3-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Fes
3-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Fes
This whirlwind 3-day Sahara Desert Trip starts from Fez and ends in Marrakech, it highlights the best of Morocco, including Fes, the Desert, and Marrakech. Start in the imperial city of Fes and make your way south, traversing the Cedar forests and the Middle Atlas Mountain range into the Sahara Desert. Cross up the 1000 Kasbahs Road, Palms Oases, and over the High Atlas Mountains before ending your trip in bustling Marrakech.A perfect option for individuals, small groups, couples, or friends looking to enjoy unique adventurers, see the diversity of Morocco’s landscapes and travel in private while maintaining a budget.
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Middle Atlas
Start your day bright and early and travel south toward Merzouga. Along the way, you will climb up and over the Col du Zad pass (7,146 feet or 2,178 m) through the picturesque small town of Ifrane and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Enjoy sightings of the local Barbary macaque monkeys before stopping for lunch in Midelt (the 'apple city'), relishing the nearby Moulouya River. Continue over the Tizi n'Talremt pass and into the Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and palm tree clusters. Along the road, you will see many fortified houses known as ksars—built to protect precious wares, including gold, salt, and spices.
1 hourErg Chebbi
Day 2: Day 2: Desert towns, 1000 Kasbah Road, lush oases & film-worthy landscapes
16 hoursMerzouga Desert
Rise early and climb a nearby sand dune to catch the sunrise before testing your skills on sandboarding. After Breakfast, you will take the 4x4 for a tour to some nearby caves where natural fossils can be found, then you will go to the small and ancient village of Tissrdmin where many well-known movies have been filmed, taking the road which passes along the route of the famous Paris – Dakar rally and passing through the Black Desert with its volcanic stones to have tea with a nomadic family and learn a lot about their daily way of life in Sahara.
2 hoursGargantas del Todra
Continue your journey to Khamlia to experience a traditional Saharan village—its people are originally from Mali. Continue west to pass through a dramatic gate into Rissani. A market town, Rissani holds a livestock auction and is home to a "donkey parking lot", a site worth experiencing! Make your way to the desert town of Tinerhir before reaching the 984 feet (300 m) deep Todra Gorge. You will have time to explore the gorge and relax in the cool water of the shallow Todra River.
1 hourDades Gorges
Day 3: Day 3: Aït Benhaddou kasbah, Tizi n'Tichka Pass over High Atlas to Marrakech
10 hoursAit Ben Haddou
After your healthy breakfast overlooking the Valley, head west to Kelâat M'Gouna. Known for its Roses’ Festival, here you can see extensively cultivated farmland bordered with fragrant rose bushes. Continue west to Ouarzazate, a gateway to the Sahara Desert made popular by the film industry. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah built in the 19th century and owned by the el Glaoui family, and then join a studio tour to discover how the nearby desert landscapes have been featured in many famous films. Continue on to Morocco's most famous kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Aït Benhaddou, dates from the 11th century when it held an important position along the trans-Saharan trade route. Stop and explore the narrow streets and passageways of this traditional mud-brick city. From there, travel the winding road over the High Atlas Mountains.
2 hoursTizi n Tichka
Stop at an Argan Oil Cooperative in Taddert to learn how Argan is processed, before making your descent down the High Atlas and into the changing scenery.
1 hourMarrakech
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Coffee and/or Tea - We offer Moroccan Mint/ spicy Tea each day in the road.
- Bottled water - We offer mineral water each day in the road.
- Pick up from the airport, train Station, or accommodation (Riad or Hotel) in Fez.
- Drop off at the airport, train Station, or accommodation (Riad or Hotel) in Fez.
- Luggage Handling.
- Free stops to cherish nature and take pictures.
- Get off the beaten track in a 4WD Erg Chebbi tour to explore Sahara Desert & meet nomads.
- Camel trekking with our well experienced team in Sahara Desert.
- Sandboarding Experience.
- Entrance fees to historic monuments during your guided tours.
- Tickets to get into the studio cinema in Ouarzazate.
- 24/7 care 7 support.
- No hidden fees.
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Dades Gorges
- Entry/Admission - Tizi n Tichka
- Entry/Admission - Merzouga Desert
- Entry/Admission - Middle Atlas
- Entry/Admission - Gargantas del Todra
Not Included
- Tips
- Extra
- Lunch
- Drinks except those included.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.