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+212 708 644 837
turismoamarruecos2012@gmail.com
This 3-day tour is one of the most popular routes for those who want to connect the two imperial cities of Marrakech and Fez, traveling through the heart of southern Morocco and experiencing the magical Sahara Desert.
The journey begins in Marrakech, crossing the stunning High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with stops in Berber villages and at the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a setting for numerous films. You’ll then continue to the Dades Gorges, where you’ll spend the first night surrounded by canyons and unique rock formations.
The second day takes you to the Todra Gorges and finally to the desert of Merzouga, where an unforgettable camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes awaits. The day ends with a night in a Berber camp, enjoying local hospitality, traditional music, and a starlit sky you’ll never forget.
On the third day, you’ll travel to Fez, passing through the Ziz Valley, the cedar forest of Azrou, and the picturesque town of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before reaching your final destination.
A compact yet intense adventure, perfect for those who want to experience the desert and connect two of Morocco’s most fascinating cities in just three days.
On the first day of our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes, we will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey towards Ouarzazate.
Along the way, we’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi N’Tichka Pass, which sits at 2,260 meters above sea level and is dotted with traditional Berber villages.
Shortly after crossing the Atlas, we will take a scenic road to visit the Kasbah of the Pasha Glaoui in Telouet. Continuing the drive through more Berber villages, we will reach the incredible Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified city over 800 years old and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has served as the backdrop for many films, including Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.
After exploring Ait Ben Haddou, we’ll head to Ouarzazate, where you will have the option to visit one of the city’s famous film studios. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
On the second day of our tour, we travel along the scenic “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs”. Our journey will take us through the stunning Rose Valley, and onward to the dramatic Todra Gorges, a paradise for climbers with towering rock walls and a beautiful river flowing between them. Enjoy a relaxing walk through the gorge. Free time for lunch.
We then continue to the city of Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops, where you can learn about ancient fossils discovered in the region.
Later in the afternoon, we will arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara Desert. There, you will mount your camel and ride through the golden dunes to reach your desert camp. Spend the night in a Berber tent, enjoy a traditional dinner, listen to live Berber drum music, and gaze at the stars under the vast desert sky.
On the final day of our 3-day Marrakech to Fes tour, we will wake early to ride camels and witness what might be the most beautiful sunrise of your life over the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
After breakfast and a refreshing break at your hotel in Merzouga, we’ll begin the journey to Fes. Along the way, we’ll pass through Errachidia and drive along the spectacular Ziz Gorges, carved into volcanic rock, then cross the Tizi N’Talghamt Pass to reach Midelt.
From Midelt, we continue towards Azrou, a Berber town in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where we’ll stop to see the Barbary macaque monkeys in the Cedar Forest. We’ll also stop briefly in Ifrane, often called the “Little Switzerland” of Morocco due to its European-style architecture, for a photo or a drink.
By late afternoon or early evening, we will arrive in Fes, marking the end of our tour.
