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3 days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes
Private tour
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Overview :
This is a fantastic 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. It is an opportunity to do the camel trek and overnight camping in the deep desert (at standard or luxury camp), as well as explore Todra & Dades gorge, Rose Valley, Ouarzazate, and the World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou & Azrou.
Highlights of 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
- Take in the breathtaking vistas of the high Atlas mountains and the Tizi N Tichka pass road.
- Visit the film studios where many notable films have been shot
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- Spend the night in the stunning Dades gorges.
- Camel ride
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes
- Hearty dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums).
- Enjoy a memorable night in a desert camp under the stars.
- Visit the Azrou cedar forest to see the Barbary apes.
Itinerary of the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
Day 1: Marrakesh » Ait Ben Haddou » Ouarzazate » Dades Valley [315 Km]
Our skilled drivers will take you from your accommodation at 8:00 AM on this 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech to Fes.
This amazing journey begins with a crossing of the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where authentic Berber settlements can be seen with their people working and chatting by the wayside. You will visit the famed Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou, a fortified clay city with many ksars and kasbahs, shortly before Ouarzazate, the desert’s capital.
It’s where Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Prince of Persia were filmed.
After lunch, we’ll head south down the Road of 1000 Kasbahs to the Dades gorges, stopping in Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Valley of Roses in Kalaat M’Gouna.
If we have time after arriving at the Gorges in the evening, we’ll drive to the amazing rock formations known as the monkey fingers; otherwise, we’ll explore the Gorges. We’ll go the following day. Dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel
Day 2 : Gorges Dades – Tinghir – Tinjedad - Merzouga [255 km]
We’ll begin the second day of our 3-day Marrakech desert tour with a delicious breakfast before driving along the Todra River (which is lined with palm trees and Berber villages) to the Todra Gorge in Tinghir, one of the world’s most stunning gorges!
After this visit,continue to Erfoud via the Berber bedouin villages of southern Morocco, arriving in Merzouga.Where we will find our camels, ready for a Sahara trip through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.During the trek, you’ll stop on a high dune to enjoy the sun setting over Erg Chebbi’s golden dunes.
After the sun sets, you will proceed to the camp, where you will be greeted with a glass of mint tea, dinner, a camp fire, a music party, and an overnight stay at Berber camp Merzouga.
Day 3:Merzouga Desert » Ziz Valley » Midelt » Ifran » Fes [467 Km]
Continuing our 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour, after you wake up to witness the beautiful scenery of sunrise from the top of Erg Chebbi’s dunes, breakfast will be served at the camp and you will take a shower before riding the camels back to the original point. We can transfer you by 4WD as an alternative to camels. It is up to you.
After finishing your Merzouga sightseeing, you will be transferred to the next destination to head to Fes via the Ziz Valley, Midelt, Ifrane City, known as Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” and the famed Middle Atlas cedar forest with its Barbery apes in Azrou, where you will have a break to take photos and explore this amazing place.
We will then drop you off at your riad or hotel at around 6 PM in Fes. This will be the end of your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes.
What included & excluded in this 3-day tour from Marrakech to fes
Price includes
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD
- Fuel & Tolls
- Camel ride in sahara desert
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional driver/ Guide
- 1-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
- (Breakfast & Dinner) x 2
- Overnight in desert camp
- Bottled water during the tour
Price excludes
- travel insurance
- Entrance Fees
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities
More info on the Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
- At the desert camp, you will stay in a private tent of your choice.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A vegetarian option is available; please specify this while making your booking.
- alcoholic drinks (available for purchase).
- Quad bikes and buggies on the dunes can be added as an extra.
Note:
If you want to change the schedule of this 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, please let us know your plans and travel arrangements so that we can create a comparable or different itinerary that matches your demand
For more details, please contact us.
Booking & Payment
Free Booking! To book a 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes,usually we ask for a small deposit to be paid through our Paypal or Payoneer accounts. The rest of the payment is payable in cash to your driver/guide at the pick-up.
The deposit is completely free. To avoid carrying large amounts of cash, it is possible to pay the full amount or half off using Paypal or Payoneer.
-To cover Paypal fees, there is a 5% surcharge if you pay the full amount using Paypal.
-Paying the full amount by Payoneer is free of charge since Payoneer doesn’t apply any fees
Note:We do not accept credit cards or bank transfers at this time as they are time-consuming and expensive processes.
Cancellation policy for our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
To receive a complete refund, please cancel at least 8 days before the date of the 3-day desert tour from Marrakech.
If you cancel less than 8 days before your trip, your deposit is nonrefundable. However, it is still available for use if you reschedule your trip in the future.Simply email us to cancel your trip.
3 days from Marrakech to Fes via desert reviews
The best Marrakech desert tour in 3 days!
I booked the 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. Said was a great driver and even made a fun music playlist for when we had no radio service. He was very open to whenever I wanted to stop or take pictures. The tent hotel that was arranged for the night in the Sahara was excellent! The dinner there was delicious, with unexpected food surprises. All comforts were thought of.
If there was an activity that I didn't want to do, the tour adopted it for me. I saw so many great things in the 3 days I spent on the tour. Meeting a Bedouin community and riding a camel on the sand dunes were all highlights. It was very memorable, mostly for the kindness of everyone!
msmanthey G
Tripadvisor user
3 days desert tour from Marrakech
We booked a 3 Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. It was the nicest excursion I could have asked for since it was the highlight of my Morocco vacation. Said is really easy to work with and responsive. Not only did he assist me with this trip, but he also supplied other useful information such as the railway station and cell phone provider. Our driver, Mohamed, was fluent in English and gave us a fantastic tour. He also showed us other local sites and restaurants that were not on the schedule. He listens to what you have to say and makes suggestions. Mohamed was usually on time and returned our calls. This vacation was meticulously planned, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. so happy with the services and decided to book another day trip to Chefchaouen from Fes with MDS. We were very happy
Harsh S
Tripadvisor user
Great times with great people
In June, my friend and I traveled to Morocco. We booked a private 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. We had an incredible time. The night in the Sahara desert was a dream, especially with all of the stars. Lunch with a local family was both entertaining and educational. Mohamed, our driver, was extremely friendly and accommodating. We will definitely return to Morocco.
Sander R
Tripadvisor user
Unique trip of a lifetime
We went on the desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. Our guide was great and very accomodating. During the tour we ate some great food especially at the desert camp. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to have a trip into the desert between Fes and Marrakech.
Wazbot3000
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3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes: destinations' overview
The High Atlas Mountains & Todra Gorges
The High Atlas Mountains will be the first stop on our 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Fes. This breathtaking scene is part of the famed Atlas Mountain range, which spans three nations: Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. We usually pass through Tizi Ntichka on our way to this place
Tizi n’Tichka is situated at a height of 2260m (7400 feet) above sea level.
This high mountain road’s switchbacks and hairpin twists provide amazing views of the Atlas Mountains. The views from the summit are spectacular.
The views, Berber villages, and time spent on the Tizi n’Tichka Pass are truly unforgettable on our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
Todra, also known as Toudgha Gorges, is a popular climbing destination in Morocco. People generally prefer canyons that reach 300m and are separated by a river. Berbers from the area usually bring their herds to the spring to water them. Todra is popular not only with tourists but also with locals and residents of the surrounding area. They go there to relax or to sell traditional items such as carpets.
Ouarzazte
The ouarzazates’ name is derived from the Amazigh (Berber) words “ouar,” which means “without,” and “zazate,” which means “noise,” yielding the meaning “without noise.
Ouarzazate is also known as “the door to the desert” or “the gateway of the Sahara.”
Ouarzazate is a popular Moroccan tourist destination not only because of its historical sites but also because of its well-known film studio.
The studio has an impressive track record of Hollywood and international productions shot there, including Game of Thrones and Prison Break.
In general, during this 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, we will take you to Atlas Studios, Kasbah Taourirt, and the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben-Haddou.
The ouarzazates’ name is derived from the Amazigh (Berber) words “ouar,” which means “without,” and “zazate,” which means “noise,” yielding the meaning “without noise.
Ouarzazate is also known as “the door to the desert” or “the gateway of the Sahara.”
Ouarzazate is a popular Moroccan tourist destination not only because of its historical sites but also because of its well-known film studio.
The studio has an impressive track record of Hollywood and international productions shot there, including Game of Thrones and Prison Break.
In general, during this 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, we will take you to Atlas Studios, Kasbah Taourirt, and the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben-Haddou.
Ait Ben Haddo
Kasbahs and ksours are iconic symbols of Moroccan culture.The most well-known ksar is the ksar of Ait Benhaddou.
The ksar is a group of clay houses surrounded by high walls and fortified with angle towers and a baffle gate.
The Ait Ben-Haddou is the most well-known ksar in Ouarzazate’s Ounila valley. The palace’s location near a river provides a breathtaking view.
Ait Ben-Haddou is a traditional pre-Saharan environment. It is a fantastic example of Moroccan earthen architecture.
With our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you will pass and stop by this amazing place.
Merzouga Desert & Erg-chebbi
Morocco is a diverse country with vibrant cities, a beautiful coastline, the Atlas Mountains, and, last but not least, the Sahara Desert. This makes it a popular tourist destination.
The Merzouga Desert is one of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations.
Merzouga is a small town in Morocco’s Sahara desert near the Algerian border. It’s called “Erg Chebbi.”
Every traveller’s bucket list includes a visit to the Merzouga desert. What most people don’t realize is that the sweeping red sand dunes, camel trains, and remote desert camps can only be found in two small regions in the far south: Merzouga and M’Hamid.
A 3 days desert tour is required to reach Merzouga.
Morocco is a diverse country with vibrant cities, a beautiful coastline, the Atlas Mountains, and, last but not least, the Sahara Desert. This makes it a popular tourist destination.
The Merzouga Desert is one of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations.
Merzouga is a small town in Morocco’s Sahara desert near the Algerian border. It’s called “Erg Chebbi.”
Every traveller’s bucket list includes a visit to the Merzouga desert. What most people don’t realize is that the sweeping red sand dunes, camel trains, and remote desert camps can only be found in two small regions in the far south: Merzouga and M’Hamid.
A 3 days desert tour is required to reach Merzouga.
Ifrane and cedar forest
You will explore Ifrane and the cedar forest during our 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes via the desert.First of all, Ifrane, located in Morocco’s Middle Atlas region between Fez and Marrakech, is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Morocco’s Switzerland is known for its cooler temperatures, unusual architecture, diverse landscapes, lakes and streams, and a variety of outdoor pursuits.
One of Ifrane’s most photographed monuments is the Lion Sculpture. A German soldier sculpted the artwork during World War II. The sculpture is thought to be in memory of the last wild Atlas lion, which was slain near Ifrane.
Secondly, enjoy the view at cedar forest. The forest has so many Barbary apes that are so used to humans. They will interact with you and walk with you around the forest. Enjoy the company of friendly monkeys. Approach them and feed them nuts. The experience is magnificent and chilling. You will also get to see the mountains overlooking Azrou.
