Private Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech overview
Duration:3 days 2 nights
Travelers:2 - 10 guests
Tour Type:Private tour
Language:English, French
Embark on a breathtaking 3-day journey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes as you travel from Fes to Marrakech via the majestic Sahara Desert. This unforgettable adventure takes you deep into the heart of southern Morocco, offering a perfect mix of cultural discovery, desert exploration, and scenic beauty.
Travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains, pass through picturesque Berber villages, and witness the dramatic change in terrain as you arrive in the golden dunes of Merzouga. Experience the magic of the Erg Chebbi dunes with a camel trek at sunset, followed by a night in a traditional luxury desert camp under a blanket of stars.
On the final day, journey through the breathtaking Todra Gorges and Dades Valley, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, and cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in vibrant Marrakech.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a well-rounded Moroccan experience filled with culture, adventure, and authentic encounters.
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert
Your unforgettable Sahara Desert adventure begins with an early morning departure from Fes, heading south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. Along the way, enjoy ever-changing landscapes — from fertile valleys to pine-covered slopes.
🍽️ Breakfast included
Passing from: Ifran Azrou – Ziz Valley To Merzouga
Your first stop is the charming mountain town of Ifrane, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Morocco" due to its alpine-style architecture, clean streets, and cool climate. Take a short break to admire its unique setting and perhaps snap a photo with the iconic stone lion statue.Continue your journey through the cedar forests of Azrou, home to the famous Barbary macaques. Stop here to stretch your legs and, if you're lucky, observe these playful monkeys in their natural habitat — a fun and memorable encounter for nature lovers and families alike.After lunch in Midelt, a town known for its apple orchards and located at the foot of the Middle Atlas Mountains, you'll cross the dramatic Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and lush oases nestled among the arid mountains.
• Enjoy scenic views of the Ziz Valley with its lush palm groves
• Pass through Erfoud, famous for fossils and date palms
• Arrive in Merzouga and prepare for your desert adventure
• Ride a camel through the **Erg Chebbi dunes** at sunset
• Enjoy dinner and Berber music at your desert luxury or standar camp
Day 2: Merzouga – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Fes
Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp
Return camel ride or 4x4 transfer back to Merzouga
Start the scenic journey back to Fes, with photo stops and lunch en route
Arrive in Fes in the early evening
Highlights Private Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech:
Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and Cedar Forest of Azrou
Discover the lush Ziz Valley and Erfoud
Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset
Overnight in a luxury desert tent at Merzouga Dunes Luxury Camp
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech
Includes / Excludes in our Private Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Private Luxury Comfortable tourism Transport +Fuel
Professional Driver Speaking: English / French
Guide in Ait Benhaddou Kasbah's
3 nights in standard / Luxury Hotels with Dinner and Breakfast:
- One night in LUXURY or STANDAR tent camp in Merzouga Desert with Dinner and Breakfast
- One night in Standard private room in Dades Valley with Dinner and Breakfast.
Camel trek in the Sahara Desert Merzouga
Sand Boarding in the Sahara Desert Merzouga ( Luxury tent choice )