FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR 3 DAYS

sahara desert tour from fes to marrakech

Overview

This 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour, offers you the possibility to experience of the south of Morocco. Ride camels then and spend the night in a wonderful desert camp & Explore the most exciting sites in Morocco such as Ifrane, Ceder forest in Azrou, Ziz valley, Gorges of today then Dades, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Atlas mountains and so many more. Well, the three days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech; Is the best solution to travel between the two imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech via Erg Chebbi dunes. On this 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech, you will discover a big part of Morocco and experience a lifetime of desert activity on the way.

FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR 3 DAYS VIA MERZOUGA

Why not add to the cultural adventure of your Moroccan holiday with this Fes to Marrakech 3 day tour? The most enjoyable part of this  3 Days Fes desert tour; Is then in the most well-known Sahara Desert in Morocco, Erg Chebbi dunes. But the full trip extends a golden possibility to observe this spectacularly different and wonderful part of Morocco.

Once in the Merzouga at the Erg Chebbi dunes, you will be able to mount onto the camel; Then, it will take you for an unforgettable & interesting ride to the top dune. Well, on this   3 Days Tour you could start it from Marrakech to Fes, and you can then see the sun gradually sinking beyond the horizon. A magic evening is received with local music and drumming around a campfire. Your luxury desert camp will provide you, then with an exotic tent for you to dream you rally are competing in 1001 nights.

Encounter the desert tour of a lifetime; With our awe-inspiring 3 day Tour from Fes to Marrakech, all the way to Erg Chebbi, and ending in Marrakech. Book your Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days now and explore the true excellence and authenticity of real Moroccan culture.

NOTE/ FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR 3 DAYS

This Private 3-Day tour from Fes to Marrakech; Could start from Marrakesh to Fes tour or to Erg Chigaga

For this Fes to Marrakech desert tour, you can choose to spend a night in the best Luxury Erg Chebbi desert camp.

Please note that you could; Start your Morocco desert tour from Casablanca, Ouarzazate, Agadir.

From Fes to Marrakech passing through one of the vast fascinating deserts of Morocco; having a wonderful stay is one of the best moments that you will ever forget. Live the traditions and meet other cultures in one country, while enjoying the incredible scenery from the road.

The private 3-Days tour from Fes to Marrakech; Is a great way to discover the south of Morocco; Take a camel ride in the Merzouga desert to admire the sunset. You will dine under the stars to the rhythm of the drums and spend a night in nomadic tents.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 3 DAYS FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR

  • 1. The best solution to travel between the two imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech via Erg Chebbi
  • 2. Sharing an evening of Berber music and drumming around a fire camp
  • 3. Spending a beautiful night in an Erg Chebbi desert camp
  • 4. Visit Toudgha Gorges and the Dades Valley along the river
  • 5. Driving off-road along the Valley of the Roses and the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
  • 6. Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and Kasbah Telouet
  • 7. Camel Ride at Erg Chebbi dunes
  • 8. Sandboarding at Erg Chebbi desert dunes
  • 9. Enjoying a sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi Dunes

FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR 3 DAYS ITINERARY

DAY 1: FES – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA DESERT

Your Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days starts with pick up by our driver at 8:30 a.m from your hotel in Fes and drive to Merzouga dunes via the middle Atlas mountains we’ll enjoy a nice drive through Berber villages. Stop in the beautiful city of Ifrane (known as “Moroccan Switzerland “), continue to Azrou the famous cedar forest where you can see the monkeys, and continue to the town of Midelt where you can have a break for lunch. After that, we’ll head south to Erfoud known for fossils and its yearly celebration dates market through the beautiful Ziz Valley where we’ll stop to appreciate a nice panoramic view with the scenery of the oasis in the afternoon we’ll reach the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes from here you will do camel trekking to reach the Berber desert Camp Merzouga the camel ride takes 1 h with a break on top of the dune to watch the sunset, try the sandboarding if that’s an activity you’re interested in, enjoy the views, take photos then after this beautiful moments you’ll continue to the camp where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of tea and relax until dinner time, after having dinner there’s be some traditional drumming music, enjoy the starry sky then sleep under a nomadic tent.

=►Driving distance: Approximately 500 km            =► Driving time: Approximately 8 hrs

DAY 2: MERZOUGA DESERT – TODRA GORGES – BOUMALNE DADES

Today as you’re already in the Merzouga desert dunes it is worth getting up early in the morning to watch the sunrise near the camp after these lovely moments you will have breakfast and take a shower at the camp; Then transfer by 4WD to remain your private 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour; You will visit weekly market of Rissani if it’s one of the market days ( Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday) we’ll pass through small Berber villages such as Touroug, Tinjdad and the Tinghir where we’ll stop to admire its beautiful Todra valley full of palm trees and vegetation we continue to Tegra gorge located in the feet of the high atlas mountains a famous place for rock climbers we’ll have free time to walk through its high canyons; We’ll have a break for lunch then in the afternoon we’ll travel to Boumalne Dades and in the afternoon we’ll arrive in Dades valley, dinner and overnight stay at hotel/riad.

=►Driving distance: Approximately 310 km            =► Driving time: Approximately 5 hrs

DAY 3: BOUMALN DADES – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH

On the last day of your private 3 day Fes to Marrakech desert tour via Erg Chebbi; We will cross then the Valley of the Dades and the Valley of the Roses until joining Ouarzazate, where we will visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and after 25 km of the road we will see the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared World Heritage by UNESCO famous for being the scenario of cinematographic blockbusters like the Oscar-winning “Lawrence of Arabia, The Protective Sky or Babel; We will follow the road through the port of Tichka will lead us to the “Red City”, Marrakech and here you can say goodbye to your guide.

=►Driving distance: Approximately 350 km            =► Driving time: Approximately 6 hrs

GALLERY

Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days via Erg Chebbi dunes
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

– It is possible to do this tour the other way around, starting from Marrakech to Fes desert tour

– This Fes desert trip package can be customized according to your individual area of interests

– You can always consult with your driver to skip places and/or spend more time elsewhere

– There is a 20% reduction for children under 12 years old, whilst we do not charge children under 5

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • Transport in a private air-conditioned 4wd; Toyota Prado Tx or deluxe van
  • Pick-up from your riad or hotel in Fes and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
  • Experienced local English/French -speaking Berber and nomad driver/guide
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner – with vegetarian and vegan options available
  • Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms/suites with private bathroom
  • Overnight in Erg Chebbi desert camp
  • Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Sandboarding at The dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Possible leisure activities (Quad Biking – Buggy) on request.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Tips

ACCOMMODATIONS

> Regarding the hotels and desert camps on this Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days, we work with different ones depending on their availability and all of them are very nice and clean places to stay, here are some examples:

Options
First night
Second night
First option

– Jannat Luxury Camp (Standard tents)
– Berber Camp Merzouga

– Kasbah Didis
– Riad Tazawa
– Hotel Babylon
– Auberge Panorama
– Riad Gabsi Dades

Second option

– Jannat Luxury Camp (Luxury tents)
– Africa Luxury Camp
– Ideal Luxury Camp
– Madu Luxury Desert Camp (+20€ pp)
– Luxury Berber Camp

– Riad Paradise Dades
– Dar Rihana Dades
– Dar Blues
– Dar Ahlam Dades
– Ksar Sultan Dades
– Hotel Riad Bahammou
– Riad Rihana Tamlalte Dades
– Grand Canyon Lodge Dades

Third option

– Desert Luxury Camp (the best camp in the desert, it is an air-conditioned and isolated camp! The camp has a swimming pool too!)

– Eden Boutique Hotel

> What is the difference between the three options?
 
The difference between the three options is the category of the accommodations.
 
* First option: 3 stars clean and very nice hotels/Riads, at standard camp the tents are private with separate shared toilets and showers.
* Second option: 4-star hotel/riad, at luxury camp, the tents are private with a private bathroom inside each tent and WiFi.
* Third option: Here you will stay at the best desert camp + luxury Hotel/Riad or vice versa depending on your choice.  
 
Notes: 
 
1- Both desert camps are well-equipped with real beds, pillows, enough blankets, and all toilet supplies.
2- The vegetarian option or any food restrictions are available, we will ask for these details later!
3- It is possible to choose your preferred accommodations from the list provided and we will give them priority depending on their availability.
4- If you are not interested in camels, we offer 4×4 transfers to and from the camp as an alternative! You can also go by camel and back by car.
5- Your luggage will be with you during the tour and transported to the camp in a 4×4 vehicle regardless of size.
6- Camps with A/C and heat are available on request!
FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR 3 DAYS REVIEWS

Fes to Marrakech desert tour with an amazing guide

We just finished a 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech with Morocco Sahara Tourism and the amazing guide, Youssef. The tour was well-organized with great accommodations, a well-paced itinerary, and Youssef’s knowledge and friendliness made the experience even better. I highly recommend booking this tour and asking for Youssef—he truly made our trip unforgettable.

Yana T

3 days private tour from Fes to Marrakech

The private Fes to Marrakech 3 day tour was outstanding. Omar provided excellent customer service, promptly answering all my questions, which made me choose MST for this adventure. My guide, Mohamed, made me feel completely comfortable as a solo female traveler, sharing fascinating insights about Berber culture and ensuring a memorable experience. Highly recommend MST!

Niki M

Spectacular tour from Fes to Marrakech

Fantastic Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days! Great guides, beautiful accommodations, and stunning sights. I highly recommend upgrading to the luxury option for private rooms and a smaller group. Our driver, Mohamed, went above and beyond to accommodate everyone and showed us incredible Kasbahs and viewpoints. A truly unforgettable tour!

Melinda S

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The distance between Fes and Marrakech; Is 525 Km via the motorway through Casablanca and Rabat. If you choose to drive via the Middle Atlas Mountains and Beni Mellal, the distance; Is 575 Km. The drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains is more scenic, but you need to spare a full day to enjoy the itinerary. There is an even longer and more popular way to get to Marrakech from Fes: Through Erg Chebbi and the Moroccan Sahara desert Merzouga. It is 1035 Km, and it requires a minimum of 3-Days.