our tour passing via small villages such as Tinjdad and Melaab. Arriving in Arfoud known as the date capital, make a visit to the fossil museum in the city.

Late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga desert, where your camel guide will be waiting for you to take you through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. After that, we will stop to witness a breathtaking sunset and savour lovely views of the Sahara and then continue to your desert camp where you’ll spend the night at the camp. Feel free to try sandboarding. After dinner, enjoy a fascinating drumming party around the campfire with the locals. 

Wake up for a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga then enjoy your breakfast at the camp. After that, take a camel ride through the dunes of Merzouga back to dunes line where you will meet your driver. Following that, continue your 3 days desert tour toward Fes.  On the route, we’ll make a notable stop at Ziz Valley where you’ll see one of the largest oasis in the region.

Following that, you’ll then pass through the majestic Atlas Mountains, admiring the breathtaking sceneries along the way. Next, we will pass through Tizi N Talghamt. Stopping in Midelt known as ” The Apple Capital,” and Zaida, where we’ll stop for a relaxing and delightful lunch. Continuing our journey, we’ll explore the enchanting Cedar Forest of Azrou, Morocco’s largest Forest. Following that, continue to Ifrane, often known as” Morocco’s little Switzerland, drive to Fes finally transfer you to the airport or accommodation.