BEST 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES
Best 3 days from Marrakech to Fes desert tour
Overview
The 3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga is a highly recommended desert Safari. The tour includes one night in the Sahara desert, a camel trek, and short drives. This tour offers you the opportunity to see the best of Morocco in just 3-days, take a sightseeing desert trip see nomads living in caves, visit the donkey market in Risani, wander with a local guide in Palmary, or hike in Dades Valley or Todra Gorges.
Desert tour Marrakech to Fes via Erg Chebbi! It is certainly one of the best-preferred programs and the only trip poems you can write when you decide to rest in Morocco! While enjoying the deep Moroccan Sahara, starry nights in the desert, and the Moroccan real Bedouin full Berber experience.
Day 1:
– Early departure to the Dades Gorges.
– Cross the High Atlas through the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260 meters).
– Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site.
– Continue through the Valley of the Roses and arrive at the impressive Dades Gorges.
– Night in a riad in the valley, overlooking the rock formations.
Day 2:
– Drive to the Todra Gorges, an impressive canyon with up to 300 meters of vertical walls.
– Photo stops and time to walk among the cliffs.
– Continuation to the desert of Merzouga.
– Camel ride at sunset to reach the camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
– Night in a luxury Berber camp with dinner under the stars.
Day 3:
– Early wake up to see the sunrise over the dunes.
– Breakfast at the bivouac and return by camel to Merzouga.
– Departure to Fes, passing through Erfoud, famous for its fossils and workshops.
– Stop in the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves.
– Arrival in Fes in the afternoon and night in a traditional riad.
BEST 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES
This 3 Days from Marrakech to Fes via Erg Chebbi Dunes known as Merzouga, is one of the best choices for Sahara desert, Berber villages lovers. On this tour, you will have then the chance to explore and discover a big part of simply Morocco. Do you have a few days you may consider planning a Private tour through the High Atlas Mountains and on to Erg Chebbi! for a truly magical experience? Trek by camel deep into the Merzouga dunes and arrive for an overnight in a Berber-hosted luxury camp. Watch then the sun slip away behind the golden sand to reveal a blanket of stars in the night sky.
One of the best expected moments of a private 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi dunes & camel trek. Is to take this private tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga; In this private 3 Days trip, first cross the Atlas and spend a night in the Sahara desert near Merzouga; More exactly among the dunes of Erg Chebbi (but most people relate to it as the Merzouga Sahara Desert).
Please note that you could; Start your Private Camel ride trip! sandboarding by availing then this 3-day Marrakech safari trip to Erg Chebbi dunes tour from Casablanca, Ouarzazate, Tangier, Fes.
With Our local team, you’ll get the experience of your life to visit majestic cities and explore Moroccan culture through a private relaxing trip or a fun activity! During the spectacular sunset, you will mount an adorable camel and go trekking through majestic dunes to reach an Erg Chebbi desert camp for a wonderful time around a campfire under the starry sky.
PRIVATE 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES - HIGHLIGHTS
1. A night in the Best Erg Chebbi Desert Camp
2. Cross the Magnifique High Atlas Mountains
3. Visit Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and explore the Berber village
4. Ride a camel and enjoy the views of Erg Chebbi dunes with their surprising sunset
5. Enjoy a local dinner under the stars at your Erg Chebbi desert camp
6. Take a promenade along the stream in Todra Oasis to the majestic gorges
3 DAYS FROM MARRAKECH TO FES ITINERARY
DAY1: MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – DADES GORGES
Start your 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour by picking up at 7:30 AM from your hotel. We will then cross the Tizi-N-Tichka pass through the high Atlas Mountains to visit Ait Ben Haddou! Which is known as the shooting location for many Hollywood movies such as “Lawrence of Arabia” and Jesus of Nazareth. Our local guide will guide you around the dried river and up the highest hill in the Kasbah for a fantastic breathtaking view. Afterward, we will visit Ouarzazate, the gateway of the Sahara, and then cross the valley of roses and Skoura palm grove to Dades Gorges where you will gratify dinner and spend the night in a typical hotel in the middle of this magnificent area.
=►Driving distance: Approximately 350 km =► Driving time: Approximately 6 hrs
DAY2: DADES GORGES – TODRA GORGES – MERZOUGA DESERT
Following breakfast, you will begin the day’s trip with a drive to the delightful Tinghir oasis. Take a refreshing walk along the banks of the Todgha River. At the Todgha Gorges, you can explore the gorgeous gigantic cliffs of the canyons, and enjoy a tasty lunch before your ride to Merzouga. On your way to Erg Chebbi, you will go through the Ziz Valley, and the towns of Erfoud, renowned for their gorgeous artifacts. Your Camel train awaits you at Merzouga. On Camelback, you will explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, and enjoy the exhilarating experience of seeing the color of the sand change as the sunsets. You will arrive at your desert camp before dusk and can experience the serenity of the desert on a sand dune close by. After a delicious dinner under a starlit sky, the nomads will thrill you with drumming and music near a campfire. Enjoy an extraordinary view of shooting stars before going to bed at your Sahara desert camp tent.
=►Driving distance: Approximately 310 km =► Driving time: Approximately 5 hrs
DAY3: MERZOUGA DESERT – ERFOUD – FES
After sunrise, you will have breakfast, Then your 3 day from Marrakech to Fes desert tour drive north with 4WD passing green valleys and scenic mountains. On the way, there is time for lunch in a small Berber village in Zaida. Later continue the drive We arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, drop in your hotel/riad. End Your 3 Day Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour.
=►Driving distance: Approximately 500 km =► Driving time: Approximately 8 hrs
GALLERY
-The tour and vehicle will be exclusively for your group.
–This trip can be tailored to a 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes with an extra night in Merzouga.
–The Excursion price per person relies on how many participants there are at your party
–Day 3 driving back from Merzouga dunes to Fes is pretty long
INCLUDED in 3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
- Pick up from your Marrakech hotel / Riad.
- Private transfer in comfortable 4×4 air conditioned vehicle.
- English speaking driver/guide during the tour.
- Overnight at a Sahara desert camp located at the edge of Erg Chebbi ( Private tent ) – Dinner and breakfast are included.
- Possible leisure activities (Quad Biking – Sandboarding) on request.
- Drop off at your Fes hotel or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible.
NOT INCLUDED in 3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes
- Plane tickets
- Lunches, drinks
- Personal expenses
ACCOMMODATIONS
> Regarding the hotels and desert camps on this 3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, we work with different ones depending on their availability and all of them are very nice and clean places to stay, here are some examples:
– Africa Luxury Camp
– Ideal Luxury Camp
– Madu Luxury Desert Camp (+20€ pp)
– Desert Luxury Camp (the best camp in the desert, it is an air-conditioned and isolated camp! The camp has a swimming pool too!)
* Second option: 4-star hotel/riad, at luxury camp, the tents are private with a private bathroom inside each tent and WiFi.
* Third option: Here you will stay at the best desert camp + luxury Hotel/Riad or vice versa depending on your choice.
The Sahara Desert is located 561 km from Marrakech via N12 and 552 km via N10.
Yes, you can. A separate 4×4 can take you to the desert camp if you choose to skip the camel ride.
Yes, the rooms on the tour typically include private bathrooms and shower inside, especially in the luxury accommodations.
Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley: around 5-6 hours
Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert: About 4-5 hours
Day 3: Merzouga to Fes: Around 7-8 hours
These times can vary depending on traffic, and weather.
Yes, the tour includes a stop at Ait Ben Haddou, where you’ll have time to see the Kasbah.
Yes, you can. there are plenty of ATV rental companies in Merzouga who supply good quality quad bikes and dunes buggies to try in Merzouga dunes.
Yes, Sandboarding is available, just let your guide to know if you’re interested.
Lunches, beverages, tips, personal purchases
By late afternoon, around 5:00 – 6:00 pm
