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3 Days Tour Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga
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Overview :
This 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara desert will take you from Fes to Marrakech via the Atlas mountains and Morocco’s vast Sahara desert. Our 3-day private tour from Fes to Marrakech offers the best of Morocco, including cedar forests, beautiful green oasis, sand dunes, canyons, and brick Kasbahs in the Middle Atlas mountains.
Highlights of 3 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech
- Stop at Azrou cedar forest and see Barbary Apes
- Camel ride
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes
- Hearty dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums).
- Spend the night in the stunning Dades gorges.
- Enjoy a memorable night in a desert camp under the stars.
- Visit the film studios where many notable films have been shot
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- Take in the breathtaking vistas of the high Atlas mountains and the Tizi N Tichka pass road.
Itinerary for the 3 days desert tour from Fes To Marrakech
Day 1: Fes » Azrou (Cedar forest) » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga Sahara [467 Km]
Our 3 days private tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara desert begins at 8:00 a.m. by passing by the beautiful town of Ifrane, popularly known as the Switzerland of Morocco due to its distinct weather and architecture. Our first stop will be in Azrou’s cedar forest to watch wild macaque monkeys in their natural habitat.
We will resume our journey to Merzouga, passing through the valley of Ziz and its impressive palm groves, and so the city of Erfoud is mostly known for its natural fossil richness. Finally, we’ll arrive in Merzouga, where we’ll ride our camels to the desert camp, where we’ll spend the night under a starry desert night sky.
Day 2: Erg Chabbi»Rissani»Gorges of Todra»Valleys Of Dadas:
It is advisable to get up early on the second day of our 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. After breakfast and a shower, return by camel to Merzouga village, then to Rissani town. We’ll walk around the area’s most famous, traditional, and largest market, looking for locally manufactured goods and arts & crafts.
It is preferable to visit Rissani on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday. These three days are the souk, so it’s a good day for desert residents who want to go shopping. Later, we drive to Tinghir through the Tafilalt Oasis, where we can explore the old irrigation system located there.
It is preferable to visit Rissani on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday. These three days are the souk, so it’s a good day for desert residents who want to go shopping. Later, we drive to Tinghir through the Tafilalt Oasis, where we can explore the old irrigation system located there.
Day 3: Merzouga » N'kob » Agdz » High Atlas Mountains » Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll travel to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah via the Land of Roses and the Road of Thousands of Kasbahs. After that, we’ll travel to Ouarzazate, known as “the Hollywood of Africa,” where we’ll photograph the Kasbah Taourirte and visit a world-renowned film studio (Atlas Studios).
Then we proceed to the next stop, the historic Kasbah of Ait-Benhaddou. This fortified walled city, built right on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara, was once a booming sales outlet in the 17th century. Six kasbahs and a few houses are housed within the thick mud walls. Ait Benhaddou has appeared in films such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
Following our tour to the Kasbah, we’ll take a break for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Marrakech via the High Atlas Passes. We’ll stop along the way to take in the breathtaking vistas of the mountain range and the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m). We will arrive in Marrakech in the evening to drop you off at your hotel, ending of our 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech across the Sahara Desert.
What included & excluded in this 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech
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 Fes to Marrakech 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 alter this 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga, please let us know your ideas and travel arrangements so that we may construct a comparable or different itinerary that meets your needs.
For more details, please contact us.
Booking & Payment
Free Booking! To book a 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga,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 tour from Fes to Marrakech
To receive a complete refund, please cancel at least 8 days before the date of the 3-day tour from Fes to 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.
FAQ of 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech
No, you don’t need a sleeping bag; during our 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga, you’ll stay in a fully prepared desert camp with all amenities..
Yes, for travelers who choose not to ride camels, we offer a 4×4 vehicle to transfer them to and from the camp at no extra fee. You only need to notify us at the time of booking.
The distance from Marrakech to Merzouga is 562 km.
feedbacks on our 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech
Fantastic 3 days desert tour from Fes
I had one of the best experiences! We loved the camel ride, and we were allowed to add on other activities, such as ATV.
we did a reverse Fes to Marrakech 3-day desert tour, and were accompanied by one of the most genuine drivers/tour guides, Said, who made sure we were safe and comfortable throughout the trip! I highly recommend this tour company!
lorialexandre
Tripadvisor user
Fez to Marrakesh
I did the 3 day Fez to Marrakesh tour. INCREDIBLE! Said our guide was outstanding and very professional. He picked us up on time and gave us some amazing insight into the history of Morocco. I would recommend this tour 100% to anyone looking for an amazing experience.
Lori S
Customer
Excellent experience. Recommended
We were a group of 7, including 4 teenagers aged 18, 17, and 16, travelling from Fes to Marrakesh. We loved the opportunity to see more of the diversity of Morocco than a city or beach stay could offer, but the camel trek and overnight stay at the desert camp was easily the highlight of our holiday. We loved the magic of crossing the desert on the camels, the welcome at the desert camp,the drumming and dancing, and the night under the stars. Rachid created an itinerary that offered us 3 days of sights, and our wonderful driver, Abdul, kept us on track. We covered a lot of miles but loved every minute of it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this trip.
Sarah H
Tripadvisor user
Amazing 3-day trip Fes to Marrakech
My girlfriend and I did the 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech with Said, and it was a fantastic experience. Ali is an excellent driver, and this was particularly important for my girlfriend, who is often car sick. Ali is very keen to explain to you the surroundings and give you freedom and ideas to adapt your trip as you like. The tour is very well organised with a multitude of fantastic activities to both relax and enjoy your holidays and understand the culture of this beautiful and fascinating country.
The tour in the desert is a unique experience which I recommend everyone doing at least once in a lifetime.
Accommodation and dinner for the two nights were well above my expectations: everything was super clean, the staff very kind and welcoming, and the meals in the desert were of superb quality.
Carola
Tripadvisor user
Destinations' overview of our 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech:
Ifrane
Ifrane will be discovered during our 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Merzouga desert. First and foremost, Ifrane is a renowned tourist resort in Morocco’s Middle Atlas region. Morocco’s Switzerland is known for its gentler weather, distinctive architecture, diverse landscapes, lakes and streams, and a variety of adventure activities.
Ifrane is one of Morocco’s most appealing cities due to its diversity and the many activities available to visitors, such as skiing and snowboarding at Michlifen during the winter season.
One of Ifrane’s most photographed landmarks is the Lion Sculpture. A German soldier carved the artwork during World War II. The sculpture is supposed to be dedicated to the last wild Atlas lion, which was killed near Ifrane.
Azrou & Cedar forests
Azrou is a lovely stop on our 3-day itinerary from Fes to Marrakech. You’ll have discovered a respite from the bustle of the major cities here. Azrou is well-known for its monkeys and fragrant cedar woodland walks.
In the Middle Atlas, the town is an important Berber market center. Shady woodlands and meadows bloom with flowers throughout the spring, adding to the city’s allure.
It is best renowned for being the last stand of an ancient cedar forest. but also for being home to a unique monkey species. The Barbary macaque is the only species found outside of Asia.
Azrou is a fantastic site to visit during our 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech. You will have found a break from the crowds of the larger cities here. Azrou attracts visitors because of its monkeys and fragrant cedar forest trails.
The town is an important Berber market center in the Middle Atlas. Throughout the spring, shady woodlands and meadows blossom with flowers, adding to the city’s appeal.
It is mainly known for being the home of the last remnants of an ancient cedar forest. but also for being the home of a special monkey species. The only species of macaque outside of Asia is the Barbary.
The Ziz River Valley – Tafilelt
Morocco is home to many beautiful palm groves, and our 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga will take you past Ziz Valley before arriving at the Merzouga dunes.
On our way to Merzouga, we’ll pass through the Ziz valley, which is dotted with beautiful green palms.
The Ziz River flows through Errachidia, Erfoud, and Rissani, creating a great oasis. The region is known as the Tafilelt, and Moroccans consider it to be the birthplace of the country’s current reigning dynasty, the Alaouites, in the 17th century.
The Ziz River, connecting Er-rich and Erfoud, runs for more than 200 kilometers, providing breathtaking landscapes: mountains, limestone cliffs, green spots, monuments, gorges, all conveying the region’s history.
Merzouga desert
The Merzouga Desert is a famous tourist destination in Morocco,it is famous as the gateway to the vast Erg Chebbi dunes.
This pretty, tiny village is surrounded by picturesque, long stretches of towering sand dunes in every direction. The red sandstone buildings melt into the warmth of the desert landscape, which transforms into a kaleidoscope of hues at sunrise and sunset.
From Merzouga, you ride a camel into the desert. A 1-hour camel ride in the desert as the sun sets It’s a breathtaking sight. When you arrive at the desert camp, you will be greeted with beautiful Berber tents.You will spend the night of your 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga in these deluxe glamping tents.
The Merzouga Desert is a famous tourist destination in Morocco,it is famous as the gateway to the vast Erg Chebbi dunes.
This pretty, tiny village is surrounded by picturesque, long stretches of towering sand dunes in every direction. The red sandstone buildings melt into the warmth of the desert landscape, which transforms into a kaleidoscope of hues at sunrise and sunset.
From Merzouga, you ride a camel into the desert. A 1-hour camel ride in the desert as the sun sets It’s a breathtaking sight. When you arrive at the desert camp, you will be greeted with beautiful Berber tents.You will spend the night of your 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga in these deluxe glamping tents.
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, on this 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, 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 tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga, you will pass and stop by this amazing place.
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 tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga, you will pass and stop by this amazing place.
The High Atlas Mountains & Todra Gorges
our trip to Marrakech, we will visit the High Atlas Mountains. This stunning view is part of the famous Atlas Mountain range, which spans three countries. On our way to this location, we usually pass through Tizi Ntichka.Tizi n’Tichka is situated at an elevation of 2260m (7400 feet) above sea level.
This high mountain road’s switchbacks and hairpin turns provide breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains.The views from the summit are breathtaking.
On our 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech, the views, Berber villages, and time spent on the Tizi n’Tichka Pass are truly unforgettable.
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
