3-Day Luxury Desert Trip from Marrakech To Fes

Overview :

One of the most popular desert tours is the 3-Day Luxury Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fes. It's a great way to see a large portion of southern Morocco and connect two imperial cities. The journey takes you through stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains and the famous Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou, with a stop in Ouarzazate. The first night is spent in a hotel in the heart of Dades Gorges, and the next day, you can take a short walk in the vast Todra Gorges before riding camels in Merzouga and spending the second night in a peaceful nomad bivouac under the serene sky. Finally, the tour wraps up with a visit to the delightful cedar forest and exploring the cultural capital of Morocco

Highlights :

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains
• Visit Ouarzazate and its Taourirt Kasbah.
• Drive along the Valley of the roses & the road of 1001 Kasbahs.
• Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi.
• Spend the night under the stars at your Sahara Desert camp.

Program details :

1 DAY 1 : Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate Or Skoura Palmary

We'll begin our 3-Day Luxury Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fes bright and early at 7:00 AM, picking you up from your accommodation. Our first stop will be Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara, or, if time permits, the Skoura Palmary. We'll travel through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, to reach the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO world heritage site still inhabited by Berber villagers who maintain their traditional lifestyles. Be sure to climb to the highest point for a breathtaking view while exploring the Kasbah, From there, we'll drive to Ouarzazate for dinner and spend the first night in a typical hotel

2 DAY 2 : Ouarzazate Or Skoura - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)

After breakfast on the second day of our tour, we'll depart Ouarzazate at 8:00 AM, taking the road of 1000 Kasbahs to reach Skoura palm grove. This area is home to many of Southern Morocco's landmarks, such as Amerhidil and Ait Abbou kasbahs. We'll continue on to Kelaat Mgouna, where each year, during the first week of May, locals celebrate the festival of roses to mark the new harvest and sell various rose-based products. Next, we'll cross the Valley of Roses and Boumalen Dades en route to Tineghir, famous for its Jewish square and lush palm grove. After that, we'll head to Todra Gorges for lunch before making our way to MerzougaThere, we'll trek on camelback for, an hour and a half at sunset through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We'll play the drums around the campfire with the camel breeders, have dinner, and spend the night in a nomadic camp in the middle of the desert.

3 DAY 3 : Erg Chebbi - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes

Get ready for an early start on the last day of our 3-Day Luxury Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fes. You'll wake up at 5:30 AM to catch the first glimpses of the sun's rays running across the sand. After breakfast in the bivouac, we'll ride on camelback to make our way to Fes through the serene Ziz Valley, Errachidia, and Midelt. We'll take a break for lunch near Azrou city and visit the cedar forests which some monkeys call home. Then, we'll continue our journey to Fes, concluding our memorable desert tour.

Included :

• Free transport from the airport to your hotel in Marrakech.
• Private transfer by Luxury vehicle air-conditioned
• English-speaking driver during the tour.
• Pick up from Marrakech hotel & Drop off at your Fes accommodation.
• Visit to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah with Guide
• Visiting the Cinema studio in Ouarzazate.
• Spending one night in a Traditional Kasbah at Ouarzazate (5 Stars Luxury Hotel)
• Spending one night at a Luxury desert camp at Merzouga Dunes with a Private tent
• Breakfasts and dinners during your tour (Vegetarians are accommodated on request).
• Camel trekking with sunset and sunrise
• Private bathroom in your tent (hot shower & toilet)
• Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Benhaddou, Cinema Sets, Taourirt Kasbah...etc.