3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

   • High Atlas Mountains

     Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery, winding roads, and traditional Moroccan landscapes. The itinerary allocates approximately two hours for this stop.

   • Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

     Explore the historic fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, celebrated for its traditional earthen architecture and impressive kasbah buildings. The listed visit lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes.

   • Ouarzazate

     Visit Ouarzazate, a gateway to southern Morocco's desert regions and a city famous for its international film-making heritage. The scheduled stop lasts approximately one hour.

   • El Kelaa M'gouna

     Discover Kelaat M'Gouna in Morocco's beautiful Rose Valley, known for its fragrant roses and traditional rosewater production. The listing allows approximately thirty minutes.

   • Dades Valley Viewpoint

     Admire the magnificent landscapes of the Dades Valley, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, traditional kasbahs, and picturesque villages. The listing allows approximately two hours. Overnight in the Dades Valley.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Dades Valley to Merzouga Sahara Desert

   • Todra Gorge (Pass By)

     Pass through the impressive Todra Gorge area, famous for its towering limestone cliffs and spectacular canyon landscapes. The Viator itinerary lists this as a pass-by rather than a scheduled sightseeing stop.

   • Tinejdad

     Discover Tinejdad, a traditional town surrounded by beautiful oasis landscapes and the characteristic scenery of southern Morocco. The listed stop lasts approximately one hour.

   • Erfoud

     Travel through Erfoud, a historic desert town known for its fossil heritage and proximity to the Sahara Desert. The itinerary allocates approximately thirty minutes.

   • Rissani

     Stop in Rissani, an important historic trading town associated with ancient Saharan caravan routes and Morocco's Alaouite dynasty. The scheduled stop lasts approximately thirty minutes.

   • Erg Chebbi

     Arrive at the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga and experience the golden landscapes of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy the camel-trekking experience described in the tour and spend an unforgettable night in a traditional desert camp. The listing allocates approximately one hour and thirty minutes for the dune stop and includes dinner on this day.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas

   • Merzouga

     Begin the final day in Merzouga, surrounded by the beautiful Sahara Desert landscapes, before continuing the journey north toward Fes. The itinerary allocates approximately one hour.

   • Ziz Valley Viewpoint

     Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful Ziz Valley, famous for its extensive palm groves, traditional oasis settlements, and spectacular desert landscapes. The listed stop lasts approximately thirty minutes.

   • Midelt

     Stop in Midelt, a mountain town situated between Morocco's Atlas ranges, known for its scenic surroundings and location along the route linking the Sahara and northern Morocco. The itinerary allows approximately one hour.

   • Ifrane

     Discover Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco because of its distinctive Alpine-style architecture, beautiful mountain setting, and peaceful atmosphere. The listed visit lasts approximately thirty minutes.

   • Fes

     Arrive in Fes, one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities and a celebrated center of traditional craftsmanship, architecture, and cultural heritage. The itinerary allocates approximately three hours at this final destination, where your three-day Sahara Desert journey concludes.