Fes to Marrakech

Duration
3 days
Location
Southern Morocco
Group Size
Up to 12 people
Transport
Private Vehicle
Difficulty
Medium
Best Season
January to December
This 3-day journey takes you from Fes to Marrakech, with the option to extend your holiday in the Moroccan desert for a longer adventure. Travel across the diverse and breathtaking landscapes of Morocco as you journey from Fes to Marrakech, passing through the Moroccan Sahara and experiencing a camel trek in the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes. This tour offers a perfect mix of cultural discovery, desert exploration, and scenic travel. Along the way, you’ll experience the magic of the Sahara Desert, where you’ll ride camels across golden dunes and spend a night in a traditional desert camp under the stars — an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Morocco’s nomadic heritage. Your adventure ends in Marrakech, a vibrant city rich in history and colour. As the fourth largest city in Morocco, Marrakech is the capital of the Marrakech-Safi region and is known for its bustling souks, grand architecture, and lively atmosphere. The trip begins in Fes, once the capital of modern Morocco until 1925, and now the capital of the Fès-Meknès administrative region. Fes is one of Morocco’s most historically significant cities, famed for its well-preserved medieval medina. This 3-day route is perfect for travellers looking to combine city heritage with desert adventure, offering a memorable way to journey between two of Morocco’s most iconic cities.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Pick up from Fes at 8h00 - Ifrane – Azrou - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Erg Chebbi Dune Merzouga

    Pick up from your hotel/Riad at 8h00. You will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the switezland of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and to have a memoriable photos. After that you will head toward Azrou to see the monkies in the cedar forest. Continuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will cross the pass of TIZI N TALGHAMT to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of Ziz Gorges. Later on, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of Ziz Valley. The drive continues to Erg Chebbi Dunes, passing by Aoufous and Erfoud (the last is famous for fossils and dates), where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop. After that, you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi; these dunes are also called Merzouga Dunes. Arrive to the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a traditional nomad tent. Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

  • Day 2: Erg Chebbi Dune - Erfoud - Tinejdad - Todra Gorges - Boumalne Du Dades - Kelaa M’gouna - Dades Gorges

    Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower. We depart towards Tineghir passing by Erfoud and Tinejdad. Have a break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to Todra gorges via Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyons views while hiking on foot. Later on, we drive to Boumalne du dades or Kalaa M’gouna and stopping for a panoramic view of dades valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 3: Dades Gorges - Kelaa M’gouna - Roses Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben haddou - Tizi N’tichka Pass - Marrakech

    This morning after breakfast in the hotel, We depart to Ouarzazate via Skoura . Stopping for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt then another photo stop near the atlas film studios. After that you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the Afternoon we will drive to Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Drop off in Marrakech.

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From £385 / Person