From Marrakech: 3-Day Tour To Fez Via-Desert merzouga

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Marrakech, Morocco

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

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Overview

Experience the Berber charm during this three-day adventure, where you travel from Marrakech to Fez with loads of stops along the way. Accommodation is taken care of, both in a hotel and a luxury private tent (if you select this option). Several meals, sunset and sunrise camel trekking, and a visit to Ait Ben Haddou are all included, so you don’t have to worry about any of the planning.

Choose a standard or luxury desert tent to sleep in one night
Explore the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel
Hire a local guide at Ait Ben Haddou if you like (extra charge)
Make a few new friends on this small-group tour

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Sunset camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Sunrise camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Driver-guide
Luggage service.
Berber music and drumming experience.
Breakfast (2)

Breakfast
Dinner (2)

Dinner

Lunch
Drinks
Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou (available for an extra charge 2€ pp).

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

HOTEL ALi in the main square jamaa el fna, Meeting Point: Usually, the tour operator will specify a central meeting point in Marrakech, often near popular landmarks or hotels in the city center. Timing: Expect an early morning departure to make the most of your three days. Pickup times can vary but are typically between 7:15 AM and 7:30 AM to ensure ample time for travel and activities.

Meeting point

فندق علي
Rue Moulay Ismail, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Meeting Point: Usually, the tour operator will specify a central meeting point in Marrakech, often near popular landmarks or hotels in the city center. Timing: Expect an early morning departure to make the most of your three days. Pickup times can vary but are typically between 7:15 AM and 7:30

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

Day 1

MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY

4 Stops

Marrakesh (Pass By)

Ait Ben Haddou

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ouarzazate

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Dades Gorges

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 1-night accommodation at hotel

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

DADES VALLEY – TINGHIR – MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT

4 Stops

Boumalne Dades

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Gargantas del Todra

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Erfoud

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Merzouga

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 1-night accommodation at desert camp

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3

MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT-ATLAS-MIDELT- FEZ

4 Stops

Merzouga

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Erfoud

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ifrane

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Fez Mellah

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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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Reviews

4.5

based on 42 reviews

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Avoid, this provider.

Tsvetan_P, Mar 2026

The provider did not show up at the appointed date and place. They told us they were unable to provide the service that day, especially for such a small group. We had booked and prepaid the tour weeks in advance, but received no prior notice. When we called them, their response was not appropriate and quite unhelpful. They were even rude and tried to blame us for not calling in advance to reconfirm the reservation. At least Viatour supported us getting a timely refund.

Good three day trip but be prepared to be flexible and over priced lunches

Asif_Q, Oct 2025

Overall great experience but just some minor items. Meeting point in Marrakech Hotel Ali was under construction when I scouted it out and they told me to goto Hotel Tazi down the street instead. We had Abdul/Saeed as the guide/driver. They made us join a whatsapp group chat and upload a selfie which I did not want to do as I do not join any group chats, mostly people uploading their pics during trip. Lunch was 130 dirham when I had the same pizza in Marrakesh for 20 dirham so food options overpriced. Same on day 2 where lunch again was 120 dirham. I can get a panini sandwich with fries in town for only 25 dirham so these tourist prices are quite high. First night hotel was good but we arrived quite late. Dinner included. Second night we did the camel trek and stayed in the tents. I had private tent with ensuite shower. Next morning departures 6am was not properly communicated, i thought they were joking and was sleeping in. The evenings campfire music was very amateur and not rehearsed. Return trip I did the dune buggy instead of camel trek back. I was the only one in group going to Fes which I had to explain to guide and have the tour company explain to him as he didnt know and thought we are all going back to Marrakech. Like other reviews say they put you in a smaller 7 passenger van that is quite hot with windows that do not open much. They took us to another expensive restaurant for lunch but this time we had options so we went across the road for half price. Overall good tour but just be prepared to be a bit flexible. A bit of a "party bus" so just go with the flow.

An unforgettable experience

Diane_M, Sep 2025

The experience was great. However, we were with our group for the first day. But stayed at different hotels. Back together the next day until we arrived at the place where we getting an unforgettable experience.on the camels. Got to the camp, ate and sat and watched the Berber music show. But again got separated from the group and our camp was in a different site. We were well looked after but the information was not clear as to why all these changes were happening . We reserved the luxury tents. Maybe that’s why. The next day we were with a totally different group once again to go home.

Horrible experience

Sandra_B, May 2025

It was a horrible experience with the transportation they provided to us from the desert to Fes. They sent us a taxi, which was very old and uncomfortable. It was ripped in some parts, and with NO AC (they offered an air conditioned van) The driver picked up some more local people. It was supposed to be a private transportation not a public transportation. He was driving so carelessly and looking at his phone all the time. We were so scared that we were going to get in an accident. He also stopped several times to buy his own groceries, the car smelled like onions. The tour that I paid for said that they were to leave us as close as possible to my hotel/riad. The driver left us at the entrance of the Medina and said that cars can’t come any closer. We had to walk with all our luggage for more than 25 mins, only to see that there was a street less than 1 min away from the riad. I wrote to the tour operator to explain the situation and they didn’t even apologized. This was the most horrible experience that I have lived. Do not book with this operator if you don’t want to live nightmare.

Amazing experience, Saleem was a great host

Mustafa_I, Dec 2024

We booked a group tour but ended up in a small of just us 4 and another person. Saleem was a great guide and driver who was very kind and did his best to accommodate our request for stopovers and food. All accomodation and food was great, the Sahara experience was amazing and we had a great time overall. Highly recommended.

Amazing tour!

PetraRemijn, Mar 2024

Amazing tour! There were some uncertainties. Due to the low season, several tours were combined. As a result, there was no permanent tour guide who accompanied the entire tour. but different local tour guides with different drivers. But our tour operator kept in touch with us every day and made our tour unique. Thank you so much!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review of our Marrakech to Fez trip on TripAdvisor! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable three-day, two-night journey with us. Your kind words about our knowledgeable guides, well-structured itinerary, and delicious local cuisine are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back on another unforgettable adventure in the future! Warm regards.

Excellent value for money

Giuliano_F, May 2025

The tour is quite challenging because of the distances, but there are many stops. The main experience is of course the desert camel, and it lives up to expectations. But also beautiful intermediate stages, especially the casbah of Ait Ben Haddou, unforgettable. The hotel on the first night wasn't much but the desert tent, luxury version, was fantastic. Visits to carpet and scarf shops are also planned, but they are not too annoying.

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raquel_s, Apr 2025

Las paradas son orientativas, no se ven todos los puntos que ponen en la actividad. Nosotros el ultimo día por ejemplo, teníamos muchas ganas de ver los monos en Ifrane y solo paramos en una tienda de trilobites. En relación al desierto, las jaimas son de lujo porque son privadas porque el agua de la ducha sale fría y en nuestro caso, se fue la luz toda la noche y no pudimos cargar el móvil pero al final estás en el desierto y entiendo que puede haber problemas técnicos. Muy contentos con el conductor agmed. Un poco de mala organización al llegar al desierto en mi opinión, montas en camello y te dejan en las dunas con una tabla para hacer sandboard y para ver el atardecer (que era en 3 horas). Así que solo recomiendo que llevéis agua cuando estéis en el camello. A pesar de algunas cosas algo mejorables, estar en el desierto es una experiencia espectacular.