3-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
by Desert Life Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$440.92Overview
This 3-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga begins with a morning pickup from the hotel or riad in Fes. The journey heads first to Ifrane, a town known for its alpine-style buildings constructed in the 1930s. Next, the route passes through the cedar forests near Azrou, where Barbary Macaques can be seen. The drive continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Midelt, where there is a stop for lunch. After lunch, the tour travels through the Ziz Valley, known for its green date palm groves along the river contrasting with the desert surroundings. The group then arrives in Merzouga, where guests mount camels for a trek lasting several hours into the Sahara Desert toward a traditional Berber desert camp. The camel ride includes time to watch the sunset over the dunes. At the camp, guests stay overnight in either luxury or standard tents, depending on the booking option. Dinner is served with traditional Berber music under the desert sky. The next morning, guests wake early to see the sunrise over the dunes, have breakfast at the camp, and then ride camels back to Merzouga. Leaving the desert area, the tour visits the market town of Rissani, known for its lively souk, and Erfoud, where workshops produce items from fossilized marble. The journey continues to the Todra Gorges, a canyon popular for rock climbing and dramatic scenery, followed by free time for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, the route leads to the Dades Valley, passing the notable "monkey fingers" rock formations, with an overnight stay in a hotel where dinner is provided. On the third day, after breakfast, the tour visits the Rose Valley near Kalaa Magouna, known for its rose cultivation. The drive continues through the Skoura Palm Groves and arrives in Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Here, guests visit the movie studios before proceeding to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortified village featured in films and television. The final part of the tour crosses the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, with stops for lunch and photographs. The tour concludes in Marrakech with drop-off at the guest's accommodation or the airport. The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle and includes camel rides, two breakfasts and dinners, sandboarding, overnight stays in desert camp tents and a hotel in Ouarzazate, as well as a driver and guide. Lunch and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fez
Pickup starts early at 7:30 AM from your hotel or riad in Fez to begin the journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.
15 min
Ifrane
Stop in Ifrane, known as Morocco’s Switzerland, featuring Alpine chalet-style buildings constructed by the French in the 1930s.
15 min
Azrou Cedar Forest
Drive through cedar forests in the Middle Atlas mountains where Barbary Macaques can be spotted among the rich flora and forested peaks.
15 min
Midelt
Break for lunch in Midelt, an important town along the route, around midday.
60 min
Ziz Valley
Pass through the Ziz Valley, a green oasis with date palm groves lining the Ziz River, contrasting the surrounding desert and showcasing local farming traditions.
15 min
Merzouga Desert
Take a camel trek into the desert leading to a traditional Berber desert camp. Enjoy watching the sunset over the dunes. Overnight in a tent with dinner and Berber music under the stars.
900 min
Merzouga Desert
Witness the sunrise in the desert early morning, followed by breakfast and a camel ride back to Merzouga where the vehicle awaits.
15 min
Rissani, Erfoud and Todra Gorges
Leave the desert to visit Rissani’s market and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Continue to Todra Gorges, a canyon known for rock climbing and dramatic scenery. Free time for lunch at a local restaurant.
45 min
Dades Gorges
Travel to Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades, passing the 'monkey fingers' rock formation. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
900 min
Ait Ben Haddou
After breakfast, visit the Rose Valley near Kalaa Magouna, then drive through Skoura Palm Groves. See Ouarzazate movie studios and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortified village featured in films.
60 min
High Atlas Mountains
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass with stops for lunch and photos before reaching Marrakech.
60 min
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Arrive in Marrakech and end the tour with drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.
900 min
Meeting point
Just enter the name of your hotel and we will pick up you from there
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Fez
- Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Tour via Merzouga Desert with Camel Rides
- Day Trip to Chefchaouen the Blue Town from Fes
- 2-Day Fes Desert Trip Overnight at Erg Chebbi End in Fes or Marrakech
- 3-Day Desert Safari from Fes to Marrakech with Camel Trekking and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
3-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
by Desert Life Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$440.92Overview
This 3-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga begins with a morning pickup from the hotel or riad in Fes. The journey heads first to Ifrane, a town known for its alpine-style buildings constructed in the 1930s. Next, the route passes through the cedar forests near Azrou, where Barbary Macaques can be seen. The drive continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Midelt, where there is a stop for lunch. After lunch, the tour travels through the Ziz Valley, known for its green date palm groves along the river contrasting with the desert surroundings. The group then arrives in Merzouga, where guests mount camels for a trek lasting several hours into the Sahara Desert toward a traditional Berber desert camp. The camel ride includes time to watch the sunset over the dunes. At the camp, guests stay overnight in either luxury or standard tents, depending on the booking option. Dinner is served with traditional Berber music under the desert sky. The next morning, guests wake early to see the sunrise over the dunes, have breakfast at the camp, and then ride camels back to Merzouga. Leaving the desert area, the tour visits the market town of Rissani, known for its lively souk, and Erfoud, where workshops produce items from fossilized marble. The journey continues to the Todra Gorges, a canyon popular for rock climbing and dramatic scenery, followed by free time for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, the route leads to the Dades Valley, passing the notable "monkey fingers" rock formations, with an overnight stay in a hotel where dinner is provided. On the third day, after breakfast, the tour visits the Rose Valley near Kalaa Magouna, known for its rose cultivation. The drive continues through the Skoura Palm Groves and arrives in Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Here, guests visit the movie studios before proceeding to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortified village featured in films and television. The final part of the tour crosses the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, with stops for lunch and photographs. The tour concludes in Marrakech with drop-off at the guest's accommodation or the airport. The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle and includes camel rides, two breakfasts and dinners, sandboarding, overnight stays in desert camp tents and a hotel in Ouarzazate, as well as a driver and guide. Lunch and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fez
Pickup starts early at 7:30 AM from your hotel or riad in Fez to begin the journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.
15 min
Ifrane
Stop in Ifrane, known as Morocco’s Switzerland, featuring Alpine chalet-style buildings constructed by the French in the 1930s.
15 min
Azrou Cedar Forest
Drive through cedar forests in the Middle Atlas mountains where Barbary Macaques can be spotted among the rich flora and forested peaks.
15 min
Midelt
Break for lunch in Midelt, an important town along the route, around midday.
60 min
Ziz Valley
Pass through the Ziz Valley, a green oasis with date palm groves lining the Ziz River, contrasting the surrounding desert and showcasing local farming traditions.
15 min
Merzouga Desert
Take a camel trek into the desert leading to a traditional Berber desert camp. Enjoy watching the sunset over the dunes. Overnight in a tent with dinner and Berber music under the stars.
900 min
Merzouga Desert
Witness the sunrise in the desert early morning, followed by breakfast and a camel ride back to Merzouga where the vehicle awaits.
15 min
Rissani, Erfoud and Todra Gorges
Leave the desert to visit Rissani’s market and Erfoud’s fossil workshops. Continue to Todra Gorges, a canyon known for rock climbing and dramatic scenery. Free time for lunch at a local restaurant.
45 min
Dades Gorges
Travel to Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades, passing the 'monkey fingers' rock formation. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
900 min
Ait Ben Haddou
After breakfast, visit the Rose Valley near Kalaa Magouna, then drive through Skoura Palm Groves. See Ouarzazate movie studios and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortified village featured in films.
60 min
High Atlas Mountains
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass with stops for lunch and photos before reaching Marrakech.
60 min
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Arrive in Marrakech and end the tour with drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.
900 min
Meeting point
Just enter the name of your hotel and we will pick up you from there
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Fez
- Fes to Marrakech 3-Day Tour via Merzouga Desert with Camel Rides
- Day Trip to Chefchaouen the Blue Town from Fes
- 2-Day Fes Desert Trip Overnight at Erg Chebbi End in Fes or Marrakech
- 3-Day Desert Safari from Fes to Marrakech with Camel Trekking and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah