Marrakech to Fes Multi-Day Tour via Merzouga Desert, Camel Trek, and Berber Camp with UNESCO Sites and Natural Landmarks

Travel from Marrakech to Fes on a 3-day guided journey, featuring a camel trek in Merzouga and overnight stays in the desert and Rose Valley.

Getting started
Your adventure begins in Marrakech, where you meet your professional driver and guide for the journey toward Fes. After a brief introduction and check-in, you set out by vehicle, traveling through the Atlas Mountains and passing traditional Berber villages. Your guide provides insights into the route and prepares you for the first day’s highlights.

What to expect

Atlas Mountains and Berber villages
The route from Marrakech to Fes takes you through the scenic High Atlas Mountains, offering views of dramatic peaks and valleys dotted with Berber settlements.

• Travel through winding mountain roads, observing daily life in villages along the way and learning about Berber culture from your guide.
• Your professional driver ensures a comfortable and informative journey, with stops for photos and rest as needed.

Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is a fortified village renowned for its earthen clay architecture.

• Explore the ancient kasbah’s alleys and towers, a backdrop for many films and a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture.
• While a local guide is not included, your main guide provides context as you visit this historic site.

Todra Gorges and Rose Valley
The Todra Gorges are dramatic limestone canyons, while Rose Valley is known for its seasonal blooms and picturesque landscapes.

• Walk through the towering cliffs of Todra Gorges, where the rock walls rise up to 160 meters, and continue to the lush Rose Valley.
• Spend the night in a hotel in Rose Valley, with dinner and breakfast included in your stay.

Merzouga Desert and Camel Trek
Merzouga is the gateway to the Sahara’s Erg Chebbi dunes, famous for their golden sands and sweeping vistas.

• Experience a camel ride across the dunes, with one camel provided per guest, and watch the sunset as you travel to your desert camp.
• Accommodation is provided in a standard desert camp, where you enjoy dinner and breakfast under the stars.

Azrou Cedar Forests and Ifrane
On the final leg, the journey continues through the cedar forests of Azrou and the alpine town of Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco for its unique architecture.

• See ancient cedar trees and, if lucky, spot local wildlife before passing through Ifrane’s European-style streets on your way to Fes.
• Your guide ensures a smooth transfer and shares information about each region as you approach your final destination.

Wrapping up
Your tour concludes upon arrival in Fes. All accommodations, camel ride, dinners, and breakfasts are included throughout the journey. Lunches, drinks, and a local guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah are not included, so plan accordingly for these during your stops.