3 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Adventure

Driving distance: 550 km — 7–8 hours

Your private driver picks you up from your hotel in Fes at 08:00 AM. The journey begins with a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas, passing through Ifrane—Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”—and the cedar forest of Azrou, where you can meet the famous Barbary macaques.

Continue through Midelt and the dramatic landscapes of the Ziz Valley before arriving in Merzouga. Your camels will be waiting to take you across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes toward your luxury desert camp.

Enjoy a breathtaking sunset, sandboarding, a traditional Berber dinner, and drumming around the campfire. End the night under a sky full of stars.

Accommodation: Luxury Sahara camp (private tent)
Meals: Dinner

Driving distance: 310 km — 5 hours

Wake early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara. After breakfast, return by 4×4 or camel to Merzouga village, where your journey continues toward Erfoud—famous for its fossils.

Travel through palm groves and Berber villages until you reach the majestic Todra Gorge. Enjoy free time to walk between its towering 300-meter cliffs—one of Morocco’s most impressive natural wonders.

The day ends in the picturesque Dades Valley, known for its beautiful rock formations and lush river landscapes.

Accommodation: Boutique/luxury hotel in Dades
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

Driving distance: 360 km — 5–6 hours

After breakfast, continue through the Rose Valley toward Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa.” Optional visit to the world-famous Atlas Film Studios.

Next, explore the legendary Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most iconic UNESCO site and filming location for Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, and more.

In the afternoon, cross the stunning High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech. Drop-off at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast