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3-Day Sahara Desert Tour Of Fes, Ouarzazate & Marrakech
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Sightseeing, Camping, Desert

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Description

Do camel rides across the mighty Sahara Desert, enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz valley, see a sunrise atop the Erg Chebbi dunes, the spectacular ksar of Kasbah Taourirt and the beautiful Rose Valley for views of the vast Skoura palm groves. Also, spend your night in the middle of the dunes and more on this 3-day tour!

Highlights
  • Enjoy the beautiful landscapes between Fes and Merzouga

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou

  • Pass Ouarzazate and visit the film studios

  • Day 1: Fes to Ifrane to Azrou to Midelt to Ziz Valley to Merzouga expand_more
    • Pick up from your hotel in Fez at 8 am in the morning and depart for the South of Morocco. 

    • You will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, to enjoy its beauty and to have some memorable photos. 

    • After that, you will head toward Azrou to see the monkeys in the cedar forest. 

    • Continue to Midelt for lunch in a restaurant. 

    • In the afternoon, we will cross the pass of Tizi N Talghamt to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of Ziz Gorges. 

    • Later you will have a stop for a panoramic view of Ziz valley. 

    • Head to Erg Chebbi Dunes, passing by Aoufous and Erfoud (the last is famous with fossils and dates), where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop. 

    • After that, you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi. These dunes are also called Merzouga Dunes. 

    • On arriving, you will get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. 

    • While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a desert camp.  

    Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes with a spectacle of Saharan music.  

    Accommodation: Standard.

  • Day 2: Erg Chebbi Dunes to Erfoud to Tinejdad to Todra Gorges to Boumalne Dades expand_more
    • Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert and then have your breakfast. 

    • After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga. 

    • Depart towards Tineghir, passing by Erfoud and Tinejdad. 

    • Have a break for lunch. 

    • In the afternoon, we will continue to Todra Gorges via Tineghir. Stop along the way for photos and pleasing views. 

    • Arrive at Todra Gorges to enjoy the views of the marvellous canyons whilst hiking.

    • Drive to Boumalne du Dades and stopping for panoramic views of Dades Valley. 

    Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

    Accommodation: Standard.

  • Day 3: Boumalne Du Dades to Kelaa M’gouna to Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou to Tizi N'Tichka Pass to Marrakech expand_more
    • This morning after breakfast in the hotel, we depart for Marrakech. 

    • The next site to visit is the Rose Valley going through the big Skoura palm grove. This is a beautiful place to contemplate more than 7,00,000 palms and one can see numerous kasbahs in the surrounding areas as well. In this Valley, Damascenes roses are raised for cosmetic use such as the valued rosewater. 

    • Next stop is at Ouarzazate, also known as “The Gate of the Desert” which in the Berber language means “noiseless or without confusion”. 

    • Here we will see the Kasbah Taourirt which is one of the most spectacular ksars in Morocco. 

    • Stop for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt and then another photo stop near the Atlas film studios. 

    • After that, we continue to the ksar (fortified village) of Aït Benhaddou where we will visit the famous Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986). Famous films have been shot in this spectacular stage, including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara, etc. 

    • Enjoy free time for lunch in town. 

    • In the afternoon, we will drive to Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m). 

    • Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and get dropped off in your hotel/riad.

What's Included
  • Private transportation during the trip with 4x4 air-conditioning car

  • Fuels and tolls

  • Professional English-speaking Moroccan driver

  • 2 nights or 1 night accommodation in half board (breakfast and dinner)

  • Camel trip in the Sahara Desert and camel guide

  • All applicable taxes

What's Excluded
  • Drinks

  • Lunches

  • Travel Insurance

  • Fees to enter the monuments

  • Tips

  • Personal needs

Meeting Point

Fes, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 4 EUR 450 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 497 / person