Our 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes is one of the best ways to connect two of Morocco’s most fascinating cities while experiencing the Sahara in between. We leave Marrakech behind, cross the High Atlas Mountains and follow the changing landscapes south toward the desert.

This is a private journey, so the days are not spent following a large group. We can stop when a view catches your eye, take a break in a village or spend a little longer at a place you really enjoy.

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes highlights

• Drive over the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass
• Walk through the old walls of Ait Ben Haddou
• See Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorge
• Visit Todra Gorge, Erfoud and Rissani
• Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes
• Watch the sunrise and spend a night in a desert camp

A journey through changing landscapes

One of the lovely things about this route is how quickly Morocco changes around you. In the morning you may be looking at mountain villages; later, you are walking through an oasis or watching the sun go down over the dunes. Your driver-guide stays with you throughout the trip and helps make the route easy and enjoyable.

Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, private transport, camel trekking and the desert camp are included. Lunches and drinks are not included, allowing you to choose what suits you along the way.

Before you book

The route includes some long drives, but we break them up with stops and local visits. Bring comfortable shoes and a small overnight bag for the desert. If you are starting in Fes instead, our 4-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech may suit you better.