3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes Overview

This 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes takes you through the stunning Sahara Desert. Over 3 days and 2 nights, you’ll explore amazing places in a short time, including the Atlas Mountains, Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, the Dades Valley, and Todra Gorges. You will also visit the Merzouga Desert and several Berber villages. Enjoy a camel ride deep into the Sahara to witness the breathtaking sunset and sunrise. You’ll stop by Rissani’s traditional market, Erfoud (famous for fossils), and see Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” You’ll also visit the cedar forests, home to Barbary macaques, before ending your tour in Fes.

3 days trips from marrakech to fes Highlights

Experience desert life
Visit Berber villages for an authentic cultural experience.
camel rides and sand exploration.
Traverse the scenic High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi Ntichka pass.
Discover the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Casbah, a historical architectural wonder.
Wander through the lush Valley of Roses and the Tinghir Oasis, leading to the breathtaking Todgha Gorges.
Encounter the native Barbary Apes in the cedar forests near Ifrane as you journey towards Fes.

Day 1 :

Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Boumalne Dades

Your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes begins with an early pick-up from your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech. You'll travel through the stunning High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, with stops for breathtaking panoramic views.

Next, you’ll visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fortified village has been featured in many movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, as well as TV series like Game of Thrones. Afterward, you’ll continue to Ouarzazate, known as "The Gateway to the Desert." After lunch, the journey continues through the Rose Valley and the palm groves of Skoura. The day ends in Boumalne Dades, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2 :

boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga desert

After breakfast, you'll travel through the scenic Dades Valley, stopping to admire the views of the impressive Dades Gorge. The next stop is Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved out a spectacular red cliff canyon. You can take a walk to appreciate this beautiful natural site.

Afterward, you'll pass through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, with time for lunch along the way. In the afternoon, you’ll reach the Sahara desert in Merzouga, where you'll ride camels across the golden sand dunes. You’ll pause to watch the sunset from the top of a high dune before continuing to a luxury desert camp. In the evening, enjoy Berber music and dance around a campfire under the stars. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 3 :

Merzouga Desert – Er Rissani – Medilt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes

On the final day, you'll wake up early to catch the beautiful sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, a camel ride will take you back to Merzouga, where your driver awaits. You’ll then travel to Rissani, the former capital of Tafilalet, famous for its lively souk (market) held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

After exploring Rissani, you’ll visit a fossil workshop in Erfoud, followed by a scenic drive along the Ziz River, stopping for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. You’ll have lunch in Midelt before continuing to the cedar forests, home to Barbary macaques, where you can feed the monkeys. The final stop is in Ifrane, known on the nickname "Switzerland of Morocco." The tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation or the airport in Fes.