3 Days Marrakech to Fes Sahara Tour
3 Days Marrakech to Fes Sahara Tour overview
Connect Marrakech and Fes on a journey through the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.
Tell us your dates, the places you’re curious about and how you like to travel. We’ll talk through the pace and accommodation choices before you book. This route includes long driving days; an extra night may suit you if you prefer more time along the way.
Tour highlights
- Marrakech
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Boumalne Dades
- Todra Gorge
- Merzouga
- Ifrane
- Fes
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Your 3 day itinerary from Marrakech
Day 1Marrakech → Dades Valley
Leave Marrakech in the morning and follow the winding roads into the High Atlas Mountains. Take time for the views before continuing to Ait Ben Haddou, where you can explore the earthen kasbah and its surrounding lanes.
Continue towards Ouarzazate. A visit to the film studios is optional; let us know if you would like to include it. The route then passes through the Skoura Valley and on to Dades, where you settle into your hotel or riad for the night.
Overnight: hotel or riad in the Dades Valley
Day 2Dades Valley → Merzouga
After breakfast, travel towards the Todra Valley and its high canyon walls. There is time to pause and walk, with a longer walk or a carpet cooperative visit possible if it suits your interests and the day’s timing. Stop for lunch before continuing towards Erfoud and the desert.
The aim is to reach the Merzouga area before sunset. Take a camel ride into the dunes, or ask us to arrange a 4×4 transfer if you prefer. At Dihya Desert Camp, enjoy tea, dinner and an evening in the desert. Music by the fire depends on the weather; there is also time to simply sit and enjoy the night.
Overnight: Sahara desert camp
Day 3Merzouga → Fes
Wake early if you would like to see sunrise over the dunes, then have breakfast before leaving the desert. Today is a long travel day, with the scenery changing from desert landscapes to the palm-filled Ziz Valley and the mountains beyond.
Continue through the Atlas region, stopping in the cedar forest and Ifrane along the way. If you see monkeys, enjoy watching them from a distance. Finish with a drop-off in Fes, normally in the late afternoon or evening depending on stops and road conditions. Discuss any onward travel plans with us before booking.
End of the tour: drop-off in Fes
Tour Route Map
Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Boumalne Dades → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Ifrane → Fes
Open in Google MapsThe map follows the main stops. Local visits and camp access are arranged separately.
What can be included?
Your written proposal will confirm each service. We can arrange:
- Private transport and a driver for the agreed route.
- Hotels, riads and desert accommodation to suit your preferences.
- Selected meals, clearly listed by day.
- Local guides, transfers and activities where agreed.
Plan separately unless listed in your quote
Flights, travel insurance, tips, personal purchases, unlisted meals and entrance fees are not automatically included.
A comfortable pace matters
Some mountain and desert stages involve long drives. We can discuss extra overnight stops or fewer visits. Road and weather conditions can affect the order of stops.
Frequently asked questions
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. Share your dates and interests, and we’ll discuss what fits comfortably into your trip.
Are accommodation and meals included?
Your proposal will list the accommodation, room arrangements and meals included. Ask us about anything that matters to you before confirming.
Do I have to ride a camel?
For desert-camp stays, ask about a 4×4 transfer instead. We’ll confirm the available options and any difference in cost.
What does the tour cost?
The price depends on your dates, group size and accommodation choices. Send us those details for a personal quote.
How do I book?
Use the form or email us. We’ll talk through your plans and send the route, services and confirmation steps.