Route Dossier — Departing Fes
3 Days Desert Tour From Fes
Fes to Marrakech across the Sahara — the classic desert traverse.
Duration
3D / 2N
Route
FES ⟶ MRK
Reviews
★ 169
Vehicle
Luxury 4x4 / Minivan
The most scenic possible transfer between the two capitals of Moroccan culture: down the Ziz Valley to a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, then west through the Todra and Dades canyons and over the Atlas to Marrakech.
Day 01
Fes to Merzouga — Night in the Dunes
Drive — approx. 460 km / ~7.5h with stops
South through Ifrane's alpine streets, the Azrou cedar forest, and the Ziz Valley's million palms. At dusk, a camel caravan carries you into Erg Chebbi for dinner and a night at a luxury camp.
- Ifrane
- Azrou cedar forest
- Ziz Valley
- Camel trek into Erg Chebbi
Day 02
Merzouga to Dades via Todra Gorge
Drive — approx. 260 km / ~4.5h with stops
Sunrise from the dune crest, then west through Rissani and Tinghir to walk the Todra canyon floor, ending among the castles of the Dades Valley.
- Sahara sunrise
- Todra Gorge
- Dades rock formations
Day 03
Dades to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou
Drive — approx. 330 km / ~6.5h with stops
The Valley of Roses and the Skoura oasis, a final walk through the UNESCO ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, and the Tizi n'Tichka pass into Marrakech.
- Valley of Roses
- Aït Ben Haddou
- Tizi n'Tichka
Provisions
- Private car (SUV or Minivan) A/C
- Pick up and return to accommodation
- Luxury stay booked
- Local guides
- Camel trekking (camel per person)
- Sandboarding (if interested)
- Flexible stops
Not Included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tickets