PRIVATE TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES

3 DAYS DESERT TOUR

EXPERIENCE

A memorable and thrilling three-day excursion.

Price: From 135 €

Departure time: ~7:30 / Arrival time: ~18:00

Duration: 3 Days

Hotel pick-up service: available

Drop-off point in Fes: at the blue gate (Bab Boujloud) or the nearest convenient place to your hotel if the vehicle is accessible.

Cancellation policy: up to 72 hours before the activity begins.

Highlight

See the impressive Atlas Mountains
Visit The Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy some free time to visit Ouarzazate and the studios of cinema
Take a guided tour of the Tinghir oasis and Todra gorges
Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and witness sunrise
Sleep under the bright stars at the Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi with bonfire and Berber music dance.
Drive to Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests along Ziz Valley.

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Full Description

You will never be bored because there is so much scenery to admire. On this three-day adventure desert excursion from Marrakech to Merzouga and Fes,. Enjoy the lovely road, gorgeous landscapes with a variety of colors, and Berber settlements along the journey from Ouarzazate. You will visit the UNESCO sites Kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt, then continue through the oasis, palm groves, and gorges, crossing the valleys and dry rives to Merzouga to enjoy a camel trek for a beautiful sunset over the sand dunes, and overnight in a desert camp under the stars while enjoying a traditional Moroccan dinner. Continue via Midelt and the Switzerland of Morocco, Ifran, till you reach the lovely city of Fes.

Day 1

Marrakech– Tizi-N-Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges

Around 7:15 to 7:45 am, members of our staff will come get you from your Marrakech hotel and take you to the departure point, which is the main square, Jamaa El Funa.

Begin by taking the High Atlas Mountains and Col Tichka at 2260 metres, followed by a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah Ait Benhaddou and lunch in Ouarzazate. To reach the Dadès Valley, travel through the Skoura oasis, Kalaat M’gouna, and the Valley of Roses.

At a Dadès standard hotel, spend the night in your private room with half board (dinner and breakfast).

Day 2

Dades Gorges – Tenghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga

Leave the Dades Canyon and head toward Erg Chebbi, the entry point to the Sahara desert, after eating breakfast at your hotel. Get a sense of the Saharan terrain by traveling through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud and seeing the Berber villages strewn along the route. Upon arriving in Merzouga, visit the Tafilalet oasis. Take a brief break to unwind in Merzouga. Our journey to a nomadic Berber camp involves riding a camel for one hour and thirty minutes as the sun sets and crossing sand dunes. Listen to the camp drums in the middle of the Sahara desert while taking in the timeless view of the sand dunes and surrounding landscape.

With your camera, capture the magnificent sunset from the top of a tall dune. Following that, make your way to the camp to spend the night in your own tent, complete with breakfast and dinner, under the starry sky and Berber music while dancing around a bonfire in a nomadic camp.

Day 3

Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Watch the sunrise over the dunes when you get up early in the morning. Take a camel ride back to Merzouga, where you can eat breakfast at the Auberge. After breakfast, get ready for the next day’s studies and set out on your journey to Fes, where you will swap drivers but never the performance. It will take some time off before you knock on Fes in order to facilitate the switch to the new van.

The route takes you across the Ziz Valley through Errachidia or Ighrem n Ulzuz, which translates to Ksar Essouk. You will pause in Midelt to satisfy the hunger of your travel spirit before continuing on to the Middle Atlas Mountains and the pine woods’ jewels, Imouzzar and Ifran, which are referred to as “Little Switzerland” in Morocco.

At about 6:00 p.m., we arrive in Fes.

Inclusions

Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
transportation in a modern, air-conditioned minivan
Visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, Dades Gorge Valley, and Todra Gorge.
Private room on the first night in a hotel in Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast.
Erg Chebbi camel trek to witness the sun set and rise
The second night at the desert camp, in a private tent with breakfast and dinner
Transfer from Merzouga to Fes.

Exclusions

FAQ

What's the difference between a shared and private tour from Marrakech to Fes?

A shared tour includes a shared vehicle, a shared accommodation at a standard hotel on the first night, a shared tent at a standard berber camp on the second night, and a shared minibus or grand cab ride from Merzouga to Fes.
A private vacation includes private transportation (from Marrakech to Fes) with an assigned driver, a private room in a standard hotel, and a private tent in a regular berber camp.

What do I need to bring?

* Sunglasses
* Sun cream
* Hat
* Jeans for the camel trekking (shorts and skirts are not recommended, as the camel saddles are itchy and can cause skin irritation).
* Cameras and phone chargers.
* Warm clothes in the winter season

Can I bring my luggage or suitcase on the tour?

You can carry your suitcase or luggage with you throughout the tour, as there is enough space in the back of our minibus.
You are welcome to bring your luggage to your lodging on the first night.
On the second night, store your luggage in the vehicle and carry only what you need for one night at the camp inside a small backpack to ride your camel with.

Can we upgrade our accommodations (hotel and camp)?

Yes, you may upgrade your first night to a luxury hotel and your second night to a luxury berber camp; please check before completing your reservation.

How long does a camel ride in Merzouga Sahara last?

The camel trip takes roughly an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the season and daylight.

Can I take a shower in Merzouga Standard Sahara Camp?

Yes, it’s possible to take a shower at the Merzouga Sahara campsite, but please remember to bring your own towel and amenities.

How do we get from Merzouga to Fes on the third day?

Following breakfast, the driver will pick you up from the Merzouga meeting location.

Are there any stops along the road between Merzouga and Fes?

Yes, there are a few photo stops, lunch breaks, and restrooms.

At what time and place will we arrive in Fes?

The approximate arrival time is between 17:00 and 18:00, depending on the weather and daylight saving time.
The drop-off location in Fes will be at the blue gate (Bab Boujloud) or the nearest convenient place to your hotel if the vehicle is accessible..