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Embark on a captivating 3-day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga and immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and cultural wonders of southern Morocco. Travel through the picturesque Atlas Mountains, passing by charming Berber villages and relishing in the breathtaking views along the curvy roads of Tizi N'tichka.
Uncover the allure of renowned kasbahs , famous for their cinematic appeal. Explore the awe-inspiring Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs reaching up to 300 meters stand as a natural marvel. Then, venture into the Merzouga Sahara, where the arid plains mark the gateway to the desert.
Witness an unforgettable sunset while riding atop camels, as you delve deeper into the heart of the desert. Spend a remarkable night in a luxurious camp, offering comfortable beds, cozy sheets for chilly evenings, and modern amenities including an ensuite bathroom and shower. Gather around a warm fire, indulging in nomadic music and captivating tales of desert life.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
we pick up all travelers from their hotels.
Itinerary
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Dades Gorges (Pass by)
Your driver will pick you up at 08:00 am from your hotel or the closest accessible point for the car, and head south east to the Dades Gorges across the Tizi-n-Tichka pass of the high Atlas Mountains. Several stops for coffee, toilets and to appreciate the panoramic views and to take pictures. Lunch in the medieval Aït Benhaddou, after Lunch wander the near-empty alleys and passageways with a local guide. Climb up to the old Granary—an excellent vantage point to see the kasbah and surrounding area. Afterwards we will continue our 3 Day Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga we further east, traveling through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, many in disrepair as they're constructed of rammed earth. Pass Skoura and Valley of roses before you arrive to the beautiful and owe-inspiring Dades valley and your home for tonight.
Admission ticket free -
Erg Chebbi (Pass by)
After breakfast we continue tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga and drive deeper of Dades Valley to visit the Gorge and to admire the beautiful landscapes before driving to Todra Gorge. Arrive to Todra gorges with its immense cliffs, 984 feet (300 m) high and carved by the Todra River through red limestone, here you can enjoy a leisurely walk in and around the gorge and relax in the cool waters of the shallow river below. After lunch we will continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossil finds worked into beautiful artifacts, in which you can feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet and its immense arid plateaus. The Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi dunes is our final destination for today. A small off-road takes you to the edge of the golden dunes where camels are waiting for you, the luggage will be loaded in a 4x4 pick up car and transported to the camp, and you can enjoy a beautiful camel ride over the sand dunes and watch a majestic desert sunset on your way to the camp.
Admission ticket free -
Fez (Pass by)
Wake early to appreciate a desert sunrise and further explore the Sahara: rent a sandboard or a quad ATV tour. Continue your 3-Day Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes and head north along the Ziz Valley, remarkable for the extent of its palm trees and the volume of dates produced each year. Notice the many ksars, fortified houses merchants built to protect their wares. Stopping for a panoramic view of the oasis of Aoufous in the Tafilalte region and stop in Midelt (the 'apple city') for lunch. After lunch continue to the medieval Fes via the Cedar forest near Azrou and the mountain of the middle Atlas with the possibility to see the Barbary apes (monkies), you may wish to have a stop in Ifrane (the Switzerland of Morocco), to use the bathroom or enjoy a coffee. Arrive in the late evening and drop off at your accommodation end of our 3 Day Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga.
Admission ticket free
Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate -Dades valley (8h- 360 km)
Dades valley – Todgha gorges – Merzouga Sahara desert (7h- 280 km)
Merzouga Sahara desert- Ziz valley – Midelt – Ifran – Fes Medina (9h- 480 km)
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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