3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

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Fez, Morocco

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3 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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4.8

· Wayne_K ·

Jan 2026

What a wonderful experience seeing the spectacular country of Morocco, from the stunning Sahara Desert to the rocky plains and amazing snow covered mountains. The visit to Ait Ben Haddou was a highlight, with a local guide organised by our driver Ismail, who has navigated the roads perfectly for us!

· William_S ·

Feb 2026

It was full of natural beauty and wonderful experiences. Really enjoyed the night in the desert as the sunset and stars were spectacular. Mohammed was an amazing driver and very knowledgeable with all our questions. I highly recommend this tour.

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Overview

Leave logistics to the experts on this 3-day tour from Fez to Marrakech. This curated package covers the best of the Merzouga Desert area with highlights including camel rides across sand dunes, journeys through the majestic Atlas Mountains, and visits to the Todra Gorge. Most meals and two nights of accommodation, including a private desert tent, are provided.

Private desert tent accommodation for a unique experience
Visit the famous filming location Ait Ben Haddou
Enjoy dinners under the night sky, visits to Berber villages, and more
Skip the transport stress with air-conditioned transfers and hotel pickup provided

What's Included

Air-conditioned minivan with professional driver
Camel ride
Sunset and sunrise views in Erg Chebbi
1 night in the tent and a 1 night in the rose vally hotel
Dinner (2)

Dinner
Breakfast (2)

Breakfast

Lunch, Drinks and Atlas Studio Entrance Fee

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

For your convenience, please note that the pickup details for this tour will be communicated to you in advance. Ensure you are ready at the specified location and time, allowing for a seamless and enjoyable start to your Moroccan adventure.

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End point

Marrakesh, Morocco
The drop off is at the closet spot accessible by our vehicles.

Start time
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

From Fes to Merzouga

5 Stops

Medina of Fez (Pass By)

Ifrane (Pass By)

Azrou Cedar Forest (Pass By)

Midelt

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Merzouga

14 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in the Desert luxury camp in Merzouga

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

From Merzouga to Oarzazate

3 Stops

Todra Gorge

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

El Kelaa M'gouna (Pass By)

Ouarzazate

14 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight: Hotel rose valley hôtel de Ouarzazate or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3

from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Tizi n Tichka

2 Stops

Ouarzazate

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Marrakech

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Excluded

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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4.8

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Our guide Louzi was so...

Anonymous, Jul 2026

Our guide Louzi was so kind and gave us great explanations about the places we visited. We had a wonderful experience over the three days. Although the desert camp was located on the edge of the desert, the tent had air conditioning and was comfortable. It was quite hot during the day, so it would have been nice if we could have ridden the camels a bit later in the evening.

Amazing experience

Nare_H, Jun 2026

We enjoyed the tour a lot! I was travelling with my sister in law so for us safety was the number one thing. This is a beautiful country! Imad The dessertman: the driver was a very nice and helpful person, amazing driving skills, good English and communication, the roads are safe and picturesque as well. We would have stops for panoramic views or anytime anyone needed. Also a great group of people.

Great experience but nothing was luxury.

Jeff_D, May 2026

This was a great experience. Our driver and tour guide Mohamed was very informative and a safe driver. He shared all about the Moroccan culture. The supplied meals were good and the lunch stops were adequate. The highlight was the camel ride sunset and Ait Benhaddou. The only negative was the listed "luxury" tent. It is very misleading to call it luxury. I would call it more rustic. Still was a great experience but a little disappointing when you are expecting luxury. It saying that, it was still worth the money we paid.

Amazing 3-days tour with Mohammed

Victoria_B, May 2026

We did a 3-days tour from Fes to Marrakesh via Merzouga and it was really unforgettable. Our driver Mohammed was super nice, friendly and professional - for sure he was the one who made this trip special. He easily navigated long rides, stopped for many great photo, shared lots of historical facts as well as stories about Moroccan life. The brightest memories we made in the desert: camel ride and spending a night in Berber camp were magical. Ourzazate and its Kasbah (where Game of Thrones episode was filmed) is totally worth visited. The Atlas Mountains were fascinating. The itinerary of the tour is very well scheduled. Highly recommended!

Just came back from this...

Valerio_S, May 2026

Just came back from this trip and already feeling nostalgic. It was fantastic, totally worth the money. Mohammed was a great driver — attentive to all our needs, very friendly, and always willing to share cultural insight, which added a lot to the trip. I also felt very lucky with the group I ended up with: everyone was friendly, funny, and intelligent, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. A truly memorable trip from start to finish.

Memorable experience! Highly recommended!

MariaSofia_A, Apr 2026

We had an amazing 3-day tour from Fez to Marrakech through the Merzouga desert. Everything was very well organized, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The stay in the desert was especially memorable—comfortable private tents with a private bathroom, and both dinner and breakfast were delicious. The hotel on the second night was also very good and provided a nice place to relax after the journey. All the drivers, as well as the staff at the desert camp and the hotel, were extremely friendly and helpful. They really contributed to making this experience so enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Horrible desert camp experience

Yves_L, Apr 2026

The driver that took us for the 3 days was very nice and helpful! He still took us to touristy places for lunch that were quite bad without much other option (and not included), but apparently all the other desert trip companies do the same... The whole trip did feel very long in the van, and the AC was not working all the time, but we still saw some beautiful sights. About the night in the desert, we had a terrible experience. When they say "dinner included" but "drinks not included", they also mean water. This part was not clear to us and other guests, because everywhere else on the planet drinks not included mean not soft drinks or cocktails. This was not made clear to us until we sat at the dinner table and were thirsty. Only after we contacted the trip manager did they offer us some bottles for the night. The food was very late, after two hours without anything else than bread and bland soup we left the dinner tent (food was supposed to arrive at 20h30, at 22h30 we left for our food in the tent as we were quite hungry). While waiting for the meal that was late, the camp manager came to ask how everything was. After we told him that we were not happy about the food delay, he started immediately being very rude to us, and wouldn't accept any kind of critic. He never apologised for the late dinner. I'm quite sure he made it so our food was even more late (all other tables were served before us), and was passively aggressive the whole evening. We didn't feel welcome because of this. The tent experience was also very disappointing, the beds were hard and the "bathroom" was dirty and small. It wasn't what we were expecting at all, and didn't spend a good night. Except for the camel ride, the whole tent experience felt disorganised, like they were doing it for the first time. They were not sure which tent to give us, we didn't have any information about the time of dinner and breakfast or when we leave the camp. The actual staff of the camp were nice, they came to apologise to us after the dinner. It felt like they were also uncomfortable with their boss behavior. So in summary the nature and sights part of the trip was nice, but the whole organisation felt chaotic, and the camp manager was a rude and dishonest person.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are glad you appreciated the driver and the beautiful landscapes. We sincerely regret your experience at the camp and any discomfort caused. Please note that mineral water is not included in the package, as clearly mentioned, and bottled water is provided upon request at an extra cost due to safety standards. We apologize for the delay in dinner service and any misunderstanding that occurred. It is important to note that you were the only guests in the group who expressed dissatisfaction; however, we truly value your comments and will use them to improve our service and organization.

Great taste of Morocco

Raya_A, Mar 2026

This was an amazing 3 day lots of time in the car but Mohamed our driver and guid made this 3 days a great experience

Great trip and driver

Charles_P, Mar 2026

Yunus was absolutely exceptional throughout our three-day journey from Fez to Marrakech. From the moment the trip began, he was professional, punctual and incredibly courteous, which made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. What truly stood out was how safe and comfortable he made us feel on the road. Due to the time change and road closures, we were concerned it would be dark by the time we arrived in Merzouga. Yunus got us there safely and with ample time to get settled before enjoying a marvelous sunset. Would recommend this trip to anyone traveling from Fez to Marrakech. Plus, if you’re lucky you’ll get to enjoy the experience with a 10/10 driver named Yunus!

Sahara Tour - Fez to Marrakesh

William_S, Feb 2026

Mohammed the GOAT!

Julie_T, Feb 2026

We took the 3 day desert tour with Mohammed and had a blast! It was a really good way to see all different types of terrains Morocco has in the shortest time possible. The drive is definitely really long (Fes -> Merzouga for the night in the deserts, then Merzouga -> Ouarzazate for the Atlas Mountains, then Ouarzazate -> Merrakesh for drop off with stops along the way), but Mohammed made the experience fly by. Not only is he an incredible driver that made us feel super safe even as we were climbing/descending the mountains, but he is also super knowledgeable about every question we have about Morocco. He told us stories about his life, and always brought us to the best places to experience the local artisan and products. With him, I really felt like I understood more about Moroccan culture and the people who live here. Everywhere we went was a really cool experience, from seeing the monkeys in the cedar forest, riding the camels in the desert and seeing the stars, to seeing the Atlas Mountain & the Kasbahs. Mohammed also brought us to really delicious lunches that were adorable and felt authentic. If you’re looking for a good trip from Fes to Merrakesh, I really cannot recommend Desert Smiles more!

Spectacular Morrocco

Wayne_K, Jan 2026

In general it was good...

Evgeniia_A, Jan 2026

In general it was good experience. Mohamed was a driver and guide on the way to Merzouga, explained many thing about culture. Staying in the desert and camel ride also were good. But i would say the dinner was meager, very light.. on the way to Marrakech Hamid drove carefully in the snowfall, and we stopped at several beautiful places along the way.

Worst experience ever in a tour

Pablo_C, Jan 2026

I am writing to formally report several serious issues we experienced during a desert tour booked through Viator. I do not usually submit complaints, but the nature of what occurred obliges me to do so: Unsafe and aggressive behavior

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and that you felt uncomfortable during the tour. Guest safety and respectful behavior are extremely important to us, and we take any concerns of this nature very seriously. We work with licensed, experienced drivers and guides, and the situation you describe does not reflect our usual standards. Your comments have been reviewed internally so we can investigate and improve where necessary. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us maintain high service and safety standards, and we wish you the best in your future travels.

Don’t trust this group

rebeccamary_a, Nov 2025

I made a mistake with my tour date. Driver rang me the day before and asked for my hotel. I said there’s a mistake I’m in Australia. The date is wrong should be next month. He said oh I see no problem, our mistake. Then I find out they did not change date, took all the money $720 AUD Wont refund or offer any compensation and driver lying saying I told him the date was correct. I’m in Australia why would I say the date was correct I’m not an idiot!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. We would like to clarify that our team contacted you the day before the tour specifically to confirm your pickup location in Fes. During that call, you confirmed that the booking details were correct, which is why the driver proceeded as scheduled. If there had been any indication that the travel date was incorrect or that you were still in Australia, we would have immediately asked you to modify the booking through Viator and we would never have sent a driver. Please note that, as per Viator’s policy, date changes or refunds must be requested directly through the platform before the tour date. Since no modification was submitted on time, and our driver was dispatched for your confirmed booking, the full cost was charged according to the cancellation policy. We fully understand your frustration, but we acted based on the information provided to us at the time. We remain committed to providing clear communication and quality service to all our guests, and we are always available to assist with future bookings to avoid any similar issue. Thank you for your understanding.

Great tour

Leslie_D, Nov 2025

This was a fantastic tour. We loved it all. The only exception was the driver on days 2 & 3. He was not interactive at all. But we wouldn’t discount the tour as a whole just because of him.

Very nice and...

Marocco_C, Oct 2025

Very nice and professional staff! The accommodations were very nice and transport service vey comfortable

Sahara

Mai_N, Oct 2025

Definitely the highlight of our Morrocco trip. The tent was much better than I expected. Our driver Said was very great.

Excellent trip, well...

Lewis_D, Oct 2025

Excellent trip, well organised. It’s well worth your time and money! There is a lot of mileage to cover but there were plenty of stops of coffee/toilet and food etc.

Excellent and memorable tour with Aimed

Kristen_J, Oct 2025

Excellent three day tour. We had a wonderful time on this trip with Aimed our driver and guide. He was welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly and very kind. He was also genuinely happy to show us the beauty of Morocco’s landscapes and culture. Strongly recommended.

Driver Mohammed is an...

HongSeng_T, Oct 2025

Driver Mohammed is an experienced and patient guide who provided excellent service during our trip. The entire trip was smooth and well-organized.

It was such a great trip....

Doro_A, Sep 2025

It was such a great trip. The landscape scienery was amazing on the way and the night in the desert camp was beautiful. Thanks to out driver Mohammed I learned so much about the morrocan culture and nature. Through this trip I was able to get to know a different side of morroco.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your review and we hope you visit us again.

Good experience

Ines_D, Jun 2025

The tour is mainly spent on a van. For each day of travel we had between 7-9h of travel in the van what can be very tiring. The time spent in the desert is amazing and it was a great experience. Our driver Amed was really nice, spoke English very well and was always available to answer our questions.