Explore the true beauty of Sahara Desert wih this 3 Day Fez To Marrakech Desert Tour! Spend a night in Merzouga and visit the most iconic sightseeing spots along the way towards Marrakech.
About this activity
Fez To Marrakech Desert Tour With Overnight In Merzouga
- Duration: 3 day 2 night
- Small Group - Max 17 persons in the group
- Accommodations, dinners and breakfasts are included
- Camel ride in Merzouga
- Guide language: English
- Mobile ticket
- Free cancellation 1 day prior
Highlights
- Explore the Cedar Forest near Ifran to watch the wild Monkeys
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3 Day Fez To Marrakech Desert Tour With Overnight In Merzouga is an ideal choice to spend a night in the Merzouga Desert and visit the most famous sightseeing spots towards Marrakech without the stress of planning everything by yourself! You will save time and money, because our professional guides will arrange everything for you and provide you a memorable journey in Morocco!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fez – Ifran – Medilt – Merzouga
The guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Fez at 8:00 am. We will drive through the beautiful Middle Atlas, passing by Ifrane – a ski resort built by the French and resemble a Swiss village. Then we will have a stop at the cedars forest to to watch the wild Monkeys
Simply enjoy the views of the beautiful forests, springs, and Berber villages toward the Sahara Desert. On the halfway, you will have lunch stop (1 hr) in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks. After lunch, we will continue driving to Merzouga. Then, you will have a quick stop to see the vast Palm Trees oasis in panoramic views!
After arriving in Merzouga, you can take a rest and enjoy the welcome mint tea in the traditional Kasbah. After the tea break, the guide and camels will be carrying you across the stunning golden sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi to watch sunset. After 1 hour, we will arrive at the desert camp to spend the night in a Berber tent.
You can enjoy the delicious dinner with campfire and listen to traditional Music. Spend your delightful night in the Sahara Desert.
Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Dades or Ouarzazate
We depart from Merzouga towards Ouarzazate after a nice breakfast at the camp. You will travel through the road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise like turreted sand castles along this ancient route.
Many Hollywood films were filmed in this area such as The Last Temptation of Christ, Jewel of the Nile, and, most recently, Hideous Kinky. The central region is one of Morocco’s most romantic destinations, nestled along rich river valleys.
There will be a stop for lunch, you can walk in Todra Gorge, and travel through the Dades Valley. We will reach our destination for today in the afternoon. You will have dinner, and spend overnight there.
Day 3: Ouarzazate – Ait ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, you will visit the town of Ouarzazate and its monuments, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios – the largest and most famous in all of Africa.
Then, we drive to the Fint Oasis, 12 km from Ouarzazate. After, we will arrive at Ait Ben Haddou and have lunch there. Then visit the famous Kasbah. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage, which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. After visiting, we continue our trip through the High Atlas and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, this mountain road is up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages and waterfalls, through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains.
We will then end our trip in Marrakech.
Includes
- Pick up from your hotel in Fez
- Air-conditioned modern vehicle (4×4 or mini van) driven by an English speaking driver/ guide
- Sunset camel ride and sand boarding in Erg Chebbi
- Overnight at a Merzouga desert camp in Erg Chebbi with Private tent and shared bathrooms (Upgrade to the deluxe camp tent option with a private tent and private bathroom). Dinner and breakfast are included
- Second night at Dades Gorges or Ouarzazate, private ensuite room with dinner & breakfast
- Visiting Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah with a local guide
- All Entrance Fees
- Drop off in your hotel in Marrakech or the closest accessible location if it is not car accessible
Know Before You Go
- Please note that for the Standard option: €30/person is a deposit only, and you have to pay the balance €160/adult (Cash or Card) to the guide at the office or at the meeting point
- For the Luxury option: 50€/ person deposit + 230€/ adult balance to the guide
- The guide will contact you directly after the booking is made
- Your can securely stored your luggage in the van during the desert camping
- Prepare a small backpack for the camel ride and overnight stay at the camp
- In winter time, warm blankets are provided, but it’s advisable to bring warm sleeping clothes as temperatures can drop to 0°C
- For the camel ride, it’s recommended to wear jeans, trousers for a comfortable ride
- If you’re interested in sand boarding, inquire at the lodge to see if sand boards are available to take with you to the camp
- Vegetarian and vegan food options are available
- We’ll send you detailed operator information, including direct phone number and address in your confirmation email
Meeting Point
Pick up from your accommodation in Fez
Fez, Morocco
Fez, Morocco
11 reviews for 3 Day Fez To Marrakech Desert Tour With Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Visit
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Fiona Lee
it was incredible. We did the camel trek at sunset, and the dunes just went on forever—it was like something out of a dream. The desert camp we stayed at was way nicer than I expected. They had these big, comfy tents with comfortable bed and shower! The staff were super welcoming, and dinner was good. We sat around a campfire at night, listening to music, and it was very nice. Big thanks to our driver/guide!
Seraphina
Just finished a 2-night desert tour from Fez to Marrakech wuth this company, and honestly, it was one of the best experiences of my trip! The journey took us through so many different landscapes, from the mountains to these super picturesque valleys, and then eventually into the desert. Was really nice experience!
Ember
The first day was a lot of driving, but we made stops in some pretty cool places, like the town of Ifrane (looks like a Swiss village!), and the cedar forest where we saw some wild monkeys hanging out. The drive itself wasn’t boring at all since there’s so much to see, and our guide kept it fun with stories and little bits of history. Desert camp was very enjoyable, the 2nd night in the hotel was also not bad! overall was good 🙂
Isabel
We had some amazing stops along the way like The Todra Gorge, and we had time to see some kasbahs (including Ait Benhaddou). The drive through the High Atlas Mountains had some beautiful views, but yeah, the winding roads can be a bit intense if you’re not used to them!
Clementine
Beautiful camp, well organised! The morning in the desert was chilly but worth waking up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. It is something I’ll never forget. We also got a delicious breakfast both days, which set us up for the day.