Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Cedar Forest → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert

Begin your 3-day Sahara desert tour from Fes to Merzouga with an early departure. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing to the cedar forests of Azrou, home to wild Barbary macaques. Pass through Midelt and enjoy panoramic views over the lush Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s largest palm oases. Arrive in Merzouga Sahara Desert, where you’ll enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, followed by a traditional dinner, Berber music, and overnight in a desert camp under the stars. Please Note ahead that this is a standard option meaning shared stays in the tent with toilets and showers are oustide. If you wish a private tent, at the checkout, you can upgrade your tent with a the luxury add on for private tent.

Day 2: Merzouga → Erfoud → Todra Gorge → Tinghir or Ouarzazte

Wake early for a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara Desert dunes before returning by camel and enjoying breakfast. Depart Merzouga and continue to Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and desert landscapes. Travel towards the spectacular Todra Gorge, one of the highlights of any Morocco desert tour, famous for its towering canyon walls and lush oasis. Enjoy a walk through the gorge before continuing to Tinghir or Ouarzazte for dinner and overnight in a comfortable hotel.

Day 3: Tinghir or Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi N'Tishka → Marrakech

After breakfast in Tinghir or Ouarzazte, travel through the scenic Valley of Roses, passing traditional Berber villages and kasbahs before visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic ksars. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views along the way, before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Fes to Marrakech Sahara desert journey.