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Morocco · Desert Adventure
The journey
Embark on this guided 3-day tour from Fes to Marrakech through the Merzouga desert, the Sahara desert, and the Middle Atlas mountains, with stops at beautiful UNESCO sites along the way. Travel through culturally robust cities, cross striking desert landscapes, and discover places such as Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou. From cedar forests and valleys to camel rides and Sahara camp nights, this journey brings together Morocco's natural beauty and heritage in one memorable route.
Reach the Merzouga camp and climb the higher dunes to watch the desert sunset.
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Day by day
Get picked up from your hotel in Fes.
Drive towards Midelt with a stop in Ifrane, a famous winter ski resort in the Middle Atlas mountains.
Stop in the cedar forest in Azrou.
Drive across Ziz Valley to Erfoud, a town famous for date fruits, fossil products, and factories.
Stop for refreshments in Rissani before reaching Merzouga.
Spend the night in a local hotel with dinner.
Visit the Museum of Nomads in Hassilabiad, enjoy Gnawa musicians in Khamlia village, and explore the Erg Chebbi desert.
Prepare for your camel ride in the dunes.
Reach the Merzouga camp and climb the higher dunes to watch the desert sunset. A traditional dinner will be served at the camp.
Enjoy drum music around a campfire and stay overnight under Sahara tents in Merzouga.
Watch the desert sunrise from the high dunes.
Ride the camel to Merzouga village for breakfast.
Enjoy the drive to Ouarzazate and visit a local kasbah.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Aït Benhaddou.
Cross the High Atlas mountains to reach Marrakech in the evening.
Where this trip takes you
Erg Chebbi dunes, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Middle Atlas cedar forests
The route
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Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Fes.
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