Fes: Best Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Dunes, 3 Days Tour
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72 hours
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Travel from Fes to Marrakech on a 3-day desert tour crossing the Atlas Mountains and Morocco's vast Sahara desert. Our 3 day private Fes to Marrakech Desert tour is the perfect road trip to explore the best Morocco has to offer: Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests, lush green oases, sand dunes, canyons, and adobe Casbahs. Although the tour covers a vast area of Morocco in a relatively short time, the amazing scenery will never make you bored.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fes - Azrou (Cedar forest) - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga
Accommodations
You will spend the night in a nomad tent at Merzouga desert camp
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Fez
Our start will be from Fes the Medina, where our team will pick you up from your Hotel or in a meeting point.
Ifrane
We will begin our journey from Fes by passing through Ifrane, a winter ski resort built by the French in the 1930s to resemble a Swiss village.
Halfway, you will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, then continue towards Merzouga in the road.
Erg Chebbi Dunes
The departure of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour will start from your accommodation around 8 Am. The trip to Erg Chebbi sand dunes will last 8 hours in which we will see the Middle Atlas Mountains and some Berber villages. We will stop in some cities like Ifrane known as Switzerland city of Morocco. Then drive to Azrou to enjoy many astonishing places, beautiful nature, snowy mountains, cute monkeys, amazing views, and stunning zig-zag roads. The lunch will be served in Midelt famous for the production of apple fruits, It's located between two main Mountains chains. and then we will keep going through the Ziz valley that's known for the production of high-quality dates in Morocco. We will stop at a beautiful and breathtaking view of the stunning & giant palm tree oasis. After that, we will arrive at Merzouga Erg Chebbi where we will ride camels to the middle of the magical Sahara desert dunes before dark to enjoy the sunset and overnight in Nomadic desert camp.
Merzouga - Todra Gorges - Dades Gorges or Kelaat Mgouna
Accommodations
Overnight in Dades Valley or Ouarzazate
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Merzouga Desert
Today after an early breakfast and camel ride to the camp lodge, we will start our journey to Dades Gorges from Merzouga desert,
Todra Gorge
We will have a guided visit to Todgha Gorges
Boumalne Dades
We will stop for photography in Boumalne Dades then we will continue to reach Dades Roses Valley,
Vallee Des Roses
In the afternoon, drive along the road of the Kasbahs to Dades Valley before you arrive at your boutique guest house. Dinner and overnight in Kelaat Mgouna Dades Valley or Ouarzazate, depending on availability.
Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Vallee Des Roses
After breakfast, drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna,
Vallee Des Roses
Here you might choose to visit one of the Rosewater cooperatives and learn how the locals prepare rose-scented perfumes based on distilled rose water.
Ouarzazate
We continue to Ouarzazate past Skoura oasis famous for its date palm trees,
Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
At Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou where you will have lunch, before a visit to the Kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site, that has been used as a set for various Hollywood movies, fashion, and commercial shooting. The Kasbah is well preserved and consisted of various Kasbahs packed together and appears as a single unit.
Tizi n Tichka
In the afternoon, we begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains photography stop in Tizi Ntichka Pass then passing by various Berber villages with houses built with stones and mud.
Marrakech
We arrive in Marrakech late afternoon and your driver will take you to your riad or hotel. End of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
What‘s Included
Camel Trekking (Camel per person)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinks
Lunches
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah guide 2€ per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Deluxe AC tent (Recommended)
Deluxe camp tent with AC: First night in a deluxe camp tent with a private bathroom & AC,
Second night in Rose Garden Dades or similar
Superior service
Duration: 3 days
2 Diners, 2 Breakfast
Van or Mini-van
Pickup included
Superior Private Tour
Superior Camp & Hotel : First night at Merzouga Luxury Camp or Madu Luxury Camp, Second night at Dades Paradise or Xaluca Dades.
ATV, Camel Ride & Sandboard : 1 hour ATV quad ride & 1-hour camel ride & Sand boarding included
Superior
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Private A/C Transportation : Private (4WD TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado Or Minivan)
Pickup included
Basic desert camp tent
Standard camp tent
Duration: 3 days
Pickup included
Standard Basic option
Pickup included
Reviews
1,131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
kristianr2026,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's was a nice trip! Our driver Douzi was really cool man)
Wonderful experience
Discover21605923611,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience My friends and I had a lot of fun and see amazing places and also our guide was the best!!!!
Better than expected!
stefaniam626,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a blast! We has a great group, amazing guide (Haadi) and careful driver (Karim). I tried the atv and it was very fun, I'm happy I didn't ride the camels also in the morning and had a walk in the desert (same route), it's really a once in a lifetime experience. Totally recommended!
Unforgettable Sahara experience
rikayunil,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a magical experience watching sunrise and sunset in Sahara. Total trip was nice, although the start was a bit "bumpy" cause our van was broken before lunch but they sent a replacement in less than 1 hour. Sadly it was just a driver who didn't speak much English. So there was no clear info on what to expect for the rest of the trip. We regret that we missed the procedure of Quad renting due to lack of communication with changing drivers. Gladly that Hanan and Hassan came the next day. Hanan, the guide, was very attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. She explained programs everyday and stories in some destination we passed and visited. She was also very quick response for any queries during the tour. My personal favourite is Ait Benhaddou with guide Kareem, very insightful and entertaining! Additional info: lunch is MAD 120 - 140 (most of them are cash only) and prepare tip for local guides.
A beautiful tour of wonderful places
rub nh0raci0m,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hanan was a wonderful hostess. He made us know beautiful places and in a very careful and delicate way. Thank you!
Amazing experience
614edgardog,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour!! It was incredible, you really get to live the desert experience in a complete way and Hanan (the guide) amazing, kind and super friendly. Full recommended!!
So much fun
francescotaib,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just completed the Fes: Best Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Dunes, 3 Days Tour and honestly, it was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Morocco! From the moment we were picked up in Fes to our drop-off in Marrakech, everything was seamless, fun, and deeply memorable. Haadi was hands down the best guide we could have asked for knowledgeable, friendly, and full of fascinating stories about Morocco’s culture, history, and hidden gems. Every stop felt personal and perfectly timed thanks to him. And Karim, our driver, was simply incredible! smooth, safe, and with a sixth sense for the best photo spots and routes. Together, they made the entire journey effortless, fun, and unforgettable. Honestly, these two are the dream team of Moroccan tours!
Iddir
O1517HCliamr,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The car ride ride up to the Desert was fun with good music and good vibes. The desert was so cool to see and riding on the quads and camels was amazing.
Transportation sucked but tour activities were good
cassidybX8836GU,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our tour guide, Boubaker, was great - funny and genuine, thank you again for everything! The tour itinerary was also very nice and well rounded. However, the van we were given was AWFUL. No A/C, back door with luggage couldn’t close properly, seats were falling apart… the exhaust smell was so bad inside the van, I had major headaches all 3 days… and honestly the vehicle was rattling so much that I was worried it was going to just breakdown at any point. Very disappointing in this regard.
Experience tour
Dream48312578392,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very nice experience. A lot in the car but you see a lot of nice things. Quad biking is also recommended!
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