3 Days 2 Nights Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Erg Chebbi
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This three-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech includes a night in a desert camp near Erg Chebbi and a second night in Ouarzazate. On the first day, the tour begins with a hotel pickup at 8:00 AM in Fes. The group travels by air-conditioned vehicle through the Middle Atlas mountains, passing Ifrane, the cedar forest of Azrou, and various mountain views. After a stop in Midelt for lunch, the journey continues through the Ziz gorges and palm oasis to Merzouga. Upon arrival, there is an optional stop for mint tea at a traditional Kasbah before a one-hour camel trek leads to the desert camp where guests spend the night under the stars with dinner included. The second day starts early with sunrise views in the desert, followed by a camel ride back to the hotel for shower and rest. The tour then proceeds through Rissani, Erfoud, and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs towards Ouarzazate. Along the way, there is a stop at Todra Gorges for lunch and a walk, then the route passes the Dadès Valley with its dramatic cliffs. The group arrives in Ouarzazate in the afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel. On the final day, the tour visits Ouarzazate town, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios. Afterwards, there is a lunch break in Ait Ben Haddou followed by a visit to its famous Kasbah. The return trip to Marrakech goes through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, crossing small villages and waterfalls amid changing mountain scenery. The tour ends in Marrakech in the afternoon with hotel drop-off included.
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Fes to Merzouga via Middle Atlas
The day starts with a pickup at 8:00 AM from your accommodation in Fes, traveling through the Middle Atlas mountains. The route passes Ifrane, the cedar forest of Azrou, and offers views of the mountain landscape before continuing towards Merzouga.
240 min
Midelt Lunch Break
This stop allows time for lunch and relaxation in Midelt during the journey to Merzouga. The ride includes sights of forests, springs, rocky cliffs, Berber villages, and mountain terrain.
180 min
Merzouga Desert Arrival and Camel Trek
Upon reaching Merzouga, there is an optional stop for mint tea at a traditional Kasbah, depending on arrival time. Following this, guests take a one-hour camel trek across the sandy dunes to reach the desert camp where they will spend the night under the stars.
300 min
Morning Camel Ride and Travel to Ouarzazate
On the second day, guests rise early to see the sunrise before riding camels back to the hotel for shower and rest. The trip then continues through Rissani, Erfoud, and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs towards Ouarzazate.
240 min
Lunch and Walk at Todra Gorges
The tour stops for lunch and a walk in Todra Gorges before traveling to the Dadès Valley, which features dramatic rock escarpments.
60 min
Overnight in Ouarzazate
The group arrives in Ouarzazate in the afternoon, where dinner is provided and an overnight hotel stay is arranged.
180 min
Ouarzazate Town Visit
The final day begins with a visit to Ouarzazate town, including stops at the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios.
120 min
Lunch and Kasbah Visit in Ait Ben Haddou
After visiting Ouarzazate, the tour stops in Ait Ben Haddou for lunch and a visit to its famous Kasbah.
180 min
High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech
The journey continues through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass with views of small villages and waterfalls. The tour concludes with arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon.
180 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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