3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes
Private 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via the desert: Aït Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi and Fes. Camel trek in the Sahara.
About this tour
Live an unforgettable 3-day tour through the Atlas Mountains, historic kasbahs, valleys and the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek, a night in desert tents and spectacular landscapes all the way to the imperial city of Fes.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1Marrakech → Tizi-n-Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley
- Pick-up at 8:00 am at the agreed place in Marrakech.
- Drive over the Tizi-n-Tichka with views of the High Atlas and Berber villages.
- Visit to the Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, a World Heritage Site famous for movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
- Continue to Ouarzazate (“the Hollywood of Africa”) and through the Dades Valley, including the Berber villages of M’Goun and Skoura.
- Dinner and overnight in the Dades Valley.
DAY 2Dades Gorge → Todra Gorge → Tinjdad → Erfoud → Merzouga (night in the desert)
- Breakfast and drive to Merzouga, past Berber villages and the Tafilalet oasis.
- Arrival in Merzouga and camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes to the tent camp.
- Option to climb the Great Dune to enjoy the Sahara sunset.
- Traditional Moroccan dinner and drum music under the starry sky.
- Night in desert tents with every comfort: bed, bathroom and hot water.
DAY 3Erg Chebbi → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Fes
- Optional sunrise among the dunes and breakfast at the camp.
- Camel ride back to Merzouga to continue by car to Fes.
- Stop on the way for tea with a nomad family.
- Lunch in Midelt, a mountain town beneath Jbel Ayachi (3,737 m).
- Continue to the legendary city of Fes and end of the tour.
What’s included
Included
- 4x4 or minibus transport
- Driver-guide in your language
- Fuel
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Night in desert tents with dinner and breakfast
- Hotels on half board (dinner and breakfast)
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
- Tips and unspecified services
- Flights
Accommodation
During the trip you stay in selected riads and hotels and, in the Merzouga desert, at a desert camp. You can choose standard, boutique or luxury accommodation; we name the exact places in your proposal.
Price
This tour costs from €410 per person, based on 2 travellers in standard accommodation. For larger groups the price per person goes down; in high season or with luxury accommodation it goes up. We send you the exact price for your dates within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Comfortable layers and something warm: desert nights are cool even in summer.
- Comfortable shoes for walking in medinas and on the dunes.
- Sunglasses, a cap or scarf and sunscreen.
- A small backpack for the night at the camp.
- Some cash in dirhams for meals, drinks and tips.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of travellers.
- Within 24 hours you receive your itinerary and final price, with no obligation.
- We adjust whatever you like and you confirm the booking.
Why travel with Turismo a Marruecos
Just you and your group, no crowded coaches.
A driver-guide who speaks your language.
Flexible routes adapted to your interests.
Personalised quote in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. It is a private trip just for you and your companions, with your own driver and at your own pace.
Can it be customised?
Yes. We adapt the number of days, the starting city, the accommodation and the visits to what you need.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email info@marruecosprivado.com with your dates and number of travellers. We will send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.
How much does this tour cost?
From €410 per person for 2 travellers in standard accommodation. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation you choose.
Can children come?
Yes. Because the trip is private, we adapt the pace, stops and accommodation to families with children.
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Message us today and we will plan your tailor-made trip within 24 hours, free and with no obligation.