Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert 3-Day Morocco Tour
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Marrakech to Fes desert tour is the most sought-after desert trip. Take the scenic drive through Morocco’s Sahara desert to connect between the two imperial cities. This desert safari requires at least 3 days to enjoy it to the most. The distance between Marrakech and Fes is 530 Km. Drive past ancient Kasbahs, Berber villages, meet the nomads, and spend the night in a camp. To sum it up, Marrakech to Fes desert tour is a can’t miss adventure.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Morocco Upclose
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Marrakech - Ti'zin Tichka - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley.
Stop At: Marrakech
Your budget 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes (Via Merzouga) will start early in the morning.
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka
We depart Marrakech at 07h30 AM to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Dades Gorges
After lunch, we drive to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses before we reach our hotel Le Chateau Du Dades or Panorama(Depend on availability) located in Dades Valley.
Day 2 Dades Valley - Gorge of Todgha - Merzouga
Stop At: Todgha Gorge
After breakfast at the hotel, you will then leave to the Todgha Gorges, which are naturally constituted high limestone cliffs that have been hollowed out for millennia. This wonderful site is also the delight of climbing enthusiasts.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Merzouga
After lunch, the journey will continue to the fascinating dunes of Merzouga. It is a village that marks the beginning of the Sahara. At this stage, vehicles will be replaced by camels to enjoy a traditional camel ride for 1hour. You will cross the dunes and admire the sunset and the colours in perpetual evolution. After a traditional dinner with Berber rhythms, you will spend the night under the stars in a nomad tent in the middle of the desert.
Duration: 3 hour
Day 3 Merzouga - Midelt - Ifran - Fes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert
After an early breakfast, and a camel rides back to the main road where you will meet your driver and vehicle, After these joyful moments, You will leave for Errachidia through Erfoud, Aoufous and the Ziz valley and then stop to overlook the Aoufous oasis in the Tafilalte region.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Midelt
We continue to Midelt through the TiziN’talghamt pass and have lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ifrane
After lunch, you will be taken to Fez (the medieval city) through the cedar forest near Azrou and the Middle Atlas mountain, with the possibility of seeing the Berber apes (monkeys). You can make a stop in Ifrane before reaching Fez.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fes
Leave in Fes. And don't forget to wish you a safe trip and some good times with us throughout your life. Your 3-days desert tour will end in Fes at about 20h00.
Day 1 Marrakech - Ti'zin Tichka - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley.
Stop At: Marrakech
Your budget 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes (Via Merzouga) will start early in the morning.
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka
We depart Marrakech at 07h30 AM to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Dades Gorges
After lunch, we drive to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses before we reach our hotel Le Chateau Du Dades or Panorama(Depend on availability) located in Dades Valley.
Day 2 Dades Valley - Gorge of Todgha - Merzouga
Stop At: Todgha Gorge
After breakfast at the hotel, you will then leave to the Todgha Gorges, which are naturally constituted high limestone cliffs that have been hollowed out for millennia. This wonderful site is also the delight of climbing enthusiasts.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Merzouga
After lunch, the journey will continue to the fascinating dunes of Merzouga. It is a village that marks the beginning of the Sahara. At this stage, vehicles will be replaced by camels to enjoy a traditional camel ride for 1hour. You will cross the dunes and admire the sunset and the colours in perpetual evolution. After a traditional dinner with Berber rhythms, you will spend the night under the stars in a nomad tent in the middle of the desert.
Duration: 3 hour
Day 3 Merzouga - Midelt - Ifran - Fes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert
After an early breakfast, and a camel rides back to the main road where you will meet your driver and vehicle, After these joyful moments, You will leave for Errachidia through Erfoud, Aoufous and the Ziz valley and then stop to overlook the Aoufous oasis in the Tafilalte region.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Midelt
We continue to Midelt through the TiziN’talghamt pass and have lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ifrane
After lunch, you will be taken to Fez (the medieval city) through the cedar forest near Azrou and the Middle Atlas mountain, with the possibility of seeing the Berber apes (monkeys). You can make a stop in Ifrane before reaching Fez.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fes
Leave in Fes. And don't forget to wish you a safe trip and some good times with us throughout your life. Your 3-days desert tour will end in Fes at about 20h00.