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3-day group tour from Fez to Marrakech

  • Fez → Marrakech
  • 3 days · 2 nights
  • Night in the Merzouga desert
  • Shared group, max. 17

Summary

  1. Day 1Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
  2. Day 2Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Valley of Roses/Ouarzazate
  3. Day 3Valley of Roses/Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

Free sandboarding on the dunes. Included on all our desert routes.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

    We pick you up at your riad or hotel at around 7:30 am to start the 3-day group tour from Fez to Marrakech, heading for the Merzouga desert.

    On the way we pass through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, and continue to Azrou, a town famous for its Berber crafts. We cross the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where you will have the chance to see the famous Barbary macaques.

    We continue to Midelt and Erfoud, an area known for its fossils and minerals, and finally reach Merzouga, at the gateway to the Sahara desert.

    In the late afternoon you will enjoy an unforgettable camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes, watching the sun set over the desert.

    At the camp you will enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars, with Berber music and a night in the desert.

  2. Day 2

    Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Valley of Roses/Ouarzazate

    We get up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes and ride back to Merzouga by camel. After breakfast we pass through Rissani and continue along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, one of the most spectacular areas of southern Morocco.

    Along the way we stop to enjoy the scenery and continue to the impressive Todra Gorge, where you can take a walk and admire its huge rock walls.

    After lunch we cross the Dades Valley, known for its landscapes, palm groves and old mud-brick kasbahs.

    The Ouarzazate region and its surroundings are also famous as the setting for many international film productions.

    In the late afternoon we arrive in the Valley of Roses or Ouarzazate, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

  3. Day 3

    Valley of Roses/Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

    After breakfast we start the last day of our tour with a visit to the spectacular Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the setting for many films and series.

    We continue our journey across the High Atlas mountains over the impressive Tizi n'Tichka pass, at more than 2,000 metres above sea level.

    Along the way we enjoy magnificent mountain scenery before continuing to Marrakech, where our 3-day group tour from Fez to Marrakech ends.

What's included

  • Pickup at the point closest to your riad or hotel.
  • Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Driver/guide throughout the trip.
  • Shared group tour from Fez to Marrakech.
  • Camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
  • Night at a camp in the Merzouga desert.
  • Dinner and breakfast at the camp.
  • Sandboarding, at no extra cost.
  • Accommodation with dinner and breakfast during the trip.
  • Visit to Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Transfer and arrival in Marrakech at the end of the tour.
  • Comfort category included in the price: private tents with shared bathroom at a good-quality camp.
  • Option to upgrade to Superior category: private tents with private bathroom.
  • Sandboarding on the dunes

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and sites.
  • Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou, €2–3 per person.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips.
  • Any service not expressly mentioned under “What's included”.

Optional activities in the desert

Prices per activity, separate from the tour price.

Pickup and times

Pickup point
We pick you up at the accessible point closest to your accommodation. The exact time and place are arranged with you according to your location and the tour departure. Departure from Fez.
Duration
3 days and 2 nights. The tour ends in Marrakech.
Departures
Every day, with a maximum of 17 travellers per departure.

Prices and terms

Prices per person
Accommodation in the desertAdultChild (under 6)
Standard tent160 €80 €
Private tent with private bathroom200 €100 €
  • When you book you pay 50 € per booking with PayPal. The rest is paid in cash on the departure day.
  • Cancellation: if you cancel up to the day before departure, we refund the full amount paid.
  • From age 6 the adult price applies.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 3-day tour from Fez to Marrakech include?

The tour includes pickup at the nearest point, transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, a driver/guide throughout, accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes, a night at the desert camp and a visit to Ait Ben Haddou.

Is the Fez to Marrakech tour a shared group tour?

Yes. This tour runs as a shared group, so you will travel with other travellers along the way.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts in Fez, with pickup at the point closest to your accommodation.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in Marrakech, with a transfer to the agreed point at the end of the trip.

How many days does the Fez to Marrakech tour last?

The tour lasts 3 days and 2 nights, covering some of the most outstanding landscapes and places in southern Morocco.

Which places do we visit on the way?

On the tour you will visit places such as Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt, Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani, the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas before reaching Marrakech.

Do we sleep in the Merzouga desert?

Yes. One of the main experiences of the tour is spending a night at a camp in the Merzouga desert, among the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Is the camel ride included?

Yes. The sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes is included in the price.

What kind of accommodation is there at the desert camp?

The Comfort category is included in the price and offers private tents with a shared bathroom at a good-quality camp. You can also upgrade to the Superior category, with private tents that have their own bathroom.

Are dinners and breakfasts included?

Yes. Accommodation includes dinner and breakfast, both at the desert camp and at the other accommodation on the route.

Are lunches included?

No. Lunches and drinks are not included in the price. We make stops along the way so you can eat and rest.

Is there a local guide in Ait Ben Haddou?

The tour includes the visit to Ait Ben Haddou. The local guide in Ait Ben Haddou (€2–3) or at other monuments is not included unless expressly stated.

What kind of vehicle is used?

The trip is made in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, suitable for the journey between Fez, the desert and Marrakech.

What time does the tour from Fez start?

Departure is usually in the morning, at around 7:00 am, depending on the pickup point and the group's organisation.

Can I do the tour if I'm travelling alone?

Yes. You can book even if you travel alone. As it is a shared group tour, you will travel with other participants.

Can I book the tour for a specific date?

Yes. You can check availability for the date you want to travel and book your seat in advance.

Can I switch from the Comfort category to the Superior category?

Yes. You can request an upgrade to the Superior category, subject to availability and the corresponding supplement.

What is not included in the tour?

Lunches, drinks, entrance fees to monuments, local guides not specified, personal expenses, tips and any other service not expressly listed under “What's included” are not included.

Why choose a tour from Fez to Marrakech via the desert?

This route combines the journey between Fez and Marrakech with some of Morocco's most iconic landscapes: the Atlas mountains, the Merzouga desert, the Erg Chebbi dunes, the Todra Gorge, the southern valleys and Ait Ben Haddou.

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