Experience Morocco’s most iconic route — from the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the breathtaking Sahara dunes and the legendary Ait Ben Haddou.
At FesExplore, we transform this long-distance journey into a smooth, comfortable, and unforgettable adventure, tailored for travelers seeking quality and authenticity.
Ride through forests, desert valleys, and ancient kasbahs before reaching Merzouga’s golden dunes at sunset — a moment of absolute magic.
Sleep under millions of stars in a desert camp, share a warm Berber dinner, and wake up to sunrise over the Sahara.
The final day takes you to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO masterpiece and filming site for world-famous movies and series.
This is the most complete desert circuit from Fes — immersive, scenic, and crafted with FesExplore’s premium touch.

Itinerary — 3 Days / 2 Nights

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Ziz Valley → Merzouga Desert

• Pick-up from your hotel around 8:00

• Stop in Ifrane, “the Switzerland of Morocco”

• Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou — meet the wild monkeys

• Lunch in Midelt

• Scenic stop at the Ziz Valley Oasis

• Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon

• Camel ride into the desert (or 4×4 transfer)

• Sunset on the dunes

• Berber dinner + music around the fire

• Night in a desert camp (standard or luxury)

Day 2: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

• Sunrise over the Sahara

• Breakfast at the camp

• Drive toward Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty

• Continue to Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most impressive canyons

• Free time for walking and photography

• Explore the Dades Valley, famous for winding roads and rock formations

• Dinner + overnight in a Dades hotel/guesthouse

Day 3: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Back to Fes

• Breakfast in Dades

• Drive toward Ouarzazate (“The Hollywood of Africa”)

• Visit the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Walk through ancient alleys used in Game of Thrones, Gladiator, The Mummy, etc.

• Lunch with a panoramic kasbah view

• Afternoon drive back to Fes (optional drop-off in Marrakech if needed)

What’s Included

• Private A/C vehicle + English/French-speaking driver

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• 1 night in desert camp (standard or luxury)

• 1 night in Dades Valley hotel

• Camel ride (sunset & sunrise)

• Dinner + breakfast at both accommodations

• Sandboarding (when available)

Not Included

• Lunches & drinks

• Entrance fees (optional)

• Tips

Price

Starting from 9000 MAD per person (private tour)
(Price can be adapted to your riad or FesExplore pricing strategy.)

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

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