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Marrakech to Fes Sahara
3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Dades & Merzouga
Private 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert circuit: Marrakech to Dades, Dades to Merzouga, then Merzouga to Fes.
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Private tourAdapt the route to your dates, group and travel style.
Pickup arrangedYour Marrakech accommodation
LanguagesEnglish · French
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Trip at a glance
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Route
Marrakech → Fes
Group
1–16 travelers
Difficulty
Easy
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Overview
A direct three-day private circuit from Marrakech to Fes through Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra Gorge and Merzouga, with a camel trek and one Sahara bivouac night.
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Highlights
The experiences that define this journey.
✓Marrakech to Dades
✓Ait Ben Haddou
✓Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
✓Todra Gorge
✓Merzouga
✓Erg Chebbi
✓Camel trek
✓Sahara bivouac
✓Ziz Valley
✓Middle Atlas
✓Fes
Route map
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Itinerary
A clear day-by-day view of your route.
Day 1 Marrakech – Dades
Leave Marrakech across the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou and continue via Ouarzazate and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley.
This stage of the private Morocco tour follows Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley, with time built in for scenic viewpoints, local encounters and photo stops while keeping the pace comfortable for the group. The route crosses mountain scenery with panoramic stops, traditional villages and changing Atlas landscapes that make this one of the most scenic sections of the itinerary.
Day activities
- Ait Ben Haddou ksar walk
- Earthen kasbah architecture discovery
- Ouarzazate kasbah heritage stop
- Taourirt Kasbah exterior & old quarter
- Dades Valley panoramic viewpoints
- Dades rock formations & scenic road
- Short valley photo walk
- Ait Ben Haddou ksar visit
OvernightHotel or riad in Dades Valley
Day 2 Dades – Merzouga
Travel from Dades through Todra Gorge and oasis landscapes toward Erfoud and Merzouga. Ride camels into Erg Chebbi for sunset and spend the night in a Sahara bivouac.
This stage of the private Morocco tour follows Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Tinghir → Erfoud → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi, with time built in for scenic viewpoints, local encounters and photo stops while keeping the pace comfortable for the group. The Sahara part of the day focuses on dune landscapes, desert viewpoints and the changing light of southern Morocco, with time for local experiences whenever the route allows.
Day activities
- Camel trek across the dunes
- Sunset viewpoint experience
- Desert camp evening & Berber atmosphere
- Todra Gorge canyon walk
- Todra cliff viewpoints
- Erfoud fossil & desert geology stop
- Tafilalt oasis landscapes
- Merzouga desert arrival
OvernightBivouac / desert camp in Merzouga
Day 3 Merzouga – Fes
Leave Merzouga after breakfast and travel through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, cedar country and Ifrane before reaching Fes.
This stage of the private Morocco tour follows Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Midelt → Azrou → Ifrane → Fes, with time built in for scenic viewpoints, local encounters and photo stops while keeping the pace comfortable for the group. The Sahara part of the day focuses on dune landscapes, desert viewpoints and the changing light of southern Morocco, with time for local experiences whenever the route allows.
Day activities
- Ziz Valley panoramic viewpoint
- Palm-oasis photo stop
- Midelt mountain-landscape stop
- Atlas foothill viewpoints
- Cedar forest walk
- Barbary macaque observation from a respectful distance
- Ifrane alpine-style town stop
- Middle Atlas scenic viewpoints
OvernightTour ends in Fes
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Travel note: A long transfer day with scenic stops between the Sahara and Fes.
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Included / Not included
What is already arranged for your journey.
Included
- ✓Private transport
- ✓Driver-guide
- ✓2 nights accommodation
- ✓Breakfasts
- ✓Selected dinners
- ✓Camel trek
- ✓1 Sahara bivouac night
Not included
- ×Lunches
- ×Drinks
- ×Entrance fees unless stated
- ×Tips
- ×Travel insurance
Why choose this tour
Local expertise
Travel with a Morocco specialist focused on practical, human support.
Direct contact
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Practical information
TransportPrivate vehicle
Accommodation1 Dades hotel/riad night & 1 Sahara bivouac night
LanguagesEnglish, French
Meeting pointYour Marrakech accommodation
Pickup details
Pickup from your riad or hotel in Marrakech is confirmed before departure.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation terms are confirmed with the final quotation.
Duration3 days
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