This 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes takes you through some of Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural highlights. Travel across the majestic High Atlas Mountains, visit the ancient kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and explore the stunning Dades and Todgha Gorges before reaching the magical Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Experience an unforgettable camel trek through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, spend a night under the stars in a Berber desert camp, and end your adventure in the historic imperial city of Fes.

Highlights

Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate
Explore the spectacular Dades Valley and Todgha Gorges
Sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes
Overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp
Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and cedar forests on the way to Fes

Day 01 :

Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Your adventure begins with an early departure from Marrakech, crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains through the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, you’ll discover traditional Berber villages clinging to the mountainsides and enjoy panoramic views of valleys and snow-capped peaks. The first major stop is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous ksar, known for its earthen clay architecture and role in many movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After visiting the kasbah, the journey continues to Ouarzazate, often called the "Gateway to the Desert." You’ll then drive through Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses before reaching Dades Valley, where striking rock formations and winding roads create an unforgettable landscape. Dinner and overnight stay will be in a traditional riad or hotel overlooking the gorge.

Day 02 :

Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, you’ll travel deeper into the south, following the road of a thousand kasbahs. Your first stop is the breathtaking Todgha Gorges, where towering limestone cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of a narrow canyon. Enjoy a short walk through this natural wonder before continuing toward the Sahara. Passing through the desert towns of Tinghir, Tinjdad, and Erfoud, known for their fossil workshops, you’ll soon reach the village of Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, your camel awaits to take you on a memorable trek across the golden dunes as the sun sets over the Sahara. Arrive at your desert camp, where you’ll enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine and live Berber music around a campfire beneath a sky filled with countless stars. This is the true essence of the Moroccan desert experience.

Day 03 :

Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Middle Atlas Mountains – Fes

Wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise over the dunes, a magical moment that marks the start of your final day. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4 to meet your driver. The journey to Fes takes you through changing landscapes—from desert plains to lush valleys and cedar forests. You’ll travel through the Ziz Valley, famous for its endless palm groves, then pass by Midelt and the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. Along the way, stop to see the Barbary macaque monkeys in the cedar forest near Azrou before continuing to Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” for its clean streets and European-style architecture. In the late afternoon or evening, you’ll arrive in Fes, where your unforgettable 3-day desert tour from Marrakech comes to an end.