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Marrakesh: 3-Day Tour to Fez with Merzouga Desert Camping
255 ReviewsGo from Marrakesh to Fez on a 3-day adventure and wander in the market stalls of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Aït Benhaddou. Ride by camel to camp in the Sahara Desert under a blanket of stars.
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Highlights
- Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa
- Visit the splendid Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, listed by UNESCO as world cultural
- Take a drive through the breathtaking, winding canyon of the Todra Gorges
- Stroll the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend a night under nomadic tents
- Enjoy a beautiful sunset and sunrise over the golden sand dunes of Merzouga
Description
Dive deep into the Sahara Desert on a 3-day trip from Marrakesh to Fes with accommodation included. Immerse yourself in the local culture and scenery as you visit quaint villages, spend a night in the desert, and embark on a camel trek through the dunes. Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi n'Tichka - Ait Ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley Tinghir Begin early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or at the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains. As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 1 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included). Purchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Rose Valley (Tinghir) , driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax with dinner in Rose valley Tinghir before retiring for the night. Day 2: Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. Relax in Merzouga, then pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara. Day 3: Camel trek - Sunrise -Errachidia - Medilt- Atlas Mountains - Ifran- Fes Get up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel. Once your reach Merzouga, begin your drive to Fes crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia. Around midday, stop in Midelt to buy lunch. Continue to Fes via Ifran Imouzzar with its Cedar Forests and Berber towns, which are both famous as winter ski resorts for Moroccans. Your driver might spot some Barbary apes on the way and seize the opportunity to take some pictures. Arrive at Fes late in the afternoon and end your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation or at the closest location that is accessible by carIncludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (or at the closest location that is accessible by car) Air-conditioned minibus or minivan transportation English- or French-speaking driver 1-night half-board private room accommodation in a hotel, riad, or Kasbah Overnight in desert camp (private tent) Local guide in Tinghir, Oiasis, and Todra 2 dinners 2 breakfasts Camel ride (one camel each)Important Information
- Keep in mind the ride to Fes on the last day is approximately 10 hours long.
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Marrakesh: 3-Day Tour to Fez with Merzouga Desert Camping
