3 days private tour

Fes to Marrakech desert trip

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BEST PRIVATE DESERT TOUR

3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FES TO MARRAKECH

The private 3 days desert tour Fes to Marrakech offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the culture of Morocco while enjoying the breathtaking views & landscapes. Fes & Marrakech are two ancient Moroccan Imperial Cities having acquired an excellent reputation worldwide being popular destinations. The Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi is an attraction that you should include in your bucket list thanks to the spectacular landscapes, mountains with its fauna and flora, valleys, sand dunes, Kasbahs and much more.

We can normally pick you up from your Hotel/Riad at 08 am, so we would appreciate it if you provide us with the accurate address of your accommodation so that we can reach easily, particularly if you are staying in a Riad in the heart of Fes Medina. We could sometimes arrange to meet up with you by the Blue Gate “Bab Boujloud” in Batha district if the Riad you are staying in is not providing an accurate address.

– Have a short break in the beautiful city of Ifrane with its unique architecture.
– Drive through the spectacular Middle & High Atlas Mountains & enjoy the breathtaking views.
– Learn about the “Berber” Amazigh culture & how they have preserved the deep-seated culture of Morocco.
– Have a camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert.
– Enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars followed by time of entertainment.
– Stretch your legs in the impressive Todra Gorge (Canyon).
– Overnight in the stunning Dades Valley.
– Visit the UNESCO listed Ait Benhaddou Village.

This desert trip is meant to allow you to join Marrakech from Fes while conducting the desert experience. On the first day, you can expect around 7 hours of driving; however, in the other 2 days, you’ll have a hassle-free drive.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga

After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad, your private driver will pick you up for a rewarding desert tour ending in Marrakech. You’ll begin with a drive through the lush and UNESCO listed cedar forest while including a short break in the beautiful city of Ifrane. The architecture of the city has a European aspect to the extent that Ifrane has been often called the pseudo-Switzerland version city of Morocco. After that, we will include another stop to watch the endangered Barbary Apes with the possibility to feed them.

After lunch, which will take place either in Zaida or Midelt, you’ll cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, then enjoy the stunning view of the Ziz Valley before reaching the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi in the late afternoon. Now, it’s take to have a camel ride experience atop the golden sand dunes where you can enjoy the miraculous view of the sunset. Later, you’ll have a delicious meal for dinner within the tented restaurant or under the stars.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert - Tinejdad - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley

Early wake up in the morning, climb the sand dune and enjoy the stunning view of the sunrise. Later, you’ll have a refreshing breakfast under the sunlight, take a shower and continue on the track west. You’ll include a short break in the city of Erfoud where you can learn about the different varieties of dates, then visit the fossils’ factory before driving through the palm-dotted center of Tinejdad to the Todra Gorges. The Gorge (Canyon) is a popular attraction in the region being an escape from the hot weather because of the cooler climate it offers. You can stretch your legs while enjoying the nice views.

After lunch, you’ll drive further west to the panoramic valley of Dades where you’ll spend the night.

Day 3: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

After having breakfast, you’ll drive to Marrakech through the lush Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) with the possibility to include a visit to the Atlas Film Studios. Continue to the Ait Benhaddou Village, listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage site since 1987. It consists of numerous Kasbahs (fortresses), which is a striking model of architecture in the southern part of Morocco to the extent that it has been used as a backdrop for shooting Hollywood Movies including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Prince of Persia…After lunch, you’ll drive through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive to Marrakech in the evening.

As always, once we arrive in Marrakech we will make sure to drop you off in the nearest location to your accommodation; however, if your Riad is in the very heart of the Medina, which is inaccessible by car, we will have you covered as we will arrange with the staff members of the Riad you are staying in to meet up with us in a designated point so that you they can escort you to your accommodation hassle-free…s

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Included

Minivan, 4WD or Minbus for transportation
English speaking driver/guide
Fuel & tolls
2 Nights accommodation in Merzouga & Dades Valley
Camel ride experience for the sunset
Dinner & breakfast are included
Local taxes
Unique experiences

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FAQs

Is this a private tour?

We certainly believe that the best way to dive deep in the Moroccan culture is through private tours. You can stop whenever & wherever you like while learning at your own pace. Shared tours tend to cramp travelers & you are controlled to follow a certain planned itinerary.

Does the tour to Marrakech from Fes via Merzouga Desert includes lots of driving?

Are there any sand dunes in Merzouga Desert?

The Desert of Merzouga is one of the gateways to the Great Sahara and it has gained an excellent reputation worldwide because of the unique experiences you may come across as well as for the warmth and the hospitality of the locals. The sand dunes can pile up to 200 meters making it one of the most ideal dunes where you can go with the sandboarding experience.

What should I pack when I travel to the desert?

On your next Morocco desert tour, make sure you pack the following

Long hiking pants – it enhances your comfort while riding on the camel
Long sleeve shirt to keep your skin protected from the scorching heat.
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Scarf or headband
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera

Shall we bring our towels with us?

If you choose the standard desert camp, yes please, as well as your shower condiments. For the luxury camp, they are supplied in your tent. There is no need to bring them with you.