The first thing that happens on your 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is that you’re picked up from your riad in the morning. You leave the bustling city behind and travel through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains. The winding roads take you over high mountain passes and through typical Berber villages, offering breathtaking views of rugged peaks and lush valleys. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Continuing south, you’ll reach Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous kasbahs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you’ll learn about the historic mud-brick buildings that have withstood desert winds for centuries and once served as important stops along caravan routes. After taking in the views, the journey continues over dry plateaus, heading toward the edge of the Sahara Desert.

By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, where the golden sand dunes of the Sahara await you. As the sun sets and paints the sky with warm, rich colors, your adventure continues with a camel ride into the dunes. When you reach your luxury desert camp, you’ll enjoy a traditional meal and listen to some local music. Then, you’ll spend a peaceful night under the stars in the desert.

Get up early to witness the beautiful dawn over the Sahara. It’s a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience as the desert comes to life with the first light of day. After a hearty breakfast at the camp, you’ll head north toward Fes. Along the way, you’ll pass through Erfoud, known for its fossils, and then enter the Ziz Valley, filled with palm trees lining the river. These trees stand out beautifully against the desert’s rocky landscape.

The route then ascends to Midelt, a charming mountain village nestled between the Middle and High Atlas peaks. The cooler weather and lush scenery here offer a welcome relief from the desert heat. As you travel north, the terrain becomes greener and more colorful. Near Azrou, you’ll encounter cedar forests, home to the famous Barbary macaques.

Ifrane, often referred to as “Little Switzerland” because of its European-style buildings and mountain-like setting, is a great place to pause before the final leg of the journey. By sunset, you’ll arrive in Fes, where your trip concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or the nearest accessible location. This marks the end of your unforgettable Marrakech to Fes desert tour 2 Days.