From Marrakech: 3-Day Tour To Fez Via-Desert merzouga

4.6
(38 reviews)

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Discover the enchanting beauty of Morocco with our exceptional tourism agency, specializing in the mesmerizing journey from Marrakech to Merzouga and on to the historic city of Fez. We invite you to experience the heart and soul of Morocco, a land where ancient traditions meet the splendor of the desert and the grandeur of imperial cities. Our carefully curated itineraries will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Moroccan culture, taking you on a captivating expedition from the vibrant markets and palaces of Marrakech to the serene, ever-shifting sands of Merzouga's Sahara Desert, and finally, to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Fez. Join us on a voyage through this captivating realm, where every step unveils a new chapter in a timeless story of beauty and wonder.

What's Included

Sunrise camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Berber music and drumming experience.
Driver-guide
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Sunset camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Luggage service.
Lunch
Drinks
Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou (available for an extra charge 2€ pp).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

HOTEL ALi in the main square jamaa el fna, Meeting Point: Usually, the tour operator will specify a central meeting point in Marrakech, often near popular landmarks or hotels in the city center. Timing: Expect an early morning departure to make the most of your three days. Pickup times can vary but are typically between 7:15 AM and 7:30 AM to ensure ample time for travel and activities.

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Meeting point
Hôtel Ali

Meeting Point: Usually, the tour operator will specify a central meeting point in Marrakech, often near popular landmarks or hotels in the city center. Timing: Expect an early morning departure to make the most of your three days. Pickup times can vary but are typically between 7:15 AM and 7:30

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY

    4 stops
  • 1
    Marrakesh

    Your budget-friendly three-day desert vacation from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech via small suburban settlements to the High Atlas Mountains. There will be several breaks to take photographs, enjoy the landscape, stretch your legs, and sip a cup of coffee.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Drive uphill on winding roads to the famed Tizi Ntichka pass before arriving at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the first significant stop for sightseeing today. The Berber walled settlement of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a filming location for famous Hollywood epics such as Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ouarzazate

    We continue to Ouarzazate. Here u explore main sights. After lunch at a local café, drive to Dades Valley, Skoura Oasis, and Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the Valley of the Roses and noted for its rose water artisanal distillation facilities.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Dades Gorges

    When you arrive at Boumalne Dades, follow the Dades River on a narrow road that passes by many fortified Kasbahs on the side of the route to Dades Canyons. You will arrive late in the afternoon at your hotel. Dinner and a night's stay at your Dades hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    DADES VALLEY – TINGHIR – MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT

    4 stops
  • 5
    Boumalne Dades

    Our adventure today will begin with a drive along the route of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tighir, where we will diverge to a secondary road driving down the river to Todgha, where you will pause for a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees and continue to Todgha Gorges.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center

    After some free time to take in the vastness of the cliffs and lunch, we depart early in the afternoon for Rissani, famed for its dates market and as the starting point for historic commercial caravans traversing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Erfoud

    We will proceed to Merzouga after a little pause, traveling across some rocky desert countryside. When you arrive at Merzouga, feel free to cool down in their refreshing pool before embarking on your dusk desert journey to the camp. Meet our camel caravan and ride your camels across the spectacular color-changing sand dunes against the backdrop of the sunset. We arrive at our Sahara desert tent before it becomes dark.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Merzouga

    Check out the impressive dunes of Merzouga, where we will have a welcome tea and already feel how hospitable the desert people are. At this point, they leave the hostel to pack their bags and what we are not going to use in the desert and leave a caravan of camels for approximately one hour, which will take us to the tented camp. We make a stop halfway to watch the sunset in the countryside with the right traditional dinner and typical music, spending the night.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT-ATLAS-MIDELT- FEZ

    4 stops
  • 9
    Merzouga

    Wake up early to, Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast. . After breakfast, return to Merzouga village. Drive to Fez, passing through the Ziz Valley and stopping at Erfoud

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Erfoud

    Cross the palm grove of Tafilalet and the town of Erfoud to reach the Ziz valley.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Ifrane

    If you have the chance, you can meet the Maggots monkeys at the cedar forest between Azrou and Ifrane.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Fez Mellah

    Join Fez, the cultural capital of Morocco, early in the evening. - Drop off in your accommodation or in the nearest accessible point - End of service in Fes.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sahara Tours Marruecos

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Cancellation Policy

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

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