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3-Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert

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3-Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert

About this activity

The highlight of our Marrakech to Fes (via Merzouga) 3-days tour is your sunset camel ride and the overnight sleep under the stars at your Bedouin Sahara desert camp, you will head towards Fez through the Rissani Markt. Erfoud Valle de Ziz midelt. Azrou where we will explore the cedar forest, Ifrane, the Moroccan Switzeland, the mountains of the Middle Atlas, to Fez

Multi-day Tours Excellent Quality DSA non-compliant Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof Conditional Booking Questions

At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
morocco desert travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup & drop-off (hotels inside marrakech only)
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Guide at Kasbat Ait Ben Haddou 2€ (20MAD)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Marrakech - Ti'zin Tichka - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley.

  1. Marrakech

    Passing by

    Your budget 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes (Via Merzouga) will start early in the morning.

  2. Tizi n Tichka

    30 min Admission included

    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.

  3. Ait Ben Haddou

    2 hours

    Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.

  4. Dades Gorges

    3 hours Admission included

    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.

Hotel Le Vieux Chateau de Dades or similar

Day 2 · Dades Valley - Gorge of Todgha - Merzouga

  1. Todra Gorge

    3 hours Admission included

    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.

  2. Merzouga

    3 hours

    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.

you will spend the night in a nomad tent in the middle of the desert.

Day 3 · Merzouga - Fes

  1. Aoufous

    10 min

    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.

  2. Midelt

    1 h 30 min

    We continue to Midelt through the TiziN’talghamt pass and have lunch.

  3. Ifrane

    15 min

    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.

  4. Fez

    Passing by

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • "cafe de France"

End point

  • "cafe de France"

Pickup points

  • Riad Noor Charana
  • Riad Zouhour
  • RIad Al Loune
  • Hotel Sindi Sud
  • Riad Janate & SPA - Chambre Double Superieure
  • Riad Maison Belbaraka
  • La Mamounia Marrakech
  • Riad Ifoulki
  • Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit
  • Riad Lazord de Marrakech
  • Riad 11 Zitoune
  • Riad Mur Akush

and 256 more pickup points

Traveller pickup is offered

  • Pick-up from all hotels and riads in Marrakech.
  • If your riad is in the medina the pick-up location will be the nearest accessible place to the riad.

Airports:

Menara Airport, Marrakech Morocco

Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

  • Not recommended for child under 6 years old

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Options

  • Private desert travel

    Luxury Camp & Luxury Riad: 1st night: Chez Pierre/Dades paradise/Xaluca Dades.

    2nd night: Merzouga Luxury Camp.

    Camel,sandboarding, Quad/Buggy: Enjoy camel trekking,sandboarding & rent an ATV Quad/àBuggy to explore deset dunes with locals.

    Deluxe

    Duration: 3 days

    2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts

    Dades, Marzouga, Fes

    Private A/c Vehicle: We offer a private air-conditioned vehicle for your transportation needs, ensuring that you travel in comfort and style.

    Pickup included

  • Standard overnight

    Standard overnight: First Night: Hotel accommodation in the charming town of Tinghir. 2Night: Stay in a standard camp tent with shared bathroom.

    Camel,sandboarding, Quad/Buggy: For those seeking more adventure, rent an ATV Quad or Buggy and explore the desert dunes with the locals (optional).

    Duration: 3 days: 3 Days / 2 Nights

    Meals Included: 2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts

    Boumalen Dades : By the scenic Boumalen Dades Valley

    Conformable Minivan: Travel in a comfortable minivan with ample space for your luggage

    Pickup: Included from your desired location

    Pickup included

  • Luxury Tent In The Desert

    Luxury Tent In The Desert : Includes a private room in Tinghir hotel on 1st night & deluxe camp tent with private bathroom on 2nd night.

    camel,sandboarding, Quad/Buggy: Enjoy camel trekking, sandboarding & rent an ATV Quad/Buggy to explore desert dunes with locals.

    Duration: 3 days

    2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts: You will be provided with two dinners and two breakfasts

    Through the Merzouga Desert

    minivan: Get a comfortable minivan with ample space & pickup services included for your convenience.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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