3 Days Tour To Marrakech Via Merzouga Desert From Fes
Availability
Every Day
Price
On Demand
Duration
3 days
Min Travelers
1+
Overview
Be amused by the beautiful natural views of Ifran city and Azrou cities in the Middle Atlas of Morocco, where you meet the wild Barbary apes in the cedar forest, this 3-day desert tour to Marrakech via Merzouga desert departure from Fes combines the culture and the sightseeing with the landscapes of the Berber villages over the high Atlas mountains, discover the hospitality of Berber people and sleep in tents under the stars in the dunes of Merzouga desert. If your vacation in Morocco starts from Fes and ends in Marrakech don’t miss this tour package, it’s one of the most suggested tours in Morocco, experience a camel ride in the dunes, spend lifetime holidays enjoying the silence of the Sahara desert, discover the landscapes from the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, the oasis of green palm trees, the beautiful Kasbahs, Valleys, and so on.
Highlights
- Be amused by the beautiful natural views of Ifran and Azrou cities.
- Meet the Barbary apes in the cedar forest in the middle of Atlas.
- Trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend one night under nomadic tents.
- Marvel at the beautiful sunset and sunrise over the dunes of the Merzouga Desert.
- Enjoy a Berber dinner & music folklore at night under the stars in a Saharan desert camp.
- Stroll the Dades and Todra gorges in a guided walking tour.
- Admire the landscapes of Todra canyons’ high walls, Palm Oasis & the Rose Valley.
- Discover Kasbah of Taourirt (former home of Pacha Glaoui) & the film studios in Ouarzazate.
- Visit the splendid Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
- Explore the hidden Berber villages in the high Atlas Mountains & discover the local culture.
- Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa.
- Take some memorable photos of extraordinary natural landscapes.
- This 3-day desert tour starts in Fes and ends in Marrakech.
Included/Excluded
- Pickup & drop-off service
- Transport by a modern vehicle
- English or French-speaking driver
- Local expert tour guide
- Camel ride for sunset & sunrise
- Half-board accommodation
- Overnight in a desert camp
- Fuel & bottled water during the tour
- Entrance fees
- Tips & gratuities
- Lunch & soft drinks
- Any private expenses
Itinerary
This 3-day tour to Marrakech via Merzouga desert from Fes starts with a pickup from your accommodation at 8 AM by an air-conditioner and comfortable vehicle to drive you through the Middle Atlas via Ifran "Moroccan Switzerland" and Azrou. You will have a stop at the cedar forest for a visit to Cedre Gouraud tree where you will see Barbary apes. From here we headed south through several villages and you will have the chance to see nomads living in tents beside the road. You can also see the volcanic rocks. Our next stop is in Midelt where you can enjoy your lunch. Later, we continue our way, crossing the TiziN'Talghomt (1907m) while enjoying the panoramic views. Go through the Ziz Gorge and the tunnel near Errachidia, you can see the Barrage Hassan Al-Dakhil which has turquoise blue water. Continue our way to Erfoud, you will stop for a panoramic view of the palm of Aoufous located along the Ziz River. Reaching Merzouga and camel trek for about 1 hour and a half to reach Erg Chebbi dunes, admire the most wonderful sunset over the dunes, enjoy music folklore at night under the stars in a Saharan desert camp, and spend an overnight with dinner and breakfast in a Saharan desert Beber tent situated at the feet of the dunes.
NB: If you book a luxury tour, then, you will have breakfast and shower at the desert camp, otherwise, the breakfast and the shower will be at the hotel after your camel rides back in the morning.
Waking up by the call of your guide very early to see the sunrise then enjoying breakfast. You return on the camel's back to your hotel where you can have a hot shower and get ready for the new day of the tour. Depart to Rissani, you will have a visit to Zawiya Moulay Ali ash-Sharif and also can investigate the Souk (local market) with the opportunity to see the Fondouks where donkeys gather. Continuing our journey to ErfoudTineghir through "the capital of marble fossil". You will see the Khatarat (deriego channel system) on our way. Our next stop is Tinejdad or Tineghir for lunch. Later, we will follow the path along the river to reach the gorges where there will be a walking tour through this wonderful place while enjoying the views of high rock walls (up to 300 meters). Then we go to Boumalne Du Dades gorges then, where you have time to explore Dades gorges and rock formations versus "human bodies, fingers of monkeys". Overnight and accommodation with dinner and breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.
Today, you will travel to Ouarzazate via Boumalne du Dades, El-KelaaM'Gouna, and Skoura. Admire the views of the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, Rose Valley, and the oasis of Skoura while driving. Let's get to Ouarzazate, where you can have a stop to see the Kasbah of Taourirt which was built by the Glaoui dynasty. From here we head towards the village of Ait Ben Haddou, having lunch after exploring the exotic Kasbah of AïtBenhaddou. Later, you will be driven through the TiziN'Tichka (2260 m), and you will have the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the scenes of the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening around 6 or 7 PM, this desert tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
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Know Before You Go
- Pick-up & drop-off at any accommodation in Fes/Marrakech.
- Transport by a modern, comfortable & an air-conditioned vehicle.
- This desert tour can be customized according to your needs, budget, timing, and preferences, just Write Us what you are looking for.
- The price of this tour depends on the number of travelers in the group, accommodation preference, and other personal factors.
- You’d better bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses and a camera.
- Half-board accommodation in hotels, riads, desert tents, or Kasbahs (dinners & breakfasts are included).
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the day trip starts.
- Live tour professional guide & driver: English & French.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Duration: 3 days & 2 nights (it includes transfers & tour program).
- A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- You can advise at the time of booking the type of accommodation: standard, budget or high-class.
- Comfortable & non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
- Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about our policies.
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