3 Days Tour Fes to Marrakech

Depart from Fes early in the morning and head south toward the Middle Atlas Mountains. Your first stop is Ifrane, a town known as “Little Switzerland” for its clean streets, alpine-style architecture, and peaceful gardens. Take a short stroll to admire the European-style houses and enjoy the crisp mountain air. Continue to Azrou, where ancient cedar forests are home to the playful Barbary apes. Walk among the towering cedar trees and experience the serene forest atmosphere. The journey continues through small Berber villages, terraced fields, and orchards, giving a glimpse into traditional life in the Middle Atlas. Stop in Midelt, a town famous for its apples and surrounded by mountains, for refreshments before continuing south. The landscape gradually transitions to arid desert terrain as you approach Erfoud and Rissani, towns known for fossils, dates, and ancient caravan history. By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where camels await for a sunset trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. The golden sand glows under the setting sun, creating a magical atmosphere. Arrive at your desert camp, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, listen to Berber music around the fire, and spend the night under the star-filled desert sky.

Wake up early to watch the unforgettable sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, as the first light paints the desert in hues of gold and pink. After breakfast, depart the desert and begin the journey west toward the Atlas Mountains. Stop at the Todra Gorges, a spectacular canyon with sheer cliffs rising over 300 meters. Take a short walk along the river at the base of the gorge, marveling at the dramatic contrast between cliffs and greenery, and perhaps meet local Berber families who tend their small gardens and livestock. Continue through scenic roads toward the Dades Valley, also known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs,” where twisting roads wind through dramatic cliffs and lush palm groves. Check into your hotel or riad, enjoy panoramic views of the valley, and savor a traditional Moroccan dinner while absorbing the serene mountain atmosphere.

After breakfast, continue the journey west through the picturesque landscapes of southern Morocco. Stop at the ancient kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its clay-brick architecture and cinematic history. Explore the narrow alleys, fortified walls, and panoramic viewpoints, imagining life in this historic trading post along the old caravan routes. From here, drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying breathtaking panoramas of mountains, valleys, and scattered Berber villages along the way. Descend into the fertile plains and arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon or evening. Check into your hotel or riad and spend the evening at leisure, perhaps visiting Jemaa el-Fna Square for a first taste of the city’s vibrant energy, street performers, and colorful souks. This concludes your 3-day adventure, blending desert magic, dramatic gorges, historic kasbahs, and mountain scenery.