Transform your Moroccan adventure with our 3-day desert expedition, seamlessly connecting Marrakech to Fes. Witness the country’s most spectacular transformations, from the formidable High Atlas peaks and historic kasbahs like Ait Ben Haddou, to the dramatic depths of the Todra Gorges. The journey culminates in the Sahara’s golden expanse, where you’ll enjoy an unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp under a starlit sky.
Along this path, you’ll also connect with local life in traditional Berber villages, find respite in verdant oases, and wander through peaceful cedar forests. This itinerary is perfectly crafted for travelers craving a deep dive into Morocco’s culture, landscapes, and spirit of adventure, offering both exciting discoveries and tranquil moments.
✔ Accommodation: Nights in 4* riads/hotels + Night in a luxury desert camp
✔ Meals: Daily breakfast + 2 dinners (desert camp)
✔ Transport: Private AC vehicle + camel trek
✔ Guides: Local experts in Marrakech and Fes
✔ Entrance Fees: All major sites (Ait Ben Haddou, Bahia Palace, etc.)
Your 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes starts. We will pick you up from your hotel or riad. First, we’ll drive south over the High Atlas Mountains. We’ll use the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260m). Indeed, the views along the way are breathtaking.
Our main stop is the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, it’s famous for its mud-brick buildings. It has been in movies like Gladiator and The Mummy. You’ll have time to explore it. After this, you’ll have lunch near Ouarzazate. Then, we drive through the green Skoura Oasis. Next, we pass the Valley of Roses. This valley is beautiful with roses in spring. We continue on our way to the dramatic Dades Gorge. This area is sometimes called the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Here, you’ll have dinner. You will also stay overnight in your hotel or riad.
After breakfast, we leave the Dades Valley. Today, we will see more amazing views. Our drive takes us towards Tinghir. From there, we reach the impressive Todra Gorge. These high rock walls were formed by the Todra River. Truly, it’s a great place for a short walk. You can see the natural beauty.
Later, we will have lunch at a local café. Afterwards, we travel towards Erfoud. This town is known for its fossils. You can visit a workshop. There, you’ll see how they work with marble that has ancient fossils in it. From Erfoud, the land changes. We drive across stony desert plains. Eventually, we reach the amazing Erg Chebbi sand dunes near Merzouga.
When we get to Merzouga, camels will take you. It will be a memorable ride into the golden dunes. As the sun sets, you can watch a beautiful desert sunset. You can also take photos. Your camel guide will lead you to your traditional Berber desert camp. Once there, you’ll enjoy a tasty dinner under many stars. Then, there will be Berber music around a campfire. Finally, you’ll sleep in your comfortable nomad-style tent.
Wake up early. You can see a beautiful desert sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Indeed, it’s a great experience. Afterwards, you will have breakfast at the camp. Then, you’ll ride your camel back. You will meet your driver. You’ll start the last part of your trip to Fes.
We drive north. Along the way, we pass a large Tafilalt palm grove. We also pass the scenic Ziz Valley. This valley has a deep gorge. It also has many palm trees. We’ll stop for good views near Errachidia. Further on, we go to Midelt. This is a town in the Middle Atlas Mountains. It’s known for apples and mining. Here, we’ll have lunch.
After lunch, we cross the Middle Atlas. We drive through cedar forests near Azrou. We’ll stop here. You can see wild Barbary macaque monkeys. Next, we visit Ifrane. People often call it “Morocco’s Little Switzerland.” This is because of its alpine-style buildings. Additionally, it’s clean and cool. It was built by the French. It is a mountain town. We’ll make a quick stop. Maybe we will see its stone lion statue.
Before we get to Fes, we drive through hills and farmland. Finally, you’ll arrive in the city of Fes. This will be in the late afternoon or early evening. Your driver will take you to your hotel or riad. This is the end of your memorable 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes.
At Sahara Marvels, we take pride in crafting unforgettable Moroccan experiences. However, if our standard tours don’t perfectly match your dreams—we’ll create one that does!
✉ Simply contact us, share your vision, and we’ll design a custom itinerary tailored to your interests, pace, and budget. Your satisfaction is our priority, and Morocco’s magic should be explored your way.
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