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3-Day Luxury and Budget Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merouga with Camel Ride and Accommodation
Desert Safari
Morocco > Fez

3-Day Luxury and Budget Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merouga with Camel Ride and Accommodation

by 3t Travel MTS

3 days
Fez
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Overview

This 3-day luxury and budget desert tour starts in Fez and travels to Marrakech via Merouga. The trip covers about 72 hours and includes transport in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus with a professional driver. The route passes through the middle Atlas Mountains, including cedar forests and Berber villages, with stops at Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, historical kasbahs, and an oasis. Two nights of accommodation are provided: one night in a desert tent and one night in a hotel. A local guide is available in Rissani and Ait Ben Haddou. Activities include a camel ride in the desert to watch the sunset and sunrise, as well as sandboarding. Meals include breakfast and dinner; drinks and lunches are not included. Entrance fees to Atlas Studio and gratuities are also excluded. The tour requires a minimum of two people per booking. Children can join only if accompanied by adults and pay a child rate when sharing with two paying adults.

Highlights

Travel from Fez to Marrakech via Merouga desert
Camel rides at sunset and sunrise in the desert
Visit Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and historical kasbahs
Stay two nights in a tent and hotel accommodation
Transport in air-conditioned minivan or minibus
Local guide in Rissani and Ait Ben Haddou included

What's included

Sandboarding activity
Dinner meal
Breakfast meal
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or minibus with professional driver
Two nights accommodation including one tent and one hotel
Local guide services in Rissani and Ait Ben Haddou
Camel ride in the desert

What's not included

Drinks and lunches are not included
Gratuities are not included
Entrance fees to Atlas Studio are not included

Itinerary

1

Ifrane and Azrou Forest

The route passes through Ifrane, a ski resort built in the 1930s by the French to resemble a Swiss village, then continues through the cedar forest in Azrou where monkeys can be seen. The drive crosses the Middle Atlas Mountains.

30 min

2

Merzouga Desert Camp

In the afternoon, arrival is at a traditional Kasbah at the base of the Erg-Chebbi dunes. After a rest and mint tea, the guide and camels are ready to transport guests across the sandy dunes. After about one hour, the desert camp is reached for an overnight stay in a Berber tent. Camels are secured at the camp and mint tea is served. Following dinner, guests spend the night in the Berber tent under the stars.

60 min

3

Rissani Quick Visit

Travel continues along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, an ancient caravan route lined with kasbahs resembling turreted sand castles. There is a brief stop for a quick visit to Rissani.

40 min

4

Todra Gorges and Lunch

The journey proceeds through a central region characterized by river valleys, palm groves, and mud-brick homes under the desert sky. There is a stop for lunch and a walk in Todra Gorges before continuing toward Ouarzazate.

60 min

5

Ouarzazate Kasbah and Studio

The visit includes the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studio located in the town of Ouarzazate.

30 min

6

Ait Ben Haddou and High Atlas Pass

The tour includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah, known for films such as The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. The route continues through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, reaching an elevation of 2260 meters, passing small villages along the way.

60 min

Languages

Arabic (guide)English (guide)French (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket
Infant seats are available
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of two people per booking is required
Total
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