Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour – 3 Days

Rise and shine! Your enchanting Fes to Marrakech desert tour begins with an early morning meal at your Fes hotel or riad. Promptly, you’ll be met by a friendly English-speaking driver/guide who will take you on the most memorable journey of your life.

Starting off in wintertime around 07h00 AM and 08h00AM during summer, to capture beautiful sunset views atop Erg Chebbi -you set out across Saiss plains towards Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifran and Azrou, where Barbary apes can often be spotted along the roadside for some perfect selfie moments!.

After a delicious lunch in Midelt, you’ll continue your journey across the Ziz River. You’ll be amazed at the sight of thousands of sky-scraping palm trees and fortified Kasbahs as you make your way to Erfoud. Then it’s on to Merzouga, where you can rest before getting ready for an incredible sunset camel ride across Erg Chebbi dunes! Be sure to admire the long-talked-about color-changing sunset before continuing to your Sahara Desert camp.

At the camp, refresh before enjoying dinner served under the stars while being entertained by local nomads playing their Tam-tam drums.

Overnight at your Sahara desert camp in Merzouga will be unforgettable!

Awake today with the early morning sun and embark on a captivating camel ride. Make your way to Merzouga, where you will meet up with your knowledgeable guide for an incredible day of exploration. Revel in picturesque views as you drive by, including the gorgeous Tinghir Oasis – stroll along its riverbank, discover Berber villages, and gain insight into their traditional lifestyle. Then head towards majestic Todgha Canyons before enjoying a tasty lunch at one of the local cafes nearby!

In the afternoon, take pleasure in journeying down Casbahs Road until finally reaching Dades Valley; check in to your boutique guest house while savoring dinner from this stunning location afterward! Finally, spend overnight amidst these peaceful surroundings at Dades Valley lodge.

After breakfast, we’ll drive through the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna. We may stop at one of the Rosewater cooperatives and learn how locals prepare rose-scented perfumes using distilled rose water.

We’ll continue to Ouarzazate past Skoura oasis, famous for its date palm trees. Then it’s on to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou for lunch before exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a set for various Hollywood movies, fashion shoots, and commercials. The well-preserved Kasbah comprises several smaller kasbahs packed together to create one large structure.

We’ll descend through the Atlas Mountains past Tizi Ntichka Pass in the afternoon. We’ll pass by numerous Berber villages where houses are built from stones and mud. Life here has remained unchanged for centuries! Most locals are still shepherdesses.

We should arrive in Marrakech late in the afternoon. Your driver will then escort you back to your riad or hotel.