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Golden Sahara dunes near Merzouga

3-Day Desert Crossing from Fes to Marrakech

Leave Fes through cedar forests, descend the palm-filled Ziz canyon to the Sahara, sleep in a comfortable camp and finish in Marrakech via the gorges and kasbahs of the south.

Golden Sahara dunes near Merzouga
Golden Sahara dunes near Merzouga
Rooftops of the Fes medina
Rooftops of the Fes medina
Travellers in a red rock canyon, Todra Gorge
Travellers in a red rock canyon, Todra Gorge
The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou above the river
The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou above the river
Duration3 days
Starts inFes
€From €240

Quick answer

3-Day Desert Crossing from Fes to Marrakech is a private tour from Fes (duration: 3 days), via Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga → Todra → Dadès → Marrakech. Prices start from €240 per person, based on a group of 7 (smaller groups pay a little more). It includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, a licensed driver who speaks English, French or Spanish, and pick-up from your hotel or riad. You can request a quote with no payment; we reply within a few hours.

Leave Fes through cedar forests, descend the palm-filled Ziz canyon to the Sahara, sleep in a comfortable camp and finish in Marrakech via the gorges and kasbahs of the south.

Route: Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga → Todra → Dadès → Marrakech

Highlights

  • Ifrane & Barbary macaques
  • Ziz palm canyon
  • Camel ride & camp
  • One-way, no backtracking

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 · Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

    Through the cedar forests of Ifrane (watch for Barbary macaques) and down the palm-filled Ziz canyon; camel ride at sunset to your Erg Chebbi camp.

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dadès

    Sunrise on the dunes, then west to the Todra Gorge and the Dadès Valley for the night.

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Dadès → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech

    The road of a thousand kasbahs, a stop at Aït Ben Haddou and the Tizi n'Tichka pass; arrival in Marrakech in the evening.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
  • Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

  • Flights and travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips

Good to know

Best time to goOctober to April is ideal for the desert and the south; spring and autumn are best for the whole country. Summer is hot in the Sahara but fine in the north.
What to packLayers for cold desert nights, a scarf against sun and sand, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and a small bag for the camp night.
MoneyBring some dirhams in cash for drinks, tips and small purchases; ATMs are available in towns along the route.

*Prices are per person based on a group of 7; smaller groups pay a little more. Final price confirmed by email.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the 3-Day Desert Crossing from Fes to Marrakech cost?

Prices start from €240 per person, based on a group of 7 (smaller groups pay a little more). The final price is confirmed by email before anything is booked.

Is it a private trip?

Yes. It is private for your group only, with your own vehicle and driver, so you never share with strangers and can stop whenever you like.

Where does it start, and is pick-up included?

It starts in Fes. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.

Is 3 days enough for the Sahara from Fes?

Yes, if you want a one-way trip that ends in Marrakech. You spend one night in the dunes and see the main southern highlights without backtracking.

How do I book?

Send the request form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 841 106. No payment is needed to request a quote: we confirm availability and the final price within a few hours.

Written and checked by the Marrakech Africa Tours local team · Updated October 2026

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