Marrakech to Fes 3-Day tour
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When arranging your Morocco road trip, it is a good idea you include the Sahara Desert and the royal cities. Regarding that, our team designed this 3-Day from Marrakech to Fez, including the 2 Imperial cities and the Merzouga Desert. Between Marrakech & Fez, you will pass the most beautiful Atlas Mountains, stunning gorges, and spectacular Desert.
Full of exotic culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking sites to explore. It is easy to see why the 3 Day tour Marrakech to Fes itinerary ranks number one. Following the Marrakech to Fez 3-Day route will allow you to explore the top attractions and hidden jewels along the tour. More importantly, a knowledgeable local guide will lead you on an exciting 3 Days tour through the Sahara Desert to ride a camel across the yellow dunes at dusk and dine under the stars.
Complete reading the itinerary below for more details about the 3 Day tour from Marrakech to Fes via incredible merzouga desert.
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The highlights of our 3-day Marrakech Desert tour to Fes:
- Driving over the magnificent Atlas Mountains.
- Passing through the charming Telouet Village.
- Exploring the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Visiting the Atlas Film studio
- Discovering the Dades Valley
- Wandering the Todra Gorges
- Sunset & Sunrise camel ride
- Overnight Desert Glamping
- Sandboarding
- Quad driving off-road
- Ziz Valley
- Feeding Barbary Monkeys
- Snowboarding in Ifrane
Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley
The first leg of our 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert will begin with our expert local guide picking you up from the gate of your Riad. We advise our lovely guests to be ready at 8 a.m. to enable adequate time for the several stops along the road.
Driving through the Atlas Mountains, viewing breathtaking landscapes, little Berber settlements, walnut plantations, and oleander thickets. Your 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga traverses the narrow twists before reaching the beautiful Tizi N Tichka peak at 2260 meters. Make a viewpoint stop here, then continue to the Telouet route until reaching the Ait-Ben-Haddou-Kasbah.
Before midday, we would have arrived at the Desert fortress of Ait Ben Haddou. Your expert tour guide will lead you through the dry river up to the Kasr. Ait Ben Haddou Kasr is a traditional Berber community distinguished by Kasbahs (earthen structures) and a fortified wall. You might recognize it if you’ve seen Bollywood films like Gladiator, Alexander, or Lawrence of Arabia. Ait Ben Haddou has served as background for more than 1000 movies. After exploring every side, you would be back for lunch.
After another hour of driving from the Kasr, our Marrakech to Fes 3-Day itinerary will reach the Gate of the Desert (Ouarzazate). You will choose whether or not to visit the Atlas film studio. Another thing to see in Ouarzazate is the Taourirt Kasbah.
Afterwards, you traverse the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the picturesque Valley of the Roses, Monkey Fingers, and enjoy the sunset from the top of Tisdrine road. Finally, arrive at Dades Gorges, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Accommodation & Category
| Deluxe stay option | Riad Sahara Stars Dades (Half-board) |
| Basic stay option | Kasbah Didis (Half-board). |
Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga desert
Another day will begin with a spectacular sunrise from the rooftop of your previous night’s Riad. Have breakfast and jump back to the car. Our first stop today will be the Tisdrine Topview. Here, you are face-to-face with pure nature and picturesque landscapes.
Another one-hour drive will bring you to the stunning Todra Gorges. Take some breaks along the way to the gorge, where you’ll get fantastic views of the gorgeous oasis. From here, you drive to Todra canyons, Morocco’s most stunning (touristy) Canyons. With its crystal clear river issuing from it and its massive walls changing color to perfect effect as the day progresses, it creates the best spectacles.
You may be wondering, have we skipped the Sahara Desert? No. Now we head to Merzouga Desert, the icon of this 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert. With all of the Sahara dunes at Erg Chebbi, the anticipation builds along the route, but nothing fully prepares you for the panorama spread out in front of your eyes from the dunes’ crest.
After preparing yourself, the tour guide will bring you here to ride the camels. Ride on the camelback for almost one hour before you stop to see the sunset from one of the highest dunes. As far as your eye can see, it’s all golden dunes, leaving you with magical moments.
The best 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert will head to the luxury campsite after watching the Beautifull sunset. Spend an overnight here in the Luxury Merzouga tents, dine under the stars, and enjoy the Desert atmosphere. Your 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert says goodnight after a small Berber party with drums.
Accommodation & Category
| Deluxe stay option | CarvanSerai Luxury Desert Camp (Half-board) |
| Basic stay option | Desert life Camp (Half-board) |
Day 3: Merzouga desert to Fes
Try to get up early enough to see the sunrise; nothing beats a desert morning. The sun rising from the long dunes is magnificent; don’t miss it. Optionally, You may also try sandboarding and the quad bike excersion. After breakfast, return to the meeting spot on your camels. Here is why 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert; we will not be back to Marrakech but another way to Fes with new sites to explore.
The goal is the journey (470 km) – the route to Fez is rather long – however, you will have many fantastic photo opportunities on your journey. Firstly with the Panoramic viewpoint of Ziz Valley, full of palm trees. Another stopover in Midelt in the middle of the 3 day tou marrakech to fes vi sahara desert. The peaks of the Atlas Mountains emerge through the cloud in Midelt, culminating at 3700 meters with Djebel Ayachi.
As your best 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert arrives in Azrou, the scenery changes abruptly, becoming lush with surrounding lakes and cedar woods. You could also feed the lovely Barbary Monkeys. Nextly, we will move to Ifran city for a short stop break.
After seeing all those magnificent sights, we’d drive straight to Fes. Our Marrakech to Fes 3-day tour will end when your tour guide drops you off in Fes or possibly the airport. Without any doubt, this guided 3-Day tour to Fes from Marrakech Desert tour will leave you with a lifetime experience.
We hope this travel content helps you understand more about what to see during the 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert. For additional details, feel free to contact our management team.
Why is the private Desert Tour the best option?
Easy meeting & Unlimited Luggage:
You can choose the time of pick-up, and our driver will meet you at the entrance of your Marrakech accommodation and wait for you to finish your check-out without any rush! You can bring as much luggage as you wish (the car trunk can accommodate up to six large suitcases and some hand carry-on bags).
Flexible stops & Unlimited timing:
You can always ask the driver to make additional stops or bypass others whenever and wherever you wish (based on your preferences). As well as for lunch spots, you can search online for your favorite restaurant, and your driver will be happy to take you there.
Comfort and privacy:
The 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech covers a distance of 1.200 kilometers (19 hours total driving time), and the means of transportation is the most significant consideration. Our private Desert tours provide you with a high-comfort SUV Land Cruiser TX to assure an enjoyable ride and transform the long drives into a lifetime memory with your favorite tunes. You will have complete access to the vehicle (A/C, Bluetooth, Windows, and everything else).
The ability to adjust to unanticipated emergencies:
Our private tours are always ready to adapt to any last-minute changes or emergencies, such as weather changes, health issues, road closures, or Personal needs. It’s always better to be pre-prepared for everything.
Why to avaiod Ramassage shared bus tours?
Ramassage 3-Day Sahara Desert Tours (also known as shared group tours) are the bigest scam and the worst idea to plan your upcoming dream desert trip. You pay less for the trip, but you end up stopping in every shop (commission charge) and restaurant that costs quadruple prices instead of investing this valuable time to visit the landmarks listed on the itinerary. Hidden costs everwhere!
Bad communication & stressful meeting:
You will not be able to chat with a travel agent to answer any questions or concerns before the trip begins. All you’ll receive is a very short message the day before the date of departure, including the meeting point and approximate time for the pick up and the suffering begings from here. The meeting point is 15-minute walk away from your accommodation, and the collection time is most likely before dusk to allow enough time for all of the forced shopping stops. After getting lost in the Medina’s tight alleys in the dark and being harassed by intoxicated locals on the narrow streets, you’ll arrive at the set meeting point and wait for 30 minutes before all of the group members board the bus.
Dizzy ride through the Mountains:
One of the worst parts of this ramassage trip is the ride through the Atlas Mountains in the bus. Riding the bus across the high Atlas Mountains connecting Marrakech and the Desert is quite difficult (winding route), and there is a big posibility that you end up feeling dizzy after two hours of sitting on the bus.
Forced shooping & Hidden costs:
The companies that provide this low-cost shared-ramassage-group desert tour typically have agreements with shops and lunch eateries (such as carpet cooperatives, Argan oil stores, bazaars, and so on). You will be taken there, and you will have no choice except to buy (at a high price). The biggest problem here is not only ripping your pocket but also wasting valuable time by stopping by shops in every corner instead of discovering the magnificent sightseeing on your way.
Why to choose us for your Desert trip?
Well-equipped SUV cars:
The Land Cruiser Tx is unquestionably the best vehicle for the 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech – very comfortable on the twisting routes of the Atlas Mountains, long drives, off roads, and so on, guaranteeing you arrive at the desert feeling refreshed.
Professional and friendly Drivers:
All of our drivers are native from the Sahara Desert. Boys who grew up in the middle of the desert and know every inch of our territory. They will not be just your drivers, but guides and family during this unique desert trip. Our drivers speak multiple languages (English, Spanish, Italian, etc.) and would be delighted to present our culture and the history of our beloved Sahara Desert.
Hand picked accommodation:
Our package Desert tours offer hand-picked accommodations that combine comfort, charm, joy, coziness, and hospitality. Our team of locals at Travel Tour has meticulously reviewed all the accommodation options to ensure unique overnight stays for our guests. We have no doubts that Riad Sahara Stars and Caravan-Serai Desert camp will exceed your expectations 🙂
Well-treated Camels:
Our camels are well cared for, well-fed, hydrated, and receive regular veterinary care. Our objective is to enhance the living conditions for our camels, providing them with a more comfortable existence compared to the challenging environment of the arid desert, where resources such as water and food are scarce.
Feel free to message us for any concerns & questions:
Our receptionists at Travel Tour (Mohammed and Sara) are always available and happy to answer any queries you may have about the trip. You can always message us here via WhatsApp for any urgent matters or rapid replies.
Pricing per person:
| Family or group of 8 participants: | Options starting from 150 Euros. |
| Family or group of 7 participants: | Options starting from 165 Euros. |
| Family or group of 6 participants: | Options starting from 190 Euros. |
| Family or group of 5 participants: | Options starting from 210 Euros. |
| Family or group of 4 participants: | Options starting from 240 Euros. |
| Family or group of 3 participants: | Options starting from 270 Euros. |
| Couple or group of 2 participants: | Options starting from 295 Euros. |
An additional day in the Sahara Desert:
If your schedule allows, we highly recommend extending your 3-Day Desert Trip to include a second day in Merzouga. Starting the day by exploring the Sahara Desert’s hidden gems in a 4×4 car and ending the day relaxing in our paradise hotel (Riad Serai – View photos) situated in the middle of the desert, surrounded by golden dunes and palm tree oases.
Good to know about the 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech:
- You can request to end this 3-day tour in Marrakech or Agadir rather than Fes.
- You can customize the 3-Day Desert privately or with a small group.
- You can claim to be transferred by the 4×4 instead of a camel.
- During your 3-day trip with us, you will stay in private rooms with private bathrooms and a luxury Desert tent.
- With the private option, you can ask your guide to stop whenever and wherever you need.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
- Children must be under adult supervision.
- Don’t use the hair dryer in the Desert camp.
- Avoid short skirts during Ramadan.
- Avoid Smoking in public areas during Ramadan.
For any other questions or recommendations, please feel free to contact us.
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Questions you may have about the Marrakech to Fes 3 day Desert tour!
Can I modify the itinerary of 3 day tour Marrakech to Fes?
Yes, you can; this itinerary is only an example of what our previous guests have requested. Contact us to create a travel itinerary that meets your requirements.
How far is Merzouga Desert from Marrakech?
Merzouga Desert is a 557 km drive from Fes. The distance between Merzouga and Marrakech is quite long, but with our luxury transports, you will never feel that you drove that far. Additionally, we will break the drive halfway and spend the night in Boumalne.
How far is Fez from the Sahara Desert?
Merzouga Desert is 287 miles (463 kilometers) away from Fes. The journey from Merzouga Desert to Fes is rather long, but with our luxury transports, you will never feel that you drove that far. There are also plenty of things to see along the road, so it’s not just the drive.
What the 3 day tour Marrakech to Fes Desert tour accommodations are?
During our guided 3 day tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert itinerary, you will spend the first night in a hotel and the other night in a luxury campsite. When booking, you can request the luxury campsite or the standard one.
How can we book the tour?
You text us using the contact form. Send us the travel dates, number of people, kind of accommodation, pick-up location, and drop-off place. That’s all you need to book the private 3-day Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech.
How can you pay us?
We accept credit cards, cash, apps, and other forms of payment. Most of our travelers pay us a small deposit to confirm the availability and pay the rest in cash to our tour guide.
Should we book in advance or wait until arriving?
We recommend you book in advance as early as possible. When booking in advance, we can book you the best available hotels, and you will save at least %10 of the price.
Happy travelers in 3 Day tour Marrakech to fes
Client Testimonials in Tripadvisor
Zayd Glenn
Customer
This tour was perfect and unbelievable. Every detail was perfect. I felt Sahara in my sou,l and everyone is very helpful. Camels, quads, evening music, and sunset were amazing. I absolutely recommend this tour company and this Sahara tour. I hope to see you again.
Tommy Owen
Customer
I cannot recommend this 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes enough because this was the best three days of my two weeks in Morocco. This 3-day was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, from the start to the end. Omar was great and carried out an excellent job. He honestly took care of us and made us feel at home. Our Luxury Desert Camp was marvelous, and we would have delighted to stay another night.
Aditya Rhodes
Customer
We booked a Great 3 day Tour Marrakech to Fes tour with Morocco Travel Tour. The 4WD car, the hotel, the Desert camp, and our tour guide Said were all excellent. The trip involved a lot of driving, but we had plenty of breaks, we were lucky to book the private option as the shared once don’t include so many stops. Highly recommended.