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This is an all-inclusive 3 Day tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara desert of Merzouga. The first day is a drive from Fes through the Atlas Mountains, visiting Ifrane, the Cedar forest, and arriving in Merzouga for camel trekking and camping. On the second day, you will drive to the Dades Gorges, on the way, explore Rissani, and Todra Gorges. Finally, on the last day, drive through the High Atlas mountains, discovering Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou before ending the trip in Marrakech.
The first day of the 3 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour starts by picking you up from your accommodation or the airport in Fes. First, we will drive through the Middle Atlas mountains. We will make a stop in Ifrane, the little Switzerland of Morocco, the cleanest city in Africa. Then, we will move on to the cedar forest, where we will visit the Barbary macaques. Afterwards, we will cross through the green open fields of the mountains, which are home to the Berber nomads who go herding in the area.
Next, we will stop for lunch in Midelt before heading across the High Atlas mountains, driving up to 1927 m above sea level. Next attractions are the Ziz Gorges and the Ziz Valley, where we will make a quick stop to take in the views of the palm groves.
Late in the afternoon, we will arrive in the Merzouga desert for the camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will ride camels over the dunes and make a stop on a big dune to watch the sunset. Then, we will head to the desert camp, check into your tents, and get ready for a delicious dinner.
Finally, the camp staff will set fire and make a small party with drums and desert rhythms. You will have free time if you want to do stargazing!
On the second day of the 3-day trip from Fes to Marrakech, we advise you to wake up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. It is usually quieter, and the colors are different. After that, we start the drive to Rissani market. Here, people gather on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays to buy and sell goods, as it is one of the biggest traditional markets in the area.
Next, we will head to Todra Gorges. A beautiful canyon around 400 m deep. You will have enough time to walk around by the river and enjoy the views. Finally, we will head to Boumalne Dades, where we will visit the Dades gorges and Monkey Toes Mountains before checking into our hotel/riad.
After having breakfast in the Dades Gorges, we will hit the road through the Rose Valley. This route is also known as the 1000 Kasbah road and is famous for growing the Damas roses. Our first stop of the day will be in Ouarzazate at the Atlas Studios. Here, you can visit the Oscar studio, one of the main places where they shoot movies and scenes of series like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, The Mummy, and Lawrence of Arabia.
Afterwards, we will head to a very popular place which was also featured in many movies, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. It is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE since 1987. This is the most famous fortress of its kind and used to function as a station for camel caravans in the past. Further, you will have a walk up the Kasbah and visit its main sites.
After having lunch, we will start the drive across the High Atlas mountains. We will reach an altitude of 2260m above sea level, the highest pass in North Africa. We will make sure to make a stop to enjoy the mountain views and the winding road.
Finally, we will arrive in Marrakech, the last destination of our trip, where we will drop you off at your accommodation or the airport.
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The Price of this 3 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour varies depending on the number of travelers, accommodation type, and travel season. Please feel free to contact us for a free quote!
The tour typically begins around 8:00 AM in Fes and concludes between 4:00 and 6:00 PM on the last day in Marrakech (or Fes, if requested).
For 1 to 4 pax, we use an SUV, either a Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, or s Mitsubishi sport. For 5 to 8 pax, we use a minivan. For more than that, we use a minibus.
The 3 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour is private.
The tent in the desert camp is private.
The camel ride is about 40 minutes.
We recommend comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack, and a jacket for the cool desert night. We’ll provide the rest!
Yes! We offer a Fes to Fes desert tour version. Let us know during booking, and we’ll adjust the itinerary accordingly.
The camel ride is optional. We can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the camp for free, or a quad bike ride across the dunes for an extra charge. Let us know your preference when booking.
