From Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga : 3-Day Private Desert Tour

Duration

3 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

18 Adventurers

Languages

English, French

About this tour

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech to Fes, traversing Morocco’s most iconic landscapes—from ancient kasbahs and lush oases to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. This private tour, designed by Private Morocco Trip, blends cultural discovery, natural wonders, and Sahara magic for an experience you’ll never forget.

Why Choose This Tour?

✔ UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Explore the legendary Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a backdrop for Hollywood films.
✔ Dramatic Desert Landscapes – Ride camels over the Erg Chebbi dunes, sleep under the stars in a luxury desert camp, and witness breathtaking sunsets.
✔ Cultural Immersion – Visit Berber villages, stroll through Todgha Gorges, and discover the historic town of Rissani.
✔ Scenic Atlas & Middle Atlas Crossings – Journey through the High Atlas MountainsZiz Valley, and Cedar Forests near Ifrane.
✔ Private & Comfortable – Travel in a modern air-conditioned 4×4 with an English-speaking driver, and enjoy handpicked accommodations.

Transportation

  • Private pick-up/drop-off (Marrakech → Fes)

  • Comfortable 4×4 or minivan with A/C

  • Experienced driver/guide

Accommodation

  • 1 night in a Dades Valley hotel/riad (private room, dinner & breakfast)

  • 1 night in a luxury desert camp (private tent, dinner & breakfast)

Activities

  • Sunset & sunrise camel trekking in Erg Chebbi

  • Visit to Aït Ben Haddou & Todgha Gorges

  • Berber drumming & stargazing in the desert

  • Lunches & beverages

  • Personal expenses & tips

  • Optional activities

Your Journey Unfolds: Day by Day

Private Morocco Trip Itinerary: Crafted Moments, Unforgettable Days

Day 1: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

  • Morning: Depart Marrakech, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) with scenic stops.

  • UNESCO Visit: Explore Aït Ben Haddou, a famed Game of Thrones filming location.

  • Afternoon: Continue to Ouarzazate (optional Taourirt Kasbah visit) before heading through the Valley of the Roses.

  • Evening: Arrive in Dades Valley for dinner and overnight at a charming riad/hotel.

Day 2: Dades Valley → Todgha Gorges → Merzouga Desert +

  • Morning: Drive along the “Road of 1,000 Kasbahs” to Tinghir Oasis and hike through Todgha Gorges’ towering cliffs.

  • Afternoon: Visit Rissani, a historic caravan trading hub, before reaching Merzouga.

  • Sunset Camel Ride: Trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a mesmerizing sunset.

  • Night in the Desert: Enjoy a Berber feast, drumming around the campfire, and sleep under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes +

  • Sunrise Camel Ride: Wake early for a magical dawn over the dunes.

  • Scenic Drive: Travel through Ziz Valley’s palm groves, stop in Midelt for lunch, then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains.

  • Final Highlights: Spot Barbary macaques in cedar forests and explore Ifrane (Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”).

  • Evening: Arrive in Fes, with drop-off at your riad/hotel.

itinerary

From $ 200,00

per adult

Curated Sahara Experience: A Private Journey Unfolds