Group 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Imagine this: golden rolling sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see, the orangey hue of a sunset horizon, and the gentle thud of a camel taking you across the very heart of the Sahara. If this is the kind of fantasy holiday, then the group 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is your ticket. It’s not a point A to point B trip—this is a sensory journey with breathtaking views, Berber villagers, and the enchantment of Morocco’s desert scenery.
Day 1: From Marrakech’s Vibrant Streets to the Peaceful Dades Valley
Your adventure starts in Marrakech, where you and your traveling friends board a solid, air-conditioned bus, which is going to take you. The first substantial halt? The Tizi n’Tichka Pass, a breathtaking mountain road that twists its way through the High Atlas range, offering panoramic views of rocky peaks and distant villages.
Then travel back in time in Aït Benhaddou, one of the great UNESCO-listed kasbahs, which stood as the site of filming for such movies as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Walk through its dirt alleyways, and imagine yourself surrounded by ancient caravan traders once passing by here.
After the lunchtime meal, the hike continues further to Boumalne Dades in the landscape more reminiscent of the cinema of the Valley of Roses. Eveningfall finds you arriving at your basic guesthouse in the Dades Valley, prepared to savor a warm dinner and bed. But don’t get into bed without looking out—the remote setting provides some of the country’s finest stargazing.
Day 2: Into the Heart of the Sahara – Merzouga Awaits
Rise early in the morning, for today’s travel takes you deeper into Morocco’s splendor. Begin the day by going to the Todra Gorge, and have the huge canyon walls provide the opening act for a refreshing morning hike.
Late afternoon, you check into Merzouga, the entrance to the mythical Erg Chebbi dunes. That’s when the magic begins. You’ll trade your van for a camel, riding a magical ride through the dunes. At sundown, when the dunes blaze with fiery reds and golds, you’ll come to your desert camp, where Berber welcome is at its best.
Dine on Moroccan food under the stars, then be entranced by drumming over a campfire. If fortune favors you, you may even get to listen to stories of the ancient deserts in hushed tones by your hosts.
Day 3: Desert Sunrise and Fes Drive
The enjoyment is not over yet! Rise early to see one of the most stunning sunrises of your life. Seeing the break of dawn light up the undulating dunes is something that will be etched in your memory forever.
Following breakfast, bid farewell to the desert and set off to Fes. You drive through the green palm forests of Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley, where you’ll find the cedar forests of Azrou, and might be rewarded with a glimpse of mischievous Barbary macaques. Late afternoon sees you in the cultural heartland of Fes, the peak of this maelstrom visit.
This is not a trip—it’s a journey through the soul of Morocco, where each turn in the road leads to something miraculous. Whether it’s the cinematic kasbahs, the ever-changing dunes of the Sahara, or the ancient medinas, the group 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is an experience that will be on your lips for years to come!