3 day Marrakech to Fes sahara desert tour

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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Travel with us from Marrakech to Fes via Desert of Merzouga, This tour will introduce you to the best Morocco desert tours has to offer for its visitors combining the two imperial cities of Marrakech and Fez, We offer the best 3 days Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga.

On this tour, you will have the opportunity to cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Kasbah of Telouet & the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, overnight in Dades Valley, enjoy a short walk in the Todra Gorges, spend a spectacular night at your Merzouga Luxury desert camp at Erg Chebbi dunes, a camel ride through the deep sand dunes during the sunset.

On the third day, we take you through different why back to fez via this beautiful cedar forest and a stop for a quick watch of the Barbary monkeys in the Middle of atlas Mountains, cafe break at the Ifrane town that is called little Switzerland of Morocco.

Options

3 Days with no Accommodation

“Accommodation not included”: Book your hotels on your own.
Toyota 4X4 or Mercedes-benz
Driver guide: Driver/guide for the whole trip
Pickup included

Deluxe Accommodation

Deluxe Accommodation:: Deluxe Riads/Hotels/Kasbahs A 4-star deluxe trip of outstanding quality riads in the upper-middle range. Luxury Desert Camp
4x4 or minivan
Pickup included

Standard accommodation

Standard accommodation: Standard accommodation: Quality 3-star riads, hotels, kasbahs, and a desert camp.
Duration: 3 days
4x4/SUV or Minivan
Pickup included

What's included

  • Accommodation Guest House/Riad/Hotel with dinner and breakfast in Dades Valley.Fees
  • Private 4X4/Van + A/C + fuel.
  • Overnight in a traditional nomad desert camp in Erg Chebbi in half board.
  • Pick up from your Hotel/Riad Marrakech / Drop off at your Hotel/Riad Fez.
  • English speaking driver/guide.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Camel trekking in the desert ‘Camel each’/Sand-Boarding
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    20m
    Pick up at 8 am from your accommodation Riad/Hotel in Marrakech. we start this Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 3 Days, We journey over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2260m/7500ft- It is the highest pass-road in Africa. Panoramic views over the Berber villages and beautiful landscapes in the background. We stop for a break and pictures.
  2. Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Later, we drive through the Ounila Valley then we stop to visit the Kasbah of Telouet.
  3. Trek Ounila Valley
    10m
    We continue along the Ounila valley till the village of Ait Benhaddou.
  4. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    We stop for lunch here, and we go for a visit to the Mud-brick Castel listed world heritage by UNESCO.
  5. Ouarzazate
    30m
    We pass by Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood city due to the number of movies that have been shot here. (Optional visit to the Cinema Studios).
  6. 1 day
    afterward, we continue our journey towards Dades valley through Rose Valley and the Road of thousand Kasbah.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga)
  1. Dades Gorges
    15m
    After breakfast, we will drive to the top of Dades Valley, beautiful view over the valley and the mountain gorge.
  2. 30m
    We head toward Todra valley via Tinghir. It is a contrasted valley with Rocky canons & huge palm trees. We will absolutely make picture stops. Later, we get to the famous Todra Mountain Gorge, (Its altitude: 400m/ 1312ft.) where you can walkthrough.
  3. 1h
    We will stop for lunch nearby Tinjedad.
  4. Erg Chebbi
    1 day
    Then we carry on toward the Sand Dunes of Erg Chebbi via The Jorf and its ancient irrigation system with 1000 wales. Finally, Erfoud before seeing the first sand. Erg Chebbi has the Highest sand dunes in the country.

    Well! Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset. The best time for pictures as the sand turns red in order to match this beautiful sky.

    Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent and enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
  1. Erg Chebbi
    1h
    Wake up early this morning to assist the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Breakfast is at the camp before meeting the Camels again, Camel rides back to the vehicle.
  2. Midelt
    1h
    We start our journey to Fez via Errachidia & the lush Ziz Valley. We will stop for picture opportunities as we are driving along Ziz valley & the High Atlas Mountains.

    We stop for lunch at Midelt the Apple capital.
  3. Azrou Cedar Forest
    15m
    We continue along the Middle Atlas Mountains till Cedar forest, we will stop to visit the monkeys.
  4. Ifrane National Park
    30m
    The last stop before Fez is Ifrane, this Swiss Moroccan city looks stunning. Houses with triangle roofs (lofts) and wide streets are very beautiful & clean even if it snows here during the season.
  5. Fez Mellah
    Pass by
    later we drive to Fes, Your 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes Via Merzouga will end around 6 pm at your accommodation riad & Hotel Fes.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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