- Accommodations
- adventure
- atlas mountains
- Berber Villages
- Family friendly
- historical sites
- Meals included
- morocco
This private 3-day desert adventure takes you from vibrant Marrakech to the imperial city of Fes, offering a perfect blend of natural wonders, cultural experiences, and desert tranquility.
Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, and explore Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and lush oasis.
Continue your journey to Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara, where you’ll ride a camel through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a traditional or luxury desert camp.
On the final day, cross the Ziz Valley, the cedar forests of Azrou, and the alpine town of Ifrane, before arriving in Fes, where your driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
What’s Included
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Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional English/French-speaking driver
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Pick-up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech
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Drop-off at your accommodation in Fes
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One night in Dades (hotel or riad with dinner & breakfast)
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One night in Merzouga desert camp ( luxury tent with dinner & breakfast)
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Camel ride in the dunes of Erg Chebbi (1 hour sunset + 1 hour sunrise)
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Sandboarding & traditional music at the camp
Not Included
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Lunches and drinks
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Entrance fees (if applicable)
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Optional quad biking
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Tips and personal expenses
Optional Extras
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️ Quad biking in dunes – +€50 per person
Practical Information
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Departure: between 7:00 and 7:30 AM from Marrakech
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Arrival: around 7:00 PM in Fes on Day 3
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Minimum: 2 people
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Recommended: sports shoes, sunglasses, hat, and warm jacket (desert nights can be cold)
FAQ
Q: Can I end the trip in Marrakech instead of Fes?
A: Yes, we can customize your return to Marrakech on request.
Q: Can we add a night in Merzouga or Dades?
A: Absolutely — we can extend or shorten your trip as you wish.
Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Depart from Marrakech at 7:00–7:30 AM via the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at the panoramic viewpoints before reaching the Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site famous for its architecture and movie sets. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” then pass through the Valley of Roses and spend the night in a charming riad or hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga Desert Camp
After breakfast, drive through Tinghir and admire the impressive Todra Gorges, a paradise for photographers. Continue to Erfoud and Rissani, then reach Merzouga. Your camel awaits for a sunset ride over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy dinner and a night under the stars in your Berber desert camp with traditional music by the campfire.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early to witness the magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, travel through the Ziz Valley palm oasis and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Azrou to see the wild monkeys and in Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland.” Arrive in Fes in the evening and drop off at your accommodation.
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