3-Days Desert Tour From Fes to Marrakech

4.7 (7 reviews) Essaouira, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes on this 3-day desert adventure from Fes to Marrakech. Travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains, ride a camel into the golden dunes of Merzouga, and spend a magical night in a desert camp. Explore dramatic gorges, palm-filled valleys, and historic kasbahs before arriving in vibrant Marrakech.

Options

Group Tour with Luxury Camp

Luxury Camp
Duration: 3 days
Dinner & Breakfast
Bus
Pickup included

Group Tour with Standard Camp

Standard Camp: Bathroom & Toilets outside the tent
Duration: 3 days
dinner & Breakfast
Fes - Merzouga - Marrakech
bus
Pickup included

VIP Tour

Premium Camp & Kasbah Tamsna : In Merzouga : Royal Luxury Camp, Lemnouar Erg Camp or similar
In Ouarzazate : Kasbah Tamsna or similar
Premium Service
Duration: 3 days
Dinner & Breakfast
Mercedes Vito
Pickup included

Private Tour

Deluxe Desert Camp,Deluxe Riad: The first night will be in Soleil camp or similar and the second night will be in Dades Riad Sahara Stars Dades or similar
Very Good
Duration: 3 days
Dinner & Breakfast
3 Days Tours
VAN: Mercedes vito, Ford Tourneo or similar Comfortable cars with AC
Pickup included

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • lunch, Drinks , Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Midelt - Errachidia - Merzouga
  1. Fez
    20m
    Our journey will begin in the Medina of Fes, where our staff will pick you up from your hotel or Riad at 7:30am or at designated meeting spot.
  2. 15m
    We will begin our journey from Fes by going via Ifrane ( after 1h20min)a French-built ski resort in the 1930s designed to imitate a Swiss town and make the French feel like home.
  3. Azrou
    15m
    We explore Azrou, cedar forest where you will have the chance to meet and feed local monkeys.
  4. Midelt
    1h
    You will stop for lunch at Midelt, a town known for its fossils and rocks and Apples farming. After lunch in Midelt, we continue our journey and cross the Tizi N' Talghoun pass while taking in the breathtaking scenery.
  5. Errachidia
    15m
    We stop at the beautiful Ziz Valley for taking pictures and admire the view of the palm trees.
  6. Merzouga
    12h
    After 2hrs drive from Ziz Valley we get to Merzouga where you will start the camel ride ( about 40min) then wait to see the sunset beore you continue to the Camp where you will be welcomed with mint Tea. After you will get your tent to get ready for dinner. Atfter you will enjoy the campfire and dance with the locals.
Day 2: Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Boumalne Dades - Rose Valley - Ouarzazate
  1. Merzouga
    40m
    Wake up early to catch the sunrise and enjoy Sandboarding then have breakfast and take the camels/Jeep back to meet your driver.
  2. Todra Gorge
    30m
    The Todra Gorges, one of the nicest spots in the High Atlas, will be reached 2hrs later. The river's path has carved out a cliff-sided canyon, which is famous among climbers due to its beauty and steep rock walls. Lunch is on your own time at this lovely location. It is highly recommended to take a brief stroll through the gorges in order to better enjoy the landscape's magnificence.
  3. Boumalne Dades
    10m
    You will have the chance to take beautiful pictures from a panoramic view of the valley.
  4. El Kelaa M'gouna
    15m
    Its time to a have a pause for Coffee and Toilets. At the same time you will enjoy a lovely view of the Rose valley together with the high atlas mountains and beautiful kasbahs. Following the "One Thousand Kasbahs Road" and the vast Skoura palm grove will bring us to Ouarzazate.
  5. Ouarzazate
    12h
    As we arrive to Ouarzazate you will check in to your accommodations. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 3: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Atlas Mountain - Marrakech
  1. Ouarzazate
    1h
    After Breakfast we explore Ouarzazate, you will visit the Kasbah of Taourirt ( optional), the former home of the Glaoui or Marrakech pasha. If you are interested, we may also visit the film studios and museum.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    We will stop at the ksar in Ait Ben Haddou dated back to the 11th century where we will explore the well-known Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). This fantastic stage has been used to film a number of films, including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara starring Penélope Cruz, etc.
  3. 15m
    We drive to Marrakech through the famous route of Tizi'n Tichka. You will enjoy a spectacular view of the high atlas mountains where you will have the possibility to stop for taking picture at the altitude of 2260m.
  4. Marrakech
    2h
    After lunch you will continue the drive to Marrakech and admire the scenic view of the atlas mountain till you get to Marrakech. Drop off at the main square.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick available at your riad / hotel or nearest accessible point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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