3 Days Tour Fes To Marrakech Via Merzouga
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.
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.