Merzouga - Rissani - Tinghir - Boumalne Dades
Fes - After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad in Fez, your English speaking driver/guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in wintertime, and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).
Azrou Cedar Forest - Your Fes to Marrakech desert trip will start crossing the plains of Saiss towards the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains past Ifran and Azrou. You can spot Barbary apes on the side of the road and stop for some photos.
Midelt - Continue to Midelt, where you will stop for lunch.
Ziz valley view - From here, you will carry on crossing the Ziz River. Continue driving past thousands of sky-scraping palm trees and fortified Kasbahs to Erfoud, then to Merzouga,
Merzouga - After a quick rest, get ready for a spectacular sunset camel ride across Erg Chebbi dunes. get the chance to admire the long-talked-about color-changing sunset before continuing to your Sahara Desert camp.
Freshen up before you get ready for dinner served under the stars while entertained by the local nomads playing their Tam-tam drums.
Overnight at your Sahara desert camp in Merzouga.
Merzouga - Rissani - Tinghir - Boumalne Dades
Merzouga Desert - After an early sunrise camel ride, meet your guide in Merzouga.
Tinghir - Today the drive will feature one beautiful scene after another, including the stunning oasis of Tinghir, where you will be able to take a walk along with the Todgha riverbank, visit Berber villages, and learn about the lifestyle of the local inhabitants
Todra River - Continue your walk to the magnificent Todgha Canyons, and treat yourself to a delicious lunch at a local cafe.
Dades Gorges - In the afternoon, drive along the road of the Casbahs to Dades Valley before you arrive at your boutique guest house.
Boumalne Dades - Skoura oasis - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
Valley of the Roses - After breakfast, drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna. You might visit one of the Rosewater cooperatives and learn how the locals prepare rose-scented perfumes based on distilled rose water.
Ouarzazate - We continue to Ouarzazate past Skoura oasis, famous for its date palm trees,
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Then to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where you will have lunch before visiting the Kasbah. This UNESCO world heritage site served as a set for various Hollywood movies, fashion, and commercial shootings. The Kasbah is well preserved and consists of various Kasbahs packed together and appearing as a single unit.
Tizi n Tichka - In the afternoon, we begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains past Tizi Ntichka Pass, passing by various Berber villages with houses built with stones and mud. You immediately notice that life here never changed centuries ago !! and most of the locals are shepherds.
Marrakech - We arrive in Marrakech late afternoon, and your driver will take you to your riad or hotel.
End of your 3 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
- Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
- Sunrise camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Overnight at a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi (Private tent) with shared bathrooms
- Second night at a hotel (private A/C ensuite room) including dinner & breakfast
- Pick up from your hotel/Riad
- Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or the nearest accessible location
- Transportation in an A/C modern 4x4 or van with an English speaking driver/guide
- Lunches on the way
Embark on an unrivaled 3-day journey from Fes to Marrakech with our Desert expedition! Cross the towering Atlas Mountains and the vast Moroccan Sahara, taking in the extraordinary vistas that unfold before you. This voyage is an essential experience for thrill-seekers searching for a memorable escapade brimming with exhilaration.
Guided by an expert English-speaking guide, the excursion ensures detailed focus as you visit renowned Moroccan terrains. Relish in two nights of lodging inclusive of both evening meals and morning feasts - one night within the tranquil Merzouga Camp located in the Sahara Desert’s core, following a magical camel ride at dusk, and another evening surrounded by the striking beauty of the Dades Valley at your accommodation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
