Start your 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes with a beautiful journey through southern Morocco, the Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and the golden dunes of Merzouga. This private desert tour takes you from the kasbahs and palm valleys of Ouarzazate to the Sahara Desert, where you will enjoy a camel trek, sunset over Erg Chebbi, and one night in a desert camp before continuing through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, and Ifrane to Fes. It is a perfect Morocco desert trip for travelers who want to connect Ouarzazate with Fes while experiencing the best of the Sahara along the way.
Travel from Ouarzazate to Fes through the Sahara Desert with local drivers, flexible stops, camel trekking, and one night in a Merzouga desert camp. Contact us today with your travel date and number of travelers, and we will send you the best private tour price and full details.
This 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes is a beautiful desert journey connecting southern Morocco with the imperial city of Fes. The route takes you through the Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, traditional Berber villages, and the palm groves of Tafilalet before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga Desert.
In Merzouga, you will enjoy a camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset, spend one night in a Sahara desert camp, and wake up early for a peaceful desert sunrise. After the desert experience, the tour continues through Erfoud, the Ziz Valley, Midelt, the cedar forests near Azrou, and Ifrane before arriving in Fes.
This tour is perfect for travelers who start in Ouarzazate and want to reach Fes while enjoying the best Sahara Desert highlights in only three days. It includes scenic drives, local stops, comfortable accommodation, and a flexible travel pace with a private driver.
The price of this 3 days desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fes depends on the number of travelers, travel season, and accommodation category. This private Morocco desert tour becomes cheaper per person for larger groups and includes the Sahara Desert experience in Merzouga before continuing to Fes.
The price includes private transport from Ouarzazate to Fes, an English-speaking driver, 2 nights accommodation, dinners, breakfasts, camel trek in Merzouga, and one night in a Sahara desert camp.
Luxury desert camp, upgraded hotels, or a private 4×4 transfer to the desert camp instead of camels are available on request.
8:00 AM
Your 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes starts with pick-up from your hotel, riad, or airport in Ouarzazate. After meeting your driver, you begin the journey through the beautiful landscapes of southern Morocco, passing palm groves, old kasbahs, and small Berber villages. The first stop can be in Skoura Oasis, a peaceful palm valley known for its traditional kasbahs, including the famous Kasbah Amridil. The road then continues through the Rose Valley, especially around Kalaat M’Gouna, where local families produce natural rose-water and rose products. In the afternoon, you arrive in Dades Valley, a scenic area surrounded by red mountains, deep valleys, and dramatic rock formations. You will have time for photos and relaxing before dinner and overnight stay in a hotel or riad in Dades Valley.
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley
Meals Included: Dinner
After breakfast at your hotel or riad in Dades Valley, the journey continues through beautiful Berber villages and desert landscapes toward Todra Gorge, one of the most impressive natural canyons in Morocco. You will have time to walk between the high cliffs, take photos, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the gorge before continuing toward the Sahara.
The road then passes through Tinjdad and Erfoud, a town known for dates and fossils, before reaching Merzouga Desert near the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. In the late afternoon, you will start your camel trek in Merzouga and cross the dunes while enjoying the sunset over the Sahara. After arriving at the desert camp, you will have dinner, enjoy the quiet desert night, and spend the night in a private tent.
Overnight: Merzouga desert camp
Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, one of the most beautiful moments of the tour. After breakfast at the desert camp, you return to Merzouga village by camel or 4×4 transfer, then start the journey north toward Fes.
The road passes through Erfoud and the impressive Ziz Valley, famous for its long palm groves, kasbah views, and panoramic stops. You continue through Midelt, located between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains, where you can stop for lunch before driving through the cedar forest near Azrou. If time allows, you may see Barbary monkeys in the forest before passing through Ifrane, known for its alpine-style architecture.
In the evening, you arrive in Fes, where your 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga Desert ends with drop-off at your hotel, riad, or the nearest accessible point.
Overnight: Not included
Meals Included: Breakfast
Driving times on this 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga are approximate and may change depending on the season, weather, road conditions, and the number of stops along the way. The route includes scenic stops for photos, lunch breaks, panoramic viewpoints, and local visits, so the full travel day may feel longer than the driving time shown. Your driver will keep a comfortable pace and make stops whenever needed during the journey.
During this 3 days desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga, you will stay in carefully selected hotels and desert camps offering comfort, hospitality, and an authentic Moroccan atmosphere.
On the first night, accommodation will be in a hotel or riad in Dades Valley, with dinner and breakfast included. Example accommodations may include Riad Gabsi Du Dades, Ksar Sultan Dades, Hôtel Babylon Dadès, Grand Canyon Lodge Dades, or a similar hotel/riad of the same standard.
On the second night, you will stay in a Merzouga desert camp surrounded by the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. We offer both standard and luxury desert camp options depending on your travel style and comfort preference.
Standard Desert Camp: Comfortable private tent with traditional desert atmosphere.
Luxury Desert Camp: Private tent with ensuite bathroom, hot shower, comfortable beds, and extra comfort.
All accommodations are selected for their cleanliness, good service, peaceful location, and authentic Moroccan style. Similar accommodations of the same standard may be used depending on availability and travel season.
Before joining this 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga, it is important to know that the route includes beautiful but long driving sections, especially on the last day from Merzouga to Fes. The tour is designed with scenic stops, photo breaks, lunch stops, and local visits to make the journey more comfortable.
The camel trek in Merzouga usually takes place around sunset, depending on the season and arrival time. If you do not want to ride camels, a 4×4 transfer to the desert camp can be arranged on request.
Desert temperatures can change quickly between day and night, especially in winter. We recommend bringing comfortable clothes, warm layers, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a small overnight bag for the desert camp.
The 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga is available throughout the year, but spring and autumn are considered the best seasons to enjoy the Sahara Desert and southern Morocco. During these months, the temperatures are more comfortable for camel trekking, sightseeing, and exploring the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Summer offers clear skies and beautiful desert sunsets, although daytime temperatures can be hot in the Sahara region. Winter is also a great time to travel, especially for visitors who enjoy peaceful landscapes and cooler weather, but nights in the desert can become cold after sunset.
No matter the season, this Morocco desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fes offers unforgettable scenery, authentic cultural experiences, and some of the most beautiful landscapes between the Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, and Fes.
This 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga is available as a private desert tour with flexible stops, comfortable transport, and a personalized travel experience. The tour is suitable for couples, families, friends, solo travelers, and small groups who want to travel from southern Morocco to Fes while enjoying the Sahara Desert at their own pace.
Tour Style: Private Morocco Desert Tour
Departure: Daily departures available
Starting Point: Ouarzazate
Ending Point: Fes
Travel Pace: Relaxed and flexible
Accommodation: Standard or luxury options available
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
Recommended For: Couples, families, friends, photographers, and adventure travelers
Packing well will help you enjoy your 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga more comfortably, especially because the route includes valleys, mountains, and the Sahara Desert. Bring light clothes for the day, warm layers for the evening, and only a small overnight bag for the desert camp.
Recommended Packing List:
Small note: Large luggage can stay safely in the vehicle while you spend the night in the desert camp.
This 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga is ideal for travelers who want to connect southern Morocco with Fes while enjoying a real Sahara Desert experience. The route is perfect for couples, families, friends, solo travelers, and small groups who prefer a private tour with flexible stops and a comfortable travel pace.
It is also a good choice for travelers who want to see more than only the desert, including Skoura Oasis, Rose Valley, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi dunes, Ziz Valley, Midelt, Azrou, Ifrane, and Fes. The tour includes scenic drives, local visits, camel trekking, one night in a Merzouga desert camp, and beautiful changes of landscape from valleys and mountains to the Sahara Desert.
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Prices for this 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga depend on several factors:
To receive an exact price, please contact us with your travel dates, number of travelers, and preferred accommodation type. We will reply with a clear quote and full details for your private Morocco desert tour.
Ready to travel from Ouarzazate to Fes through the Sahara Desert? Send us your travel date and number of travelers, and we will help you plan the best private desert tour via Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Merzouga, Ziz Valley, and Ifrane.
To confirm your 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga, we require a small deposit, which can be paid securely online. This helps us reserve your private transportation, accommodation, and desert camp for your travel dates.
The remaining balance can be paid upon arrival in Morocco, depending on the payment method agreed with our team.
If you have any questions about payment options, we will be happy to explain all the necessary details before confirming your booking.
We understand that travel plans can change. For this 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga, we offer the following cancellation policy:
If you only need to change your travel dates, we will do our best to reschedule your 3 days Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour without extra charges, depending on availability.
Our 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes was one of the best parts of our Morocco trip. The route through Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga was beautiful, and the night in the Sahara desert camp was unforgettable. Everything was well organized, and our driver made many great stops for photos and local views.
We loved this tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga. The camel trek at sunset, the desert camp, and the sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes were amazing. The long drive to Fes was comfortable because we stopped in Ziz Valley, Midelt, Azrou, and Ifrane. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to connect Ouarzazate with Fes through the Sahara.
This private desert tour was exactly what we wanted. The accommodation in Dades Valley was comfortable, the desert camp in Merzouga was clean, and the driver was friendly and professional. We enjoyed the flexible stops and never felt rushed. A great 3 days Morocco desert experience.
This 3 days tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga is a great choice for travelers who want to connect southern Morocco with Fes while enjoying the best Sahara Desert highlights. The route includes beautiful valleys, dramatic gorges, palm groves, desert landscapes, camel trekking in Erg Chebbi, and one night in a Merzouga desert camp.
You travel with a private driver, flexible stops, and a comfortable pace, making the journey easier and more personal than a fixed group tour.
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