The 3 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour is one of the most popular desert trips in Morocco, connecting two imperial cities while crossing breathtaking landscapes. This unforgettable journey takes you through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, lush valleys, dramatic gorges, and finally to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi).
During this adventure, you will discover authentic Berber villages, taste delicious Moroccan cuisine, experience a camel trek across the dunes, and spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp under the stars. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the real Morocco in just three days.
Our private 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is designed for travelers who value comfort, flexibility, and authentic experiences. You will travel at your own pace with a professional driver/guide, stopping wherever you wish to enjoy the scenery, take photos, or explore local culture.
This tour offers:
Spectacular mountain and desert landscapes
UNESCO World Heritage sites
A camel trekking experience in the Sahara
Overnight in a traditional nomadic desert camp
A perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara
Drive through the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley
Walk inside the impressive Todra Gorges
Experience a camel ride in Merzouga Desert
Watch an unforgettable sunset & sunrise over the Sahara dunes
Overnight in a desert camp with Berber music
Admire the palm groves of Ziz Valley
See Barbary monkeys in the Cedar Forest of Azrou
Visit Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco
This is the most popular desert tour in Morocco
Camel ride duration: approx. 1.5–2 hours
You can reach the camp by camel or 4WD vehicle
Tour can be customized to your preferences
Quad biking in Merzouga is available upon request
Weather conditions may affect parts of the itinerary
All our Marrakech to Fes desert tours are 100% private, meaning only you and your group travel with a dedicated driver/guide. This allows maximum flexibility, comfort, and a deeper cultural experience.
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Your Marrakech to Fes desert tour starts in the morning with pickup from your accommodation. We drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stops to admire panoramic views and traditional Berber villages.
Next, we visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for movies such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Kingdom of Heaven. After exploring the kasbah, we continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.”
In the afternoon, we drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing oases and ancient fortresses until we reach the Valley of Roses, then continue to Boumalne Dades.
Overnight in a traditional riad or hotel (dinner & breakfast ).
After breakfast, we travel to the spectacular Todra Valley and Todra Gorges, famous for their towering rock walls reaching up to 300 meters. Enjoy a short walk through the canyon and time for photos.
We continue through Berber villages and palm-filled oases, stopping for lunch in Tinjdad or Touroug, then pass through Erfoud, known for fossils and date palms.
In the afternoon, we arrive at the Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi). Here, you begin a camel trek across the dunes, stopping to watch the sunset and try sandboarding (optional).
At the desert camp, enjoy mint tea, dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and a magical night under the stars.
Overnight in a Sahara desert camp (dinner & breakfast included).
Wake up early to witness a stunning sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, return by camel or 4WD to meet your driver.
We head north through Errachidia, stopping to admire the panoramic views of the Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves. After lunch in Midelt, we continue through the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaques.
Our final stop is Ifrane, a charming alpine-style town. In the late afternoon or evening, we arrive in Fes, where your tour ends.
We chose a private Marrakech to Fes desert tour and loved the flexibility. We could stop whenever we wanted for photos. Our driver was friendly and helpful. The accommodations and desert camp were better than expected. Excellent service from start to finish.
This tour was the perfect way to travel from Marrakech to Fes while discovering the best of Morocco. Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges, and the Sahara Desert were incredible. Everything was well organized and smooth. The desert camp was clean and comfortable with great food and live Berber music.
We booked the 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour with Uncovered Morocco Tours and it was absolutely amazing. The landscapes changed every day and were stunning. The camel trek in Merzouga and the night in the desert camp were the highlights of our trip to Morocco. Our driver was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
