3-Day Morocco Student Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga

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From

Fez

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Duration

3 Days

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Destination

Merzouga, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley & Ait Benhaddou

Experience the best of Morocco on a 3-day student tour from Fez to the Merzouga Desert, ending in Marrakech. Travel through the Middle Atlas and cedar forests, cross the Ziz Valley, spend a night under the stars in the Sahara, and finish with Todra Gorges and the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

Designed for students, university groups, study abroad programs, and friends, this private desert tour combines culture, adventure, and spectacular landscapes in just three days.

From the cool mountain towns of the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, this is a one-way Morocco trip that connects two imperial cities.

Discover Morocco’s mountains, forests, valleys, and desert in just three days.
- Ifrane: Stop in the “Little Switzerland of Morocco”, known for its alpine-style architecture.
- Cedar Forest: Walk among giant cedar trees and meet Barbary macaques.
- Ziz Valley: Enjoy panoramic views over palm groves and Berber villages.
- Merzouga Desert: Ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Desert Camp: Spend the night in the Sahara with dinner, music, and a campfire.
- Quad Biking: Enjoy a 1-hour quad biking experience in the desert.
- Todra Gorges: Walk between towering limestone cliffs.
- Ait Benhaddou: Explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and film location.

Day 1: Fez → Ifrane → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

Your 3-day Morocco student tour from Fez starts early in the morning.

Your driver picks you up from your accommodation in Fez and heads south into the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, then continue to the cedar forest near Azrou, where you can walk among ancient trees and see Barbary macaques.

Continue through Midelt and the Ziz Valley, with panoramic stops along the way, as the landscape slowly turns from mountains to desert. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon.

Morning pickup from your accommodation in Fez
Stop in Ifrane
Cedar forest and Barbary macaques
Lunch stop in Midelt
Panoramic views of the Ziz Valley
Drive through Errachidia and Erfoud
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon
1-hour quad biking experience
Sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes
Traditional Moroccan dinner
Berber music and campfire
Overnight: Sahara desert camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

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

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes before breakfast.

After enjoying your last moments in the desert, leave Merzouga and drive to Rissani, a historic market town. Continue to Todra Gorges and enjoy a walk between the impressive limestone cliffs, then drive through Tinghir and its palm-filled oasis landscapes to the Dades Valley.

Sunrise over the Sahara dunes
Breakfast at the desert camp
Depart Merzouga
Stop in Rissani and its souk
Visit Todra Gorges and walk through the canyon
Photo stops around Tinghir and the oasis
Lunch break
Arrive in the Dades Valley
Free time to relax and enjoy the scenery
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Dades Valley
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 3: Dades Valley → Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech

After breakfast, drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Ouarzazate.

Continue to Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most famous kasbahs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its narrow streets and traditional earthen architecture. Then cross the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech in the evening.

It’s a long travel day, but there will be stops along the way to stretch, take photos, and enjoy the changing scenery.

Breakfast at the hotel
Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Pass through Ouarzazate
Guided visit of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Lunch stop in the area
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening
Drop-off at your accommodation or Marrakech airport
Meals: Breakfast

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Included

Private transportation throughout the tour
Experienced Moroccan driver
Pickup from your accommodation in Fez
Accommodation in the Dades Valley
Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp
Daily breakfast
Dinners during the tour
Camel ride in the Merzouga dunes
1-hour quad biking experience
Traditional music and campfire at the desert camp
Guided visit of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Visit to Todra Gorges
Drop-off at your accommodation or Marrakech airport on the final day

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Excluded

International or domestic flights
Lunches
Drinks and snacks outside the included meals
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Souvenirs and purchases
Tips for drivers, guides, and local staff

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR MOROCCO STUDENT TOUR

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Light clothes for daytime
A warm layer for the desert at night (and for Ifrane and the Middle Atlas in winter)
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Hat or cap
Small backpack
Camera or smartphone

Student Travel Tips

- Carry some Moroccan dirhams for small purchases
- Stay hydrated throughout the trip
- Bring a warm layer for the Sahara at night
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking in the kasbahs and gorges
- Keep your essentials in a small day bag
- Ask permission before photographing local people

Climate Overview

- Marrakech: Warm to hot days, with cooler temperatures in winter
- High Atlas: Cooler temperatures, especially at higher elevations
- Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate: Dry climate with hot days and cooler nights
- Dades Valley: Warm and dry during the day, cooler in the evening
- Merzouga: Hot and dry during the day, with cooler desert nights