3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Group Type
Private / Small Group
Physical Level
Moderate
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Tour Overview
The ultimate crossing connecting Morocco's two greatest imperial capitals through the Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi Luxury Camp, Todra Gorge, and Aït Benhaddou.
Travel from the intellectual heart of Fes to the vibrant energy of Marrakech. Along the way, see wild Barbary macaques in the cedar forest, cross the Ziz palm valley, ride camels across golden Sahara dunes, and sleep in a luxury desert camp.
Tour Highlights
- Alpine town of Ifrane (Little Switzerland)
- Wild Barbary apes in Azrou Cedar Forest
- Panoramic Ziz Valley palm groves
- Sunset & sunrise camel trek in Merzouga
- Night in Luxury Desert Glamping Camp
- Todra Gorge 300m limestone cliffs
- UNESCO Ksar Aït Benhaddou & High Atlas Pass
Tour Itinerary Map
Interactive visual route across Morocco from Fes to Marrakech (20 key stops).
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Dunes
07:30 AM departure from Fes. Pass through Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou to feed wild monkeys. Lunch in apple capital Midelt. Descend into the dramatic Ziz Gorge and arrive at Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset camel trek to your luxury camp.
Day 2: Merzouga Sunrise – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Sunrise over Sahara dunes. Visit the traditional spice souk of Rissani. Walk through the narrow limestone canyon of Todra Gorge. Overnight in Dades Valley amidst the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations.
Day 3: Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech
Drive through Kelaat M'Gouna and Skoura palm oasis to Ouarzazate. Explore UNESCO Ksar Aït Benhaddou, then cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m) to arrive in Marrakech by evening.
What's Included & Excluded
Included with Tour
- Private 4x4 or Minivan with AC
- English-speaking Berber driver
- 1 Night in Luxury Desert Camp with private bathroom
- 1 Night in Dades Valley boutique hotel
- 2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts
- Camel ride in Erg Chebbi
Excluded / Optional
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips for guides
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