Marrakech To Fes : 3 Day Sahara Adventure

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Marrakech City - Tichka Pass - Telouat Kasbah - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Skoura - Rose Valley - Dades Gorges

• Your day begins with a 9:00 AM pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech, followed by a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’tichka pass, offering stunning views of rugged landscapes and traditional Berber villages. Your first stop is at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous fortified village featured in films like Game of Thrones, where you’ll explore its narrow alleys and climb to the top for sweeping desert views. In the afternoon, you’ll continue through the picturesque Ouarzazate region, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara," where you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch and optionally visit the Atlas Film Studios or the historic Taourirt Kasbah. The journey then takes you through the breathtaking Dades Valley, with its dramatic gorges, unique rock formations, and charming villages. You’ll arrive at Dades Gorges in the evening, check in at a traditional hotel, enjoy a dinner of local Moroccan dishes, and spend the night there.

Day 2 : Dades Gorges - Tinghir - Arfoud - Merzouga Desert

• After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey from Dades Gorges to the Merzouga Desert, passing through several small Berber villages along the way. Your first stop will be at Tinejdad, a charming village known for its palm groves and ancient irrigation systems, where you can take a short break to stretch your legs and explore. In the afternoon, the drive continues toward Erfoud, a town famous for its fossil industry and desert-style architecture; here, you’ll enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant or on the road, with a chance to try local specialties like Medfouna (stuffed bread) or a classic Moroccan Tajine. As you head deeper into the desert, the scenery shifts, and you'll begin to see the first golden dunes of the Sahara. Upon arrival in Merzouga, your adventure continues with a camel trek through the dunes during sunset, one of the most magical moments of the day. Reaching your desert camp, you’ll be welcomed with warm Berber hospitality, followed by a delicious Moroccan dinner served under the stars around a campfire. You’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber tent, enjoying the peace, silence, and star-filled sky of the Sahara.

Day 3 : Merzouga Desert - Arfoud - Rachidia - Midelt - Ifran - Fes City

• Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara dunes a peaceful and unforgettable way to start your day, followed by a traditional Moroccan breakfast featuring local pancakes. After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey from Merzouga to Fes, with the first stop in Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalet region, where you can visit the vibrant local market frequented by nomadic tribes and Berber villagers, and optionally explore a traditional kasbah and capture some memorable photos. The drive continues through the stunning Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves and dramatic mountain scenery; here, you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with views of the valley while savoring traditional Moroccan cuisine. In the evening, the journey takes you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing small Berber villages along the way, before arriving in the historic city of Fes, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your desert adventure.