3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech Via Merzouga

Overview :

If you're pressed for time but keen on exploring the Sahara Desert during your visit to Morocco, the Fes To Marrakech Desert Tour 3 Days could be the perfect solution. While there are plenty of other fascinating sights and activities to experience in Morocco, we highly recommend booking this 3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech Via Merzouga without delay for a memorable adventure.

Highlights :

• Enjoy the beautiful landscapes between Fes and Merzouga
• Drive through Ziz gorge and its palm groves
• Take a short walk in Dades and Todra Gorges
• Drive the Tizi n Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains
• Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou

Program details :

1 DAY 1 : Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga

Our Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour 3 Days begins at 8:00 a.m. with a drive through the stunning Middle Atlas Mountains to Ifrane and Azrou. Along the way, we'll pause to observe the Barbarian Apes in their natural habitat amidst the cedar forests, then continue on to Midelt via the Tizi N'talghamt. As we approach Errachidia, the picturesque Middle-Atlas plateau and the first hints of the desert landscape will come into view. From there, we'll journey through the magnificent Ziz Valley to Erfoud, Rissani, and Merzouga. At our hotel in Merzouga, you'll drop off your luggage before embarking on a 1.5-hour camel ride to a Sahara campsite nestled amidst the highest sand dunes in North Africa. Enjoy a delightful dinner and spend the night under the stars, surrounded by the breathtaking desert scenery.

2 DAY 2 : Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley

Rise and shine the following day to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the sand dunes before indulging in a delicious breakfast. Then, you'll hop on a camel for a return trip to the hotel where your driver awaits to take you on the next leg of your journey to the Dades Valley via Tinghir and the Todra Gorges. Take a stroll beneath the towering red cliff, which was once a favored spot for rock climbers to practice their skills. Finally, arrive at the Dades Valley for dinner and spend the night under the starry sky.

3 DAY 3 : Dades Valley - Ouarzazate- Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Marrakech

Once breakfast is finished, we'll embark on a scenic drive through the Dades Valley, stopping at Kelaat Mgouna to witness the celebrated "Roses Festival." Our journey continues to Skoura village before reaching Ouarzazate, known as Africa's Hollywood. After indulging in a delectable lunch at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, we'll head towards Marrakech via the breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka pass that snakes through the High Atlas Mountains. We'll take several breaks along the way to appreciate the splendid views, arriving in Marrakech at approximately 6:00 pm, concluding our adventure.

Included :

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