Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour (3 Days)

If your trip continues north, this is the smartest way to connect the dots: instead of returning to Marrakech after the desert, in 3 days you cross the High Atlas, visit the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, follow the Dadès valley and the Todra gorges, reach the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga for the sunset camel ride and a night in a Berber camp, then continue north through the Middle Atlas and cedar forests to Fes.

The advantage over the classic Merzouga round-trip tour: you never drive the same road twice. Shared from €135 per person; private from €250-495 per person depending on vehicle and camp (standard or luxury). If you need to get back to Marrakech, there's a return supplement or the classic round-trip version instead.

At a glance

• One-way: you arrive in Fes, no backtracking
• Ait Ben Haddou and Dadès/Todra gorges
• Sunset camel ride in the Merzouga dunes
• Night in a Berber camp with dinner and music

What's included

• Minivan/4x4 transfer with driver
• 2 nights: hotel/riad and Berber desert camp
• Dinners and breakfasts
• Camel ride at sunset and sunrise
• Luggage transfer and drop-off at your riad in Fes

Good to know

• It's a lot of driving: 6-8 hours a day with stops. The upside is you never repeat the same road.
• If you eventually need to get back to Marrakech, factor in the return supplement or pick the round-trip version: the classic Merzouga tour is often better value.
• Riads in Fes sit inside the medina: drop-off is at the nearest car-accessible point, then you walk the rest.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Marrakech to Fes desert tour?

The shared version starts from €135 per person (standard camp). The private one starts from €250-495 per person depending on vehicle and camp. Exact price on WhatsApp based on date and formula.

What if I need to get back to Marrakech?

There's a return supplement on a shared vehicle, or it's often better to book the classic 3-day Merzouga round-trip tour. Tell us your itinerary on WhatsApp and we'll advise.

Where do I sleep during the tour?

First night in a hotel/riad in the Dadès valley, second night in a Berber desert camp in Merzouga. Standard camp (shared bathroom) or luxury (private tent with bathroom).

Do my bags travel with me?

Yes, luggage stays on the vehicle the whole way and is handed over on arrival in Fes. Just bring a small backpack for the desert night.

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