3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech
What will the tour be like?
The 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is an unforgettable experience that will take you through changing landscapes, from the green mountains of Ifrane to the vast dunes of the Sahara Desert. During this adventure, you will explore emblematic places such as the Monkey Forest, the Ziz Valley and the imposing Todra Gorges, while immersing yourself in the culture and vibrant colors of the small Berber villages.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride at sunset and sleep under the stars in a desert camp. The journey continues through the Valley of Roses and Ait Ben Haddou, with its famous kasbah, until arriving in Marrakech, where modernity and tradition merge, offering a perfect closure to this tour full of magic and adventure.
Duration: 3 days
Departure: Fes
Destination: Marrakech
Highlights
- Discover the charming "Switzerland of Morocco", a city with alpine architecture and landscapes that surprise by their uniqueness in North Africa.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a well-preserved ancient Kasbah.
- Visit the Todra Gorge and enjoy the towering cliffs and a lush oasis.
- Camel ride through the dunes to witness the sunset.
- Spend the night in the desert camp.
- Watching the stars in the clear desert sky.
What is included?
- All transfers to the hotel/riad.
- Private trip from Fes in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- Spanish and English speaking driver/guide.
- All dinners and breakfasts.
- Camel excursion to the Merzouga camp.
Watching the stars in the clear desert sky. - Comfortable accommodation in riad/Sahara hotel and camp.
Itinerary
Fes - Ifrane - Monkey forest - Ziz Valley - Merzouga
Start your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech through the desert in Fes, where you will depart for Ifrane, known as "The Switzerland of Morocco", for its alpine landscapes. Then, visit the Monkey Forest in the vicinity of Ifrane, home of the Barbary monkeys. Continue to the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm trees and arid landscapes. You will arrive in Merzouga, at the gates of the Sahara Desert, where you will spend the night in a desert camp, enjoying a camel ride at sunset.
Merzouga - Rissani - Valle del Todra - Valle del Dades
On this second day of your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, start the day with a 4x4 tour of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Then, head to Rissani, a small town known for its traditional market. Continue to the impressive Todra Gorges, where you can enjoy its majestic canyons and beautiful landscapes. Finish the day in the Dades Valley, famous for its rock formations and spectacular views. You will spend the night in the valley.
Dades Valley - Valley of Roses - Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas - Marrakech
On the last day of this 3 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, start the day by traveling through the Valley of Roses, known for its beautiful landscapes and rose plantations. Then, visit Ait Benhaddou, a famous kasbah declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. From there, it crosses the imposing High Atlas, enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains. Finally, you will arrive in Marrakech, where your trip will end.
This itinerary offers you a complete experience of the most emblematic landscapes of Morocco, from the mountains to the desert.
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Explore the places you can visit
El tour de 3 días desde Marrakech a Merzouga toma alrededor de 9 horas para llegar al desierto de Merzouga. Sin embargo, incluimos la primera noche en las gargantas del Dades para reducir las horas de conducción.