Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour

(7 Hours Drive)

Your shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes begins with an early pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. Journey through the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, witnessing panoramic views and traditional Berber villages. Upon arrival at the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, meet your local guide for an in-depth exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage site, famous as a backdrop for many renowned films.

(5 Hours Drive)

After breakfast, explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Gorge before heading to Tinghir. Here, meet your local guide and enjoy an hour-long walk through the verdant oasis, surrounded by palm groves and traditional mud-brick villages. Discover the towering cliffs of Todra Gorges and have lunch at your leisure in Tinghir, sampling local Moroccan cuisine.

Proceed to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, you’ll have some time to prepare for the sunset camel ride and capture stunning photographs of the desert landscape. In the afternoon, embark on a camel trek across the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes during sunset. Arrive at your Sahara desert camp for a traditional Moroccan dinner, music around the campfire, and a night under the starry desert sky.

(8 Hours Drive)

Wake up early to witness a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga. Here, you’ll meet your new driver to Fes, while most of the group returns back to Marrakech. Travel through the Ziz Valley, rich with palm groves and Berber villages, and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for lunch in the apple-growing town of Midelt. Continue through cedar forests where you might spot Barbary macaque monkeys. Arrive in Fes in the early evening, concluding your Shared desert tour from Marrakech to Fes with lasting memories.