Three-day desert excursion from Fes to Marrakech
A 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, set off on an amazing three-day desert adventure. Take in the breathtaking scenery, explore historic kasbahs, ride camels over the Sahara desert, and become fully immersed in Morocco’s rich cultural traditions. Plan your ideal 3 day desert excursion right now with our 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Itinerary for a 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
Typically, a 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes includes touring some of the most famous cultural sites and landscapes in Morocco. This is a recommended itinerary:
Day 1: Dades Gorges From Marrakech
Morning: We leave Marrakech
Set out early in the morning from Marrakech on your excursion.
Enjoy the breathtaking sights as you go across the High Atlas Mountains.
Visit the Tizi n’Tichka Pass for sweeping views and amazing photo ops.
Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate in the afternoon
Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a historic kasbah featuring typical Moroccan architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover the “Hollywood of Morocco,” Ouarzazate, and pay a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah.
Afterwards, Dades Gorges
Proceed in the direction of the Dades Gorges.
After you go to your lodging, have dinner, and unwind.
Day 2: Dades Gorges To Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Explore Dades Gorges in the morning.
Enjoy the stunning environment as you stroll through the Dades Gorges in the morning.
Erfoud and Todra Gorges in the afternoon
See the Todra Gorges, which are renowned for their striking canyon cliffs.
Proceed to Erfoud, a community renowned for its fossil goods.
Evening: Merzouga’s Sunset Camel Trek
Once you get to Merzouga, take a camel ride into the Sahara Desert.
From the top of the dunes, observe the sunset.
Savor a typical Berber meal in a camp in the desert.
Spend the night in a camp in the desert and take in the peace and quiet of the Sahara.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert To Fes
Morning: Saharan dawn and return camel ride
To see the sunrise over the dunes, get up early.
Savor your morning meal at the camp.
Travel back to Merzouga on a camel.
Late Morning: Ziz Valley and Rissani
See the traditional souks in the market town of Rissani.
Take a drive through the picturesque scenery and palm groves of the Ziz Valley.
Afternoon: Ifrane and Midelt
Make a stop in the apple-growing town of Midelt.
Proceed to the town of Ifrane, which has buildings in the Swiss style.
Evening: Getting to Fes
Arrive at Fes in the evening to wrap up your trip of the desert.
3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
Experience the breathtaking landscapes and cultural wonders of Morocco with a 3 day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes. Discover the beauty of the Sahara Desert and immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of this fascinating country.