Marrakech to Fes 3 Day Desert Tour

MARRAKECH TO FES 3 DAY DESERT TOUR

3 DAY TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO FES

OVERVIEW

Why not add to your cultural experience of your Moroccan holiday with this marrakech to fes 3 day desert tour ? The best part of this desert trip takes place in the most famous dunes of the Sahara Desert in Morocco, Erg Chebbi. The whole trip provides a golden opportunity to see this spectacularly diverse and beautiful part of Berber Morocco. First, you cross the majestic Middle Atlas, and you stop for a moment to observe the Barbary apes in the cedar forests. In the apple capital, Midelt, you will stop for lunch, and there is the possibility of buying fresh fruit from little boys on the side of the road. In the Valley of Ziz Valley, thousands of date palms in Morocco celebrate the date festival in November. At Erfoud, the fossil found in the region bears witness to an extraordinary geological history. Once in the desert at the Erg Chebbi dunes, you can board the "desert ship" the patient camel. It will take you on an unforgettable and exciting ride to the highest dune. From there, you can watch the sun slowly set beyond the horizon. A magical evening is inaugurated with Berber music and drumming around a campfire. Your luxury desert camp will provide you with an exotic tent so you can dream that you rally participates in 1001 nights. The desert tour from Fez to Marrakech continues with a wide range of landscapes and experiences. These are found in the famous Toudgha Gorge and the Dades Valley, full of Kasbahs and Berber villages. In the Roses from the valley of Damascus roses with a sweet fragrance, wonderful cosmetics are offered to you, Present at home. Skoura Oasis, with its countless palm trees and the fascinating Kasbah Amredhil, are typical examples of rural Berber life. You can observe the life of Berbers, and typical architecture during visits to the two most beautiful cities in Morocco. The famous kasbahs, Ait ben Haddou and Telouet. Both are located in the High Atlas Mountains, with the highest point being Tizi-n-Tichka, the highest pass in North Africa. Experience the trip of a lifetime with our 3-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakesh. Book your trip now and experience the true beauty of authentic Moroccan culture.

HERE ARE THE MARRAKECH TO FES 3 DAY DESERT TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and observe Barbary Apes in cedar forests
  • Visit the fossil museum in Erfoud
  • Enjoy a camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes and take selfies with blue turbans
  • Spend time in the kasbah of AiT Ben Hadou and explore the Berber village
  • Share an evening of Berber music and drumming around a campfire
  • Spend a beautiful night in a luxury bivouac at the foot of the dunes
  • Walk in the Toudgha gorges and the Dadès valley along the river, or go hiking with a local guide
  • Off-road driving along the Valley of Roses and the Route of 1000 Kasbahs
  • Visit the small museum of Kasbah Amredhil

THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF 3 DAY MARRAKECH TO FES DESERT TRIP

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Starting at 8:00 a.m., the desert tour from Marrakech to the Dades Gorge lasts approximately 7 hours, where you will cross the Atlas Mountains, as well as traditional Berber villages. Also, You will visit the UNESCO heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, the village was established 12,000 years ago and was an important part of the salt route. Today it is famous for being a popular location for Hollywood films and television series. Famous movies filmed here include Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones, Gladiator, and the TV series Game of Thrones Season 3. Here you will have lunch in the quaint village, where the structures are still in use and are the perfect opportunity to indulge in local cuisine in the middle of an authentic ancient village. The next stop on your tour from Marrakech to Fez will be a visiting Ouarzazate before heading to the Dades Gorges through Skoura and the rose valley. Once we reach Dades Gorge, you will end the journey and retire to a traditional kasbah.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga
On the second day of your trip from Marrakech to Fes, we will drive to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga (the Sahara desert). Along the Along the way, you will pass through Berber villages such as the Todra Gorge, Tenhir, Erfoud, and Rissani, considered one of the holiest cities in Morocco, and where the current dynasty that governs Morocco was born. Its founder is buried in the village. From Rissani, you will cross a rocky terrain to the desert of Merzouga, where the caravan of camels will be waiting for you. You will experience a camel trek over the Erg Chebbi dunes to catch the beautiful Saharan sunset. You will then retire to a camp in the Sahara desert, where dinner will be served under the stars and the locals the nomads will play traditional music with traditional drums throughout the night.
Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Errachidia – Midelt – Fez
For the last day of your Marrakech to Fes tour. An early sunrise experience is recommended from the Erg Chebbi dunes. Followed by a camel trek to the hotel where breakfast will be served by local Berbers. The long 8-hour journey to Fez aboard a minibus will pass through scattered villages. You will also cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, with an option to stop in the cedar forests to look at the monkeys. Lunch will be served at local restaurants along the way. We will continue to Fes where the desert tour ends. There you have it, a long but rewarding desert tour from the imperial city of Marrakech to the city of Fez, where incredible landscapes, The experience of the Sahara desert, and immersion in Moroccan history are offered to you for 2 nights and 3 days.

from €599

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Included

  • A/C modern 4×4 with experienced English / French speaking driver-guide
  • Pick up from your riad or hotel in Fez and return to your riad or hotel in Marrakech
  • Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms/suites with private bathroom
  • Night in a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi in Merzouga with private toilet and shower
  • All meals: vegetarian and vegan options available breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • A camel ride of about an hourwith a guide, and free sandboarding
  • Free time to explore sites such as Ait Ben Haddou, Ounila Valley, Kasbah Amredhil, for walks, photos and tea/coffee breaks
  • Entrance fees and local guide
  • coffee, tea, and mineral water in the desert

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€400

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