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➥ Summary: 3 days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, is a wonderful adventure, giving you a taste of Morocco’s diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Here’s a detailed description of how you might spend your time. In addition, you’ll combine in between authenticity of the sahara region and imperial city of Fes. 

 

➥ Highlights: 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
  • Explore the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Visit the Cinema Studios in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco.”
  • Take a break in the Rose Valley, known for its fragrant blooms.
  • See traditional Berber villages along your journey.
  • Have fun in the Sahara Desert, with a camel trek and desert activities.
  • Spend a unique night under a starry sky in a desert camp.

 

Itinerary: 3 Days sahara Desert trip from Marrakech to Fes by Merzouga

Day 1: Marrakech – atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate – Dades valley

On the first day of your 3-day Sahara tour, your driver  will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech and take you on a scenic drive through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, with picturesque stops along the way. Around midday, you’ll reach the breathtaking Aït Benhaddou ksar for lunch and a guided tour of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site. Afterward, you’ll pass through Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” and journey through the Roses Valley before arriving at your hotel in Boumalne Dades by 5 PM, where you’ll be treated to stunning views of the Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades valley – Todra gorge – Alnif – Rissani – Merzouga

 

After breakfast, we’ll embark on our journey to the Merzouga Sahara Desert, starting with a visit to the renowned Todra Gorge, famous for its rock climbing opportunities. Our route takes us through the stunning Anti-Atlas Mountains, with a lunch stop in Alnif town. We’ll continue to Rissani, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara Desert,” where you can explore its traditional market, a hub for local nomads. Arriving in Merzouga around 4 PM, you’ll have time to relax in a guest house or hotel before setting off on a camel ride through the dunes to your desert camp. Enjoy a mesmerizing sunset in the vast Sahara, followed by a night under the stars with Berber drumming music around the campfire.

Day 3: Merzouga- Erfoud-Ziz valley-Errachidia-Midelt-Timahdit-Azrou-Ifrane-Fes

On the final day of your tour, wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the golden dunes of the Sahara. After breakfast and a refreshing shower, we’ll begin our journey to Fes, a drive of approximately 8 hours with scenic stops along the way. Our first stop is the lush Ziz Valley, known for its expansive palm groves. We’ll continue through Rich and Errachidia, reaching Midelt for lunch in this “City of Apples.” From there, we’ll visit the Cedar Forest in Azrou to see the playful Barbary macaques. Our next highlight is Ifrane, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine-style architecture and cool climate. We’ll arrive in Fes by early evening, where your driver will drop you off at your riad or hotel, marking the end of your memorable 3-day, 2-night desert adventure from Marrakech to Fes.

 

➥ BOOKING DETAILS: 3 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes

  • TOUR TYPE:  Private 3 days  Tour
  • Starting location: Marrakech
  • Ending Location : Fes
  • Deparature: 8:30 am
  • Confirmation: will be received at Booking time 

✔ Included: 3 day  Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

  • Private comfortable car with A/C
  • English speaking driver
  • Car Fuell
  • Hotel in Dades valley
  • Desert camp in Merzouga
  • Private Super Equiped tent
  • Camel ride ( camel per each )
  • Sandboading activity (optional)
  • Dinner & Breakfast
  • Visit all sights along the way

✘ Excluded: 3 day  Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

  • Midday meals
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fee to monuments

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA ENDING IN FES?

  • Sunglasses
  • Suncream
  • A scarf fro the camel trek
  • Water 
  • Camera / Phone 
  • A small sized bag can be carried on the camel 
  • Rest of suitcases will be transferred to your tent by our Jeep

 

 

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