Fes to Marrakech 3 Days Desert Tour presents an ideal opportunity to explore Morocco’s Sahara desert. In just three days, you will pass through the Middle Atlas Mountains, visit Ifrane, often called “the Moroccan Switzerland” with its cedar forests, and eventually arrive at the awe-inspiring Sahara desert. This itinerary will astonish you with its picturesque landscapes, replete with oases, palm groves, and Kasbahs.

1. Day : Fes – Ifrane  –Azrou – Midelt  – Ziz Gorges – Merzouga
2. Day : Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
3. Day : Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

1st: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga desert

Your Fes to Marrakech 3 Days Desert Tour starts from Fes after picking you up from your accommodation at an agreed time. We’ll then head towards Ifrane, known for its Alpine-style houses and low temperatures. Shortly, just a few kilometres ahead, we will reach the renowned Cedars forest, home to the distinguished Barbary monkeys. We’ll proceed on our journey towards Midelt, where we’ll make a stop for the lunch break.

Later, and as we advance toward the desert, the Middle Atlas region will unveil its breathtaking landscapes, featuring nomadic villages scattered along the route, creating a truly captivating scene. Subsequently, we’ll drive through the Ziz Valley, until we reach Merzouga at the foot of the dunes. You’ll start to sense the serenity and calmness that the desert exudes. Here, camels will be awaiting you for a journey into the desert, where you will witness the mesmerizing sunset and experience an overnight stay in the middle of the desert under a starry sky.

2nd: Merzouga desert – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, camels will be awaiting you once again for a trek back into Merzouga village, where you’ll meet your driver. Our next stop will be Rissani, very famous for its market. The atmosphere that you experience walking through the souks of Rissani is a true Moroccan experience you wouldn’t want to miss.

The next stop of our Fes to Marrakech 3 Days Desert Tour will be in Tinjdad, where we’ll take a break for lunch before proceeding to the Todra Gorges. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the Grand Canyon formed by red limestone rock. The vertical walls of the gorge are truly striking, and the final 600 meters of the gorge offers the most spectacular views.

Our route will lead us to the Dades Valley, renowned for its towering gorges and stunning panoramas of the Atlas Mountains. You’ll spend the night in a delightful riad, adding to the charm of your journey.

3rd: Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Following a traditional breakfast, we’ll travel through the Valley of Roses, a place that lives up to its name as the most significant and captivating region for rose cultivation. This landscape unfolds at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, offering a breathtaking display of natural beauty.

Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, you’ll have a tour of the Atlas Corporation Film Studios. The city’s most extensive studio complex displays the magnificence of its studio facilities and meticulously crafted set designs. Next on our itinerary is a visit to the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. A fascinating fortified village designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will have the opportunity to wander through this remarkable Kasbah nestled at the base of a hill. Lunch break at a local restaurant.

Subsequently, we’ll make our way to Marrakech, with an anticipated arrival time of approximately 5:00 p.m. Eventually, we’ll drop you off at your accommodation to conclude your Fes to Marrakech 3 Days Desert Tourvia the Sahara desert.