3-Day Trip: Merzouga Desert to Marrakesh from Fez

The three-day desert excursion, with an overnight stay in Merzouga, was an incredible experience. Everything went perfec...

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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.

Details

Duration

3 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel, riad, airport or city centre point in Fez pickup and drop–off
Transport in a comfortable, air–conditioned vehicle
English–speaking driver
2 nights of half board accommodation
Towels at each accommodation
Basic WiFi for instant messaging (only with superior accommodation)
Fuel, tolls and all associated costs
Camel ride to the desert encampment

Not included

Lunch and drinks
Quad tour: 50EUR for drivers and 20EUR for passengers
Air conditioning: 30EUR per haima (in the superior category camps)

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.4

Excellent 1,896 Travelers·73 reviews

October 2, 2026
Zulema Frezzotti
Argentina
The experience in the desert and in the Berber tents was very good, the driver was very polite, and the hotel after the Todra Gorge was very nice. The...
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September 21, 2026
Diego Morena Valles
Spain
The three-day desert excursion, with an overnight stay in Merzouga, was an incredible experience. Everything went perfectly, but without a doubt, the ...
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April 1, 2026
Anna
Spain
The day in the desert was great, and the return day was good too. The weakest part of the trip is the central section, with the visit to the Todra Gor...
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September 1, 2026
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
A fantastic experience! Our guide/transportation was extraordinary, and the stay in Merzouga was also wonderful, including the camel and quad bike rid...
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August 16, 2026
Alex Escudero Felip
Barcelona, Spain
Idris was an excellent guide. He gave us all the necessary explanations to understand this very different culture and religion of this country. He hel...
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July 10, 2026
Mónica Jeannette Startare García
Montevideo, Uruguay
Highly recommended!! Excellent Ebrahiel, very kind and attentive at all times. More than a driver, he's a guide!!
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May 20, 2026
Marcelo Eduardo
Argentina
Everything was beautiful! The guides were wonderful!
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April 22, 2026
Sofia Rodriguez
Argentina
Mohamet was very attentive and professional. Everything was great.
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November 19, 2025
Clara
Coruña, Spain
It couldn't have gone better! I highly recommend it! We did the activity in November 2025. I went with my partner, and we shared the excursion with tw...
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November 20, 2025
Berta
Barcelona, Spain
Ibrahim is amazing. He explains everything and has so much patience for the 40,000 questions we kept asking him. Always punctual and attentive.
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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

Once we collect you from your hotel or riad in Fez, we'll make our way towards the Merzouga Desert. On the way, we'll pass through locations such as Ifrane, nicknamed the Moroccan Switzerland. Do you know how it came to be called this? We'll also have the chance to visit the charming landscapes of Azrou.

The tour will continue by traversing the Ziz valley and gorges until we reach Erfoud. That evening, we'll enjoy a camel ride through the Merzouga desert. You'll adore the landscape! If you wish, you can also enjoy an optional quad tour.

After having a delicious meal, we'll rest up at the Haimas Camp until the following day.

Day 2: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Dadès Gorge

The next day will begin atop the Merzouga dunes at sunrise. Photo time! Afterwards, we'll enjoy breakfast and continue our route towards the famous Todgha Gorge. The impressive landscape here will leave you speechless.

Before bringing the second day to a close, we'll make our way to the incredible Dadès Gorge, where we'll grab a bite to eat and rest for the evening in a nearby hotel until the following day.

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

We'll have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and once we've finished we'll begin our journey towards Ouarzazate. There, we'll explore its outskirts and visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Movie lovers will instantly recognize this location!

You'll have free time here for lunch and to take some photos, and then we'll continue this tour by passing through Amazigh villages that lie in the foothills of the Atlas mountain range. Did you know that this is one of the most famous mountain ranges in Morocco?

Finally, at around 6 pm, we'll arrive in Marrakesh

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels in Fez. However, if you're staying within the Medina, please make your way to the Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud), where your guide will meet you.

Day Trip Accommodation

During the booking process, you'll be able to choose between staying at the types of accommodation: Standard (2 or 3 stars) or Superior (4 stars).

Standard Accommodation:

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

Superior Accommodation:

Merzouga Desert (first night): superior Haimas camping
Dadés Gorge (segunda noche): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.

Types of Bedrooms

At the camp in Merzouga, the standard category haimas can accommodate a maximum of 4 people, while the superior category haimas can accommodate a maximum of 5 people. Both categories have private bathrooms.

The standard and superior camps are completely separate, there are differences in the food and in the interior decoration of the haimas. Please note that not all camps have wifi and that air-conditioning in the superior camps costs an additional 30EUR per haima.

In addition, in high season, such as Easter or Christmas, you may have to rely on camps with shared bathrooms in the standard category.

In both the hotels and the desert camps, there is no possibility of single occupancy. If you book for a single person, a supplement will be applied. Under no circumstances will you have to share rooms or tents with strangers. If you prefer, there are also triple or family rooms and haimas available, respecting the same differences according to the category.

Private Day Trip

If you want to do this same activity with a guide exclusively for you, we recommend you to book the 3-day private trip to the desert of Merzouga ending in Marrakech. Undoubtedly, a very personalised experience to visit one of the jewels of Morocco.

8.4

Excellent 1,896 Travelers·73 reviews

October 2, 2026
Zulema Frezzotti
Argentina
The experience in the desert and in the Berber tents was very good, the driver was very polite, and the hotel after the Todra Gorge was very nice. The...
As a couple
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September 21, 2026
Diego Morena Valles
Spain
The three-day desert excursion, with an overnight stay in Merzouga, was an incredible experience. Everything went perfectly, but without a doubt, the ...
As a couple
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April 1, 2026
Anna
Spain
The day in the desert was great, and the return day was good too. The weakest part of the trip is the central section, with the visit to the Todra Gor...
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September 1, 2026
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
A fantastic experience! Our guide/transportation was extraordinary, and the stay in Merzouga was also wonderful, including the camel and quad bike rid...
Is this useful?
August 16, 2026
Alex Escudero Felip
Barcelona, Spain
Idris was an excellent guide. He gave us all the necessary explanations to understand this very different culture and religion of this country. He hel...
Is this useful?
July 10, 2026
Mónica Jeannette Startare García
Montevideo, Uruguay
Highly recommended!! Excellent Ebrahiel, very kind and attentive at all times. More than a driver, he's a guide!!
As a couple
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May 20, 2026
Marcelo Eduardo
Argentina
Everything was beautiful! The guides were wonderful!
As a couple
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April 22, 2026
Sofia Rodriguez
Argentina
Mohamet was very attentive and professional. Everything was great.
As a couple
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November 19, 2025
Clara
Coruña, Spain
It couldn't have gone better! I highly recommend it! We did the activity in November 2025. I went with my partner, and we shared the excursion with tw...
As a couple
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November 20, 2025
Berta
Barcelona, Spain
Ibrahim is amazing. He explains everything and has so much patience for the 40,000 questions we kept asking him. Always punctual and attentive.
With friends
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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

After having a delicious meal, we'll rest up at the Haimas Camp until the following day.

Day 2: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Dadès Gorge

Before bringing the second day to a close, we'll make our way to the incredible Dadès Gorge, where we'll grab a bite to eat and rest for the evening in a nearby hotel until the following day.

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

Finally, at around 6 pm, we'll arrive in Marrakesh

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels in Fez. However, if you're staying within the Medina, please make your way to the Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud), where your guide will meet you.

Day Trip Accommodation

During the booking process, you'll be able to choose between staying at the types of accommodation: Standard (2 or 3 stars) or Superior (4 stars).

Standard Accommodation:

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

Superior Accommodation:

Merzouga Desert (first night): superior Haimas camping
Dadés Gorge (segunda noche): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.

Types of Bedrooms

In addition, in high season, such as Easter or Christmas, you may have to rely on camps with shared bathrooms in the standard category.

3-Day Trip: Merzouga Desert to Marrakesh