3-Day Marrakech to Fez Desert Tour A Premier Morocco Desert Tour Through Iconic Landscapes

Your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fez begins at 7:30 AM with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m), Morocco’s highest road pass, and stop for breathtaking photos of rugged peaks and Berber villages. Arrive at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Hollywood filming location for movies like Gladiator. After lunch, journey through the fragrant Valley of the Roses (peak season: mid-April to mid-May) to Kelaat Mgouna, ending the day in Tinghir near Dades Gorges. Overnight: Dinner and stay at a local hotel in Tinghir.

After breakfast, head to the spectacular Todra Gorge, Morocco’s highest oasis gorge, with 300-meter-high ochre cliffs just 20 meters apart at their narrowest. This stunning spot is perfect for photos and offers beginner-friendly climbing routes. Continue via Tinjdad to explore the ancient Khettara underground irrigation system. Arrive in Merzouga, home to the towering Erg Chebbi dunes, North Africa’s highest. Ride camels across the golden sands at sunset—a highlight of our Morocco desert tours—and settle into a traditional desert camp. Enjoy dinner under the stars and the vast horizons of the Sahara. Overnight: Nomad tent in an equipped desert camp (dinner and breakfast included).

Wake early to catch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, a magical moment on this Morocco desert tour 4x4 adventure. After breakfast, travel through the lush Ziz Valley, stopping for photos of its palm tree oasis. Pass through the cedar forests of Azrou, where playful monkeys may greet you along the road. Stretch your legs with coffee and lunch breaks as you traverse forests, valleys, and mountains. Reach Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” known for its clean streets and alpine charm, before arriving in Fez around 6:00 PM. Your Morocco excursion ends with a drop-off at your chosen riad or hotel.