3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga
Overview
Morocco's natural beauty and cultural heritage, from the green cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of the Sahara and the ancient kasbahs of southern Morocco, ending in Marrakech.
Highlights
- Barbary macaques and cedar forests in the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Camel trekking across Erg Chebbi dunes with sunset viewing
- A night under the stars at a Merzouga Sahara desert camp
- Tinghir's palm groves and Todgha Gorges
- The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and Rose Valley
- The UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
- The High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Fes → Merzouga
An early departure south through the fertile Saiss plains toward the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane and Azrou's cedar forests, with lunch in Midelt and travel through the dramatic Ziz Valley. The evening includes a sunset camel trek and overnight camping with traditional tea, dinner, and live drumming.
- 2
Merzouga → Dades Valley
Sunrise viewing, breakfast, and a camel return, then a visit to Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, and Tinghir's green oasis with a walk along the Todgha river to dramatic canyons, continuing along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to a guesthouse in the Dades Valley.
- 3
Dades Valley → Marrakech
The scenic Valley of Roses with optional stops at rose cooperatives, the Skoura Oasis, and Ouarzazate, then Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village featured in films including Gladiator and Game of Thrones, before crossing the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka Pass to Marrakech.
What’s Included
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Two nights accommodation (one Dades Valley lodge, one desert camp)
- Dinner and breakfast both nights
- Camel trekking experiences
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Lunches and drinks not otherwise specified
- Monument and museum entrance fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Meeting Point
N 05, Derb Skallia, Douh, Fès 30000, Morocco
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the 3 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga?
- This itinerary runs 3 days and 2 nights, departing from Fes.
- Is this a private tour or a group tour?
- It's private. You travel in your own vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide rather than joining a fixed group of strangers.
- Can the itinerary be adjusted?
- Yes — dates, pace, and stops can be tailored to your interests. Send an inquiry and we'll adjust this route around you.
- What's included in this tour?
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide, Two nights accommodation (one Dades Valley lodge, one desert camp), Dinner and breakfast both nights, plus everything else listed in the full inclusions below.
- Where does the tour start and end?
- Pickup is from N 05, Derb Skallia, Douh, Fès 30000, Morocco. Tell us your flight or hotel details and we'll confirm the exact meeting time.
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