Fez to Marrakech Desert Adventure: Camel Rides & Stunning Landscapes

$302
Duration
3 days
Type
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About This Tour

The desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is one of the most popular desert tours in Morocco, as it connects these two imperial cities passing through beautiful ancient villages, the Sahara Desert, and amazing vast landscapes.

The distance between Fes and Marrakech is about 530 kilometers, and for this reason, you will need to spend at least two nights and 3 days on the road. With exceptional local food, incredible landscapes, and ancient villages dating back thousands of years and still in use today, the desert route from Fes to Marrakech is an experience you should not miss.

Activities
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Max People
10
Operator

Inclusions

Dinner
Breakfast
English-speaking driver.
Camel ride during sunset and sunrise.
Sandboarding, at no additional cost.
  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

Lunches
Drinks
Local guide
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Fes - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi

At 8:00 a.m., we begin our 3-day private excursion from Fez to Marrakech through the Sahara Desert. We depart towards Midelt, through the Atlas Mountains and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. We pass through Ifrane, a charming ski resort, and Azrou, a significant craft center specializing in cedar woodwork. Later, we arrive in Midelt for lunch. In the afternoon, we will head to Erfoud and venture into the desert.
Upon reaching Merzouga, we will engage in one of the most significant activities of the desert tour, a camel ride through the beautiful dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will spend the night at a desert camp. You will indulge in a delicious Berber dinner and sleep in a traditional nomadic tent or under the stars.

Included, a delicious Berber dinner.

Night spent in a traditional nomadic tent or under the stars.

Day 2 Merzouga - Rissani - Thinghir - Dades Valley

On the second day of the Fes to Marrakech desert excursion, we will wake up to capture stunning sunrise photos and enjoy an outdoor breakfast. We return to the hotel on camels for a shower. Then, we set off towards Erfoud, known for its fossil preparation. We drive through Palm Grove, stopping for lunch. Afterward, we take a short walk through the Todra Gorges. We then head to our stopping point, the Dades Gorges. Dinner and accommodation will be provided at the hotel

Included

Included

Night will be spent in an hotel in Dades Valley

Day 3 Dades Valley- Skoura - Ouarzazate- Ait Ben haddou - Marrakech

After breakfast, we will take a short walk through the gorges before continuing our 3-day desert excursion from Fes to Marrakech. We will follow the Dades Valley through El Kelaa M'Gouna, known as the Valley of Roses and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
We will visit Ouarzazate, where we will stop for lunch in the village of Ait Benhaddou. We will have time to explore the famous UNESCO-protected site that has served as a backdrop for numerous films, including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and more. We will then drive through the Tichka Pass to reach Marrakech.
Your 3-day desert excursion from Fez to Merzouga will conclude in the afternoon in Marrakech.

Included

The excursion from Fez to Merzouga will conclude in the afternoon in Marrakech, in your accommodation.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Participants aged 16 and above can ride a quad bike alone. Children younger than 16 must ride with an adult.
  • Remember to pack long pants, especially for camel riding, to help prevent chafing and ensure a comfortable journey.
  • Along with your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes, a scarf or bandana can be very useful for protection against the desert sand and the cool evenings.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Convenient accommodation Pick-Up. Your private Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour will begin around 8 in the morning from your Riad or hotel is available in all areas accessible by car. If you are arriving on the same day as the excursion, airport pick-up is possible.

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