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3 Day Sahara Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech
The 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech is one of the most popular desert journeys in Morocco, offering travelers a chance to experience the beauty of the Sahara Desert in a short time. This unforgettable adventure takes you from the cultural city of Fez, across the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, and finally to the vibrant city of Marrakech.
During this 3-day journey, you will travel through diverse landscapes including cedar forests, mountain valleys, rocky deserts, and traditional Berber villages. One of the highlights of the tour is a camel trek across the Sahara dunes, where you will watch a spectacular sunset before arriving at a traditional desert camp. Here you will enjoy a Moroccan dinner, listen to Berber music around the campfire, and spend the night under a sky full of stars.
3 Day Sahara Desert Tour Fez to Marrakech
Trip Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Start: Fez
End: Marrakech
Destination: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
Itineraries
Day 1
Fes – Medelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Departure for Merzouga, passing through Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco. We'll travel through the cedar forest, where we'll stop to enjoy the sight of monkeys climbing the hills. Then we'll continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Ziz Valley.
Afterward, we'll go to the city of Erfoud, famous as the fossil capital. In the afternoon, we'll mount camels for a splendid night in the middle of the dunes, sleeping in a traditional Berber tent.
Day 2
Merzouga – Rissani – The Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Today, we'll wake up early to watch the sunrise from a large dune, then shower and have breakfast. Afterward, we'll travel to the Dades Valley, passing through the city of Rissani where we'll stop briefly to visit its traditional market, considered the largest in southern Morocco. Then we'll continue to the Todra Gorge before arriving in the Dades Valley. We'll spend the night in a hotel.
Day 3
Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech.
After breakfast, we'll travel through the Valley of Roses and Sakoura. Then we'll visit the famous fortified Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, on the banks of the Ounila River. Many films, such as Babel, Gladiator, and Aladdin, have been filmed there.
Afterward, we'll have lunch and cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech. Our tour will conclude with a transfer to the airport or your hotel.
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🚐 Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (4×4 or minibus)
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👨✈️ Professional English-speaking driver / guide
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🏨 1 night accommodation in a hotel or riad in the Dades Valley
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⛺ 1 night stay in a desert camp in Merzouga
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🐪 Camel trekking experience in the dunes of Erg Chebbi (sunset & sunrise)
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🍽️ 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
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🎶 Traditional Berber music and campfire experience in the desert
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📍 Scenic stops and visits along the route such as Todra Gorge and Ait Ben Haddou
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🧳 Hotel pick-up in Fez and drop-off in Marrakech
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🍴 Lunches during the trip
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🥤 Drinks and personal beverages
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🎟️ Entrance fees to monuments, museums, or film studios
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🏍️ Optional activities (ATV quad biking, sandboarding, etc.)
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💰 Personal expenses and souvenirs
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💵 Tips for the driver and guides
The total distance is around 530–550 km, usually split across scenic stops in Ifrane, Azrou, Ziz Valley, and other villages. Expect 7–8 hours of driving on the first day, with plenty of photo opportunities along the route.
Yes. The tour includes a camel ride at sunset and sunrise across the dunes of Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp.
1 night in a hotel/riad in Dades Valley or nearby
1 night in a desert camp in Merzouga, either standard (shared facilities) or luxury (private tent and bathroom)
✅ Breakfasts and dinners are included (2 each)
❌ Lunches and drinks are not included, but restaurants are available along the route
Yes. Families with children are welcome. Camel rides can be adapted for kids, or you can travel by 4×4 if preferred.
Yes. Desert camps are well-organized for tourists and provide meals, blankets, and basic comfort. Berber staff manage the camp and entertainment, including traditional music.
Yes. Private tours can include extra stops like Ouarzazate film studios, additional kasbahs, or extended time in the Sahara dunes.