3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes

Experience an unforgettable journey with this 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes. Travel through the Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, and discover traditional Berber villages. Enjoy stunning desert landscapes and a magical night in the Sahara Desert under the stars. Perfect for travelers who want to see the best of southern Morocco in a short time with comfort and authentic experiences.

3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes Highlights

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site)
Explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”
Travel through the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorge
Walk through the stunning Todra Gorge
Camel trek in the Merzouga Sahara Desert
Overnight in a traditional desert camp
Watch sunset and sunrise over the golden dunes

3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Your adventure begins early in the morning with a pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. You will drive across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), enjoying panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes. Several stops will be made along the way for photos and short breaks.

Next, you will visit the legendary Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient earthen architecture and appearances in many international movies. After a guided walk through the kasbah, you will continue to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert, where you can visit the Taourirt Kasbah and movie studios.

The journey continues through the beautiful Valley of Roses and Skoura Oasis, lined with palm groves and fortified kasbahs. In the afternoon, you will reach the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a traditional hotel or riad overlooking the valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, you will drive along the scenic road toward the impressive Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with towering rock walls reaching up to 300 meters high. Here, you will have free time to walk through the gorge, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and take memorable photos of this natural wonder.

Continuing the journey, you will pass through small Berber villages, fossil workshops in Erfoud, and desert landscapes that gradually change as you approach the edge of the Sahara. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga, where the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi rise dramatically from the horizon.

From here, your unforgettable camel trek begins. You will ride camels across the dunes during sunset, enjoying a peaceful and magical atmosphere as the sky changes colors. Upon arrival at the desert camp, you will be welcomed with traditional Moroccan mint tea. You will enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by Berber music around the campfire. Spend the night in a comfortable desert tent under a breathtaking sky full of stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Fes

Wake up early to witness the magical sunrise over the Sahara Desert, one of the most beautiful moments of the tour. After breakfast at the camp, you will return by camel or 4×4 to the village of Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting.

You will then begin the scenic journey north toward Fes, passing through the historic town of Rissani, known for its traditional market. The road continues through the lush Ziz Valley, famous for its long stretches of palm trees and stunning oasis landscapes. You will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in cedar forests to see wild monkeys near Azrou (if lucky).

After lunch in Midelt and several panoramic stops along the way, you will continue toward the spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes, arriving in the late afternoon or evening. You will be dropped off at your hotel or riad, marking the end of this unforgettable desert journey.