Tangier: 3-Day Desert Tour to Marrakech via Fez & Merzouga

Fès-Meknès, Marrakech



Embark on a 3-day adventure from Tangier to Marrakech . Explore Chefchaouen, Fez, and Merzouga, ride camels through the dunes, and spend a night in a luxury desert camp.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of riding a camel through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Explore the blue-painted streets and lively squares of Chefchaouen
  • Discover the Middle Atlas, Ifrane, and the cedar forests of Azrou
  • Pass by the impressive Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
  • Spend a night in a desert camp under the stars in Merzouga

Description

Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fez Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from Tangier around 10 or 10:30. Drive through the scenic Rif Mountains to reach the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. Enjoy a guided visit (with the group if the minimum number is met) or a self-paced visit through its charming blue-painted streets, lively squares, and local artisan shops. After a short tour and free time for lunch, continue your journey towards Fez, arriving in the evening. Overnight in Fez. Day 2: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert After breakfast, depart from Fez around 7h30 and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass by Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and the cedar forest of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue through the scenic Ziz Valley. Upon arrival in Merzouga, enjoy a camel ride through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset. Spend the night in a traditional desert camp under the stars, with dinner and then music by the campfire. Overnight in Merzouga (Desert Camp). Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Marrakech Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes (optional); then you will have your breakfast in order to begin your journey to Marrakech (please note it is over a 10-hour drive; there will be stops for lunch and bathrooms only). Pass through the Dades Valley and the famous ‘Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.’ Continue your drive to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and the High Atlas. You will reach Marrakech at the end of the tour, arriving in the evening at around 20:00 or 21:00. Drop-off will be at your hotel if it is accessible by vehicle. If you are staying in a riad, you will be dropped off at the nearest accessible point.

Includes

Hotel Pickup & Drop off Guided visit in Chefchaouen Overnight stay in Fez 2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners Camel ride Overnight in a desert camp Music by the campfire Transportation in Comfortable Minibus Professional driver

Excludes

Lunches Drinks Entrance Fees Personal expenses Travel insurance

Important Information

  • The tour involves long drives Weather can vary significantly between locations Camel ride requires moderate physical fitness

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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