3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley [342 km]

Your trip with Tours to Morocco starts with an 8:30 AM pickup from your riad in Marrakech. Journey southeast through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, where traditional Berber villages dot the rugged terrain. Stop along the way for photos to capture the dramatic landscapes.

Lunch is served in the historic village of Ait Ben Haddou, home to a striking UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah. Wander its ancient alleyways and imagine the epic movie scenes filmed here, from Gladiator to Lawrence of Arabia. Continue briefly to Ouarzazate, often called the Hollywood of Africa, where you may choose to explore Africa’s largest film studio before heading to the scenic Dades Valley for your overnight stay.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert [278 km]

After breakfast, the road leads to Tinghir, a town surrounded by lush palm oases. Pause at a scenic viewpoint to admire the green valleys framed by rugged mountains. Continue to the spectacular Todra Gorge, a narrow canyon carved by the Todgha River, with sheer cliffs rising over 300 meters. This natural wonder is perfect for photography, hiking, and simply soaking in the dramatic scenery.

The journey continues toward Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you may stop at a traditional Berber shop to try on cultural garments and take memorable photos purchases are optional and entirely up to you.

Arriving in Merzouga, your luggage is transferred to your desert camp while you set off on a camel trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Witness a breathtaking sunset as the desert sky explodes with reds, oranges, and purples. Spend your evening in the Sahara, enjoying local music, and luxury desert camp dinner.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes [471 km]

Wake early to greet the desert sunrise, a serene spectacle over the rolling dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 before setting out toward Fes. Stop at the Ziz Valley to see palm groves and small villages.

Journey through the Middle Atlas Cedar Forest, keeping an eye out for playful Barbary Apes in their natural habitat. Continue to Ifrane, nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco, for a coffee or refreshment break in this Alpine-style town.

The tour concludes upon your arrival in Fes, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or riad, leaving you with memories of an extraordinary Moroccan adventure through mountains, kasbahs, and the Sahara Desert.