From Marrakech: Unforgettable 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes
Free cancellation — Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Cross the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech to Fes. Visit Ait Benhaddou and Todra Gorge, ride camels in Erg Chebbi and sleep in a desert camp. Includes 2 nights, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 3 days
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Something special
Ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes and try sandboarding in the Sahara
Itinerary
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Travel from Marrakech to Fes through the Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou and Todra Gorge. Ride camels and sandboard in Erg Chebbi, with one hotel/riad night and one camp night. Includes 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Premium also includes quad biking; this costs extra for Standard and Deluxe. Lunches are extra for every option.
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Depart from Marrakech
Leave Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’ Tichka pass, with views across mountain villages, valleys and peaks.
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Explore Ait Benhaddou
Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, known for its earthen architecture and film locations. Continue through the Valley of the Roses towards Tinghir. A local guide inside the kasbah is an optional extra.
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Spend the night in Tinghir
Reach the stunning city of Tinghir. Check into your hotel and enjoy a comfortable night's rest.
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Adventure into the Sahara Desert
Drive through the captivating Todra Gorge, with its towering cliffs and flowing river, before arriving at the edge of the vast Sahara Desert.
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Trek through Golden Sands on a Camel
Enjoy a camel ride, explore the golden sand dunes, and experience the magical tranquility of the Sahara.
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Sleep under the Stars
Enjoy dinner and Berber drumming at the desert camp. Sleep in a private tent: Standard has shared bathrooms, while Deluxe has a private shower and toilet. Premium includes upscale accommodation and quad biking. Quad biking is extra for Standard and Deluxe. Lunches, drinks and buggy rides cost extra in every option.
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Explore the City of Erfoud
Depart the desert camp and visit Erfoud, a city famous for its unique fossils.
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Drive through Scenic Cedar Forests
Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains with a stop in the cedar forest, home to Barbary macaques. Wildlife sightings depend on the day. Continue via Ifrane towards Fes.
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Arrive in Fes
After arriving in Fes, finish your tour with a drop-off at your hotel.
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This is a long-distance journey with scenic stops. Standard tents have shared bathrooms; Deluxe tents have private showers and toilets. Premium includes upscale accommodation, private transport and quad biking. Quad biking costs extra for Standard and Deluxe. Lunches, drinks and buggy rides cost extra in every option. Wildlife sightings and desert sky conditions vary.
Approximate area — exact pickup point and stops are confirmed after booking.
Highlights
- Ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes and try sandboarding in the Sahara
- Sleep in a desert camp with dinner and Berber drumming under the stars
- Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou and walk through dramatic Todra Gorge
- Cross the High Atlas and Middle Atlas on a one-way journey to Fes
- Enjoy 2 nights, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners; choose Standard or Deluxe camp
Full description
Includes
- Marrakech hotel/riad pickup and Fes drop-off (nearby meeting point if inaccessible)
- Air-conditioned transport with Wi-Fi; fuel and tolls
- English-, French- or Spanish-speaking driver/guide (depending on option selected)
- Luggage service
- 1 hotel/riad night with private room and bathroom
- 1 desert camp night (camp type depends on option)
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options available)
- Sunset and sunrise camel rides
- Free 4x4 camp transfer instead of camel ride, on request
- Sandboarding
- Berber drumming and music at camp
- Free henna tattoo experience
- Opportunity to try traditional Berber clothing
- Guided walking tour in Todra Gorges and the oasis region
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou
- Scenic stops in Erfoud, Ziz Valley, cedar forest and Ifrane
- Quad biking (Premium option only)
- Atlas Studios, Ouarzazate: inside visit included in Premium only; Standard and Deluxe include an outside photo stop only
Not included
- Lunches and drinks (all options)
- Local guide inside Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (≈ €2 per person)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Quad biking for Standard and Deluxe options (included in Premium)
- Buggy rides (optional extra for all options)
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Jacket
- Comfortable clothes
- Flip-flops
- Cash
- Scarf
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Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel for free?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time (Moroccan local time) for a full refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the start, and no-shows, are non-refundable.
How long does it last?
3 days
When is my booking confirmed?
Your booking is confirmed only after your payment is verified. Contacting us on WhatsApp does not confirm a booking.
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