Discover the best of Morocco tours. During this 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes through the Sahara desert of Merzouga, explore the landmarks such as Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Dades Valley, and Tinghir Oasis. Experience the camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes and spend your night in a luxury camp in Merzouga. Discover the best of Morocco tours. During this 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you will have the opportunity to witness the Barbary Apes in the Middle Atlas Mountains before reaching to Fes.
Read a detailed itinerary of our 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
The start of your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will take place from the airport or your Riad in Marrakech at 8 o’clock. Towards Ouarzazate, passing through the pass of Tizi- N-Tichka in the High Atlas Mountains. You will enjoy the charming panoramic view over the valleys and the Berber villages perched on the mountainsides, sometimes hardly distinguishable from the mountains themselves. And continue along the way until you reach the UNESCO preserved world heritage “Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou” One of the locations used as a natural decor for many Hollywood movies such as “Lawrence of Arabia and the recent well-known series The Game of Thrones.
Then take a walk on the side of the dried river and discover this magical treasure of ancient Moroccan architecture. Stop for a lunch break at one of the traditional restaurants in the sport, and continue driving along the road of thousand Kasbahs until you reach Skoura, home of abundant ancient Kasbahs. From here, the direction takes us through Kela’a M’gouna, the Valley of Roses, with a stop to visit one of the cosmetic cooperatives and learn how women prepare perfumes based on distilling rose water and other cosmetic locally-made items. Overnight in Dades gorge at a traditional Kasbah Riad.
After a traditional breakfast in your authentic Riad, you will depart to Merzouga. And drive along the route of thousands of Kasbahs and the charming oases passing by Tinghir with its palm grove. Then head to Toudra gorges for a leisure stopover and a delicious lunch. After lunch, you will go for a short trek along the area to discover its canyons of about 290m high. Afterward, you will leave towards Merzouga.
Camel trekking and Sleeping in the Desert is the highlight of the 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
Switch the transportation to a powerful SUV vehicle and drive among the dunes of Erg Chebbi until you reach the camel caravan for a camel trekking in the desert.
Continue your camel ride to your desert camp, where you will stay for the night. Play the drums with the nomads under the millions of stars. End your journey by a traditional dinner at your lovely camp in the heart of the desert.
Today, we recommend waking up at dawn to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Then we will then begin the journey to the ancient Arabic city of Fes. Driving through the Ziz Valley and the extensive palm groves will give us some wonderfully photographic scenes before reaching Midelt, known for its apple production where we can stop for lunch.
We will continue over the Mid-Atlas Mountain range and the cedar forests, which contain Morocco’s Barbary Apes. We hope to spot some on our way through these beautiful landscapes. It was the logging of these forests to build Ifrane that caused the extinction of the Barbary Lions, which once roamed these forests. Ifrane, a Swiss Alpine-style village and winter ski resort, is our next stop.
End your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes filled with so many memories and experiences that you will treasure for the rest of life.
Quick Tour Overview
Day 1: Marrakech – Dades Valley
Day 2: Dades – Toudra Gorges – Erg Chebbi
Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Ifrane – Fes
Tour Information
3 Days / 2 Nights
Marrakech
Fes
All year round
Customizable
Private
Tour Gallery
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
All overnights in traditional Moroccan Riads/Hotels
Breakfasts on daily basis
2 Dinners
Full-time new air-conditioned vehicle
Transfer into the desert by 4*4
Gasoline, Road Tolls, Parking fee
Language support.
Full-time professional English Speaking Driver
Full-time professional English Speaking Driver
Guided Camel Trekking
Nomad night party in the Desert Camp
Berber scarf in the desert
Extras
Drinks
Travel Insurance
Personal Spending
Tips for guides and drivers
Tour Prices
| Tour Level | 2 Persons | 3 – 4 Persons | 5 – 6 Persons | +6 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Stars | $ 490 | $ 390 | $ 350 | |
| 4 Stars | $ 550 | $ 425 | $ 385 | |
| 5 Stars | $ 590 | $ 450 | $ 425 |
- All Prices are based on US Dollars per person
- There is an additional fee of 15% will be applied on tours between Dec.15 – Jan.10
- A single supplement fee will be applied for single rooms
- No Extra Charges or Hidden Fees
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