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3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, Sahara Desert & Dades Valley
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EDEN EXPEDITIONS
3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, Sahara Desert & Dades Valley
Travel from Marrakech to Fes through the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges and the Sahara Desert, with a night in Dades and a luxury desert camp in Merzouga.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Marrakech → Fes
Private or Shared
Local Expert Guide
Overview
Travel from Marrakech to Fes on an unforgettable 3-day journey through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, the dramatic Dades Valley, Todra Gorges and the golden Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara.
Experience the contrast between Morocco’s mountain landscapes, ancient kasbahs, palm-filled valleys and the Sahara Desert. Spend your first night at Hotel Xaluca Dades before continuing to Merzouga for a luxury desert camp experience.
The journey finishes in Fes with a flexible drop-off at a location of your choice, subject to vehicle accessibility.
Trip Details
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure
Marrakech
Arrival
Fes
Travel Style
Private or Shared
Accommodation
Hotel + Luxury Desert Camp
Transport
Comfortable Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Destinations
Dades · Merzouga · Fes
Languages
English & Other Languages on Request
Meeting Point & Pickup
Pickup in Marrakech
Pickup is available from your hotel, riad or accommodation in Marrakech.
If your accommodation is located in an area that cannot be reached by the tour vehicle, Eden Expeditions will arrange a convenient meeting point in Marrakech where the vehicle can safely collect you.
Drop-off in Fes
Choose your preferred accessible drop-off location in Fes, including your hotel, riad, accommodation or another suitable location within the city.
Itinerary
Begin your journey from Marrakech and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Discover Ait Ben Haddou, continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses, then arrive in the Dades Valley for your first overnight stay at Hotel Xaluca Dades.
Marrakech Pickup
Approximately 15–30 minutes
Meet your driver and begin the journey from your hotel, riad or arranged meeting point in Marrakech.
High Atlas Mountains & Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Travel through the High Atlas Mountains with scenic views, traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Tizi n’Tichka Viewpoints
Approximately 15–30 minutes
Stop at selected viewpoints to enjoy panoramic mountain scenery and take photographs.
Berber Villages
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Discover the traditional landscapes and villages of the High Atlas while continuing toward the south.
Ait Ben Haddou
Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Explore the historic fortified village, its narrow streets, traditional architecture and panoramic viewpoints.
Ouarzazate
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Continue through Ouarzazate with time for a scenic stop or lunch break before heading toward the Dades region.
Valley of Roses
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Drive through the Valley of Roses and enjoy the landscapes, villages and oasis scenery.
Dades Valley
Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Discover the dramatic rock formations, oasis landscapes and traditional villages of the Dades Valley.
Hotel Xaluca Dades — Overnight
Overnight stay
Check in and relax at Hotel Xaluca Dades in the Dades Valley. Enjoy the hotel’s facilities and dinner before spending the night.
Continue toward the Sahara through the dramatic Todra Gorges, oasis landscapes and the Tafilalt region. Reach Merzouga and enter the Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel experience, sunset and an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
Breakfast at Hotel Xaluca Dades
Approximately 45–60 minutes
Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the next stage of your journey toward the Sahara.
Dades Valley Scenic Drive
Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Continue through the valley surrounded by cliffs, palm groves and traditional settlements.
Todra Gorges
Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Explore the spectacular canyon and walk through one of Morocco’s most impressive natural landscapes.
Tinghir Oasis
Approximately 45–60 minutes
Enjoy a scenic stop through the palm-filled oasis and surrounding agricultural landscapes.
Tafilalt Region
Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Travel through the southeastern oasis landscapes and traditional communities on the way toward Erfoud.
Erfoud
Approximately 30–60 minutes
Stop in Erfoud, known for its fossil heritage and proximity to the Sahara region.
Rissani
Approximately 30–60 minutes
Experience the traditional atmosphere of southern Morocco before continuing toward Merzouga.
Merzouga
Approximately 20–30 minutes
Arrive in Merzouga and prepare for the desert portion of the journey.
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Enter the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes and experience the changing landscapes of the Sahara.
Camel Ride to the Desert Camp
Approximately 1.5–2 hours
Ride camels through the golden dunes toward your luxury desert camp.
Sahara Sunset
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Stop in the dunes to enjoy the sunset and take photographs as the desert changes color.
Luxury Desert Camp — Overnight
Overnight stay
Check into your luxury desert camp, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara at night.
Wake up in the Sahara and enjoy the peaceful desert morning before travelling north. Cross the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas landscapes, stop around Azrou and Ifrane, then continue to Fes for a flexible city drop-off.
Sunrise in the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Enjoy the sunrise over the Sahara dunes before beginning the journey north.
Breakfast at the Desert Camp
Approximately 45–60 minutes
Have breakfast at the camp and prepare for departure from the desert.
Merzouga & Desert Landscapes
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Leave the desert area and enjoy a final scenic view of the Erg Chebbi region.
Ziz Valley
Approximately 30–60 minutes
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the dramatic Ziz Valley and its palm-filled landscapes.
Midelt
Approximately 45–60 minutes
Take a break in Midelt for lunch and some rest before continuing through the Middle Atlas.
Middle Atlas Mountains
Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Travel through the changing landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains toward the northern part of Morocco.
Cedar Forest & Azrou Region
Approximately 30–60 minutes
Enjoy a nature stop around the cedar-covered landscapes of the Azrou region.
Ifrane
Approximately 30–45 minutes
Take a short stop in Ifrane, known for its distinctive architecture and mountain setting.
Fes Arrival & Drop-off
Approximately 30–60 minutes
Arrive in Fes and finish your journey with drop-off at your preferred accessible hotel, riad or accommodation.
What’s Included
- Private or shared transportation
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional local driver/guide
- Pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Drop-off at your preferred accessible location in Fes
- 1 night at Hotel Xaluca Dades
- 1 night at a luxury desert camp in Merzouga
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Dinner at Hotel Xaluca Dades
- Dinner at the desert camp
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
- Sahara sunset experience
- Sahara sunrise experience
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou
- Visit to Todra Gorges
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Optional activities not mentioned
Accommodation
NIGHT 1
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Stay in the Dades Valley at Hotel Xaluca Dades, surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy comfortable accommodation and hotel facilities before continuing your journey toward the Sahara.
NIGHT 2
Luxury Desert Camp — Merzouga
Spend the night in a luxury desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, with traditional Moroccan dinner and the opportunity to experience the Sahara after sunset.
Important Information
- Pickup and drop-off details should be provided when booking.
- If your Marrakech accommodation cannot be reached by the tour vehicle, a convenient meeting point will be arranged.
- Fes drop-off can be arranged at your preferred accessible hotel, riad or accommodation.
- The itinerary may be adjusted according to road conditions, weather, local conditions and the pace of the group.
- For shared tours, vehicle and pickup arrangements may vary according to the final group configuration.
- Camel trekking can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer to the camp if requested or if local conditions require it.
