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This Marrakech to Fes desert tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers looking to explore the Sahara desert of Morocco. What sets this tour apart is its small group size, limited to just 10 people per departure, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience.
With more time to interact with the knowledgeable local tour guide, travelers can delve deeper into the culture and history of Morocco. The tour includes accommodations in a quality hotel in the Atlas Mountains and a luxury camp in the desert, providing both comfort and authenticity.
The itinerary covers highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, camel trekking across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, and experiencing the mesmerizing sunset from a high dune.
Additionally, travelers can enjoy activities like sandboarding and an evening of nomad music and drumming around a campfire.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We drop off each traveler at the closest location accessible to their hotel/riad.
Itinerary
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1Marrakech
Our 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes begins in the morning. We leave Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2High Atlas Mountains
Along the way, we'll make some stops to enjoy the beautiful sights of the mountains and see traditional Berber villages.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ait Ben Haddou
When we reach Ait Ben Haddou village, we'll explore the most famous Kasbah in Morocco. This Kasbah is a great example of Moroccan architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also been featured in popular movies and TV shows like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, and Game of Thrones.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Ouarzazate
After exploring the Kasbah with our guide, we'll drive to Ouarzazate. This city is known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert and is often referred to as the Hollywood of Africa. We'll stop at Atlas Studio, the largest film studio in the world, to take some pictures from outside. Then, we'll continue our journey through the valley of roses.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Dades Gorges
If we have enough time, we'll drive to see the unique rock formations known as monkey toes and the famous zig-zag road in the Dades Gorges before reaching your hotel. If not, we can visit both places the next morning.
14 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Dades Gorges
After a delicious breakfast at our lovely hotel, we'll drive to Todra Gorge through Tinghir and along the Todra Valley, which is filled with palm trees.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Todra River
We'll take a walk through the stunning Todra Canyon before continuing our drive to Merzouga.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Merzouga
In the afternoon, we'll arrive in the town of Merzouga. There, our camels will be ready to take us on an authentic camel ride across Erg Chebbi Dunes to our luxurious camp. We'll make a stop on a tall dune to witness a breathtaking sunset. Once the sun has set, we'll continue trekking to the camp. The camp staff will welcome you with a cup of tea and show you to your private tent. You can relax and perhaps take a shower before dinner. After a delicious meal, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing an evening of Berber music and drumming around a campfire. Our crew will even teach you how to play the drums.
14 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Merzouga
It's highly recommended to wake up early today to witness a calm and beautiful sunrise. After enjoying a tasty breakfast at the camp, we'll leave the camp and head to the town of Merzouga using 4x4 vehicles. Alternatively, you can choose to return on camels again.
Admission ticket free -
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We'll begin our journey to Fes by driving through the Ziz Valley, where we'll make a quick stop to admire the charming oasis.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Azrou Cedar Forest
Then, we'll continue driving towards Fez, passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the city of Ifrane. Along the way, we'll make some stops. We'll also take a break near Ifrane in a cedar forest by the roadside to see if we can spot some Barbary apes!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Ifrane
Our last break will be in Ifrane, which is known as the Switzerland of Morocco.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Fez
Your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end as we drop you off at the nearest accessible location by car to your Riad.
Admission ticket free
MARRAKECH ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ DADES GORGE
DADES GORGE ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT
MERZOUGA DESERT ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ FES
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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