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Overview
Explore the Sahara desert of Morocco on an epic 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour that offers a great opportunity to meet the locals and experience an authentic desert trip.
By joining the 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, you will get to ride camels crossing the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend an unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp, where you will enjoy the complete silence among the high dunes in Merzouga. This place feels like a million miles from civilization.
Apart from the camel trekking experience, sunset & sunrise over Erg Chebbi, and the night in the desert, your Fes to Marrakech 3-day tour will take you across the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga and across the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Get to watch the Barbary macaques in the cedar forest near Azrou, one of the famous old-world monkey species. Explore the Todra Canyon, visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and many more.
What's included
Camels from / to the camp (1 Camel each)
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Sandboarding in Sand dunes (Optional)
Lunches
Drinks
Tips
What to expect
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedars forest- Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga Sahara
Ifrane
20m
The 3-day desert tour to Marrakech starts with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow, and alpine-style houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco.
Azrou Cedar Forest
30m · Admission ticket included
we continue to Cedars Forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that, we continue to Midelt, where lunch will be served. Then we head to the Sahara desert, driving through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, and along the Ziz river
Merzouga
16h
After that, we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Finally, we continue to the desert camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp
Day 2: Merzouga Sahara – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Rissani Market
40m
Wake up early in the morning to contemplate the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast, then you return on camels to Merzouga where the driver awaits. We leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Todra Gorge
6h
After a stroll in Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble. Then we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -Making a high red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades valley, through Boumalne Dades. Then inevitably stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. Finally, dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate- Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Ait Ben Haddou
6h
After breakfast, we continued our trip to Kalaa Magouna, to visit the Rose Valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, and oil, to cosmetic products. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we reach Ouarzazate, also known as the gate of the desert. We will visit the studios, in which famous movies were shot.
Thereafter, we depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we continue to Marrakesh. Driving through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, and also the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch, and to take pictures at interesting spots. Finally, we reach Marrakesh, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation. End of the tour
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We can pick up our travelers from their hotels
End point
We will drop you off at the closest location accessible by car to your Hotel/Riad.
Pickup details
The Pickup time is 8 AM from your Hotel /Riad please make sure to provide the Address
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
