From Fes: 3 Day Desert Trip to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert Depart Fes early and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with a first stop in Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture and clean streets. Continue to the Cedar Forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. Drive through scenic mountain landscapes to Midelt for a lunch stop, then continue south through the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves, oasis villages, and kasbahs. Arrive in Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara Desert and prepare for your desert experience. Meet your camel guide and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, enjoying the changing colors of the sand. Reach your desert camp, where you are welcomed with mint tea, followed by a traditional dinner and a Sahara evening with Berber music around the campfire. Overnight in the desert camp. Day 2: Merzouga Desert – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Tinghir Wake early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara dunes, followed by breakfast at camp. Return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4 and continue your journey through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and desert landscapes. Drive through arid terrain and oasis valleys toward Tinghir, where you will visit the spectacular Todra Gorge, with towering limestone cliffs rising up to 300 meters. Take time to walk through the canyon and along the palm valley before continuing to Tinghir for your overnight stay. Check in to your hotel or riad, enjoy dinner, and relax in this peaceful oasis setting. Day 3: Tinghir – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains - Tizi N'Tichka – Marrakech After breakfast, continue toward Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most iconic ksar villages. Explore its earthen buildings, narrow alleys, and panoramic viewpoints while learning about its history as a caravan route stop and famous filming location. After the visit, begin the journey through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) with scenic stops along the way. Enjoy panoramic views of valleys, Berber villages, and mountain landscapes before descending toward Marrakech. Arrive in the late afternoon or evening, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation, marking the end of your Sahara desert journey.