INTRODUCTION

Tour Overview

This popular 3-day desert trip bridges Marrakech and Fes, taking you through Morocco's most impressive landscapes. Travel across Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, sleep in Dades Valley, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi desert, and pass by Ziz Valley and Ifrane before ending your journey in the spiritual capital of Fes.

Looking for a roundtrip or a different route? Explore our 2-day M'Hamid desert tour or our comprehensive 6-day High Atlas & Sahara expedition.

WHAT YOU WILL SEE & DO

Tour Highlights

High & Middle Atlas Mountains Traverse
Tizi n'Tichka Mountain Pass (2,260m)
UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Dades Valley Rock Formations & Valley of Roses
Todra Gorges 300-Meter Canyon Walls Hike
Sunset Camel Trek in Erg Chebbi Dunes
Overnight in Sahara Desert Camp Under Stars
Panoramic Ziz Valley Palm Oasis
Azrou Cedar Forest & Barbary Macaque Monkeys
Ifrane "Little Switzerland of Morocco"
DAY BY DAY

Full Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley 📍 ~330 km | 7h Scenic Journey with Stops

Pickup early from Marrakech. Cross Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m) through High Atlas Berber villages. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Drive past Ouarzazate and Rose Valley to spend dinner and night in a hotel/Riad in Dades Valley.

⌂ Overnight: Dades Valley Hotel / Riad
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) 📍 ~270 km | 4.5h Scenic Journey with Stops

After breakfast, walk along the dramatic 300-meter high canyon walls of Todra Gorges. Pass through Tinghir and Erfoud oasis. Reach Merzouga sand dunes, camel trek into the Erg Chebbi desert for sunset, and enjoy dinner and music in a desert camp.

★ Overnight: Desert Camp in Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
Day 3: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Azrou Cedar Forest → Fes 📍 ~470 km | 8h Scenic Journey with Stops

Catch early morning sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, meet your driver and head north through palm groves in Ziz Valley. Cross Middle Atlas mountains, stop at Azrou cedar forest to see Barbary monkeys, pass European-style Ifrane, and drop off in Fes by evening.

TAILOR YOUR TRIP

Optional Activities & Upgrades

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Quad Biking

Add some adventure to your journey with a quad bike ride through dramatic canyons and red-rock landscapes and desert.

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Horse Riding

Explore stunning landscapes on horseback and enjoy a peaceful ride surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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Hot-Air Balloon

Experience sunrise from above with a seasonal hot-air balloon flight over breathtaking landscapes.

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Traditional Hammam & Spa

Relax after your journey with a traditional Moroccan hammam and spa experience.

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Moroccan Cooking Class

Discover Moroccan flavors and learn how to prepare traditional dishes such as tagine with a local cooking experience.

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Trekking & Hiking

Explore Morocco on foot with trekking and hiking experiences through mountains, valleys, desert landscapes and remote villages.

✓ What's Included

  • ✓ Private 4x4 or Minivan with A/C & Fuel
  • ✓ Multilingual professional driver/guide
  • ✓ Pickup in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
  • ✓ 1 Night in Dades Valley Hotel/Riad with Dinner & Breakfast
  • ✓ 1 Night in Sahara Desert Camp in Erg Chebbi with Dinner & Breakfast
  • ✓ Sunset & Sunrise Camel Trekking in Erg Chebbi
  • ✓ Local guide at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

✕ What's Not Included

  • ✕ Lunches and personal beverages
  • ✕ Monument entrance fees
  • ✕ Personal travel insurance
  • ✕ Tips for driver and local guides