Private 3-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and Fes

5.0 (2 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesArabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This tour is unique because you will discover and explore:
Views of the Atlas Mountains' landscapes are breathtaking.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In Ouarzazate, pay a visit to Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios.
Spend the night in the heart of the breathtaking Dades gorges.
Panoramic views of the Erg Chebbi dunes
Camel rides in Merzouga Sahara are an unforgettable experience.
Enjoy the sunset over the sand dunes.
Participate in a Sandboarding activity.
Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp for the Night
A hearty dinner and a campfire party (Berber Drums)

This Morocco tour will take you on a wonderful journey through the high & Small Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages, Kasbahs, Gorges, Canyons, Sahara desert.

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • All private transport, comfortable accommodation.
  • Lunches, tips.

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - ATLAS MOUNTAINS - AIT BENHADDOU - OUARZAZATE - SKOURA - DADES GORGES
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    2h
    We organize private three-day tours from Marrakech, and we will pick you up from your hotel today. You will be driven through the Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2260 m), with stops to take photographs and appreciate the scenery of the High Atlas Mountains and Berber communities along the route.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    Our next destination will be in the town of At Benhaddou, where we will have a lunch break before seeing the unique Kasbah of At Benhaddou. Visit the UNESCO world heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
  3. Ouarzazate
    2h
    We travel to Ouarzazate, where you may stop to see the Glaoui dynasty's Kasbah of Taourirt. Visit Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
    Then to Skoura, where you may visit the Palm Grove along the route.
  4. Dades Gorges
    2h
    Onwards to Boumalne du Dades, going through El Kelaa M'gouna (Valley of the Roses) and the Dades Valley (Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs). Dinner and stay at the Dades Gorges Hotel.
Day 2: DADES GORGES - TODRA GORGES - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT
  1. Dades Gorges
    1h
    Explore the best of Dades Gorges. The Dadès Gorges are a series of rugged wadi gorges carved out by Morocco's Dadès River. The river rises in the Atlas Mountains' High Atlas range and flows 350 kilometers southwest before joining the Draa River at the Sahara's edge.
  2. Todra Gorge
    2h
    Today's schedule for the 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech is fascinating. After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for Tinghir, followed by the Todra Gorges. You will have the opportunity to pause for a panoramic view of the river. Continue down the riverside route to the gorges, where you will enjoy a break lunch. Walking through this beautiful area while admiring the sights of towering rock cliffs.
  3. Merzouga
    5h
    From here, we travel to Merzouga, going via Tinjdad, Erfoud, and other towns. You may stop at Erfoud to see one of the marble fossil Carriers before continuing to your hotel, which is located at the foot of the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will take a camel ride to the desert camp in the heart of the dunes, where you will spend the night. When you get at the camp, you may spend your free time sand-boarding. Dinner close to your tent where you will spend the night, with a bright sky and numerous stars in the background. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price of a nice private tent. Take advantage of our Marrakech Sahara trip. Morocco trip from Marrakech will resume after breakfast the next day.
Day 3: MERZOUGA - ERG CHEBBI DESERT - ERFOUD - MIDELT - FES
  1. Merzouga
    2h
    Our desert journey continues with an early morning sunrise viewing and brunch. You'll return to your hotel for a relaxing shower and to prepare for the long journey ahead of you.
  2. Rissani
    2h
    We start our journey towards Rissani. It is the nearest settlement of any size to the Erg Chebbi, Morocco's biggest sand desert. Rissani was an important caravan center.
  3. Midelt
    1h
    We continue passing Ziz valley and the Atlas Mountains to reach Midelt. Midelt is a Moroccan town located in the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Midelt is the commercial hub of a huge agricultural hinterland, with a population of 55,304 according to the 2014 Moroccan census.
  4. Azrou
    30m
    Explore cedar forest in Azrou. Visit Ifrane National Park is home to endangered Barbary macaques in its Atlas cedar woods.
  5. Ifrane
    1h
    We continue to Ifrane. Ifrane is a town in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It is well-known for its alpine-style architecture as well as its proximity to ski slopes and woods. A well-known feature is a stone lion statue near the lush Parc la Prairie. Ain Vittel is a spring with multiple waterfalls located just outside of town.
  6. Fez
    2h
    We take the car to Fes. Fes is a city in northern Morocco that is known as the country's cultural hub. It is most famous for its Fes El Bali walled medina, which has medieval Marinid architecture, bustling souks, and an old-world ambiance. Religious schools like as the 14th-century Bou Inania and Al Attarine, both embellished with magnificent cedar carvings and beautiful tile work, may be seen in the medina.

    Thank you for picking us for your Marrakech private tour. That concludes our Marrakech Sahara journey to Fes.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from any location in Marrakech (hotel, riad, villa, airport, bus or train station).

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

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

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