The classic one-way desert transfer with sightseeing: High Atlas pass, kasbahs, gorges and a camel trek to camp before continuing north to Fes.
Earthen kasbah in southern MoroccoWinding road of the Dadès GorgeCamel caravan crossing the Erg Chebbi dunes, MerzougaChouara tannery in Fes
Duration3 days
Starts inMarrakech
€From €240
Quick answer
3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Route is a private tour from Marrakech (duration: 3 days), via Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Midelt → Fes. 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.
The classic one-way desert transfer with sightseeing: High Atlas pass, kasbahs, gorges and a camel trek to camp before continuing north to Fes.
Route: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Midelt → Fes
Highlights
Aït Ben Haddou UNESCO site
Dadès & Todra
Tagine dinner and Berber drums
Drop-off in Fes medina
Day-by-day itinerary
1
Day 1 · Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès
Over the High Atlas to the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, then along the road of a thousand kasbahs to the Dadès Valley.
2
Day 2 · Dadès → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Todra Gorge walk, then a camel trek into Erg Chebbi; tagine dinner and Berber drums under the stars.
3
Day 3 · Merzouga → Midelt → Fes
Sunrise on the dunes, then north through the Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas; drop-off in the Fes medina.
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.
How much does the 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Route 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 Marrakech. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.
Is this tour one-way?
Yes. It starts in Marrakech and ends in Fes, so you save a full day of driving compared with a return trip.
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
Cross the High Atlas, walk through the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, follow the valley of a thousand kasbahs and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night under the stars.
Our most refined desert itinerary: boutique kasbah hotels, a premium tented camp with private bathroom and a slow pace that leaves time for photography, tea with nomads and sunrise on the dunes.