From Marrakech: 3-Day Trip to Fes via Merzouga Desert

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From Marrakech: 3-Day Trip to Fes via Merzouga Desert
Top rated
4.8444443 out of 5 stars
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4.8444443 out of 5 stars
405 reviews

Discover the amazing views of the Atlas Mountains on this multi-day trip to Fes from Marrakech. Visit the World Heritage site Ait Benhaddou and enjoy camel trekking in the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi.

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Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English, French
Pickup included
Pick-up & drop-off at any accommodation in town or at the closest location that is accessible by vehicle. Please provide your hotel name and address along with a number that can be reached via WhatsApp. You will receive information about the exact pick-up location on WhatsApp after booking.
Small group
Limited to 16 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Thomas – United Kingdom

Incredibly fun, super well organized. Ahmad was a great guide

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Petra – Netherlands

Youssef is our guide. Hé is very friendly guy and good driver

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Travel to Tinghir via Tizi n'Tichka and Ait Benhaddou

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Stop at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

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    Depart Marrakech

    Begin early in the morning with pickup from your Marrakech hotel. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains. As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee.

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    Stop at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

    After driving through the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you explore this famous UNESCO site.

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    Make your way to Tinghir

    Purchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax and have dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night.

Day 2

Spend the Day in the Desert

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Day 3

Travel to Fes via Midelt and Ziz Valley

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Cross the majestic Tizi n'Tichka Pass, known as the highest road in North Africa
  • Visit the splendid Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage
  • Enjoy a Berber dinner and music at night in a Saharan desert camp
  • Have fun in the Sahara desert and spend a night under a starry sky
  • Drive from Merzouga to Fes past the Middle Atlas Mountains and cedar woods

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (at the closest vehicle-accessible meeting point)
  • English or French-speaking driver
  • Private hotel room for the first night
  • Overnight at a desert camp (luxury tents or standard tents, depending on option selected)
  • Private or shared bathrooms in the desert camp (depending on option selected)
  • Towels in the accommodation
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (vegetarian options available)
  • Sunset and sunrise camel ride (one camel for each person)
  • Sandboarding
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • Lunches & soft drinks
  • Any private expenses
  • Local Guide 2€ per person
  • Mineral water (between 1€ and 2€ per 1.5 liter bottle)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Please prepare a small backpack or rucksack for the camel ride and overnight in the camp
  • Warm blankets are supplied during the winter, but please bring warm sleeping clothes as temperatures can reach 0°C
  • The final day from Merzouga desert to Fes is approximately 9 hours
  • The drive on day 3 from Erg Chebbi to Fes is quite long so please be prepared
  • If you wish to experience sandboarding in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, there are a few sandboards in the lodge to take with you to the camp; just ask for it and if available, you will be given one
  • Your luggage is welcome on this trip and it will be safely stored in the van while camping in the desert
  • Pick-up & drop-off at any accommodation in town or at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 405 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Thomas – United KingdomMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Incredibly fun, super well organized. Ahmad was a great guide
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Petra – NetherlandsMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Youssef is our guide. Hé is very friendly guy and good driver
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Hugo – CanadaMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour and great guide Hassan did a great job I highly recommend

Product ID: 444838

Activity provider:Manzil Dades

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