From Marrakech To Fes: 3-Days Desert Tour, with Luxury Camp,

4.8 (117 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 200 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This Marrakech desert trip to Fes or back to Marrakech through Merzouga is a must-do if you want to visit the max of Morocco.
Morocco tour starts from Marrakech to Fes or Back To Marrakech, this desert tour will allow you to discover the Sahara and its secrets, the Morocco desert is known worldwide for the tallest dunes and especially the night sky that shows the stars so close that you can not believe yourself, then finish the tour in the cultural capital of Morocco, Fes.

Options

Deluxe Camp Tent (Recommended)

Luxury camp: in Merzouga: Overnight in Merzouga deluxe camp tent, with private shower and bathroom inside the tent, Last day Tour Merzouga to Fes
More Activities : ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent with the locals
Superior
Duration: 3 days
2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners
A/C Minibus & Minivan
⚠️ Please note: This tour does not return to Marrakech; your final drop-off is in Fes.


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Standard & basic Camp / Hotel

Shared Standard Tour: Choose this option to spend the second night in the Merzouga Desert standard camp with shared bathroom and toilet facilities.
More Activities : ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent with the locals
Duration: 3 days
2 Breakfasts / 2 Dinners
A/C Minibus & Minivan
⚠️ Please note: This tour does not return to Marrakech; your final drop-off is in Fes.

Pickup included

Premium Desert Tour

Private Tour & Upgraded Riad: First night at Chez Pierre Or Dades Paradise Or Xaluca Dades. Second night at Merzouga Luxury Camp Or Madu Luxury Camp
ATV & Camel Ride & Sandboard: 1 hour ATV quad ride & 1 hour camel ride & Sand boarding
Premium
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Private A/C Vehicle: Private (4x4 TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado Or Minivan)
⚠️ Please note: This tour does not return to Marrakech; your final drop-off is in Fes.


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What's included

  • Camel ride / Camel trek in the desert
  • Sandboarding
  • Dinner
  • First night hotel stay private room, Second night stay desert camp private tent
  • Breakfast
  • Professional driver guide
  • Lunch on the way

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech > High Atlas Mountains > Ait Ben Haddou > Ouarzazate > Tinghir
  1. Marrakech
    30m
    Your shared desert tour to Fes from Marrakech, After driving past Marrakech areas, full of small towns, and different farms, we start driving uphill to cross the High Atlas Mountains.
  2. Tizi n Tichka
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A quick stop for a coffee and toilet will be made before we reach the famous Tizi Ntichka pass ( 2260 m high ).
    Numerous stops will be made to take photos and stretch your legs before the landscape dramatically changes upon approaching Kasbah Air Ben Hadou,
  3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    This UNESCO classified village is one of the most visited landmarks in Morocco. It is famous for having been, and still is used for different Hollywood epics ( Game of Thrones, Kingdom of Heaven, Gladiator, etc…. )
  4. Ouarzazate
    20m
    Pass by Ouarzazate to reach Dades Valley
  5. Valley of the Roses
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We continue to Dades Valley past Ouarzazate, Skoura oasis, and Klaa Mgrouna, the latter is famous for its Damascus rose plantation and distillation.
  6. Camino al sahara
    9h · Admission ticket included
    We continue to Tinghir by Boumalen Dades, the journey between Roses Valley and Dades Gorges is also known as ‘’ The road of 1001 Kasbahs’’
    Upon arrival at Tinghir, deviate to a minor road driving past the amazing scenery of Dades River, with different fortified Berber villages in the back.
    Arrive at your Hotel, and enjoy your dinner.
Day 2: Tinghir > Todra gorges > Erfoud/Rissani > Merzouga Erg Chebbi
  1. Camino al sahara
    30m · Admission ticket included
    After having enjoyed your breakfast, get ready for an amazing journey which will be the highlight of your Marrakech to Fez desert tour: Your next stop will be at Tinghir oasis,
  2. Camino al sahara
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Cross Tinghir to Todgha Gorges
  3. Todra Gorge
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Here where you will have the chance of walking along the stream under the shade of date palm and olive trees witnessing local Berbers taking care of their crops or herding their cattle.
    The walk will lead you to the majestic cliffs of Todgha Gorges where you will have the opportunity to take some photos and enjoy the silence.
    After lunch at leisure at one of the local cafes, you will continue to Rissani past various small towns, oases, and Ksours ( fortified villages ).
  4. Merzouga Desert
    10h · Admission ticket included
    Upon arrival in Merzouga, meet your camel caravan, and start an hour-long camel ride before a sandboarding moment over Erg Chebbi sand dunes marveling at one of the best sunset views.
    Continue your camel trek to your Sahara desert camp. A delicious Moroccan dinner will be served tonight at your Bedouin camp, and your nomad hosts will be entertaining you around the campfire with their drums under the crystal clear sky.
    Overnight at your Merzouga desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga > Ziz Valley > Zaida > Midelt > Azrou cedar forest > Fes
  1. Merzouga Desert
    30m · Admission ticket included
    After an early sunrise camel ride crossing Erg Chebbi dunes, arrive at the camp operator's lodge in Merzouga for breakfast before you meet your driver,
  2. Fez
    1h
    The journey will take you across the Ziz Valley, dotted with thousands of date palm trees, enjoying amazing views of some of the greatest oases of Morocco.
    From here you will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to Middle, a small town halfway to Fez, where you will stop for lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, you will drive past the cedar forests where you might have the opportunity to spot wild monkeys ( also known as Barbary apes ) before you reach the small town of Iran, which is famous for being a popular winter resort for Moroccans.
    Your estimated time of arrival to Fes is 17h00, and your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end with a drop-off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your Riad.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Option To Fes

Pickup details

Travelers pickup is offered
- Pick-up from all hotels and riads in Marrakech.
- If your riad is in Medina, the pick-up location will be the nearest accessible place to the riad.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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