3 Days Sahara Desert & Ait Ben Haddou Escape from Fès

A seamless journey through mountains, canyons, and golden dunes — authentic, effortless, and crafted for your comfort.

Discover the Sahara and Ait Ben Haddou — authentic, cinematic, and crafted for your comfort.

At FesExplore, we believe every journey should feel authentic, seamless, and deeply connected to Morocco’s soul.
Our Sahara Desert Experience goes far beyond a simple trip — it’s a carefully curated adventure designed for travelers who seek wonder, comfort, and true cultural immersion.
From the winding Atlas roads to the golden dunes of Merzouga, every moment is arranged with care, allowing you to relax, breathe, and experience the magic of the Sahara in complete peace.

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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