3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Fes
Overview: 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Fes
The 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Fes is a journey across southern Morocco, combining historic kasbahs, mountain landscapes, palm-filled valleys and the Sahara Desert. Travel from Agadir through the Anti-Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou, the Rose Valley, Todra Gorge and the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi.
The route continues through Tinghir and the Todra Valley before reaching Merzouga, where you’ll cross the Sahara by camel and spend the night at a desert camp. Enjoy a sunset over the dunes, traditional dinner and music around the campfire.
On the final day, travel north through the Ziz Valley, Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through cedar forests and Ifrane before arriving in Fes in the evening.
Highlights of 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Fes
- Travel through the Anti-Atlas Mountains from Agadir
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
- Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Discover the Rose Valley and Dades Valley
- Explore the palm groves and landscapes of the Todra Valley
- Walk through the dramatic Todra Gorge
- Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch the Sahara sunset and spend a night at a desert camp
- Enjoy traditional dinner and music around the campfire
- Travel through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas Mountains
- See the cedar forests near Midelt
- Pass through Ifrane before reaching Fes
Itinerary: 3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir to Fes
Day 1: Agadir – Ait Ben Haddou – Rose Valley – Tinghir
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel or riad in Agadir at around 7:00 AM. Travel inland through the Anti-Atlas Mountains towards Ait Ben Haddou.
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic fortified settlement. After exploring the kasbah, continue through the landscapes of southern Morocco.
The route follows the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Rose Valley and Dades Valley, where you can enjoy views of traditional villages, kasbahs, palm groves and dramatic rock formations.
Continue to Tinghir, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night in a hotel or riad.
Overnight: Tinghir
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Day 2: Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, explore the Todra Valley, known for its palm groves, traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain scenery.
Continue to Todra Gorge, where towering rock walls surround the narrow valley. After the visit, continue towards the Sahara, passing through areas including Tinjdad, Melaab and Erfoud.
Continue towards Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, leave the vehicle and begin your camel trek across the Sahara.
Ride through the dunes as the sun sets before reaching your desert camp. Enjoy dinner beneath the desert sky followed by traditional music and time around the campfire.
Overnight: Erg Chebbi desert camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’ll then return to the village by camel and have breakfast before beginning the journey towards Fes.
Travel through the Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves, before continuing towards Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains.
The route passes through cedar forests where Barbary macaques may sometimes be seen. Continue to Ifrane, a mountain town known for its alpine-style architecture, before arriving in Fes in the evening.
Your driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Fes, marking the end of your 3-day desert journey.
End of tour: Fes
Meals: Breakfast
Map
What is Include
- Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the journey
- Professional tour driver
- Local guide for the visit in Tinghir
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi desert
- One camel per person
- Sandboarding in the Sahara dunes
- 2 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- 1 night in a mid-range hotel or riad in Tinghir
- 1 night in an Erg Chebbi desert camp
- Hotel or riad pickup in Agadir
- Drop-off at your accommodation in Fes
What is Exclude
- Lunches and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities such as quad biking or buggy rides
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
FAQ
Is this a private or shared desert tour from Agadir to Fes?
The source itinerary describes this as a shared tour, meaning you travel with other participants. If you offer a private version, the itinerary can be adapted for your own group.
How long is the camel ride in the Erg Chebbi desert?
The camel trek takes you across the Erg Chebbi dunes towards the desert camp, with the ride timed to experience sunset. The exact duration can vary depending on the camp and desert conditions.
Are the bathrooms private at the Tinghir accommodation?
The source specifies a hotel or riad in Tinghir but does not confirm the exact bathroom arrangement. This should be confirmed according to the accommodation selected for your booking.
What should I pack for this 3-day Morocco desert tour?
Bring comfortable clothing and walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, a light jacket for cooler evenings and a small overnight bag for the desert camp. Temperatures can change considerably between daytime and nighttime.
Customize your Tour
Our experienced guides, comfortable transportation, and personalized itineraries ensure you’ll experience Morocco like never before. Get in touch now to start planning your dream Moroccan adventure!