Explore and discover the magic of the Moroccan Sahara desert on our Fes to Marrakech desert tour. You will get to sleep in a luxury camp in the desert, under a blanket of stars that stretches to infinity. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the desert on this 3 day Fes to Marrakech desert tour.

In this tour from Fes to Marrakech desert discovery offers for you the opportunity to see the best of Morocco in just 3 days; See some Barbary macaques in the Middle Atlas Mountains, cross the Erg Chebbi Dunes by camels, watch the sunset from a high dune, enjoy listening to Berber music around a campfire, sleep under the stars in a luxury camp, visit an ancient kasbah in the Atlas Mountains, and many more.

The Highlights :

• Stop at Azrou cedar forest and see Barbary Apes
• Seeing an oasis full of palm trees
• Walking in the Todra Canyon
• Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes
• Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara
• Watch Sunset over the sand dunes
• Do Sand Boarding activity
• Hearty dinner and party around campfire (Berber Drums)
• Overnight Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp
• Spectacular views of the Ziz Valley landscapes
• Visit the UNESCO world heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Itinerary of 3-days from Fes to Marrakech

In addition to saving you time and money, opting for our our 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech will give you peace of mind before, during, and after your trip. Touring from Fes to Marrakech exploring the Moroccan Sahara desert, with 4 to 10 guests, offers a rewarding way to experience the desert.

Our promise to you is that you will be treated like family. We are sure you will have a fun, safe, and unique desert experience that you will not find anywhere else. You only need to enjoy yourself, and we will completely take care of the rest.

You also can contact us, and we’ll craft a personalized desert excursion that suits your preferences, if you have changes to the tour you want to make. Embrace Morocco’s mesmerizing landscapes and embark on an enchanting adventure.

Day 1 : Fes – Ifrane – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

We start our 3 days from Fes to Marrakech desert tour in the morning. We leave the city of Fez behind, driving south to the desert. Our first destination will be the city of Ifrane for a quick break, then stop by the road in a cedar forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains to watch some Barbary apes.

We will have lunch in a restaurant somewhere nice along the way we will give you choices. Before reaching Merzouga, we will be driving along the Ziz Valley, known for its oasis full of palm trees.

We will be reaching the desert in the afternoon. From there, our camels will take you on an authentic camel caravan across the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. On the way, we will stop to watch a golden sunset from a high dune. Then, continue trekking to the camp.

Upon arrival, our camp staff will show you your private tent to relax and maybe take a hot shower. After a delicious dinner, enjoy sitting around a bonfire under a sky full of stars while our staff plays drums and sings Berber music. We will also teach you how to play drums if you like.

Day 2 : Merzouga – Todra Canyon – Dades Gorges

We will wake up early morning to watch the golden fingers of the sunlight that lights up the desert scene, a moment of peace. After a tasty breakfast in the camp, we will leave for the town of Merzouga by 4×4 vehicles.

Begin our journey to the Dades Gorges. If today is Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday, we will visit a traditional Moroccan souk in Rissani before so to reveal the Moroccan culture and the traditional local life. After that, we carry on driving. When we get to Tinghir, we will drive along the Todra River until we reach the Todra Canyon. Take a walk under these impressive cliffs that reach up to 300m in height.

Reaching the Dades Gorges, we will stop in a place with unique rock formations (known as monkey fingers). This place was once the bottom of the sea! We will also see an exceptional view of a zig-zag road before heading to your beautiful hotel.

Day 3 : Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

First you get your delicious breakfast, then the trip passes through the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M’gouna. Stop in Ouarzazate to see the Atlas Studio from outside. It is the world’s largest film studio. Not far away from the city, there is the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. The ancient fortified village is a great example of Moroccan architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was used for filming parts of many famous movies and TV series such as The Mummy, Gladiator,

Then after exploring the historical Kasbah, we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech at the end of the afternoon. Your Fes to Marrakech desert trip ends as we drop you off at the nearest location accessible by car to your Riad/hotel.

Also Included in this tour:

• Private modern transportation with A/C
• Car Fuel
• Pick-up and drop-off services
• Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
• Overnight in a private tente on a luxury desert camp (at the tente type you prefer)
• Overnight in a lovely hotel
• Camel ride in the desert (camel per person)
• Sandboarding in the dunes
• Meals: 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts
• 4×4 for transport from and to the camp (Alternative to camels)

Excluded from this tour:

• Beverages
• Lunches
• Entrance to monuments (Optional)
• Leaving a tip (Optional)

Additional info about the 2-Day Fes Desert tour to Merzouga

1. At the accommodations, you will be staying in a private room at your preferred type
2. At the desert camp, you will be staying in a private tent at your fancied type
3. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
5. Comfortable shoes for walking and Sandboarding, sport sneakers for example. Long sleeves and long pants or skirts are appropriate for the camel trek.
6. Quad bike & Buggies in the dunes can be included as an extra.
7. Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
8. Your booking confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

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