Discover the Sahara on a 3 Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
This Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days is the classic route for travelers who want to see Morocco’s best landscapes. During this 3 days / 2 nights tour you’ll travel between the imperial cities of Marrakech and Fes, crossing the High Atlas Mountains and visiting historic kasbahs such as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, where iconic films like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy were filmed. Spend an overnight stay in the Dades Valley before continuing your journey into the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a sunset camel ride and spend a night under the stars in the Merzouga dunes, listening to Berber music around a campfire.
On the final day, visit the traditional souk of Rissani and Erfoud, known as the date capital and rich in fossils. After that, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Midelt, the “Apple Capital,” and Azrou, home to the largest cedar forest in Morocco, inhabited by the Barbary macaque. Then you will visit Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, the tour ends in Fes.
Top Experiences on the Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Trip
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass 2260 meters high
- Explore Telouet kasbah
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village
- Explore Ouarzazate "the gateway to desert" and visit Taourirt kasbah and Atlas Film Studio
- Scenic drive through Skoura palm groves and the Valley of Roses
- Discover Kasbah Amridil
- Walk through Dades Valley and explore the rock formation" Monkey Fingers''
- Walk through the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge ( 320 m )
- Camel trek at sunset in the Merzouga dunes (Erg Chebbi)
- Overnight in a desert camp with dinner, music, and stargazing
- Visit Erfoud fossil workshops and Ziz Valley viewpoints
- Immerse yourself in the traditional atmosphere of Rissani that takes you back to the past
- Visit Azrou cedar forests and spot Barbary monkeys
- Discover Ifrane, known for its alpine-style charm
- End your adventure in the historic city of Fes