From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes

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Country: Morocco

Duration: 3 days


Description

Explore the hidden gems of the Sahara on a 3-day guided tour. Experience the imperial charm of Marrakech and Fes, and embark on a Moroccan desert excursion.
Experience the grandeur of Morocco's imperial cities, Fes and Marrakech, on a guided 3-day tour and unveil their hidden treasures.


Day 1: Marrakech — Ait Ben Haddou — Dades (1st night at Kasbah Amazigh)

Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel or riad. Meet your driver and embark on a scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Take a guided walk in the village before continuing on to Ouarzazate for lunch. In the afternoon, travel northeast to Boumalne Dades, and enjoy a drive along the Dades River as the sun sets.
Make a stop to take in the stunning views of the Dades valley, and end the day at a hotel in Kasbah Amazigh, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 2: Dades — Merzouga

Begin your day by having breakfast at your hotel, then embark on a journey to Tinghir, an oasis town along the road of 1001 Kasbahs. Take a leisurely walk along the river bank for an hour before having lunch.
In the afternoon, head to Merzouga where a camel caravan awaits to take you on a sunset ride through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Once you reach the desert camp, enjoy a Moroccan dinner and entertainment by local nomads around a campfire.
Afterwards, retire to your chosen accommodation, either a standard or luxury tent, with basic or extra comfort amenities respectively. Toilets are located outside, and there is a shared space to freshen up. Luxury tents are situated in a secluded and picturesque area with proper bedding, private tents, and flush toilets, hot showers, as well as a deluxe dinner and breakfast

Day 3: Merzouga — Fes

Experience the sunrise, if you choose, with the assistance of your desert camp hosts. After breakfast, embark on a drive along the Ziz River, featuring an oasis lined with palm trees and fortified castles, to Midelt, a small town in the Atlas Mountains, where you will have lunch.
In the afternoon, journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains towards Fes, witnessing a significant change in the scenery from the rocky and arid landscapes to snow-capped mountains, cedar forests, and lush vegetation. Conclude your Marrakech to Fes desert tour in the early evening as you are dropped off at your riad or hotel in Fes.

Highlights

  • Take in the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains scenery via Tichka Mountain Pass
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Drive past the Valley of the Roses and the Road of 1001 Kasbahs
  • Appreciate the landscape of the towering cliffs in Todgha Gorge
  • Indulge in a camel riding adventure amidst the secluded sand dunes of Erg Chebbi

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Pickup is available from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, otherwise we meet at the nearest common point if your hotel is not accessible by car.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.