3-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

5.0 (4 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This is a three-day adventure that will take you from Marrakech to Fes by way of Merzouga for the greatest possible experience. Our journey takes us to the Atlas Mountains, Kasbahs, Gorges, and Oasis, and it also includes a night spent camping and riding camels.

During your desert excursion from Marrakech, you will get the opportunity to experience and explore the southern region of Morocco as you travel over the high Atlas Mountains and see Berber settlements.

What's included

  • Camel trek in Merzouga desert. Local desert guide.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Private Tour. Air-conditioned vehicle. Comfortable night in hotel/riad.
  • Night in desert camp. Camel ride.
  • Lunches and soft drinks.Personal expenses.

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
  1. Marrakech
    2h
    We will pick you up from your Marrakech hotel in the morning to begin our three-day tour of Morocco, which will take us from Marrakech to the desert.
    As we make our way across the Tizi n'Tichka pass, we take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    During this day, we will also go through Berber communities, and during our time there, we will observe and learn about the manufacturing of argan oil by Berber women working in their cooperative.

    You will spend some time exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which is the largest Kasbah in all of Morocco.
  3. Ouarzazate
    2h
    We take a tour of Ouarzazate, also known as the "Hollywood of Africa," and during our time there, we visit a number of film studios as well as a kasbah.
  4. Dades Gorges
    3h
    Traveling along what is known as the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs." We make a pit stop in Kalaat M'Gouna, which is famous for the festival that takes place there every year. Our day comes to a close at the Dades Valley, where we check into the hotel in the Dades Gorge for the night. Included in our stay are dinner and breakfast.
Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga desert excursion
  1. Dades Gorges
    1h
    After finishing our meal, we will continue our journey through the Dades Valley to view a rock structure known as "The Monkey Toes."
  2. Todra Gorge
    1h
    After that, we will travel via the Todgha valley, where we will get breathtaking views of the ancient Berber towns. We have arrived at the Todgha Gorge, and there is a crimson cliff that towers over us at a height of 300 meters.
    Rock climbing is a popular activity that draws a lot of people to this area.
  3. Merzouga Desert
    5h
    After that, we keep on in the direction of Erfoud, the capital of fossils, as well as Rissani. We are going to make our way toward the town of Merzouga in the car. We get ready for a camel ride through the desert with an experienced guide.

    In the middle of the desert, you will spend the night in a Berber nomad tent.
Day 3: Merzouga - Mildet - Ifrane - Fes
  1. Merzouga
    2h
    Your camel guide in the Merzouga desert will wake you up early in the morning so that we may see the desert dawn. After that, we continue the tour after riding camels back to our desert hotel, where we had breakfast earlier.
  2. Midelt
    3h
    We make our way via Errachidia, continue on through the Ziz Valley, and cross the Tizi Ntalghamt pass before arriving at Midelt in the Atlas Mountains.
  3. Ifrane
    2h
    We take a car and head to the Berber settlement of Azrou to see the barbarian apes who live in the nearby cedar forest. We are now making our way to Ifrane, which is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco.
  4. Fez
    2h
    The guided tour that began in Marrakech comes to a close when we reach in Fes.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up you from wherever they are staying in the city of Marrakech.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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