The perfect one-way journey combining two of Morocco’s greatest cities with a night in the Sahara Desert. This private 3-day tour takes you from the vibrant souks of Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, past Ait Ben Haddou, into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga, and on to the ancient medina of Fez — one of the world’s best-preserved medieval cities.
3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Fez via Sahara Desert
Private Tour
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
3 Days / 2 Nights
Departs From
Fes
Fes
Destination
marrakech
marrakech
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait ben Haddou Kasbah- Roses Vally - Dades Valley
The 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour, starts with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Marrakech. Then drive through the fascinating High Atlas mountains, and Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the breathtaking landscapes. After that we continue 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 more many movies including: Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy...etc. And also TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we head to "The gate of the desert" Ouarzazate. Free time for lunch, then we continue to visit the Rose valley passing through the large palm grove of Skoura. Finally we drive to Boumalne Dades where we spend the night.
2
Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Dunes - Camel trekking - overnight in a luxury camp
After breakfast, we drive through the Dades valley, we stop on a spot overlooking the valley, to enjoy the spectacular landscape of Dades gorges. Then we continue to Todra Gorges, the course of Todra river has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -Making a high red cliff-sided canyon. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. After that we drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. Free time for lunch on the way. In the afternoon 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. Then continue to the desert luxury camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp
3
Merzouga Dunes - Erfoud - Midelt - cedars forest - Ifrane - Fes
On the last day of your 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour. Wake up early 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. Then we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble After that we drive along the Ziz river, we stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt. Then we continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that we visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow and the alpine-style houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Fes. End of the 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Transport in a private 4x4 or a minivan with A/C +Fuel.
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel or Airport.
- English speaking driver.
- 1 Night in an Excellent Hotel.
- 1 Night in a Luxury Desert Camp.
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert.
- Dinners and Breakfasts.
✗ Not Included
- Lunches & drinks.
- Entrance fees to monuments.
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