3-Day Tour from Fez to Marrakech via the Merzouga Desert
Travel from Fez to Marrakech in 3 days through the Moroccan Sahara. Discover the Merzouga dunes, enjoy a camel ride, sleep in the desert and explore the gorges and kasbahs of southern Morocco.
About this tour
This 3-day tour from Fez to Marrakech via the Merzouga desert offers the chance to discover Morocco’s diversity along a single route. From the forests of the Middle Atlas to the dunes of the Sahara, the journey combines nature, culture and landscapes.
Spend a night in the desert, visit the Todra Gorges and travel through the Dades Valley and the historic kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Marrakech.
Highlights
Travelling through the landscapes of the Middle Atlas.
Discovering the Ziz Valley and its palm groves.
Exploring the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Enjoying a camel ride at sunset.
Spending a night at a camp in the Sahara.
Visiting the Todra Gorges and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Who is this route for?
For travellers who want to travel from Fez to Marrakech while discovering the Merzouga desert, without returning to their starting point.
Practical information
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights.
Departure: Fez.
Arrival: Marrakech.
Main destination: Merzouga desert.
Accommodation: one night at a desert camp and one night in the Dades Valley area.
Featured experience: a camel ride and a night in the Sahara.
Good to know
The itinerary involves several hours on the road each day. Stops in Ifrane, Azrou and other places depend on timing and conditions along the route. Confirm accommodation, the type of transport and included services in advance.
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Book your tour
Would you like to discover the Sahara on your journey between Fez and Marrakech? Contact our team to ask about prices, availability and accommodation options. We will plan your route through Morocco with you.
Itinerary
Day 1
Fez – Ifrane – Middle Atlas – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Leave Fez for southern Morocco. Travel through the landscapes of the Middle Atlas, with possible stops in places such as Ifrane and the cedar forests around Azrou, depending on timing.
Continue through the Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves and mountain scenery, until you reach Merzouga.
In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset. Arrive at the camp for dinner and an overnight stay in a desert tent.
Day 2
Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
After breakfast, leave Merzouga for Erfoud and continue through the landscapes of southeastern Morocco.
The route continues to the Todra Gorges, known for their towering rock walls and scenery. After the visit, continue to the Dades Valley to enjoy the views and discover the region’s traditional landscapes.
Dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in the area.
Day 3
Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, leave for Ouarzazate, known for its film heritage and desert landscapes.
Continue to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of southern Morocco’s most prominent historic sites. After the visit, cross the High Atlas mountains and the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
Arrive in Marrakech, where the tour ends.
What is included
- Transport throughout the route, according to the option booked.
- A driver or accompanying person speaking the language agreed in advance.
- One night at a camp in the Merzouga desert.
- One night’s accommodation in the Dades Valley area.
- A camel ride through the dunes.
- Dinner and breakfast at the camp, subject to the booking conditions.
What is not included
- International flights.
- Meals and drinks not specified.
- Entrance fees to monuments and optional visits.
- Personal expenses and tips.
- Services not expressly listed as included.