3 Day Trip From Marrakech To Fes
Experience an extraordinary 3 day trip from Marrakech to Fes. Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, visit Ait Benhaddou, explore Skoura, Dades Gorge, and Todra Gorge. Ride camels in Erg Chebbi, witness a desert sunrise, and pass through Ziz Valley and cedar forests before reaching Fes. An unforgettable adventure awaits!
Day 1
Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge (320 km)
We’ll pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey to Ouarzazate via the famous Tizi-n-Tichka pass, situated at an elevation of 2,260m within the High Atlas Mountains. This marks the start of our Marrakech to Fez trip. Enjoy the captivating and vibrant landscapes as you travel from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, also known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you’ll encounter the Berber village and pass by Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for movies like “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Cross the river to explore the fortified Kasbah atop the hill. Continue on to Ouarzazate, passing through the Skoura palm grove and the Valley of the Roses. This valley is a hub for Moroccan roses and rose-based products. Traverse the unique rock formations of Tamnalt Hills and the Dades Gorge, carved over centuries by the Dades River, before experiencing a mystical night in the heart of the gorge.
Day 2
Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Erg Chebbi (Sand Boarding) (300 km)
On the second day of your Marrakech to Fez journey, you’ll encounter another gorge, Todra Gorge, as you pass through the Berber village and the Dades Valley. The canyons, reaching heights of around 300m, provide a trekking opportunity popular among mountain climbers.
Upon concluding your trek, you’ll head towards the Erg Chebbi dunes in the Merzouga Sahara Desert. After lunch in Erfoud, enjoy a 2-hour camel ride through an oasis, relishing the stunning sunset en route. Experience life as a nomad while spending the night beneath a starlit sky, accompanied by Berber music.
Day 3
Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fez (500 km)
Rise early to witness the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, one of the desert’s highlights. After breakfast, embark on the journey towards Fez, passing through the Ziz Valley Gorge and Azrou. As you travel, marvel at the playful monkeys in the lush green cedar forests. Your Marrakech to Fez adventure concludes as we drop you off at your hotel by evening on Day 3.
