Join us for an exhilarating 3-day expedition through Morocco’s awe-inspiring landscapes, from Fes to Marrakech. This exclusive adventure takes you on a private journey through the majestic Atlas Mountains and the vast Sahara Desert, revealing some of the finest gems of Morocco. Traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains and be enchanted by its captivating cedar forests, lush oases, sweeping Merzouga dunes, stunning canyons, and delightful adobe Kasbahs. Despite the expansive region covered during your Fes to Marrakech desert tour, your senses will be spellbound by the mesmerizing changes in scenery from one area to the next!
Start your Fes to Marrakech desert adventure with an early breakfast at your Fez hotel or riad before being picked up by your English-speaking driver/guide. Depart as early as 7:00 AM in wintertime or 8:00 AM in summer to ensure enough driving time to catch the stunning sunset in Erg Chebbi.
Your journey will take you across the Saiss plains towards the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, with a chance to spot Barbary apes on the side of the road and stop for photos. Lunch will be enjoyed in Midelt, followed by crossing the Ziz River and driving past palm trees and fortified Kasbahs to Erfoud and Merzouga.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, take a quick rest before embarking on a breathtaking sunset camel ride across Erg Chebbi’s dunes, where you can marvel at the famous color-changing sunset. Return to your Sahara Desert camp to freshen up before indulging in a dinner served under the stars while being entertained by local nomads playing their Tam-tam drums. Spend the night in your private Sahara desert camp in Merzouga, where you can experience the beauty and tranquility of the desert.
Begin your day with an exhilarating sunrise camel ride in Merzouga, then meet up with your guide to embark on a scenic drive filled with stunning vistas. Admire the breathtaking oasis of Tinghir and take a leisurely stroll along the Todgha riverbank, visiting Berber villages and gaining insight into the local way of life. Afterward, continue your journey to the awe-inspiring Todgha Canyons, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch at a local cafe.
In the afternoon, travel along the Casbahs road to Dades Valley and check-in to your cozy boutique guest house. Savor a delightful dinner and spend the night in the tranquil surroundings of Dades Valley lodge.
After enjoying breakfast, embark on a scenic drive through the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna. While there, you can opt to visit one of the Rosewater cooperatives and learn about the process of making rose-scented perfumes from distilled rose water. Continue your journey through Skoura oasis, renowned for its date palm trees, and on to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Here, you will enjoy lunch and visit the well-preserved UNESCO world heritage site, which has been featured in numerous Hollywood movies, fashion, and commercial shoots. As the day continues, begin your descent through the Atlas Mountains past Tizi Ntichka Pass, where you will pass through several Berber villages featuring ancient stone and mud houses. The locals maintain their traditional lifestyles, primarily as shepherds. Late in the afternoon, arrive at your hotel or riad in Marrakech, where your private 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour comes to an end.
