Marrakesh to Fez 3-Day with Overnight Merzouga Desert Camping

4.9 (97 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Go from Marrakesh to Fez on a 3-day adventure and wander in the market stalls of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Aït Benhaddou. Ride by camel to camp in the Sahara Desert under a blanket of stars.

Options

Standard Desert Camp Tent

Hotel and desert Camp: Private room and standard camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir. Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom,
ATV Quad and Buggy: are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Duration: 3 days
Local Restaurant: 2x Diners, 2x Breakfasts
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup :: is from your accommodation in central Marrakech or at the closest spot accessible by car.
Pickup included

Deluxe Camp Tent

Hotel and desert camp: Private room and deluxe camp: First night : Hotel in Tinghir. Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom
ATV Quad and Buggy: are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Upgraded
Duration: 3 days: Dive deep into the Sahara Desert on a 3-day trip from Marrakesh to Fes with accommodation included.
Local Restaurant: 2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Marrakech to Fes via merzouga
Conformable Minivan : : With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included

What's included

  • Camel Trekking (Camel per person)
  • Overnight at a private tent in Camp (At your preferred tent type)
  • Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 1-night at a private room in the hotel (At your preferred room type)
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance to monuments (Optional)

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TIZI -N-TICHKA - AIT BENHADDOU - OUARZAZATE - TINGHIR
  1. Marrakech
    8h
    Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi n'Tichka - Ait Ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Tinghir

    Begin early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains.

    As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

    See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 2.5 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included).

    Purchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax with dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night.
Day 2: TENGHIR - TODRA GORGES - TINJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA - Camel Trek (Night in Desert Camp)
  1. Erg Chebbi
    8h
    Day 2: Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes

    After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud.

    Relax in Merzouga, then pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset.

    Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara.
Day 3: Camel trek - Sunrise -Errachidia - Medilt- Atlas Mountains - Ifran- Fes
  1. Merzouga
    8m
    Day 3: Camel trek - Sunrise -Errachidia - Medilt- Atlas Mountains - Ifran- Fes
    Get up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel. Once your reach Merzouga, begin your drive to Fes crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia.

    Around midday, stop in Midelt to buy lunch. Continue to Fes via Ifran Imouzzar with its Cedar Forests and Berber towns, which are both famous as winter ski resorts for Moroccans. Your driver might spot some Barbary apes on the way and seize the opportunity to take some pictures.

    Arrive at Fes late in the afternoon and end your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Your driver will drop you off at your accommodation, and if it's not accessible by car, the drop off will be In the nearest accessible place to your riad/hotel

Pickup details

*Please type down your hotel name and address at the checkout page before booking the tour
*Please arrive in the hotel lobby at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure
*The operator will confirm your pick up time through email 24 hours before your scheduled tour ( whatssap number please )
*Please be patient in cases of unforeseen

Additional information

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