Overview
Experience a 3-Day Guided Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech and enjoy a camel excursion and overnight in a desert camp. Receive insights from a knowledgeable local guide along the way as you visit the Azrou, Ifrane, the cedar forests where Macaque monkeys live, Ziz gorge, Todra gorge, Dades gorge, Rose Valley, Skoura Palmerie, Ouarzazate and the World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide in Ait benhaddou village
Overnight in Dades gorges hotel, private rooms with A/C
Overnight in Deluxe camp, private tents with ensuite bathroom and shower
Camel trekking in the desert ( evening and morning)
Possibility to skipp the camel ride and go by SUV to the camp
Drinks & Lunch meals
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At your hotel or at the nearest parking lot to it.
End point
We can drop off the clients at the nearest parking lot to their hotel or riad and call their host
What to expect
Day 1 Fes - Merzouga
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Ifrane
15 min
Our first stop will be in Ifrane, where the houses have sloping roofs, remarkable and unusual in Morocco, also know as "little Swizerland". A 15min stop to stretch your legs, drink a cup of coffee.
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Azrou Cedar Forest
30 min
Cross the majestic Middle Atlas and stop for a while to observe the Barbary apes in the cedar forests.
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Midelt
1 hour
We arrive to Midelt, capital of the apples for lunch. At the afternoon we will drive to Erfoud and into the desert. Dinner and overnight in a hotel at the foothills of Erg Chebbi sahara dunes.
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Errachidia
30 min
After lunch we will descend through the Ziz Valley, remarkable for the extent of its palm trees and the volume of dates produced each year. Notice the many ksars, fortified houses merchants built to protect their wares. Stopping for a panoramic view of the oasis of Aoufous in the Tafilalte region.
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Erfoud
30 min
Arrive to Erfoud, famous for its date festival and fossils. It is fascinating to see how these millions of fossils have been worked into artifacts and so the shops are worth a visit.
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Merzouga
1 hour
Once you arrive to Merzouga, a small off-road takes you to the edge of the golden dunes where camels are waiting for you, the luggage will be loaded in an 4x4 car and transported to the camp, and you can enjoy a beautiful camel ride over the sand dunes and watch a majestic desert sunset on your way to the camp.
Day 2 Merzouga - Dades Valley
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Rissani
1 hour
Back on the asphalt roads, continue west to pass through a dramatic gate into Rissani. A market town, Rissani holds a livestock auction and is home to a "donkey parking lot", a site worth experiencing.
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Todgha Gorge
1 hour
We leave for e Todgha Gorges. On the way, you pass the water channels – “khettarat” – which you can descend into to appreciate the architecture and genius behind this form of irrigation which prevents evaporation in the summer heat. Continue to the Todra Gorges which is an ideal place for walking and exploring.
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Boumalne Dades
1 hour
Leave Tinghir behind and take the route to the scenic and to one of the most picturesque valleys in Morocco, Dades Valley. Several stops to admire the views and to take pictures.
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Dades Gorges
1 hour
Beautiful old Kasbahs and spectacular red-colored canyons, formed by the Dades River are waiting for you to explore! There are plenty thinks to see inside the Dades Valley: Including the breathtaking Dades Gorge, the spectacular winding road and the monkey fingers. Before you check into your Hotel for the night.
Day 3 Dades Gorges - Marrakech
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Vallee Des Roses
15 min
We will follow the Dades Valley to arrive to Kelaa M'Gouna known for its Festival of Roses, here you can see extensively cultivated farmland bordered with fragrant rose bushes.
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Skoura
15 min
We continue through the Road of a Thousand-Kasbahs passing the Skoura palm grove until we arrive to Ouarzazate named "Hollywood of Morocco".
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1 hour
Possibility to visit Taourirt Kasbah or join a studio tour and discover how the nearby desert landscapes have been featured in many films, have lunch in one of the local restaurants.
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Ait Ben Haddou
1 hour
After lunch in Ouarzazate we will continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a 'fortified city', situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the ounila valley River and boasts some beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited.
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Marrakech
1 hour
At the end of the afternoon, we will head north to Marrakech over the Tizi n Tichka Pass 2260m , with several stops on the way to admire the panoramic views of the High Atlas. Drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Casablanca).
Additional Information
- July and August are very hot in Morocco, temperatures can be unbearable even for adults
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 3-Days Sahara Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech
Can I cancel 3-Days Sahara Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide in Ait benhaddou village
- Overnight in Dades gorges hotel, private rooms with A/C
- Overnight in Deluxe camp, private tents with ensuite bathroom and shower
- Camel trekking in the desert ( evening and morning)
- Possibility to skipp the camel ride and go by SUV to the camp
What's not included?
- Drinks & Lunch meals
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ifrane, Azrou Cedar Forest, Midelt, Errachidia, Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani, Todgha Gorge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Authentic Sahara Tours
