3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga
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72 hours
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Marrakech and Fes are the major cities everyone visiting Morocco can’t miss. Combining the Sahara desert with Fes and Marrakech will make your Morocco desert tour as rich as possible. For that reason, and with increasing inquiries, we decided to suggest a Marrakech to Fes desert trip for you to take advantage of and combine the Sahara desert with the two amazing cities of Marrakech and Fes.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains driving past one Berber village after another.
Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, considered a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Visit Ouarzazate and its Kasbah Ait Ben-Haddou.
Drive along the Valley of the roses & the road of 1001 Kasbahs.
Walk in Todra oasis to Todra Gorges & visit a Berber village.
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi.
Spend the night under the stars at your Sahara desert camp.
Drive along Ziz Valley and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests to Fes.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Camel trek
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sand-boarding
Lunch
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
What To Expect
MARRAKECH - TI’ZIN TICHKA - KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU - KELAAT MGOUNA - TINGHIR
Accommodations
Hotel Tinghir (Private room)
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Tizi n Tichka
Cross the gigantic Atlas Mountains and admire landscape’s beauty at the top of Tizi N 'Tichka pass, the highest in North Africa.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, classified world cultural heritage by UNESCO.
El Kelaa M'gouna
Across the Roses Valley of Kelaat Mgouna
Vallee Des Roses
Short coffee break at Kelaat Mgouna Roses Valley
Tinghir
Join your accommodation through the road of Roses Grove and Roses Valley. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included
TINGHIR - GORGES OF TODRA - MERZOUGA
Accommodations
You will spend the night in a nomad tent at Merzouga desert camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Enjoy the stunning views offered by Dades Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley.
Merzouga
Live unique moments while riding a camel at sunset and sunrise in the desert of Erg Chabbi at Merzouga.
Merzouga Desert
Discover the Berber nomad’s lifestyle by spending a night under the stars in a local tent and enjoying an authentic Sahrawi Tagine under Berber songs.
MERZOUGA - RISSANI - AZROU - FES
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Merzouga Desert
Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.
Maison Tafilalet
Cross the palm grove of Tafilalet and the town of Rissani to reach the Ziz valley.
Azrou Cedar Forest
If you have the chance, you can meet the Maggots monkeys at the cedar forest between Azrou and Ifrane.
Fez
- Join Fez, the cultural capital of Morocco, early in the evening. - Drop off in your accommodation or in the nearest accessible point - End of service in Fes
Options
Standard Desert Camp Tent
Private room and standard camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir.
Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom,
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Basic
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners, 2x Breakfasts
Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included
Deluxe Camp Tent (Recommended)
Private room and deluxe camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir.
Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Upgraded
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included
Premium Desert Tour
Luxury Camp & Luxury Riad: First night at Dades Paradise, Dar Blues, Xaluca Dades Or similar. Second night at Merzouga Luxury Camp or Madu Luxury Camp
ATV & Camel Ride & Sandboard: 1 hour ATV quad ride & 1 hour camel ride & Sand boarding
Premium
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Private A/C Vehicle: Private (4x4 TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado Or Minivan)
Pickup included
Reviews
6,566 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Experience
Paula G,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Extremely well planned! I was surprised by all the details and the great experience we had. 10/10. We did a lot in those 3 days
Must do in Morocco!
Joseph P,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I took a 3-day desert tour in early June, and it was an unforgettable experience. We were part of a friendly international group, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Our driver, Ali, was excellent — friendly, informative, and very professional. He pointed out sights along the way, explained local customs, and gave useful pricing tips. The company contacted us on WhatsApp the day before with all the details, which made coordination easy. We were picked up at a central spot in Marrakesh since we stayed in the Medina, while others were picked up directly from their riads — all on time. The journey to Merzouga included stops at Argan oil and rose water cooperatives, with no pressure to buy. Lunches were around 120 dirhams, with water (1.5L) about 15 dirhams. Restroom stops were frequent, and facilities usually charged around 5 dirhams. Entrance to Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide was 20 dirhams per person. Todra Gorge was free, with optional tips. We did encounter a few pushy vendors along the way (like peanut sellers in the cedar forest), but nothing too bothersome. The desert portion was the highlight. The optional ATV ride (500 dirhams) was a blast, followed by a 1-hour camel ride to our camp. We highly recommend the premium camp with private bathrooms — much more comfortable than the standard option. Just note that in the summer, the tents can get extremely hot at night, so it may not be ideal during peak heat. Overall, an amazing experience and highly recommended for anyone visiting Morocco.
experience a magnificent landscape
DrCorinna M,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour leads to interesting and scenic places that would be very difficult to travel alone. The tour guide gave all the necessary information. Unobtrusive and helpful. Very good.
Great experience
Mary T,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was Youssef Ali and he provided a memorable experience. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see it all ✨️
It was a fantastic trip,...
baleska p,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a fantastic trip, the experience in the dessert was amazing, highly recommended to upgraded the tents
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