BEST Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days

Duration3 days

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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

This Marrakech to Fes desert tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers looking to explore the Sahara desert of Morocco. What sets this tour apart is its small group size, limited to just 10 people per departure, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience.
With more time to interact with the knowledgeable local tour guide, travelers can delve deeper into the culture and history of Morocco. The tour includes accommodations in a quality hotel in the Atlas Mountains and a luxury camp in the desert, providing both comfort and authenticity.
The itinerary covers highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, camel trekking across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, and experiencing the mesmerizing sunset from a high dune.
Additionally, travelers can enjoy activities like sandboarding and an evening of nomad music and drumming around a campfire.

Options

Small shared tour (10 ppl max)

LUXURY DESERT CAMP: You will stay at Hotel Babylon Dades on the first night and Africa Luxury Camp on the second night, or similar accommodations
CAMEL RIDING EXPERIENCE: This tour includes camel trekking to your desert camp or, if you prefer, a 4x4 car transfer at no extra cost.
BEST SERVICE
Duration: 3 days
2 DINNERS & 2 BREAKFASTS: You will enjoy dinner and breakfast at each accommodation during your stay.
HIGH QUALITY VEHICLES: For 4-8 people, we use a Mercedes-Benz Vito or Ford Tourneo Custom. For 8-10 people, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF: We meet all travelers at a designated spot. After the tour, we'll drop you at the closest location to your hotel/riad.

Private tour (Just your group)

LUXURY DESERT CAMP: You will stay at Hotel Babylon Dades on the first night and Africa Luxury Camp on the second night, or similar accommodations
CAMEL RIDING EXPERIENCE: This tour includes camel trekking to your desert camp or, if you prefer, a 4x4 car transfer at no extra cost.
PRIVATE DESERT TOUR: Experience the flexibility of a private tour with your chosen people. Enjoy a unique desert trip.
Duration: 3 days
2 DINNERS & 2 BREAKFASTS: 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts: You will enjoy dinner and breakfast at each accommodation during your tour.
HIGH QUALITY VEHICLES: Depends on your group size. We use a Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Ford Tourneo Custom, and Mercedes-Benz minibus.
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF: We will pick you up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech. After the tour, we'll drop you off at your hotel/riad in Fes.

What's included

Camel ride experience
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast

Lunches
Tips
Drinks

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ DADES GORGE

Marrakech
45m

Our 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes begins in the morning. We leave Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate.
High Atlas Mountains
15m

Along the way, we'll make some stops to enjoy the beautiful sights of the mountains and see traditional Berber villages.
Ait Ben Haddou
1h

When we reach Ait Ben Haddou village, we'll explore the most famous Kasbah in Morocco. This Kasbah is a great example of Moroccan architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also been featured in popular movies and TV shows like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, and Game of Thrones.
Ouarzazate
15m

After exploring the Kasbah with our guide, we'll drive to Ouarzazate. This city is known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert and is often referred to as the Hollywood of Africa. We'll stop at Atlas Studio, the largest film studio in the world, to take some pictures from outside. Then, we'll continue our journey through the valley of roses.
Dades Gorges
14h

If we have enough time, we'll drive to see the unique rock formations known as monkey toes and the famous zig-zag road in the Dades Gorges before reaching your hotel. If not, we can visit both places the next morning.

Day 2: DADES GORGE ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT

Dades Gorges
15m

After a delicious breakfast at our lovely hotel, we'll drive to Todra Gorge through Tinghir and along the Todra Valley, which is filled with palm trees.
15m

We'll take a walk through the stunning Todra Canyon before continuing our drive to Merzouga.
Merzouga
14h

In the afternoon, we'll arrive in the town of Merzouga. There, our camels will be ready to take us on an authentic camel ride across Erg Chebbi Dunes to our luxurious camp. We'll make a stop on a tall dune to witness a breathtaking sunset. Once the sun has set, we'll continue trekking to the camp.

The camp staff will welcome you with a cup of tea and show you to your private tent. You can relax and perhaps take a shower before dinner. After a delicious meal, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing an evening of Berber music and drumming around a campfire. Our crew will even teach you how to play the drums.

Day 3: MERZOUGA DESERT ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ FES

Merzouga
Pass by

It's highly recommended to wake up early today to witness a calm and beautiful sunrise. After enjoying a tasty breakfast at the camp, we'll leave the camp and head to the town of Merzouga using 4x4 vehicles. Alternatively, you can choose to return on camels again.
15m

We'll begin our journey to Fes by driving through the Ziz Valley, where we'll make a quick stop to admire the charming oasis.
Azrou Cedar Forest
15m

Then, we'll continue driving towards Fez, passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the city of Ifrane. Along the way, we'll make some stops. We'll also take a break near Ifrane in a cedar forest by the roadside to see if we can spot some Barbary apes!
Ifrane
15m

Our last break will be in Ifrane, which is known as the Switzerland of Morocco.
Fez
Pass by

Your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end as we drop you off at the nearest accessible location by car to your Riad.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point

We drop off each traveler at the closest location accessible to their hotel/riad.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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