FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR

3 DAY FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR

Summary

Number of People 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17
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Travelling from Fes in the north of Morocco to the central city of Marrakech is an ideal way of seeing two of the imperial cities of this mystical kingdom. We will get an early start and pick up from your hotel before starting out on our first stage of an adventure of a lifetime you’ll never forget.

The 3 day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech  will take us three days (two nights) to complete and the memories and photographs you’ll bring back with you will last a lifetime. You will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, witness ethereal cedar forests, fascinate at the cheeky little Barbary apes and experience unbridled views across the Ziz Valley and its gaping gorge.

You will even have the opportunity to mount the proverbial caravan of the desert when you climb on a camel and trek like a true desert nomad to Erg Chebbi complete with its sand dunes. All camel tours and trek will be accompanied by an experienced local guide. The desert guides are highly experienced with the camels, so you will be in safe hands on your journey atop this local desert mammal.

Watching the sunsets and the sun rising over the deserts is an experience that will live long in the memory – but seeing the dark skies at night allows the desert camper to witness ten times as many distant sky objects as you might in any city. We will dine under the stars too. Sleeping takes place under a nomad tent cover and gentle Moroccan drums add to the ambience of the desert night.

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FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Drive along the Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests and the Ziz Valley
  • Visit Ifran winter ski resort and Azrou the Berber village.
  • Explore the world heritage Kasbah Ait ben Haddou .
  • Visit Ouarzazate Atlas film studio .
  • Drive to Dades Valley and stop at Monkey Fingers geological site.
  • Walk in Todra Gorges valley Oasis .
  • Camel treks in Erg Chebbi dunes the highest sand dunes of Morocco.
  • Spend night in Sahara of Merzouga the highest sand dunes in Morocco
  • Bonfire and music entertainment at the desert camp.
  • Drive through the high Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech

Itinerary of Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days

  • DAY 1 : FES – IFRAN – MIDELT- MERZOUGA

     8 HOURS DRIVE

    Pick up from your hotel takes place very early allowing us the full day ahead to get to our first stop at Ifrane. This region is known as Moroccan’s own Little Switzerland. You’ll see the similarities in the beautiful valleys and mountains here. At Azrou, our next stop, you will see the tame little monkeys. They will jump through the branches of the cedar forests effortlessly and you will get a golden opportunity to take a photo or three as these little apes are definitely not camera-shy!

    Next, we shall stop for lunch in Midelt before crossing the route through Tizi n Talghamt Pass. Here we will reach Errachidea where you’ll see an area of outstanding beauty at the Ziz Valley Gorge.

    The drive will continue through the dunes of Erg Chebbi before stopping off at our hotel, where you may freshen up in preparation for a camel trek through the Merzouga Dunes. Your dromedary will transport you through the evening desert to a nomad tent where you will camp down for the night under the stars and dine.

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  • DAY 2: MERZOUGA  – ERFOUD – TINGHIR – DADES VALLEY

     4 HOURS DRIVE

    We will wake early so as to witness the sunrise on top of a desert dune. This is definitely something you will want to do someday. On day two of your desert trip from Fez to Marrakech you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing your Moroccan adventure across the desert.

    After a refresh stop at a hotel, we continue the journey onto Tineghir then Erfoud. Our journey then moves onto Tinejdad as we head west into the southern half of Morocco. Walking along the banks of the Todra River you will see many waterfalls, beauty spots and the odd Berber village before we take up our drive onto the awesome Boumalne Dades Valley.

    There will be ample opportunity to hike through the Todra Gorge, taking in as much photography as your camera can muster and enjoying lunch along the way. A restful dinner, shower and overnight stay in a hotel will complete your final night on the 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech , allowing you enough rest before the final day’s push to Marrakech.

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  • DAY 3: DADES VALLEY– OUARZAZATE– KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU– MARRAKECH

     7 HOURS DRIVE

    On this day the Fes to Marrakech Sahara trip winds up but not without another fun-filled, awe-inspiring adventure as we close in on this ancient city. You will witness the legendary city of Ouarzazate, which lies just east of the High Atlas mountain range.

    The city boasts a 19th century palace, a massive Kasbah and a rugged landscape that has been used in many feature films like Gladiator, The Mummy and Game of Thrones, to name but a few.

    Lunch then takes place in the Kasbah at Ait Benhaddou and the afternoon highlight has to be the drive through the High Atlas Mountains. The Tizi N’Tichka Pass is particular spectacular as it ranges up to 7,500 feet above sea level.

    After going through this spectacular mountain range your adventure culminates into a 65-mile drive to Marrakech. This signifies the end of your Fes desert trip adventure but heralds the beginning of an experience to explore Marrakech.

What is included

  • Pick up from your hotel in Fes
  • Modern air conditioned Minibus from Fes to Marrakech.
  • Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge , Dades Valley
  • Local guide who meet you at Todra Gorge
  • Camel treks into sahara dunes
  • Private tent at the comfortable desert camp for 1 night
  • Shower and breakfast at Merzouga hotel, bring your own towel and bathroom condiments.
  • Second night in Dades Valley hotel including dinner and breakfast

What is not included

  • Drinks, Lunch, tips (Ait Ben Haddou guide usually 3 eur), personal purchases

FAQ – PRIVATE FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR

What kind of bathrooms are in desert camps?

In comfortable desert camp there are bathrooms behind the camp that are shared with everyone staying in camp. In luxury camp each tent has a private bathroom inside.

What are shower options in Merzouga desert camp?

In luxury desert camp there is a shower inside the tent with towels and shower accessories provided. The comfortable desert camp does not have shower options on the spot, but it is possible to have a shower next morning at the camp operator’s lodge, please bring your own towel.

How long do the camel treks last?

There are 2 camel rides in the desert – one at the sunset, another at the sunrise. Each way it takes about 1 hour.

Are there any options to skip the camel ride?

Yes, there is an option to skip the camel ride – if you prefer, you can alternatively choose a return transfer with 4×4 to the comfort desert camp (it costs EUR 30). If staying in luxury camp, there is no extra cost for 4×4 transfer.

Can we hire a quad bike in Merzouga?

Yes of course. Quadbike is an optional ADD-ON activity you can add to this trip at checkout. A one-hour quad bike trip can take you to see the sunrise for a short hour-long adventure in the dunes.

How about sand boarding possibilities in the desert?

If you will be staying at the comfortable desert camp, then you have to ask for a sand board before the camel trek, so that the guide can take one to the camp. In luxury camp sands boards are available at the spot.

Can we join another group on a private tour?

The private tour is only for the group that has booked the tour, other travelers cannot join it. But it is possible to take a shared tour with other likeminded travelers, shared are only available with daily departure from Marrakech. Have a look at our shared tours offer: https://igomorocco.com/shared-desert-tours-from-marrakech

Things to do in Marrakech?

IGoMorocco top 5 things to do in Marrakech are:
1.Jemaa ei Fnaa and Medina
2.Bahia Palace
3.Jardin Majorelle
4.Musee Yves Saint Laurent
5.Le Jardin Secret

Duration
3 Days
Price
130 €
Availability
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