3 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
Duration
02 Days
Language
English
Location
Fes
Overview of 3 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour:
The 3-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is one of the most popular private Morocco tours linking the two imperial cities. This unforgettable journey allows you to discover the beauty of southern Morocco, from the Middle Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Merzouga and across the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Along the way, you will visit Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” explore the cedar forest of Azrou, ride camels in the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend a magical night under the stars in a luxury Sahara desert camp. You will also discover Erfoud’s fossils, the dramatic Todra Gorges, the Dades Valley, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO site), and the cinematic city of Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech.
Highlights of the 3 Days Desert Tour :
- Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Stop in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”
- See Barbary monkeys in the cedar forest of Azrou
- Camel trekking in Merzouga dunes at sunset
- Overnight stay in a luxury Sahara desert camp
- Explore the Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
- Discover Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site)
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Included :
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable 4x4 or air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel and all driver-related expenses
- Camel ride experience in the Sahara
- Daily breakfasts and dinners
- Multilingual, experienced driver/guide
Excluded :
- Personal expenses
- Drinks.
- Lunches during excursions
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips for driver/guide
Itinerary :
Day 01 :Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel/riad in Fes. Travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane and the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaques. Continue via Midelt for lunch, then drive through the Ziz Valley with panoramic views before reaching Merzouga. At the edge of the desert, your camel awaits to take you into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset camel ride before arriving at your desert camp. Dinner, Berber music, and a night under the starry sky in a luxury tent await you.
Day 02 :Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Wake up early to watch the magical Sahara sunrise, followed by breakfast at the camp. Return by camel or 4×4 to meet your driver. Continue to Erfoud, famous for fossils and marble workshops, then head to Tinghir to explore its palm groves and the dramatic Todra Gorges.
In the afternoon, drive through the Dades Valley, famous for its scenic gorges and Berber villages. Dinner and overnight stay in a riad/hotel at Boumalne Dades.
Day 03 :Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, travel through the Rose Valley and Kalaat M’gouna, known for its annual rose festival. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” and visit its film studios. Explore the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in many films including Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Finally, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass with photo stops before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
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