3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
Connect the two grand imperial cities of Morocco through the majestic Sahara desert. High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, Dades Valley, sleep in Merzouga Glamping, and dropoff in Fes. Max 7 guests.
Tour Highlights
- Max 7 guests limit ensures luxury style attention
- Guided walk inside Ait Benhaddou UNESCO clay village
- Sleep in Riad Gabsi Du Dades & Merzouga Glamping
- Feed macaque monkeys in Ifrane Cedar Woods
- End in Fes with direct Medina gates drop-off
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Benhaddou - Boumalne Dades
Our team picks you up at 07:30 AM at your Marrakech Riad. We depart over the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains. Tizi n'Tichka pass offers gorgeous backdrops for photos of local stone villages. We stop for a guided exploration of Ait Benhaddou, the magnificent 11th-century clay fortress. After lunch, we pass through Ouarzazate and drive down the Rose Valley to Dades Valley, checking into Riad Gabsi Du Dades, where dinner and breakfast are served.
Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)
Enjoy breakfast, then drive to the nearby Todra Gorges. We take a guided walk along the shallow riverbed canyon, with orange rock faces looming 300m above us. We head east past palm fields to Erfoud. Late afternoon, we reach Merzouga, where our camel caravan is waiting. We trek over the sands of Erg Chebbi during sunset. Arrive at Merzouga Glamping for a hot dinner, campfire Berber music, and overnight in private tents.
Merzouga Dunes - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Ifrane Cedar Forest - Ifrane - Fes
Rise early to experience a magical Saharan sunrise. After camels carry us back to Merzouga for breakfast, we board our comfortable 7-seater vehicle. We drive north, admiring the huge palm tree formations of the Ziz Valley gorge. We climb the Middle Atlas Mountains and break for lunch in Midelt. In the afternoon, we enter the famous Cedar Forest of Ifrane, where we halt to watch and feed friendly wild Barbary macaque monkeys. We pass through the Swiss-like alpine town of Ifrane, arriving in Fes by approximately 06:30 PM. Dropoff is arranged at Fes Medina.
Route Map
Explore our Fes transfer route using live Google Maps.
Tour Accommodations
Comfortable handpicked standard local Riads and desert camps during our transfer.
Riad Gabsi Du Dades
A highly beautiful, standard Moroccan Riad featuring clean ensuite rooms with heating, air conditioning, and a panoramic terrace overlooking the stunning valley.
Merzouga Glamping
Beautiful private traditional wool tents nestled deep in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Complete with real wooden beds, comfortable mattresses, blankets, private chemical toilets, and hot shared showers.
Good To Know
We restrict our shared groups strictly to 7 travelers maximum per vehicle, allowing more room, faster stops, and personalized assistance.
Prepare layers! Temperatures drop near the cedar forest and the dunes. A warm jacket, walking shoes, sun hat, and cash for lunches are highly recommended.
Traveler Reviews
Incredible driver-guide and comfortable vehicle
"Our driver Ibrahim was friendly and knew the winding mountain passes so well. The 7-seater vehicle was spacious and had excellent AC. Staying at Riad Gabsi Du Dades was also fantastic, with great food."
Perfect organization, very professional
"Every single detail was perfectly sorted. Inquiries went straight to deserttourgroup@gmail.com and we got a reply in under 1 hour. The camel ride during sunset was breathtaking."
Stunning desert glamping experience!
"The absolute highlight of our trip! Staying at Merzouga Glamping was magical—it was clean, comfortable, and had premium bedding. With only 6 people in our group, it felt incredibly intimate and peaceful."
Highly recommended small group travel
"I was traveling solo and was worried about massive buses. Having a maximum of 7 people made it so easy to make friends and feel at home. Ibrahim went out of his way to explain Berber culture."
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What's Included
- Shared AC 7-Seater group vehicle transport
- Professional native Saharawi driver-guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off from your hotel / Riad
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise
- Nights at specified comfortable accommodations
- All dinners and breakfasts included
What's Excluded
- Mid-day lunches & cold drinks
- Entrance fees to historical monuments
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Tips for driver and local guides
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Guaranteed maximum of 7 guests per vehicle. No immediate payment is charged.