3 days tour Fes to Marrakech
Overview
Explore the magic of Merzouga Sahara on an epic 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour. This desert tour is a great opportunity to meet the locals and visit many attractions in a short time.
The tour starts from Fes. Firstly, during this 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will visit Ifrane and the cedar forest. Then drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the amazing Ziz oasis.
After that, we reach the Merzouga desert, where you can ride camels, enjoy a magical Sunset and Sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, and spend a magical night in our Berber camp in the middle of the desert.
Furthermore, we will discover a traditional market in Rissani, then visit the Todra Gorges, Dades Gorge, and the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Finally, cross the stunning High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass with several stops to admire the view. The Fes to Marrakech 3-day desert tour ends in Marrakech.
DURATION: 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS
START: FES
END: MARRAKECH
ACCOMMODATION: CHECK IT BELLOW
TOUR STYLE: PRIVATE
PRICE: CHECK IT BELLOW
Highlights of the 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech
- Driving through the stunning Middle Atlas Mountains
- Observing the Barbary macaques in the Cedar Forest of the Middle Atlas
- Enjoy the panoramic view of the Ziz Valley
- Take a camel ride to explore the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Watching the Sunset & Sunrise over the Sahara
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou
- Driving through the majestic High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi n’Tichka pass
Why private 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech ?
Opting for the private 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech through Desert Morocco Tours is your gateway to an unforgettable Desert experience. This personalized tour includes the comfort of a private vehicle, accompanied by a knowledgeable driver/guide, who will be with you every step of the way from Fes to Marrakech, offering insights into the rich culture of this Moroccan region.
Our private Fes to Marrakech 3 days tour offers a personalized and exclusive experience that allows you to tailor the journey to your unique interests, requirements, and budget.
Furthermore, selecting your accommodations is possible, ensuring they align perfectly with your desires. To understand the possibilities that await you, please explore the suggested itinerary for this tour below.
Fes to Marrakech 3 days tour itinerary
Program Itinerary of The 3 Days Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech:
Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Middle Atlas - ZiZ Valley - Merzouga [500 km]
The 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour starts with an early pick-up from your accommodation in Fes. Then drive south through the Berber village of Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, famous for its alpine-style houses and the snow. No wonder it’s called the Switzerland of Morocco.
We continue our desert trip to the largest cedar forests in Morocco, where the Barbary Macaques live. Don’t hesitate to feed them as you explore the forest. After that, we continue to Midelt through the middle Atlas Mountains.
Lunch will be provided at a restaurant along our route, offering flexibility to dine at your preferred time. Then we head to the Merzouga desert, driving through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, and along the incredible Ziz Valley.
In the afternoon, we will reach the golden dunes of Merzouga, then switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. On the way to our Desert Camp, we will stop to enjoy a magical Sunset on the top of a high dune and enjoy sandboarding.
Finally, we continue to the Luxury desert camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire under the starry night sky. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
Day 2: Merzouga Sahara- Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley [275 km]
Today, an early morning is highly recommended to watch an amazing Sunrise in the middle of the desert.
After a tasty breakfast at your camp, you have the option to return to Merzouga village by camel trek or a comfortable 4WD car, where the driver awaits. Then, we leave the Sahara Desert to visit the ancient capital of Tafilalet ‘Rissani’.
Rissani is a major trading center in the region, with a large market lively on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. After a stroll in the souk, we continue to Erfoud, famous for its workshops of fossilized marble. Then we drive through Jorf and Tinjdad palm groves to reach the Todra Gorges.
These gorges are an amazing place for rock climbers. We will delight in the contrast of their palm trees and the peculiar color of their houses. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
After lunchtime, we will continue to Boumalen Dades to enjoy a panoramic view of the city, then drive to Dades valley with a stop at the ‘Monkey fingers’ rock formation. Finally, the evening will be spent in the comfort of a riad in the heart of the Dades Valley.
Day 3: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech [353 km]
After a traditional breakfast, we continue our 3-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, towards the Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley. A national rose festival is held annually in May.
After that, we drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we reach Ouarzazate ”the gate of the desert”, we will explore the Atlas Studio (Option), in which famous movies were shot.
Thereafter, we depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, it has appeared in many movies and TV series, including Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Game of Thrones, Gladiator…
Then, we continue to Marrakech, driving through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the majestic High Atlas Mountains. We will stop to take pictures at interesting spots.
Finally, we will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon. We will drop you off at your accommodation or the airport. Your Fes to Marrakech desert tour concludes.
Inclusive and Exclusive of the tour
inclusive:
Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
AC modern vehicle 4x4, van or a minibus
English/Spanish speaking driver, or a driver with a tour guide
Private luxury tent in Sahara (At your preferred room type)
A hotel in Dades
Sunset camel ride
Meals: (Dinner and Breakfast) x 2
Camel trekking per person
4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)
exclusive
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance to monuments (Optional)
Tips ( optional)
Accommodations:
During the booking of the 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour with Desert Morocco Tours.
We would like to inform you that we offer only Luxury Desert Camps, which include private tents with en-suite facilities. For the Riads, you have the option to select accommodations that best suit your taste and budget.
Here are some options to help you decide:
First Option:
1. First night: Jannat Luxury Camp
2. Second night: Riad Gabsi Dades
Second Option:
1. First night: Madu Luxury Camp
2. Second night: Dar Rihana Dades
N.B: You have the possibility to mix your accommodations as desired. For instance, you could stay at Jannat Luxury Camp on the first night, and Riad Gabsi Dades on the second night.
3 days from Fes to Marrakech price:
The rate of the private 3 days tour from Fes to Marrakech depends of the number of travelers in your group, and the category of your accommodation you would like to stay in.
Feel free to contact us to get the price of your group.
Additional info about Fes to Marrakech 3 day Desert Tour
– At your accommodations, you will stay in a private room of your preferred type.
– At the Desert Camp, you will stay in a private tent of your fancied type.
– A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required.
– The children must be accompanied by an adult.
– Comfortable shoes for walking and Sandboarding, sports sneakers (for example). Long sleeves and long pants or skirts are appropriate for the camel trek.
– Quads (ATV) and Buggies in the dunes of Merzouga can be included as an extra.
– You will receive the confirmation at the time of booking.
Frequently asked questions:
_The distance from Fes to Merzouga is: 470 km
_ The distance from Merzouga to Marrakech is: 560 km
You don’t need a sleeping bag, at our 3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech, you will stay at an a very equipped Berber desert camp with all amenities.
sure, for travelers who don’t like to ride Camels, we use a 4×4 car to transfer them to and from the camp, without any extra charge as well. You just have to inform your driver, or at the time of Booking.
Our payment process is straightforward. To secure the booking, we kindly request a small deposit, which can be conveniently settled through PayPal, or bank transfer during the booking process. The remaining balance will be in cash on the first day of your tour to our driver/guide, in either Euros, Dollars, or an equivalent amount in Dirhams.
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