Overview:
The 3 days from Fes to Merzouga and Marrakech that will take you across the mesmerizing beauty of Morocco, beginning in Fes and ending in Marrakech. Your voyage will begin with you traversing the Saiss plains to reach Ifran, which is renowned for its distinctive architecture.
Continue your journey to Midelt, a commercial center that is bordered by apple fields, after you have explored the Cedar woods and seen the Barbary Apes in Azrou. Merzouga is reached after descending into the Ziz Valley, seeing the approach of the desert, and arriving there.
Take a nighttime break near the outskirts of the Erg Chebbi dunes. The next day, you will get the opportunity to ride camels, do sand bashing, and enjoy a desert camp in the Sahara. Make your way to Tinghir and Boumalne Dades, where you may investigate the historic kasbahs. Eventually, you will arrive in Marrakech, and along the road, you will be able to capture true Morocco!
Highlights of the 3 Days Desert Tour
- Crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains: Enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains, with opportunities to stop for photos and take in the fresh air.
- Barbary Apes in the Cedar Forest: Keep an eye out for these playful primates as you drive through the cedar forest.
- Sahara Desert Adventure: Many tours include a trip to the Merzouga desert, where you can experience a camel trek across the golden dunes, spend a night in a luxurious desert camp, and witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises over the dunes.
- Todra Gorges: Immerse yourself in the dramatic beauty of these towering cliffs, carved by the Todra River.
- Dades Gorges: Explore another set of stunning gorges, known for their unique rock formations and scenic viewpoints.
- Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a fortified village that has served as a backdrop for many Hollywood films.
3 days from Fes to Merzouga and Marrakech Itinerary:
1st day : Fes – Middle Atlas – Merzouga Desert – Camel trek and overnight in the Berber tent
Experience the beauty of Morocco’s mountains and forests, including Ifran and Midelt. See the famous cedar forest and Barbary apes in Azrou, then travel through Tiz Ntalghamt pass and Ziz Gorge for stunning views of the Atlas plateau and hints of the desert. Enjoy lunch in Errachidia and continue through the lush Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where you’ll ride a camel and spend the night in a tent after dinner.
2rd Day : Merzouga Desert – Rissani Market – Erfoud Fossil’s – Todra Gorges – Dadés Valley
After breakfast, we’ll visit the market at Rissani (market days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) before heading to Erfoud for the fossilized marble factories. Next, we’ll visit Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves before reaching the stunning Todra Gorges, a popular spot for climbers. Enjoy lunch and a walk through the gorges before continuing to the Dadès Valley, also known as the figs valley. Finally, we’ll stop at the “monkey legs” in Boumalne Dadés. Dinner and night at the Dadès gorges.
3th Day : Dadés Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – High Atlas – Marrakech
Enjoy the stunning Dadès valley view from a strategic lookout after breakfast, before exploring the touristic kasbahs dotted along the road. Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate, along with the cinema studios and museum. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for film locations. Enjoy free time for lunch in town.
In the afternoon we start our way to Marrakech going through the mountain port of Tizi Ntichka with some stops to take pictures. Here we leave back the moon landscape to reach another view full of colors. We`ll get to Marrakech about 6pm,transfer to the hotel and end of our services.
3 days from Fes to Merzouga and Marrakech info
Included
Comfortable 4X4 vehicle with air conditional
English speaking driver
Fuel and tolls
1-night accommodation in a desert camp in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast
1-night accommodation in a hotel in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast
Camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Sandboarding (optional)
Bottle of water during the tour
Excluded
Flight Ticket
Lunches
Drinks
Important! This is a planned tour itinerary; if it does not meet your needs, please contact us. Based on your preferences and the length of your stay, we will develop a bespoke schedule. We provide bespoke Morocco excursions. As more individuals join the tour, the cost decreases. If the payment is fixed, transportation expenses will be proportional to the number of passengers. The standard of lodging affects its price. Please contact us for a quote.