Best Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Dunes 3 Days Tour

3-Day Desert Tour Itinerary: Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga, Todra, and Ait Ben Haddou Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Desert Camp Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM with pickup from your hotel in Fes. Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane—known for its Swiss-style architecture—then continue to Azrou's cedar forest, home to wild monkeys. After lunch in Midelt, a town famed for its apples and minerals, journey through the scenic Ziz Valley, pausing at its impressive palm-filled oasis. By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll ride camels into the vast Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy sunset views before settling into a desert camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars. Day 2: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades – Roses Valley – Dades or Kelaat Mgouna Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel to the lodge for breakfast. Begin your drive westward toward the Todra Gorges for a guided walk through its towering canyon walls. Continue along scenic roads to Boumalne Dades for a brief photo stop, then travel through the Valley of Roses, known for its fragrant rose products. Arrive by evening at your boutique guesthouse in Dades Valley or Kelaat Mgouna. Dinner and overnight included. Day 3: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech After breakfast, journey through the Valley of Roses with the option to visit a local rosewater cooperative. Continue through Skoura’s lush palm oasis before reaching Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Next, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a dramatic earthen village featured in many films. Enjoy lunch nearby, then cross the High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with a scenic stop for photos. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon, where your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad—marking the end of your unforgettable desert adventure.