3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
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This 3-day desert tour starts in Marrakech and ends in Fes, covering approximately 72 hours. The journey crosses the High Atlas Mountains, passing through Berber villages, oases, and gorges. On the second day, the tour reaches Merzouga, where guests take a camel trek into the Sahara Desert dunes. They spend one night in a desert camp that includes dinner, breakfast, live entertainment, and overnight accommodation under the desert sky. Sand boarding is also included during the desert stay. On the final day, the route continues through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains before arriving in Fes by evening. The tour is led by a local experienced driver and may be operated by a multi-lingual guide. Drinks, lunch, and entrance fees are not included. A vegetarian meal option is available if requested at the time of booking.
Highlights
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Itinerary
High Atlas Mountains Crossing
Departure from Marrakech around 08:00 with travel across the High Atlas Mountains. The route passes old Kasbahs and Berber villages. There will be time for tea or coffee and to take photographs of the panoramic mountain views.
30 min
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
After several hours crossing the Atlas Mountains, arrival at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou for lunch. This Kasbah is well-known and has appeared in films including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy.
120 min
Ouarzazate and Taourirt Kasbah
After visiting Ait Ben Haddou, travel to Ouarzazate. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah with the option to visit the film museum where various movies were filmed.
30 min
Skoura Oasis Drive-by
On the way to Dades, pass by Skoura, which is one of the largest and oldest oases in southern Morocco.
15 min
Erg Chebbi Desert Camel Ride
Camel ride and overnight stay in the Erg Chebbi desert.
720 min
Fossils Museum Visit
Visit to the Fossils museum.
30 min
Todra Gorges Walk
Free time to explore and walk in the Todra Gorges.
60 min
Azrou Forest Free Time
Free time to visit the Azrou forest.
30 min
Ziz Valley Panoramic Stop
Stop to view the panoramic landscape of the Ziz valley.
30 min
Ifrane Short Visit
Stop and brief visit to Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco.
30 min
Meeting point
The pick up will be infrant of restaurant Cafe de France in Jamaa el fna square, our driver will be holding a sign has your name on it.
End point
We will drop you off at your hotel/riad
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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