Desert Adventure in Reverse

Start in Fes and end in Marrakech on this classic desert journey. Perfect for travelers arriving in or near Fes who want to experience the Sahara before continuing to Marrakech.

Tour Highlights

• Start in historic Fes
• Cross Middle Atlas Mountains
• See Barbary apes in cedar forests
• Visit Ifrane, Switzerland of Morocco
• Explore Ziz Valley palm groves
• Sahara Desert camping and camel trek
• End in vibrant Marrakech

4-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Fes to Merzouga

Depart Fes, drive through Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane and Azrou cedar forest to see wild monkeys. Continue through Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel trek to desert camp for sunset, dinner, and overnight.

Day 2: Desert Day

Optional sunrise. Full day to enjoy the desert – sandboarding, 4×4 excursion, or relaxation. Second sunset camel ride and night under stars.

Day 3: Desert to Dades Valley

Morning in desert, then journey through Todra Gorge with time to explore. Continue to Dades Valley for overnight in kasbah.

Day 4: Dades to Marrakech

Visit Dades Gorge, drive to Ait Benhaddou kasbah. Cross High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka. Arrive Marrakech late afternoon.