Travel smartly between Morocco’s most famous imperial cities with our Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour 3 Days. This one-way journey is the perfect way to connect the south with the north, turning a long transfer into a memorable adventure. We guide you over the High Atlas Mountains, through quiet Berber villages, and into the historic Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, showing you the best of the landscape along the way.
The heart of this 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes is your experience in the Sahara. You will ride a camel across the Merzouga dunes, watch the sunset from the top of a sand sea, and spend the night in a comfortable desert camp with traditional food and music under the stars.
Your trip ends in the city of Fes, making this an efficient and enjoyable way to see the country. Join us for a classic desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Approximate Driving Time: 6.5 Hours
Your Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days begins at 8:00 AM with a pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. We will leave the city behind and start the scenic drive into the High Atlas Mountains. Our route takes us over the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, and we will make a few stops along the way for photos of the mountain views and traditional Berber villages.
Our main visit for the day is the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site known for its use as a location in many movies. After you’ve had time to walk through the historic village, we will stop for lunch nearby.
In the afternoon, our drive continues along the road known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.” We will pass through El Kelaa M’Gouna, a town famous for its roses, where you can learn about rose water production during the spring harvest. We will arrive in the Dades Valley in the evening, if time allows, we will take you to see a rock formation known as ‘Monkey Fingers’ before we check into your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Babylon.
Approximate Driving Time: 4.5 Hours
After breakfast, we depart from the Dades Valley and head towards the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Our first stop is a viewpoint overlooking the Tinghir Oasis, a beautiful sea of palm groves. From there, we proceed to the nearby Todgha Gorge (Canyon), where you can take a short walk along the river at the base of the towering 300-meter-high cliffs.
As we continue our journey, we can make an optional, fun stop at a Berber clothing shop where you can try on traditional outfits for photos, with no obligation to buy. By late afternoon, we will arrive at the edge of the Sahara in Merzouga. Here, you will begin your unforgettable camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Your camel guide will lead you across the sands, stopping at a perfect spot to climb a high dune and watch a spectacular desert sunset. As the colors fade, we will continue to your luxury desert camp. After settling in, you will enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by an evening of Berber hospitality with drumming, storytelling, and incredible stargazing under the clear desert sky.
Accommodation: luxury Oasis camp.
Approximate Driving Time: 7.5 Hours
An early start is recommended today to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you have the choice to return to Merzouga town via camel or by comfortable 4×4 vehicle.
We will travel through the impressive Ziz Valley, stopping at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the vast oasis of palm groves. Our route then takes us up into the Middle Atlas Mountains, a landscape dramatically different from what you’ve seen so far. We will drive through the famous Cedar Forest, where we will stop to spot and photograph the native Barbary apes.
Our final stop before Fes is in Ifrane, a unique town known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style architecture. It’s the perfect place for a short coffee break. We expect to arrive in the ancient city of Fes in the late afternoon, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or riad, concluding your epic Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
The price for this private Marrakech to Fes 3-day desert tour is based on the number of travelers in your group. Because the cost of the private vehicle and guide is shared, the price per person becomes lower as your group size increases. We focus on providing a great tour at a fair and transparent price.
For an exact quote tailored to your specific travel dates and the number of people in your party, please send us a message. We are happy to provide you with a detailed price with no obligation.
This is the smartest way to connect Morocco’s two most iconic cities. Instead of spending a full day driving back to Marrakech, this tour uses that time to transport you north to the ancient city of Fes. You effectively combine a desert adventure with a cross-country transfer, saving you an entire day of travel.
This route is a masterpiece of changing landscapes. You will experience a complete cross-section of Morocco: the vibrant energy of Marrakech, the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas, the rocky desert kasbahs, the golden sea of the Sahara, and finally, the lush cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. No other 3-day tour offers this much scenic variety.
This tour fits perfectly into a larger Moroccan holiday. It allows you to fly into Marrakech, experience the south and the Sahara, and then seamlessly continue your adventure in the north from Fes, without any backtracking or wasted travel days. It’s the logical and most rewarding way to structure your trip.
Just like all our journeys, this is a private tour. You will have your own comfortable vehicle and a dedicated Berber guide, ensuring the Morocco Glory Travel standard of personal service, flexibility, and authentic connection every step of the way.
The primary advantage is efficiency. It combines a full 3-day desert tour with your transfer from Marrakech to Fes, saving you an entire day of travel that you would have spent backtracking. It’s the smartest way to see the south and the north of Morocco if you are short on time.
Your private guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or riad in Fes. The old medina of Fes has many car-free areas, so if your riad is not accessible by car, your guide will help you arrange for a porter and ensure you get to your accommodation safely.
Your comfort and safety are our priority. For groups of 1 to 4 people, you will travel in a modern, air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle (like a Toyota Prado or similar). For groups of 5 or more, you will have a spacious and comfortable minivan (like a Mercedes Vito or similar).
Our luxury desert camp is designed for your comfort. Each private tent has its own ensuite bathroom with a modern, Western-style flush toilet and a hot-water shower inside your tent.
You will have phone signal and access to Wi-Fi at your hotel on the first night in the Dades Valley. At the desert camp in Merzouga, there is generally no Wi-Fi and very limited (or no) mobile signal. We see this as a wonderful opportunity to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature and each other!
Yes, absolutely! We offer the exact same high-quality tour starting in Fes and ending in Marrakech. Please see our Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 3 Days page for all the details.
We recommend bringing around 300-500 Moroccan Dirhams (approx. €30-50) per person. This is typically enough to cover your two lunches, any drinks or snacks you wish to buy, and optional small tips for local staff.
Booking is easy. We require a small deposit to confirm your tour, which can be paid securely online with a credit card or via PayPal. The final balance is due on the first day of your tour and can be paid in cash (Euros, USD, or Dirhams) directly to your guide.
For the best comfort, we recommend wearing long, comfortable trousers (like loose pants or jeans) to avoid chafing. Closed-toe shoes like trainers are better than sandals. We also highly recommend a scarf or sun hat to protect you from the sun.
The camel trek is designed to be a magical and comfortable experience, not a marathon! The ride from the edge of the desert to the camp takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, including a stop to climb a high dune and watch the sunset.
Yes, absolutely. If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange for you to be transferred to and from the desert camp in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle at no extra cost. Your comfort and preference are our priority.
