3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Marrakech
Overview
This is one of the most recommended desert tours, Desert Trip From Marrakech to Fes. It connects two imperial cities Marrakech and Fes. Desert Trip From Marrakech allows you to discover a real Morocco. We will drive through the Atlas mountains and enjoy beautiful sceneries on the curvy roads overlooking berber villages blending to the famous kasbahs in the south; Dades Gorge, Rose valley, and Todgha gorge. Once in Merzouga, you will be amazed by its fascinating dunes. You will ride the camel and go deep in the desert to spend a night in a nomad Berber tents to enjoy a starry night under a clear and peaceful sky. Enjoy this Desert Trip From Marrakech as it is considered once in lifetime opportunity.
Included/Exclude
- Pick up / drop off at your Hotel or at the closest parking lot.
- Experienced English- speaking driver ( guide).
- A private 4x4 or a minivan in case of 5+ people
- In addition to fuel
- En-suite rooms with A/C heater in Dades Gorge .
- Dinner and breakfast daily included (Vegetarian diets can be accommodated )
- Camel trek with guide including overnight in a romanced desert bivouac ( private tents) and sandboarding.
- Free time to explore interesting sites such as Ait Benhaddou, kasbahs, walks and canyons, breaks photos..ect.
- Option to visit nomad or berber families.
- Personal and Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Tips and gratuities
Tour Amenities
Camp
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant
Ride camelsTour Plan
- Depart from your Riad / Hotel or the closest lot at 8 a.m .
- Start travelling to Ouarzazate pass of Tizi N'tichka( 2260m) the highest road pass in Morocco.
- Stops for taking pictures of panoramic views.
- Detour to visit the Kasbah of Telouet which was occupied by the Pacha Glaoui.
- Detour to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou and walk with a local guide who speaks all languages.
- Lunch will be in Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate; the preference can be arranged with your driver.
- Photo stops in Ouarzazate ( possibility to visit one of the cinema attractions ) the choice can be discussed with your driver.
- Cross the road of one thousand kasbahs passing the Skoura Oasis.
- Cross the valley of roses surrounding the main road ( the season for the roses starts in mid April to early May, the roses are only visible for a period of 25 days).
- Detour to the dades gorges and it's wonderful green valley heading to your hotel.
- You will be welcomed with tea, shown to your rooms for a relaxing shower before dinner and a festive atmosphere by the hotel staff.
- Departure from your hotel after breakfast, the timing will be arranged by your driver as it slightly changes depending on the season.
- Another detour to the gorges of Todra, where you can enjoy a free walk there to fully appreciate the scenery
- Leaving Todra gorges and heading south, you can have lunch in one of the towns on the road, your driver will suggest the best options.
- Continuing towards the desert with a couple of photo stops and breaks.
- Continuing to Merzouga Erg Chebbi where the camels will be waiting for you, you can arrange your luggage with your driver and camp manager at the parking lot.
- Ride the camels through the dunes to enjoy a fully immersive Sahara sunset.
- Arriving at the camp, you will be welcomed with mint tea, shown to your tents to settle down in the evening.
- Dinner will be served in the camp restaurant, then enjoy a sitting around the fire and under the stars with some berber music.
- PS : Unlike hotels, even deluxe camps have limited resources, private showers, water and electricity ( it's possible to charge light devices such as cameras, phones...)
- Wake up in the early morning to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Take your breakfast in the camp and ride the camels again to meet your driver at the edge of the dunes (Possibility to leave by car from the camp).
- Long drive with a couple of bathroom stops and taking photos.
- Lunch stops will be arranged on the route depending on the day schedule. your driver will suggest the best options.
- Arriving at Marrakech around 8p.m, your driver will drop you off at your hotel or the closest parking lot if it's not car accessible.
- P.S : Before leaving the camp, please check your luggage and that you haven't forgotten anything in the tents . It would be nearly impossible to get it back once you depart from Merzouga.
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