About this experience
Travel from Fes to Marrakech on a 3-day Sahara adventure with camel treks, desert camping, and Atlas Mountain scenery. Watch sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Highlights
- Cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains
- Spend the night in a Berber desert camp
- Walk through Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Ride camels at sunset and sunrise in Erg Chebbi
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
What's included
- Pickup from your accommodation in Fes
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Camel ride at sunset in Merzouga
- Camel ride at sunrise (return ride)
- 1 night in a desert camp (standard or luxury, depending on option)
- 1 night in a hotel/guesthouse in Dades Valley
- Sandboarding activity
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast at the Dades hotel
- Free time to explore sites such as the Todra Gorge and Ziz Valley
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Day 1: Fes → Middle Atlas → Merzouga
Early-morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes. Travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou. Continue via the Ziz Valley to Merzouga.
Meet your camel caravan and ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Try sandboarding, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in a Berber desert camp under the stars with traditional music.
Day 2: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
Wake early to watch sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast. Return by camel or 4×4, then drive toward Tinghir to explore the dramatic Todra Gorge.
Continue through the Dades Valley, passing ancient kasbahs.
Dinner and overnight in a comfortable guesthouse.
Day 3: Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
After breakfast, travel the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon for drop-off at your accommodation.
Things to note
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Power bank
- Cash
- Camera
- Warm clothing
Terms & conditions
Pickup starts around 7:00 AM on Day 1; drop-off in Marrakech is around 6:00 PM on Day 3, depending on traffic and stops.
Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp. Please keep your phone reachable.
Pickup is from your hotel or riad if accessible by car. Otherwise, a meeting point within a 5-minute walk will be arranged.
This is a shared tour with scenic driving and regular stops along the route.
Desert weather varies: hot days and cold nights, especially in winter — bring suitable clothing.
Camel rides are included. A 4×4 transfer to/from the camp is available on request at no extra cost.
Accommodation is standard or luxury, depending on the option selected at booking.
Luggage is transported safely in the vehicle.
Vegetarian or Vegan or Gluten free meals are available.