3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
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What's included
- An English-speaking guide during the trip/Well-experienced driver during the trip.
- Drop off
- Explore The City / Village / Dessert
- Fuel/gas/All car-related expenses.
- Overnight stay
- Pick up
- Private transportation in an air- conditioned touristic minivan/4WD.
- Private trip
- Sandboarding and Camel trek.
- Sandboarding in the desert.
- Any other personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to attractions and museums(cheap).
- Plane ticket to and from Morocco.
OVERVIEW:
3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Sahara Desert : This unforgettable 3-day journey from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the historic city of Fes takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of southern Morocco. From crossing the majestic High Atlas Mountains to sleeping under the stars in the heart of the Sahara Desert, this tour offers an authentic experience of Morocco’s rich culture and natural beauty.
Along the way, you’ll explore Berber villages, dramatic gorges, palm oases, and ancient kasbahs. Enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes of Merzouga, savor traditional Berber cuisine, and pass through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas before reaching Fes—the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS 3 DAYS:
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- Traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi N’Tichka Pass
- Explore the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa”
- Optional stop at Atlas Film Studios
- Walk through the majestic Toudgha Gorges and lush Toudgha Oasis
- Drive through Dades Valley and Rose Valley
- Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- Witness a stunning desert sunset and enjoy traditional Berber music at camp
- Overnight stay in a desert camp (standard or luxury options)
- Pass through the scenic Ziz Valley, the land of dates
- Stop at Azrou cedar forest to see wild Barbary macaques
- Visit Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” ranked one of the cleanest cities in the world
- End your tour in Fes, Morocco’s oldest imperial city
- Optional sandboarding experience in the dunes
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
- 3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
• Your journey begins at 8:00 AM with a hotel pick-up in Marrakech.
• Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), Morocco’s highest road. Stop for panoramic views and photos of traditional Berber villages.
• Visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location for Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia.
• Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”, home to the Atlas Studios (optional visit).
• Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, through Kalaat M’Gouna, known for its blooming roses and artisanal rose products.
• Arrive in Boumalne Dades (Dades Valley) in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner and relax in a beautiful local luxury riad or hotel.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi)
• After breakfast, continue to Tinghir to explore the breathtaking Todgha Gorges, known for their towering canyon walls and fresh river stream.
• Spot nomadic Berber families who live in nearby caves and fetch water from the gorge.
• Enjoy lunch in Tinjdad or a nearby Berber village.
• Pass through Erfoud, a town famed for its fossils and sweet dates from Ziz Valley.
• Reach Merzouga, where your camel guide awaits for a scenic 1h20 camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
• Watch the sun set from the dunes and take magical desert photos.
• Upon arrival at the luxury desert camp, enjoy Moroccan mint tea and pastries.
• Savor a traditional Berber dinner under the stars, followed by music and drumming around the campfire.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes
• Wake early to witness an unforgettable sunrise over the Sahara dunes.
• Return by camel or 4x4 to the village for breakfast and meet your driver to continue the journey.
• Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, passing Errachidia and heading into the Middle Atlas Mountains.
• Stop for lunch in Midelt, a town known for apples and mineral-rich soil.
• Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you can meet the playful Barbary macaques.
• Continue to Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, with its clean streets, alpine architecture, and snow in winter.
• Arrive in Fes in the early evening. We’ll drop you off at your accommodation or airport.
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Cancellation policy :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- For a full refund, cancel at least 5 Days before the start date of the experience.
What to bring on :
- You’ll definitely want a camera
- A jacket (unless it’s the middle of summer)
- Sunglasses & sun screen.
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