3-day Trip: Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert
English 3 days
3-day Trip: Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert
Start the journey from Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself into the Kasbahs, valleys, gorges and oases of the south of Morocco and enjoy camel riding in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Drive along the valley of Ziz and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains in your way to Fes.
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FREE! You can cancel your booking for free before 5 days of your travel date.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Rose Valley – Dades Valley.
You will set out from Marrakech towards the south, where you will cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest pass in Morocco, the Tichka Pass. At an altitude of 2260 m. a. s. l, the road offers beautiful scenery and panoramic views. As you go down the mountains, you will end up at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. It is a twelfth century fortified village built within the ancient caravan route which connected the Sahara with the northern cities. Now, the Kasbah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a distinctive location for moviemakers. Many films and series have been filmed there, including: The Mummy, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones etc.
After midday, you will continue to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa and then drive along the road of a thousand Kasbahs to the palm grove of Skoura, Rose Valley (known for the cultivation of roses), and on to your accommodation in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga.
From Dades Valley, you will drive to Todra Gorges near the town of Tinghir. And there, you will be able to go around for a walk within its stunning canyon walls. Thereafter, you will drive to Rissani, a market town, which is located in the oasis of Tafitalet. By the afternoon, you will arrive to Merzouga where your real adventure commences. From the village of Merzouga, you will mount camels for about an hour across its great sand dunes to the camp and you will stop half-way for the mesmerizing view of sunset.
After dinner in your camp, there will be a drum show performed by the staff. It is, indeed, the best place to snap and admire the stars, shooting, and the milky-way.
Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud - Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes.
You will need to get up early morning for a memorable sunrise the following day. After breakfast, you will ride camels and take the route back to the village where you shall change your means of transport and drive again. On the way to Fes, you will past by Erfoud, the town of fossils, Ziz valley, Ziz gorges, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Cedar forests of Azrou, before you arrive to Ifrane, the Switzerland-like town of Morocco. Ifrane is known especially for its pseudo-alpine weather and villas.
In some cases, the third day itinerary can be done with a Spanish, French or English speaking taxi driver. Depending on availability
Accommodation
We offer two types of different comfortable accommodation, Standard (2/3 stars) and Superior (4 stars).
Standard
- Dades valley: Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, Dar Essyaha or similar
- Merzouga: standard desert camp.
Superior
- Dades Valley: Xaluca hotel, La Perle Du Dades, Dar Rihana, Auberge Chez Pierre or similar (private option only)
- Merzouga: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar
For the shared option, the hotel of the first night is the same for both standard and superior accommodation.
Language
This tour is not exclusively in English and it can be done in two languages.
Single room supplement
An extra fee of EUR30 for standard accommodation and EUR60 for superior accommodation will be added for single room.
Price
Adults (+12) 220€
Child (-11) 140€
Enfant (-3) -€
Adults (+12) 270€
Child (-11) 175€
Enfant (-3) -€
1 persons 840€
2 persons 950€
3 persons 1050€
4 persons 1150€
5 persons 1240€
6 persons 1330€
7 persons 1410€
8 persons 1490€
up to 10 persons 1860€
up to 14 persons 2215€
up to 20 persons 3540€
1 persons 980€
2 persons 1090€
3 persons 1220€
4 persons 1560€
5 persons 1785€
6 persons 1960€
7 persons 2160€
8 persons 2370€
up to 10 persons 2920€
up to 14 persons 3720€
up to 20 persons 5880€
Shared Tour
| Adults (+12) | Child (-11) | Child (-3) | |
| Standard | 220 € | 140 € | Not permitted |
| Superior | 270 € | 175 € | Not permitted |
Private Tour
| 1 persons | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 persons | 6 persons | 7 persons | 8 persons | 10 persons | 14 persons | 20 persons | |
| Standard | 840€ | 950€ | 1050€ | 1150€ | 1240€ | 1330€ | 1410€ | 1490€ | 1860€ | 2215€ | 3540€ |
| Superior | 980€ | 1090€ | 1220€ | 1560€ | 1785€ | 1960€ | 2160€ | 2370€ | 2920€ | 3720€ | 5880€ |
Details
Included
- AC and comfortable Vehicle 4wd Toyota Land Cruiser or Minivan
- Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses
- English speaking driver/guide
- Pick-up from your accommodation
- Night with half Board (diner and breakfast) in hotel in Dades valley
- Night with half Board (diner and breakfast) in desert camp in Merzouga
- Camel riding in Erg Chebbi dunes
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
When to book?
As soon as you know your travel date especially in busiest periods.
Payment methods
We require a deposit of 30% at the time of booking and the balance on the day of the activity.
Free cancellation
FREE! You can cancel your booking for free before 5 days of your travel date.
Our customers' reviews
Erin O'
Little Rock, ArkansasIt was great! Mustapha was an EXCELLENT driver! We felt very safe and in good hands! The trek to the Sahara and the overnight in the desert was AMAZING and totally worth the drive!
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Konstantin Fu
Athenas, Great experience! Very well organized and very nice guide!
David Barrera
Madrid, I liked the experience very much. The night at the dessert in luxury moonlight camp was really amazing. The guide, Mohammed, was very attentive and very careful when driving. We only missed stopping in less tourism-oriented restaurants and souvenir shops (overpriced and not so tasty). In the hotel, heating didn't work in several rooms, and temperatures outside were around 0 degrees after midnight. I hope they can fix this as soon as possible. And maybe some more explanations about historical background and moroccan traditions would have been welcome, since you have to spend a long time in the car. But in general we enjoyed very much the experience and would recommend it to everyone!
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anónimo
Barcelona, The booking process was easy and fast. The excursion in general very well, comfortable transportation. The accommodations were also very good. I recommend it.
anónimo
Barcelona, Everything was great. Both the office staff in Marrakech and Brahim, our guide, very friendly and always with a smile. The route is long, more than 1000 km in 3 days, but it was not heavy and that we had 4 teenagers giving the tabarra. Brahim was very patient at all times. The accommodations of the standard option are very correct. We will repeat one day.