Fez to Marrakech tour 3 days

This Fez to Marrakech tour begins in the morning. You start the journey from Fes, in direction of the South. The first stop is Ifrane, a town renowned for its alpine architecture and cool climate. Here you enjoy a brief walk, take pictures of the famous stone lion, and breathe in the mountain air. Then the Fez to Marrakech tour continue to Azrou’s cedar forests, home to wild Barbary macaques.

The itinerary of this Morocco desert tour pass through deeper into the Middle Atlas. You reach Midelt, a town set against the backdrop of the Jbel Ayachi mountain range. You will stop in Midelt for a traditional lunch. After that this Fez tour goes southward, where the landscapes shift from rocky plateaus to palm grove oases as you enter the beautiful Ziz Valley.

The road leads through Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils and its dates, before arriving in Merzouga. Here, you go for a camel and ride into the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi, watching the sunset paint the sands. Finally, this Fes tour Morocco brings you at a desert camp in Merzouga. A warm Berber dinner awaits, followed by music around a campfire under a sky overflowing with stars.

Rise early to witness the magical sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, a moment of pure tranquility in the heart of the Sahara. After breakfast, head to the nearby village of Khamlia. Here, you’ll experience the rhythms of Gnaoua music, an ancient tradition brought by West African communities.

This Fez to Marrakech tour continues by leaving the desert behind, and towards the Todra Gorge, where rock walls create a breathtaking natural corridor. Stop for a walk along the riverbed, surrounded by towering cliffs, before having lunch in a nearby village. The next destination during this Fez to Marrakech trip is the Dades Valley, also known as the « Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs ». Here, ancient fortified homes dot the landscape, and unique rock formations, such as the « Monkey Fingers, » add to the scenery’s decor. Spend the evening at a charming guesthouse, where you can relax with a traditional Moroccan meal while enjoying the peaceful mountain atmosphere.

After breakfast, this tour from Fes continues passing through the picturesque Rose Valley, famous for its fragrant rosewater production. If visiting in spring, you may witness the annual Rose Festival, a colorful celebration of the region’s blooming flowers. Next stop for this Morocco tour is in the Skoura Oasis, a vast palm grove dotted with ancient kasbahs, including the beautifully preserved Kasbah Amridil.

Then you will reach Ouarzazate, often called the « Hollywood of Morocco ». This Fez Merzouga Marrakech tour will make you visit also Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO Ksar that has featured in numerous films and TV series.

The final stretch of the journey takes you over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road pass in Morocco, offering breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains. Stop along the way to admire the scenery, and enjoy a break before descending into the bustling city of Marrakech. By late afternoon, you arrive in the « Red City » and this is the end of this unforgettable Morocco tour from Fez 3 days.