From Marrakech to Fes 3-Day Tour via Sahara Desert Merzouga

Drive from Marrakech to High Atlas Mountains

Begin early in the morning with pickup from your Marrakech hotel. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains. As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee.

Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

After driving through the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you explore this famous UNESCO site.

Stop for lunch on your way to Tinghir

Purchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades.

Arrive and check in at hotel in Tinghir

Reach your hotel late in the afternoon.

Eat dinner in Kelaat M'Gouna or Tinghir

Relax and have dinner in Kelaat M'Gouna or Tinghir before retiring for the night.

Travel to Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert

After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud.

Spend some time in Merzouga

Relax in Merzouga, then pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.

Go on a camel trek across the dunes

Ride a camel through the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi. As you ride, take in the vastness of the Merzouga desert.

Reach a Berber camp and retire for the night

Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels, and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to music in the middle of the Sahara.

Catch the sunrise and enjoy breakfast

Get up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert.

Have breakfast in the desert

Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel toward Merzouga.

Drive away from Merzouga

Once you reach Merzouga, begin your drive to Fes crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia.

Stop for lunch in Midelt

Around midday, make a stop to purchase lunch at your own expense.

Continue your journey to Fes

Keep driving to Fes via Ifran Imouzzar with its Cedar Forests and Berber towns, both famous as winter ski resorts for Moroccans. Your driver might spot some Barbary apes on the way and you can seize the opportunity to take some pictures.

Get dropped off in Fes

Arrive late in the afternoon and end your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation or the closest accessible location.