3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Fez via the Merzouga Desert
Travel from Marrakech to Fez in 3 days via the Merzouga desert. Cross the Atlas, discover historic kasbahs, explore the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night at a Sahara desert camp.
About this tour
This 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fez via the Merzouga desert combines landscapes, Berber culture and adventure. Cross the High Atlas mountains, visit the historic kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and discover the landscapes of the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.
The experience continues in Merzouga, where you can enjoy a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night at a desert camp before continuing to Fez.
Highlights
Crossing the High Atlas mountains.
Visiting the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Discovering the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.
Enjoying a camel ride through the Merzouga dunes.
Spending a night at a camp in the Sahara.
Travelling through the Ziz Valley and the landscapes of the Middle Atlas.
Who is this route for?
For travellers who want to experience the Sahara desert and discover some of Morocco’s best-known landscapes, finishing in Fez without returning to Marrakech.
Practical information
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights.
Departure: Marrakech.
Arrival: Fez.
Main destination: Merzouga desert.
Accommodation: one night in the Dades Valley area and one night at a desert camp.
Featured experience: a camel ride and a night in the Sahara.
Good to know
This route involves long journeys by road. Stops and visits may vary with traffic, the season and arrival times. Confirm the type of transport, accommodation and included services in advance.
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Book your tour
Would you like to discover the Sahara and finish your trip in Fez? Contact our team to ask about availability, prices and accommodation options. We will help you plan your route through Morocco.
Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with stops to enjoy the scenery and take photographs.
Continue to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of southern Morocco’s best-known historic sites. The route then passes through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley area.
Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
After breakfast, depart for the Todra Gorges, known for their impressive rock walls. Continue towards the Merzouga desert through traditional landscapes and villages in southeastern Morocco.
On arrival, 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 beneath the starry Sahara sky.
Day 3
Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Middle Atlas – Fez
Those who wish can rise early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave for Fez via the Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves, and the Middle Atlas mountains.
Stops at places of interest, such as the areas around Midelt and Ifrane, may be possible depending on timing and travel conditions.
Arrive in Fez, 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’s accommodation in the Dades Valley area.
- One night at a camp in the Merzouga desert.
- 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.