3-Day Merzouga to Fez Trip

Head into the immensity of the desert and enjoy a unique adventure visiting beautiful locations like Ouarzazate and the Erg Chebbi dunes with this 3-day trip through Merzouga to Fez.

Trip Description

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

Depart from Marrakech for Ouarzazate, a journey of approximately 4 hours through the Atlas, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass over 2,000 meters high. Stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before continuing to Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt. Proceed along the Thousand Kasbahs Road towards Skoura, arriving at the Roses Valley around sunset, concluding the day in the Dades Valley with accommodations possibly in Skoura.

Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, visit the Dades Gorges and the Todra Gorges, known for their panoramic views. Travel towards Merzouga via the Jorf Palm Grove, famous for dates, with a lunch break in Erfoud, known for fossil fragments. After visiting Erfoud, ride a camel or opt for a quad bike tour to the desert camp at Erg Chebbi for a Moroccan dinner under the stars.

Day 3: Rissani - Ziz Valley - Middle Atlas - Fez

Experience sunrise in the desert, followed by breakfast and a camel ride before heading to Fez via Tafilalet and Rissani, ancient capital of the Alaouite sultans. The journey includes a stop at a monkey forest in Azrou and Ifrane, arriving in Fez around 6 pm. Transport can be provided by a taxi with an English, Spanish, or French-speaking driver if available.

Accommodation Options

First night in Dades at Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, or Kasbah Tifawen. Standard haimas accommodate up to 4 people with a private bathroom; superior haimas accommodate up to 5. Standard and superior camps are separate, differing in meals and decoration. During peak seasons, shared bathrooms may apply for standard camps. Air conditioning in luxury camps is available for an extra 30 EUR per person, and Wi-Fi availability is inconsistent. Rooms are double, triple, or family-style.