Marrakech → Fes · Erg Chebbi
3 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
A point-to-point three-day route from Marrakech across the High Atlas, the Dades and Todra gorges and into the Erg Chebbi for a night in a Berber camp, then up through the Middle Atlas and its cedar forests to finish in Fes.
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Duration
3 days
Group size
Private
Guide
Licensed
About this tour
A compact yet varied one-way route that fits kasbahs, canyons, dunes and mountain cedar into a single three-day journey: start at Ait Ben Haddou, cross the Dades and Todra gorges, spend a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, then climb the Middle Atlas cedar forests to arrive in Fes. Private from door to door, with your own vehicle and licensed guide.
Itinerary: 3 days
Marrakech to the Dades Gorges
Via the High Atlas and Ait Ben Haddou, a lunch stop in Ouarzazate, and the Skoura palm grove and Valley of the Roses on the way to a hotel above the Dades Gorges.
Todra Gorge & a night in the Erg Chebbi
Walk the 300-metre Todra canyon, pause in the fossil country around Erfoud, then ride a camel over the Merzouga dunes at sunset for dinner and the night in a Berber tented camp.
Merzouga to Fes
Through the dramatic Ziz Gorge and past Midelt, a stop in Azrou’s cedar forest among Barbary apes, then via Ifrane to Fes, where you are dropped at your hotel.
This is a private tour, not a fixed route: days, stops, camp type and direction are all yours to adjust.
What’s included
- Pickup & drop-off at your accommodation
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
- Your own licensed driver-guide
- Dinner & breakfast and all overnight stays
- Camel ride into the dunes
Not included
- Lunches & drinks
- International flights
- Entry fees to monuments
Price
On request
Tailored to group size and dates: we’ll send a clear quote within a day.
Duration: 3 days
Group: private, your own guide
Route: Marrakech → Fes
Included: transport, guide, camp, camel ride
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Desert camps & seasons
Two ways to camp and a window of best seasons under this stretch of sky.
Camp type. Choose the authentic Berber camp with traditional tents and mattresses on the sand, or a fixed comfort camp with real beds, private bathrooms and hot showers. Both are within walking distance of the Erg Chebbi dunes and include dinner and breakfast round the fire.
Best seasons. October to April is ideal, with warm days and clear cool nights. Summer is manageable with an early start: we’ll point you to the best dates for your trip.
Help & answers
Common questions
When is the best time to take this desert tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most comfortable days and cool nights across the mountains and dunes.
Do the tours run in both directions?
Yes, while this page runs Marrakech to Fes, the same route can be reversed from Fes to Marrakech if it suits your plans.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, the sunset ride into the dunes and the Berber-camp night are both part of the package.
What kind of accommodation is used?
You stay in a comfortable hotel in the Dades Gorges and a traditional Berber tented camp in the dunes.
Is the desert safe to travel in?
Yes, the route is well travelled and safe; follow your guide’s advice, keep hydrated and respect local customs.
Why book with us
A licensed tour operator with our own guides and drivers, a team that speaks Arabic, French, English, Spanish and German, and 40+ verified reviews. We plan your Moroccan Sahara trip properly, so the only surprises are the good ones.