Marrakech to Fes 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour with Camel Trek and Luxury Camp
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This three-day tour travels from Marrakech to Fes, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. The first stop is a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. The route then continues through Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, and the Todra Gorges before reaching the Sahara Desert near the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga. Accommodation includes a traditional hotel in the Dades Valley, with an option to upgrade to a deluxe luxury desert camp located inside the dunes. The tour features a camel trek at sunset in the Sahara Desert and sandboarding on the dunes. Dinner is served under the stars in the desert camp, followed by breakfast the next morning. Transportation is provided by air-conditioned vehicles driven by professional multilingual drivers. The group size is small, and the tour ends with a direct drop-off in Fes. Lunch and a local guide for the visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah are not included. The total duration is about 72 hours, combining cultural visits, desert activities, and scenic driving between Marrakech and Fes.
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Itinerary
Tizi N'Tichka Pass
Cross the large Atlas Mountains and observe the landscape from Tizi N'Tichka pass, the highest pass in North Africa.
30 min
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, which is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
120 min
Roses Valley Drive
Pass through the Roses Valley near Kelaat Mgouna.
Kelaat Mgouna Coffee Break
Take a short coffee break in Kelaat Mgouna within the Roses Valley.
30 min
Roses Valley Accommodation
Proceed to accommodation along the road through Roses Grove and Roses Valley. Overnight stay includes dinner and breakfast.
600 min
Dades Gorges and Toudra Valley
View Dades Gorges and take a walk in Toudra Valley.
60 min
Camel Ride at Erg Chabbi
Ride a camel at sunset and sunrise in the Erg Chabbi desert near Merzouga.
60 min
Berber Nomad Tent Night
Experience Berber nomad life by spending a night in a local tent under the stars and eating a traditional Sahrawi Tagine accompanied by Berber songs.
960 min
Sunrise Camel Ride and Breakfast
Watch the sunrise and ride a camel back to the camp lodge for an early breakfast.
60 min
Tafilalet Palm Grove and Ziz Valley
Pass through the palm grove in Tafilalet and continue past Rissani town before arriving at the Ziz valley.
Maggots Monkeys at Cedar Forest
If possible, see the Maggots monkeys in the cedar forest located between Azrou and Ifrane.
30 min
Arrival in Fez
Reach Fez, recognized as Morocco’s cultural capital, by early evening. Guests are dropped off at their lodging or the closest accessible location. This marks the end of the service in Fez.
30 min
Meeting point
All travelers in the medina riad near Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, Rue des Banques, Marrakesh, Morocco, can join us there.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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