Embark on a thrilling 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. Explore the Atlas Mountains, visit ancient Kasbahs, ride camels in the desert, and spend a night in a nomadic bivouac.
Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate Or Skoura Palmary
Museum-Theatre, Memory of Ouarzazate - In 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech To Fes we will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech to head for Ouarzazate, the door way of Sahara, crossing the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi- N-Tichka pass. The first stop of our desert tour will be in Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, the UNISCO world heritage site, that was the shooting location for many Hollywood movies like “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Jesus of Nazareth” and it is still inhabited by Berber villagers who preserve their traditional lifestyles. We suggest you to explore the Kasbah at your leisure by getting to the highest spot for a wonderful view to continue driving later to Ouarzazate in order to have dinner and spend the night in a perfect hotel.
Ouarzazate Or Skoura - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)
Merzouga Desert - After having breakfast, we will depart from hotel in Ouarzazate at 8:00 AM. We will take the road of 1000 Kasbahs to Skoura which is a paradise of palm groves and a home of many Southern Morocco’s monuments like Amerhidil and Ait Abbou kasbahs. After that, we will proceed to Kelaat Mgouna where each year the locals hold the festival of roses to celebrate the new harvest and sell all kinds of rose based products. We will cross the valley of roses to Boumalen Dades and then Tineghir which is famous for the Jewish square and lush palm grove. After our arrival to Todra gorges we will have lunch and march along the canyons. In Merzouga, we will trek by camels for one and a half hour through Erg Chebbi’s dunes enjoying Sahara sunset. Our final destination will be in the nomadic bivouac where we will spend the night in camp in the middle of desert.
Erg Chebbi - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes
Fes el-Bali - We will wake up at 5: 30 am to enjoy the first glimpses of the sunrays and have breakfast in the bivouac. We will ride camels to meet the driver and make our way to Fes going through the quiet Ziz valley, Errachidia and Midelt. We will have lunch close to Azrou city and pay a visit to the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountain where you will see some monkeys that inhabit the area. Then, we will continue to Fes concluding our 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech To Fes.
- Private bathroom with hot shower & toilet in tents
- Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Overnight stay in a traditional Kasbah in Ouarzazate
- Visit to Cinema studio in Ouarzazate
- Leisure time for self-exploration of attractions
- Inclusive of dinner and breakfast
- English-speaking driver/guide throughout the tour
- Hotel transfers in Marrakech and Fes
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Desert camp stay in Merzouga Dunes
- Camel trek at sunset and sunrise
- Complimentary airport to hotel transport in Marrakech
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Our 3-day journey from Marrakech to Fes through the desert is highly sought-after because it connects two grand cities, Marrakech and Fes. This adventure allows you to explore a large portion of southern Morocco, starting from Marrakech, making your way through the Atlas Mountains, and passing quaint Berber villages en route to the renowned Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate. You will spend the first evening in the gorges of Dades at a traditional lodging. The following day, soak in the sights with a brief stroll through Todra gorges before setting off towards Merzouga. Here, you’ll experience a camel ride and venture deeper into the desert to spend a night under a star-filled sky in a nomadic bivouac. The final day takes you down a new path leading to Fez, passing through numerous villages and captivating landscapes along the way. Upon reaching Fez, our driver will ensure you’re comfortably settled in your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
