Circuit Désert Privé de 3 Jours de Marrakech à Fès
Duration
Transport Only
Private vehicle + dedicated driver-guide. Flexible pace — you choose and book your preferred desert camps and hotels.
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Overview
- Duration:3 days 2 nights
- Tour Type:Private tour, Sahara Desert Tours
Private Transport Private vehicle + dedicated driver-guide. Flexible pace — you choose and book your preferred desert camps and hotels.
This private 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes crosses Morocco without a single kilometer of backtracking. You climb over the High Atlas, explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, stop for the night in the Dades Valley, walk in the Todra Gorge and reach the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset. Accommodation is not included, so you choose where you stay each night.
On day three, instead of driving back the way you came, you head north along the palm-lined Ziz Valley, stop in Midelt, look out for Barbary macaques in the cedar forests near Azrou and stop for coffee in alpine-style Ifrane before reaching Fes in the late afternoon. It is the ideal route if you are flying into Marrakech and out of Fes, or visiting both imperial cities on one trip.
You travel in your own vehicle with your own driver-guide, so the pace and stops are yours.
Planning your journey? Read our in-depth route guide
Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas on the Tizi n'Tichka pass and explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou
- Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley
- Walk through the Tinghir palm oasis and into the Todra Gorge
- Watch the sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes, the tallest in Morocco
- Drive north along the palm-filled Ziz Valley and through the Ziz Gorges
- Spot endangered Barbary macaques in the Atlas cedar forests near Azrou
- Stop in Ifrane, the alpine-style 'Little Switzerland' of the Middle Atlas
- End in Fes with no backtracking, dropped at your riad or the nearest medina gate
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley
Pickup from your riad or hotel in Marrakech at around 8:00. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with photo stops and a Berber village along the way. At midday, explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, with a lunch stop facing its earthen towers.
In the afternoon, continue past Ouarzazate and through the Valley of Roses around Kelaat M'Gouna, where rose water is distilled in spring. Drop-off at your accommodation in the Dades Valley (not included).
Day 2: Dades – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
Pickup from your accommodation, then walk through the palm oasis of Tinghir and into the Todra Gorge, where the canyon walls rise up to about 400 meters. In the afternoon, cross the stony desert past Erfoud and Rissani to Merzouga.
Arrive in the late afternoon for sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes, then drop-off at your hotel or desert camp (not included).
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Watch the sunrise over the dunes if you wish, then pickup from your accommodation. Drive north along the palm-lined Ziz Valley and through the Ziz Gorges, then climb to Midelt on the high plains for a lunch stop.
In the afternoon, cross the Middle Atlas through the cedar forests near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques, and stop for coffee in alpine-style Ifrane. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or riad, or the nearest medina gate.
Tour map
Includes/Excludes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver-guide for all 3 days
- Pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech at around 8:00
- Drop-off at and pickup from your own accommodation in the Dades Valley and Merzouga
- Drop-off at your Fes hotel or riad, or the nearest car-accessible point
- Accommodation (hotels, riads and desert camps): we don't make hotel reservations
- Meals and drinks
- Activities such as camel rides, sandboarding or quad biking
- Entrance fees and local guides (paid directly)
- Tips for your driver-guide (optional)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
How far is Marrakech to Fes on this desert tour?
Roughly 1,000 km over three days, with driving times of about 6 to 7, 4 to 5 and 8 hours including stops.
Can I do the tour from Fes to Marrakech instead?
Yes. The same route runs in reverse, with the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley on day one and the High Atlas on the final day.
Do your tour rates include hotel or desert camp bookings?
No. Morocco Trip Lines operates strictly on a private transport-only model: our tour rates cover your private licensed vehicle, fuel, highway tolls, and dedicated professional driver-guide. You book your own nights (hotels, riads, and desert camps) directly with properties that match your budget and taste, and your driver-guide drops you off at your accommodation each evening and picks you up the next morning. If you need recommendations for vetted riads or desert camps, we are happy to share our favorites!
Where will I be dropped off in Fes?
At your hotel or riad, or at the nearest car-accessible point if your riad is inside the car-free medina. Your riad can send someone to meet you there.
What happens to my luggage?
It travels with you in the vehicle during the day. Take what you need into your accommodation each night.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Children love the dunes and the macaques in the cedar forest. For younger kids, consider adding a fourth day to shorten the drives.
How do I choose a desert camp that suits my budget?
Morocco Trip Lines operates strictly on a private transport-only model: we provide your private air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, highway tolls, and dedicated driver-guide, giving you complete freedom to choose camps that suit your personal budget with zero middleman markups. Options range from authentic standard desert bivouacs to comfort and luxury desert camps featuring private en-suite flush bathrooms and hot showers. You can book directly on Booking.com, Airbnb, or directly with the camp. We are always happy to share our curated list of trusted, clean, and welcoming camps in Merzouga and Zagora, and your driver-guide coordinates seamless dune transfers and luggage handling directly with your camp.
Have a question or planning a trip? Message us to customize your route. We reply within 2–4 hours, usually directly on WhatsApp.
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