The 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes is one of Morocco’s most popular multi-day tours. It takes you from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the historic capital of Fes. The journey crosses the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, dramatic valleys, and the golden Sahara Desert dunes. Travel with an experienced local guide. Learn about Moroccan history and Berber culture along scenic roads and in traditional villages. This customizable Marrakech to Fes tour is perfect for travelers seeking a full Moroccan adventure in just three days.
Itinerary: 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. We begin the journey by crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Along the way, your guide explains how these mountains have historically connected Marrakech to the Sahara trade routes and how Berber villages still preserve ancient traditions.
We stop at panoramic viewpoints to admire terraced valleys, red-earth villages, and snow-capped peaks in winter. Our next highlight is the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. Your guide will walk you through its history as a former caravan stop and filming location for movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Continuing the journey, we pass through Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” before driving along the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual rose festival and traditional rosewater production. By late afternoon, we arrive in the Dades Valley, where you check into a traditional hotel or riad, enjoy dinner, and relax surrounded by dramatic rock formations.
Overnight: Dades Valley
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorge – Merzouga – Sahara Desert Camp
After breakfast, we continue toward the Sahara, stopping first at the impressive Todgha Gorge, a canyon with towering limestone cliffs reaching up to 300 meters. Your guide explains how water erosion over thousands of years shaped this natural wonder, once an important passage for nomadic tribes.
The road continues through palm-filled oases and ancient ksars (fortified villages), offering insight into desert life and traditional irrigation systems. In the afternoon, we reach Merzouga, located at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, Morocco’s most famous sand dunes.
Here, you meet your camel guide and begin a camel trek into the Sahara Desert, riding across golden dunes as the sun sets. Your guide shares stories about nomadic life, desert survival, and Berber music traditions. Upon arrival at the desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber drumming around the campfire, and a magical night under the stars in a private or luxury desert tent.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp in Merzouga
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Middle Atlas – Fes
Wake up early to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara dunes, a highlight of the tour. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 vehicle and begin the journey north toward Fes.
We drive through the lush Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s largest palm groves, where your guide explains the importance of oasis agriculture and desert trade routes. Continuing through the Middle Atlas Mountains, we stop in cedar forests near Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques.
As the landscape changes from desert to green mountains. Your guide narrates the historical role of Fes as a religious, educational, and cultural center of Morocco. By late afternoon or evening, we arrive in Fes, where you are dropped off at your riad or hotel. Marking the end of your 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
What’s Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
- 2 nights accommodation (hotel + desert camp)
- Camel trek in the Sahara Desert
- Dinner and breakfast during the tour
- Hotel / riad pickup in Marrakech & drop-off in Fes
Not Included
- Flights to/from Morocco
- Lunch during the tour
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, etc.)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks at hotels or desert camps
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