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Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
Marrakech to Fes: 3-Day Sahara Journey
A three-day private crossing from Marrakech to Fes through the High Atlas and the Sahara. Travel via Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, walk beneath the cliffs of Todra Gorge, ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, and continue north through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas.
From
$412
Starting price
Published starting price from the supplied itinerary, not a fixed offer. The final written quote confirms whether it applies per traveler or per private group, plus dates, accommodation, transport, and inclusions.
Overview
Why Choose This Tour
Cross the High Atlas through the Tizi n’Tichka pass
Visit Ait Ben Haddou and the southern kasbah route
Ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset and a camp night
Finish in Fes after the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas
Practical Information
- Departure
- Approximately 08:00 on Day 1; the exact pickup time is confirmed before travel
- Return
- Arrival at your Fes accommodation on the evening of Day 3
- Pickup
- Marrakech hotel, accessible riad meeting point, or agreed address
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your party
- Accommodation
- Two nights total: one Dades-area hotel and one Merzouga desert camp
- Meals
- Two dinners and two breakfasts included; lunches and drinks are excluded
- Activity level
- Easy activity level with long road transfers and an optional camel ride
- Languages
- English-speaking driver; French, Spanish, and other languages on request
- Accessibility
- Camel mounting, dunes, and uneven kasbah or gorge paths may be difficult with limited mobility; request vehicle-based alternatives before booking
What's Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned transport, fuel, pickup, and drop-off
- One hotel night in the Dades area on half board
- One Merzouga desert-camp night on half board
- Camel trek, optional sandboarding, two dinners, and two breakfasts
- Experienced multilingual driver and flexible photography stops
Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument, studio, and optional activity tickets unless quoted
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Optional tips
Detailed Itinerary
Open each day to see the main stop, approximate timing, admission information, and overnight plan.
01Day 1Marrakech, the High Atlas, and Dades Valley
Main stop
Marrakech, the High Atlas, and Dades Valley
Approx. duration: 10 hoursAdmission confirmed in quote
Leave Marrakech around 08:00 and cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka, with scenic stops above mountain villages. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, pass Ouarzazate, then follow the road through Skoura and the Valley of Roses toward Boumalne Dades.
Overnight:Hotel in the Dades area, with dinner and breakfast included; the property is named in the quote.
02Day 2Todra Gorge and the Merzouga Dunes
Main stop
Todra Gorge and the Merzouga Dunes
Approx. duration: 8 hoursNo admission required
Travel from Dades to Todra Gorge for free time beside the river and canyon walls. Continue through Tinghir and Erfoud to Merzouga, meet the camel team, and enter the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset before dinner and the camp’s evening program.
Overnight:Merzouga desert camp, with dinner and breakfast included at the comfort level stated in the quote.
03Day 3Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas, and Fes
Main stop
Ziz Valley, Middle Atlas, and Fes
Approx. duration: 10 hoursNo admission required
Wake early for sunrise and breakfast, then leave the dunes by camel or arranged 4x4 transfer. Travel north through the Ziz Valley, continue toward the cedar-forest area near Azrou, pause in Ifrane when timing permits, and finish at your accommodation in Fes.
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What to Bring
- Sun protection and refillable water bottle
- Warm layer for the desert night
- Small overnight bag
- Comfortable closed walking shoes
Booking Information
- Price basis
- Published starting price from the supplied itinerary; the written quote confirms whether it applies per traveler or per private group.
- Availability
- Vehicle, Dades hotel, camp category, room setup, and travel dates are confirmed together in writing.
- Cancellation
- The cancellation schedule is included in your written quote and must be accepted before payment.
Tour Questions
Does this tour return to Marrakech?
No. This route starts in Marrakech and finishes at your accommodation in Fes on Day 3.
Is the camel ride mandatory?
No. A 4x4 or another practical camp transfer can be arranged when requested before booking.
Are both nights included?
Yes. The supplied itinerary includes one Dades hotel night and one desert-camp night, both on half board; exact properties are confirmed in the quote.
Reviews of Our Private Tours
Traveling as a family group of ten, Almudena praised Redouan’s professionalism, punctuality, availability, and the comfort of the group vehicle.
Following a 10-day journey through Morocco, Ross emphasized the professionalism, kindness, safety, and helpful local advice provided by Hassan and Ahmed.
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