3-Day Trip: Merzouga Desert to Marrakesh

Are you in Fez? If you want to discover the charms of the desert and its stunning Amazigh towns, don't miss this 3-day trip to Merzouga, finishing in Marrakesh.

3-Day Trip

Day 1: Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Merzouga

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or riad in Fez. You'll travel to the Merzouga Desert, passing through Ifrane and Azrou. The journey includes traversing the Ziz Valley and gorges until reaching Erfoud. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride in the Merzouga desert or opt for a quad tour. After dinner, you'll rest at the Haimas Camp.

Day 2: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Dadès Gorge

Begin your day at sunrise atop the Merzouga dunes, followed by breakfast. The route continues to the Todgha Gorge, famous for its stunning landscapes. The day concludes at the Dadès Gorge, where you'll have dinner and stay overnight at a nearby hotel.

Day 3: Dadès Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakesh

Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel before heading to Ouarzazate. Here, visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, recognized by film enthusiasts. After free time for lunch and photography, you will proceed through Amazigh villages in the Atlas foothills, arriving in Marrakesh around 6 pm.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels in Fez. If you are staying within the Medina, proceed to the Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud) to meet your guide.

Day Trip Accommodation

You can choose between Standard (2 or 3 stars) or Superior (4 stars) accommodations during booking.

Standard Accommodation:

Merzouga Desert (first night): standard haimas campingDadès Gorge (second night): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.

Superior Accommodation:

Merzouga Desert (first night): superior Haimas campingDadès Gorge (second night): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.

Types of Bedrooms

The standard haimas accommodate up to 4 people, and superior haimas can hold 5 people, both with private bathrooms. The camps differ in food and interior decoration. Note that not all camps have wifi; air-conditioning in superior camps incurs an additional 30EUR fee. In high seasons, shared bathrooms may be necessary in the standard category. Single occupancy is not available, and supplements apply for single bookings.

Private Day Trip

You can book a 3-day private trip to the Merzouga desert ending in Marrakech for a more personalized experience.