From Marrakech: 3-Day Tour To Fez Via-Desert merzouga

Duration3 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesArabic, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the enchanting beauty of Morocco with our exceptional tourism agency, specializing in the mesmerizing journey from Marrakech to Merzouga and on to the historic city of Fez. We invite you to experience the heart and soul of Morocco, a land where ancient traditions meet the splendor of the desert and the grandeur of imperial cities. Our carefully curated itineraries will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Moroccan culture, taking you on a captivating expedition from the vibrant markets and palaces of Marrakech to the serene, ever-shifting sands of Merzouga's Sahara Desert, and finally, to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Fez. Join us on a voyage through this captivating realm, where every step unveils a new chapter in a timeless story of beauty and wonder.

Options

Standard Camp: 3-Day Tour

Standard: Choose this option to spend the second night in the standard camp in the Merzouga Desert with shared bathroom and toilets.
Sahara Tours Marruecos : Standard Camp Includes basic services and accommodation in traditional desert accommodations with guided camel treks and meal
Duration: 3 days
Van
Pickup included

Upgrade to Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent: Luxury private tent is ( Private bathroom/toilet and hot shower inside your tent )
Camel ride or 4*4 transfer: Option to choose between a camel ride or 4*4 transfer to / from the camp
Luxurious: shower room and towels are available in your tent.

What's included

Sunrise camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Berber music and drumming experience.
Driver-guide
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Sunset camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Luggage service.

Lunch
Drinks
Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou (available for an extra charge 2€ pp).

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY

Pass by

Your budget-friendly three-day desert vacation from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech via small suburban settlements to the High Atlas Mountains. There will be several breaks to take photographs, enjoy the landscape, stretch your legs, and sip a cup of coffee.
Ait Ben Haddou
1h

Drive uphill on winding roads to the famed Tizi Ntichka pass before arriving at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the first significant stop for sightseeing today. The Berber walled settlement of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a filming location for famous Hollywood epics such as Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator.
Ouarzazate
1h

We continue to Ouarzazate. Here u explore main sights. After lunch at a local café, drive to Dades Valley, Skoura Oasis, and Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the Valley of the Roses and noted for its rose water artisanal distillation facilities.
Dades Gorges
1h

When you arrive at Boumalne Dades, follow the Dades River on a narrow road that passes by many fortified Kasbahs on the side of the route to Dades Canyons. You will arrive late in the afternoon at your hotel. Dinner and a night's stay at your Dades hotel.

Day 2: DADES VALLEY – TINGHIR – MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT

Boumalne Dades
1h

Our adventure today will begin with a drive along the route of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tighir, where we will diverge to a secondary road driving down the river to Todgha, where you will pause for a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees and continue to Todgha Gorges.
Todra Gorge
20m

After some free time to take in the vastness of the cliffs and lunch, we depart early in the afternoon for Rissani, famed for its dates market and as the starting point for historic commercial caravans traversing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou.
Erfoud
1h

We will proceed to Merzouga after a little pause, traveling across some rocky desert countryside. When you arrive at Merzouga, feel free to cool down in their refreshing pool before embarking on your dusk desert journey to the camp. Meet our camel caravan and ride your camels across the spectacular color-changing sand dunes against the backdrop of the sunset. We arrive at our Sahara desert tent before it becomes dark.
Merzouga
1h

Check out the impressive dunes of Merzouga, where we will have a welcome tea and already feel how hospitable the desert people are. At this point, they leave the hostel to pack their bags and what we are not going to use in the desert and leave a caravan of camels for approximately one hour, which will take us to the tented camp. We make a stop halfway to watch the sunset in the countryside with the right traditional dinner and typical music, spending the night.

Day 3: MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT-ATLAS-MIDELT- FEZ

Merzouga
1h

Wake up early to, Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast. . After breakfast, return to Merzouga village. Drive to Fez, passing through the Ziz Valley and stopping at Erfoud
Erfoud
1h

Cross the palm grove of Tafilalet and the town of Erfoud to reach the Ziz valley.
Ifrane
2h

If you have the chance, you can meet the Maggots monkeys at the cedar forest between Azrou and Ifrane.
Fez Mellah
1h

Join Fez, the cultural capital of Morocco, early in the evening. - Drop off in your accommodation or in the nearest accessible point - End of service in Fes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Usually, the tour operator will specify a central meeting point in Marrakech, often near popular landmarks or hotels in the city center.
Timing: Expect an early morning departure to make the most of your three days. Pickup times can vary but are typically between 7:15 AM and 7:30

End point

In Fez, travelers can expect to be dropped off at a central location, such as their accommodation or a designated meeting point within the city. From there, they can continue their exploration of Fez independently or arrange further travel plans, whether it's departing from the city

End point

Boujloud Fez, travelers can expect to be dropped off at a central location, such as their accommodation or a designated meeting point within the city. From there, they can continue their exploration of Fez independently or arrange further travel plans, whether it's departing from the city

End point

In Fez, travelers can expect to be dropped off at a central location, such as their accommodation or a designated meeting point within the city. From there, they can continue their exploration of Fez independently or arrange further travel

Pickup details

HOTEL ALi in the main square jamaa el fna, Meeting Point: Usually, the tour operator will specify a central meeting point in Marrakech, often near popular landmarks or hotels in the city center.
Timing: Expect an early morning departure to make the most of your three days. Pickup times can vary but are typically between 7:15 AM and 7:30 AM to ensure ample time for travel and activities.

Additional information

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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