3 day tour from Fes to Marrakech
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What's included
- 4×4 car during Sahara Desert exploring.
- 4×4 car to explore Sahara Desert.
- A Berber drumming party.
- A camel for each passenger.
- A camel Trek for each Passenger.
- A night in desert berber camp.
- A night in the desert camp.
- A very comfortable SUV car ( Toyota, Mitsubishi, Mercedes, Or Ford) Or a Mini bus for groups (Mercedes, Renault, or Ford).
- Air-conditioning.
- Berber drumming party.
- Breakfast in all hotels during the trip.
- Breakfast in hotels.
- Breakfasts and Dinners in all hotels and camp.
- Car gas or fuel.
- Car gas or fuel.
- Lunches and dinners ( in some places).
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation.
- Stop at every place for photography.
- Entrances fees.
- Lunches.
- Personal Expenses.
- tips.
Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Desert Tour Overview:
The 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour is one of the most popular ways to experience Morocco’s landscapes and the Sahara Desert in a short time.
The Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Desert Tour takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, where you enjoy a camel trek and an overnight stay in a desert camp. The journey continues through Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou before ending in Marrakech, offering a perfect mix of desert, culture, and scenic landscapes.
3-day desert tour Fes to Marrakech offers several benefits:
– Unforgettable Desert Landscapes: Explore Erg Chebbi dunes, Sahara Desert, and stunning sunsets
– Cultural Immersion: Discover Berber traditions, local cuisine, and vibrant markets
– Camel Trekking Adventure: Ride camels, watching breathtaking sunsets
– Relaxation: Enjoy desert camps, comfortable accommodations, and refreshing drinks
– Expert Guides: Knowledgeable guides sharing local culture and history
– Memorable Experience: Create lifelong memories with fellow travelers and locals
3 Days Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Note:
This 3 Days Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga can be costumized to fit your preferences.
Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour – 3 Days-Tour Highlights:
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Enjoy diverse landscapes: green valleys, Atlas Mountains, and Sahara sand dunes
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Visit beautiful oases and palm valleys
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Discover fossil sites in Erfoud
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Spend a magical night in a Sahara desert camp under the stars
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Experience Berber culture and traditional lifestyle
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Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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See famous international movie filming locations
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Explore handcrafted workshops and local markets
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Discover Morocco’s medieval history
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Visit Rissani traditional market
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Explore Dades Valley and Rose Valley
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Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
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Walk through Todra Gorge
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Mid & High Atlas – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert
Distance: 447 km
Your Fes to Merzouga desert tour 3 days begins with a drive to Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine architecture. Continue to the Cedar Forest, where you may see friendly Barbary monkeys.
Travel through the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, passing scenic landscapes, Berber villages, and wide valleys. Stop at Ziz Valley to enjoy panoramic views of palm groves before heading to Merzouga.
In the Sahara Desert, enjoy a camel trek across the dunes at sunset. Arrive at your desert camp, where you’ll be welcomed with traditional Moroccan tea. Spend a peaceful night under the stars, enjoying the silence of the desert.
Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Distance: 247 km
After breakfast, return from the desert camp by camel or 4×4. Head to Rissani, an important historical town known for its traditional market and authentic Berber-Arab culture.
Continue through Erfoud, famous for fossils, then travel to the impressive Todra Valley. Stop along the way to see ancient irrigation systems and enjoy panoramic views. Walk through the breathtaking Todra Gorge, with its towering cliffs rising up to 300 meters.
End the day in Dades Valley, known for its stunning rock formations and scenic beauty. Overnight in a local riad or hotel.
Day 3: Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Distance: 312 km
On the final day of your 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour, drive along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Visit Kasbah Taourirt and film studios where movies like Gladiator and The Hills Have Eyes were filmed.
Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a historic caravan stop and filming location for Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing through traditional Berber villages and the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
End of the Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Desert Tour.
Alternative Desert Trips For 3 days Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga:
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2 Day Fes to Merzouga
3 days tour fes to sahara desert and back.
Fes to Marrakech desert tour 5-day.
Most frequent questions travelers ask about a 3 days Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga:
1. What is included in the 3 days Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga?
Usually includes transport, driver/guide, accommodation (hotel & desert camp), camel trek, dinners & breakfasts.
2. How long is the drive each day?
Expect 6–9 hours of driving per day with scenic and break stops.
3. Is the camel trek optional?
Yes, 4×4 transfer to the camp is usually available instead.
4. Are bathrooms and showers available in the desert camp?
Luxury camps have private bathrooms; standard camps may have shared facilities.
5. What should I pack for the desert tour?
Comfortable clothes, warm layers (especially in winter), sunscreen, hat, scarf, walking shoes, and toiletries.
6. Is it cold in the desert at night?
Yes, especially from October to March.
7. Can I bring luggage on the tour?
Yes, luggage is stored safely in the vehicle or camp.
8. Is this tour suitable for children or elderly travelers?
Yes, but long drives may be tiring; private tours are recommended.
9.How much does a 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour cost?
Prices vary based on group size and accommodation level.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
Ifrane- Cedar Forest- Ziz valley- Sahara Desert.
Tour Distance: 447 km.
The First Day of best fes to marrakech 3-day desert tour would lead you to Southeast of Morocco to explore the distinct Sahara desert life.
Thus, the start would be to Ifran city, Switzerland of Morocco and one of the most modern Moroccan cities for its European alpine-style architecture and quiet mood. Then, passing across the Cedar forest where to have some funny moments monkeys. By then, following your traveling trip through the vast ranching lands, landscapes, and the little villages into the middle and High Atlas Mountains, where to Beautifully notice how the nature changeably differentiates from place to another. Untill Ziz Valley to have a little break overlooking the palm trees groves.
Afterwards, to Merzouga Sahara Desert to start your Camel trek adventure via the Sahara Desert dunes by the coolest sunset view ever. In the camp, get warmly welcomed with a cup of tea that shows the Moroccan Berber hospitality, and enjoy your dreamy night in nowhere, into the quietness and tranquility.
sahara desert- Rissani - Arfoud - Malaab - Todra gorges- Tinghir - Bomaln dades.
Tour Distance: 247 km.
Likely, You would love to cheer your day up with a sunset view from over the sand dunes and a rewarded breakfast into the tranquility of the Sahara Desert.
Hence, the second day of best fes to marrakechdesert tour kicks off to come back from your camp by camel riding or 4*4 adventure. Thence, your driver/guide would pick you up toward Rissani City that would absolutely enrich you with valuable historical tips, cultural and Traditional sightseeings such as; the iconic old adobe palaces surrounded by, and the interesting traditional market in the Sahara Desert region. Plus, to the distinct traditional living style combination between Berbers and Arabs.
Afterwards, to continue your fes desert tour toward Todra Gorges to have a couple of stops by the oldest water Irrigation system site, a local Berber dressing photography, and panoramic views of Todra valley. Then, to the magical Todra Gorges where to get amazed by the stunning mountains and cliffs ( 300 m) and walk along the river.
The end of this amazing day trip would be to Bomalne Dades into its gorgeous valley. Overnight at your Riad/Hotel.
from Bomaln dades- Ouarzazate- ait ben haddou- Telouate- atlas mountains- Marrakech.
Tour Distance: 312 km.
Your third and Last day of the 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech starts to drive on the road of the thousand one kasbah to Ouarzazate city. The city of Cinema and the wastern Sahara Desert gate, where you have a stop by the beautiful Kasbah of Taourirt, a typical example of Moroccan mud architecture, then a studio where international movies have filmed. "The hells have eyes 2006" and "Gladiator 1998"
Later on, to the famous UNESCO world heritage Kasbah of Ait ben haddou in 1987, that also was an essential trading caravans passage from Southern Africa to Marrakech. as well as, its attraction of international movies such as " Lawrence of Arabia 1962", Gladiator 2000, and Game of Thrones 2012".
After your worthy visit and exploring. You continue your trip to Marrakech by driving through the beautiful Onila valley to explore the traditional lifestyle of locals into the mountains. Thus, to drive the altitude of Tizi N tichka pass 2260 m, in the high Atlas mountains. Finally to Marrakech city.
You have finished your last day of this amazing Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
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