3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
Tour Overview
Experience the magic of Morocco on this 3-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga. This immersive journey takes you from the cultural heart of Fes to the vibrant streets of Marrakech, through the ever-changing landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, lush valleys, and the endless dunes of the Sahara Desert. Perfect for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and cultural explorers, this tour offers an authentic taste of Moroccan life, complete with a camel trek and a night under the stars in a traditional desert camp.
Tour Highlights
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Cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains
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Visit the Swiss-style town of Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou.
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Camel trek at sunset through the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes
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Sleep in a Berber-tented camp under a sky full of stars.
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Discover the dramatic Todgha Gorges and scenic Dades Valley.
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Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Travel the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass into Marrakech.
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Learn about Berber culture and local traditions throughout the journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Depart Fes in the morning and drive through the scenic Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, known for its alpine architecture, and continue to the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Journey through the vast Ziz Valley, with its thousands of palm trees, before reaching the edge of the Sahara in Merzouga. Ride camels across the dunes to your desert camp and enjoy a traditional dinner with Berber music around the fire.
Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley
After sunrise and breakfast in the camp, continue to the historical market town of Rissani, then on to the towering red cliffs of the Todgha Gorges. Enjoy a short walk in the canyon before traveling along the Dades Valley, where unique rock formations and ancient kasbahs await. Overnight in a comfortable guesthouse with panoramic mountain views.
Day 3: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Travel through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at the film studios in Ouarzazate, and explore Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village featured in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas before arriving in Marrakech in the early evening.
◙ Include:
- Transportation by a comfortable vehicle, fuel.
- Driver guide
- 01 Night in a hotel
- 01 Night in desert camp
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Camel ride in the dunes.
◙ Not included:
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
