Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert 3-Day Morocco Tour

5.0 (9 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesArabic, English, French
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Marrakech to Fes desert tour is the most sought-after desert trip. Take the scenic drive through Morocco’s Sahara desert to connect between the two imperial cities. This desert safari requires at least 3 days to enjoy it to the most. The distance between Marrakech and Fes is 530 Km. Drive past ancient Kasbahs, Berber villages, meet the nomads, and spend the night in a camp. To sum it up, Marrakech to Fes desert tour is a can’t miss adventure.

Options

Private desert travel

Luxury Camp & Luxury Riad: 1st night: Chez Pierre/Dades Paradise/Xaluca Dades.
2nd night: Merzouga Luxury Camp.
Camel,sandboarding, Quad/Buggy: Enjoy camel trekking, sandboarding & rent an ATV Quad/Buggy to explore desert dunes with locals.
Deluxe
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Dades, Marzouga, Fes
Private A/C Vehicle: We offer a private air-conditioned vehicle for your transportation needs, ensuring that you travel in comfort and style.
Pickup included

Standard overnight

Private room and standard camp: Includes a private room in Tinghir hotel on 1st night & deluxe camp tent with private bathroom on 2nd night.
Camel,sandboarding, Quad/Buggy: Enjoy camel trekking, sandboarding & rent an ATV Quad/Buggy to explore desert dunes with locals.
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners, 2x Breakfasts: You will be provided with two dinners and two breakfasts.
tizi n'tichka, Dades, Marzouga
A/C mini-bus max 17 passengers: Get a comfortable minivan with ample space & pickup services included for your convenience.
Pickup included

Luxury tent in the desert

Luxury tent: Includes a private room in Tinghir hotel on 1st night & deluxe camp tent with private bathroom on 2nd night.
Camel,sandboarding, Quad/Buggy: Enjoy camel trekking, sandboarding & rent an ATV Quad/Buggy to explore desert dunes with locals.
Duration: 3 days
2x Breakfasts ,2x Diners: You will be provided with two dinners and two breakfasts.
A/C modern mini-bus max 17pass
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (hotels inside marrakech only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunches on the way
  • Personal expenses
  • Guide at Kasbat Ait Ben Haddou ( 2€ (20MAD) per person – Optional)

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Ti'zin Tichka - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley.
  1. Marrakech
    Pass by
    Your budget 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes (Via Merzouga) will start early in the morning.
  2. Tizi n Tichka
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We depart Marrakech at 07h30 AM to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way.
  3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.
  4. Dades Gorges
    Pass by
    After lunch, we drive to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses before we reach our hotel Le Chateau Du Dades or Panorama(Depend on availability) located in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Valley - Gorge of Todgha - Merzouga
  1. Todra Gorge
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast at the hotel, you will then leave to the Todgha Gorges, which are naturally constituted high limestone cliffs that have been hollowed out for millennia. This wonderful site is also the delight of climbing enthusiasts.
  2. Merzouga
    3h
    After lunch, the journey will continue to the fascinating dunes of Merzouga. It is a village that marks the beginning of the Sahara. At this stage, vehicles will be replaced by camels to enjoy a traditional camel ride for 1hour. You will cross the dunes and admire the sunset and the colours in perpetual evolution. After a traditional dinner with Berber rhythms, you will spend the night under the stars in a nomad tent in the middle of the desert.
Day 3: Merzouga - Midelt - Ifran - Fes
  1. Merzouga Desert
    10m · Admission ticket included
    After an early breakfast, and a camel rides back to the main road where you will meet your driver and vehicle, After these joyful moments, You will leave for Errachidia through Erfoud, Aoufous and the Ziz valley and then stop to overlook the Aoufous oasis in the Tafilalte region.
  2. Midelt
    1h 30m
    We continue to Midelt through the TiziN’talghamt pass and have lunch.
  3. Ifrane
    15m
    After lunch, you will be taken to Fez (the medieval city) through the cedar forest near Azrou and the Middle Atlas mountain, with the possibility of seeing the Berber apes (monkeys). You can make a stop in Ifrane before reaching Fez.
  4. Fez
    Pass by
    Leave in Fes. And don't forget to wish you a safe trip and some good times with us throughout your life. Your 3-days desert tour will end in Fes at about 20h00.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our start point is infront of Hôtel Restaurant Café de France at Jemaa el-Fna.

End point

Your estimated time of arrival to Fes is 19h00, and your shared 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end with a drop off at your hotel/riad or the nearest accessible point to your hotel/riad.

Pickup details

Pick up from your hotel/riad

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

Cancellation policy

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

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