3 Day Desert Journey from Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Dunes

3 days

Duration

English, german, french & arabic speaking tour guide

Languages

Begin an epic cross-country adventure with our 3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga! Travel across the majestic High Atlas Mountains and descend into the heart of southern Morocco. Explore the cinematic beauty of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and follow the Road of 1000 Kasbahs through lush valleys and ancient villages. Witness the towering Todgha Gorges before arriving in the magical Merzouga Desert, where golden dunes await . Experience a camel trek into the Sahara , sleep under the stars at a luxury desert camp , and enjoy traditional Berber music by the fire .

Continue your journey across ever-changing desert landscapes, palm-filled oases , and historic caravan routes as you head north toward Fez, Morocco’s cultural capital . Along the way, marvel at the vast Ziz Valley, stop in local Berber villages , and pass through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas — home to playful Barbary macaques . Arrive in Fez with unforgettable memories of deserts, kasbahs, and Moroccan hospitality.

This immersive journey includes private transport, handpicked accommodations, local guides, and authentic Moroccan meals. Ideal for travelers seeking nature, culture, and a one-way desert crossing from the red city to the imperial north.

Book now with Face Tours and cross Morocco from Marrakech to Fez — the adventure of a lifetime!

Included

Transport with driver.

Fuel & Air-condition.

Tourist Tax & parking fee.

Guide or professionnel driver.

Local guide & monument entrance fee.

Lodging in hotel or riad in BB.

Ride camel & lodging in standard luxury camp desert in Merzouga with HB.

Excluded

Drinks.

Tip.

Lunches and Dinner.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Your unforgettable journey begins with an early departure from Marrakech , heading east through the towering High Atlas Mountains . As you wind through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoy breathtaking views and photo stops at panoramic points . Arrive at the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah , a fortified village of earthen clay that’s been featured in Hollywood films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring the kasbah’s narrow paths and historic granaries, enjoy a delicious lunch 🍽️ before continuing to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa” . From there, journey through the Valley of the Roses and the stunning Dades Valley, home to unique rock formations and kasbah-dotted cliffs. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse in Dades Gorge, with dinner and views of red mountains as the sun sets.

2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert (Camel Trek & Luxury Camp)

After breakfast , travel through the rugged canyons of the Dades Valley toward the dramatic Todgha Gorges . Walk beneath the towering cliffs and enjoy the cool, shaded river below before continuing your desert journey. Cross through Berber towns like Tinjdad and Erfoud, known for fossil workshops and date palms. By afternoon, arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, where a camel caravan awaits you. Ride across the golden sands just in time to catch a spectacular Sahara sunset . Arrive at your luxury desert camp , where you’ll be welcomed with mint tea and traditional music . Enjoy dinner by the campfire and sleep in a beautifully decorated tent under a sky filled with stars — an experience that will stay with you forever.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Fez

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes — a peaceful, almost spiritual moment. After breakfast and a return camel ride , begin your journey north through the vast landscapes of southern Morocco. Pass through the Ziz Valley , filled with thousands of date palms, and stop for photos along the way . Continue through the city of Errachidia and the mountain town of Midelt, known for its apple orchards . Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through the cedar forest of Azrou, where you may spot Barbary macaques in the wild. Arrive in Fez by late afternoon, where your desert-to-north cultural crossing ends in Morocco’s oldest imperial city — a perfect finale to an epic 3-day journey through contrasting landscapes, ancient towns, and timeless traditions.

Tour Highlights 3-Day Desert Journey from Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Dunes:

✅ Travel from vibrant Marrakech to spiritual Fez .
✅ Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass .
✅ Visit the world-famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
✅ Explore the dramatic Dades Valley and Todgha Gorges.
✅ Experience a camel trek at sunset in Merzouga’s Sahara dunes.
✅ Spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
✅ Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, Midelt, and cedar forests.
✅ End in Fez, Morocco’s most culturally rich city.
✅ Includes private transport , local guides , and comfortable accommodations.

3 Day Desert Journey from Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Dunes

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert (Camel Trek & Luxury Camp)

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Fez

Tour Highlights 3-Day Desert Journey from Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Dunes:

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