SHARED MARRAKESH TO FES DESERT TOUR OVERVIEW
You’ve seen the Sahara Desert of Morocco in photos–now it’s time to experience it for real.join our small group Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour and enjoy a complete journey through Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes,from the High Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara.
Forget everything you know about standard group tours. Our 3-day shared desert tour from Marrakech to Fes offers a more personal,comfortable,and authebtic experience.Travel with an experienced local guide,stay in a charming hotel in the Atlas Mountains, and spend a night in a luxury Sahara desert camp under the stars.
This is one of the best Marrakech to Fes Sahara group tours for travelers looking for quality, small groups, and real Moroccan experiences. Discover why this desert tour is so popular below.
TOP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHARED 3-DAY MARRAKECH TO FES DESERT TOUR:
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit the famous Ait ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Ouarzazate,the Hollywood of Morocco
- Walk through the beautiful Dades and Todra Gorges
- Camel ride in Merzouga Desert at sunset
- Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp with dinner and Berber music
- watch sunrise over the sand dunes
- Discover Ziz Vlley and palm oases
- End the journey in the imperial city of Fes
WHY CHOOSE THIS MARRAKECH TO FES DESERT TOUR?
- This Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour is ideal for travelers who want to discover Morocco’s in a comfortable and authentic way. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, visit famous kasbahs, explore scenic valleys,and experience the beauty of the Sahara Desert.
- Enjoy a small group experience with an experienced local driver-guide, modern air-conditioned transport, and carefully selected accommodations, including a luxury desert camp in merzouga with private tents, dinner, and breakfast included.
- The tour includes a camel ride at sunset, traditional Moroccan meal,and plenty of stops for photos along some of Morocco’s most beautiful routes. it’s a perfect choice for first-time visitors and anyone looking for a high-quality shared Marrakech to fes desert tour with great value.
SHARED MARRAKECH TO FES 3-DAY DESERT TOUR:
Explore the detailed program of our shared Marrakech to Fes 3-day desert tour and see what awaits you on this authentic Sahara adventure.
DAY 1 : MARRAKECH->HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS->AIT BEN HADDOU->OUARZAZATE->DADES VALLEY
Your 3-day Your shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes departs in the early morning, when you’ll be picked up at your accommodation in Marrakech. Depart the lively Red City and up into stunning High Atlas Mountains, through the superb Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), the highest road pass in Morocco.
On the way, we will show you wide range panoramic views, picture-stops and also real visits to Berber authentic villages for a better and deep understanding of a traditional country mountain in Morocco.
Our first major visit is to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – a listed UNESCO world heritage site and one of Morocco’s most treasured landmarks. This historic walled village is an Moroccan earthen architecture jewel, and it has been backdrop for blockbuster films and TV series like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel and Game of Thrones.
We will have a guided tour of the Kasbah, then continue to Ouarzazate, or Hollywood of Africa, and the Gateway to the Sahara Desert. Here, you’ll pause for photos at the renowned Atlas Film Studios, the largest in the world.
The journey then proceeds through the beautiful Valley of Roses, which is known for its rose cultivation and the production of cosmetics, before eventually arriving in the breathtaking Dades Valley.
Time permitting, an exploration of the spectacular Dades Valley, including the unusual rock outcrops known as “Monkey Toes” and the scenic zigzag mountain road, one of the most photographed routes in southern Morocco, is scheduled.
An overnight stay in a picturesque hotel or riad in the Dades Valley.
Driving distance: Approximately 353 km
Estimated driving time: Around 6.5 houts
DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY->TODGA GORGE->SAHARA DESERT
Start the day with a good breakfast and begin your drive to Morocco’s Desert Tour. Pass through the Todra Valley, a lush palm oasis that extends from Tinghir (an area inhabited by Berber people) to the corner of the Todra Canyon. Enjoy a walk in the bottom of the canyon, close to the river of Todra Gorge, one of the most spectacular canyons around the world, taking extraordinary pictures.
Continue into Merzouga, the gateway city to the Sahara Desert, where you’ll have an opportunity for a camel trek adventure in Erg Chebbi. You’ll ride across the golden dunes, stopping at the top of a high dune and taking in the Sahara sunset.
Arrive at your luxury desert camp in Merzouga, where our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you with traditional Moroccan mint tea and escort you to your private tent. Take your time to relax and freshen up while enjoying the tranquility of the desert.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by live Berber music and drumming around the campfire. Join in to learn how to play traditional desert drums for an immersive Sahara experience.
Driving distance: Approximately 310 km
Estimated driving time: Around 5 houts
DAY 3 : MERZOUGA DESERT->ZIZ VALLEY->IFRAN->FES
I’d really recommend waking up early to the suneise it’s super peaceful.After we’ll have breakfast at the camp, we will head back to Merzouga in the 4X4 ,but you can definitely take the camels again if you prefer that.
From there,we start the drive to Fes . We will pass through Ziz Valley and stop for a bit to check out the oasis. Then iy;s through the Middle Atlas Mountains; you will also have a few stops along the way, including the cedar forest near Ifran to see is any Barbary apes are hanging around! We;ll also have a break in ifran itself (it really does look like a Swiss village).
This marks the end of our 3-day trip from Marrakech.We’ll drop you off at the closeset spot to you Riad that the car can get to. it;s been quite the journey.
Driving distance: Approximately 500 km
Estimated driving time: Around 7 houts 30 minute
GALLERY:
EXCLUSIONS AND INCLUSIONS OF THE TOUR:
INCLUSIONS:
- Transport: Comfortable,modern AC van or minibus.
- host: Expert English-speaking guide with you all the way.
- Stays: 1 night in a charming + 1 night in a luxury desert camp.
- Food: 2 hearty breakfast and 2 delicious dinners.
- Activities: Camel trekking at sunset and sandboarding on the dunes.
EXCLUSIONS:
- lunches : Not included
- Drinks : Personal beverages and soda/alcohol
- Entry fees : Tickets for museums or monuments
- Tips : (Optional)
WHO WE ARE
Morocco Camel Rides is a specialist tour operator offering unforgettable Sahara Desrt Morocco tours.Our passionate local team has first-hand knowledge of Morocco and designs authentic travel experiences beyond the usual tourist routes.
We provide fully customizable tour programs at excellent prices,tailored to suit all travel styles and budgets- ensuring a memorable journey through the heart of Morocco.
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- Booking with a local expert saves you time, money,and stress while ecsuring a perfectly coordinated itinerary.
- Our passionate team of Morocco specialists creates personalized tours with care and attention to every detail.
- Every day,we secure the best offers so you can keep returning to experirncr the magic of Morocco again and again.
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