3 Days Luxury Tour from Marrakech To Fes

Day 1 :Marrakech to Boumaln Dades

Your 3 Days Luxury Tour from Marrakech to Fes begins with a morning departure from your riad or hotel. Leaving behind Marrakech’s red ramparts and palm-lined boulevards, you’ll head southeast toward the High Atlas Mountains, winding through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) — Morocco’s highest mountain road. Every turn reveals a new panorama: terraced Berber villages clinging to steep hillsides, lush valleys, and dramatic cliffs fading into the distance.

Your first stop is the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a masterpiece of ancient Moroccan architecture. Built entirely from clay and straw, its earthen towers and narrow lanes have appeared in iconic films such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. Stroll through the kasbah’s maze-like streets, meet local artisans, and admire the view from the hilltop granary overlooking the Ounila Valley.

Continue your journey to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” where desert landscapes and film history blend seamlessly. Visit the Atlas Film Studios or the imposing Taourirt Kasbah, once a grand residence of the Glaoui family.

As the day unfolds, travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Rose Valley and the oasis of Skoura, home to the well-preserved Kasbah Amridil. By late afternoon, arrive in Boumalne Dades, where the sunset paints the cliffs in shades of gold and crimson.

Settle into your luxury riad overlooking the valley, enjoy a gourmet Moroccan dinner, and relax amid the tranquility of this mountain retreat — a serene end to your first day.

Day 2 :Boumaln Dades to the Desert

After breakfast, your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes continues deeper into Morocco’s natural beauty.

Begin with a drive through the winding Dades Valley, stopping to admire its dramatic rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers.” The landscape here feels sculpted by time — a living canvas of ochre and crimson carved by wind and water.

Continue toward the magnificent Todra Gorge, one of the most spectacular canyons in Morocco. Towering limestone cliffs, rising over 300 meters high, flank a narrow riverbed where Berber families tend to their flocks and children play near the water. Take a peaceful walk through the gorge, soaking in the contrast between towering rock walls and the soft murmur of the stream below — a photographer’s dream and a moment of serenity in the heart of the Atlas Mountains.

After a stop for lunch in Tinejdad or Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara, the scenery shifts dramatically. The horizon opens to reveal the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, signaling your arrival in Merzouga.

Here, your desert adventure begins. Mount your camel for an enchanting trek through the dunes at sunset, as the sands shift from amber to deep red beneath the fading light. Upon arrival at your luxury desert camp, you’ll be welcomed with mint tea and Berber hospitality. Dine under a sky glittering with stars, surrounded by the rhythmic beat of drums and the scent of tagine cooking over open coals.

As you retreat to your private tent — complete with plush bedding and traditional decor — the silence of the Sahara wraps around you, offering a night of pure tranquility and wonder.

Day 3 :Merzouga Desert to Fez

Rise early for a magical sunrise over the Sahara Desert, where the dunes glow like liquid gold in the morning light — an experience that defines every Marrakech to Fes desert tour. After breakfast, bid farewell to the camp and ride your camel or 4×4 back to Merzouga village, where your driver awaits to begin the northbound journey.

As you leave the desert behind, the landscapes transform once again. Drive through the Ziz Valley, a vast ribbon of green lined with thousands of date palms and ancient kasbahs. Stop for photos at one of its panoramic viewpoints and enjoy the tranquility of this fertile oasis — a refreshing contrast to the desert sands.

Continue through Midelt, nestled between the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, where you’ll pause for lunch. The route then leads you into the cool cedar forests of Azrou, home to the playful Barbary macaques, Morocco’s native wild monkeys. Pause to stretch your legs, breathe the crisp mountain air, and watch these friendly creatures in their natural habitat.

Before reaching Fes, stop in Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its clean streets, alpine architecture, and peaceful atmosphere. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Fes, Morocco’s cultural and spiritual capital, marking the end of your 3 Days Luxury Tour from Marrakech to Fes.

Your driver will drop you off at your riad or hotel, where you can unwind and reflect on three extraordinary days filled with mountains, kasbahs, desert sunsets, and timeless Moroccan hospitality.