3 days 2 nights
Daily Tour
17 people
English, Espanol
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Private Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
The Private Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour is an exciting 3-day Fes to Marrakech Desert tour adventure that takes you on a journey through some of Morocco’s most iconic landscapes. Led by an English-speaking guide, this private tour ensures personalized attention as you explore the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Sahara desert, and various oases and kasbahs.
On the first day, you will depart from Fes and travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at the Cedar forests of Ifran and Azrou to spot Barbary apes. You will continue to Midelt for lunch and then cross the Ziz River and drive through palm trees and fortified kasbahs to reach Merzouga. Here, you will experience a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.
The second day will take you through the beautiful Tinghir oasis and Todgha Canyons, where you can take a walk and learn about the local Berber culture. You will then continue on to Dades Valley for dinner and overnight accommodation.
On the final day, you will visit the Skoura oasis and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its role in various Hollywood films. You will then drive through the Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech, where the tour will end.
This tour includes transportation in a comfortable 4×4 or van, accommodation with dinner and breakfast, camel rides, and the services of an English-speaking guide. Entrance fees and local guides are not included in the tour price, so you will need to pay for those separately.
Overall, the Private Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour is a fantastic way to experience the diverse landscapes and culture of Morocco in just three days. It is suitable for anyone looking for an adventure and an authentic cultural experience.
Highlights
- Embark on a scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountain Cedar Forests and encounter Barbary Monkeys.
- Experience a camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes, witness a mesmerizing sunset, and stay in a desert camp.
- Explore hidden gems in Tinghir oasis and its gorges, continuing to Skoura Oasis along the road of 1001 Kasbahs.
- Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, offering glimpses of ancient ruins and history.
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi N'tichka Pass en route to Marrakech.
Included/Excluded
- A/C, along with an English-speaking driver/guide, is available in either a modern 4×4 or van for transportation.
- Pick-up from your Fes hotel or Riad.
- Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
- Overnight in a Sahara desert camp on Erg Chebbi.
- Dinner and breakfast.
- Sunrise camel trek in Erg Chebbi.
- Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or the closest accessible location to your Marrakech riad if not car accessible.
- Entrance fees
- Beverages
- Local guides
Itinerary
Start your day with an early breakfast at your hotel or riad in Fez. Your English-speaking driver/guide will pick you up at 07:00 AM in winter and 08:00 AM in summer, ensuring enough time for a sunset in Erg Chebbi. Begin your Fes to Marrakech desert journey crossing the plains of Saiss towards the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifran and Azrou. Spot Barbary apes on the road, pause for photos, and proceed to Midelt for lunch. Continue crossing the Ziz River, driving past palm trees and Kasbahs to Erfoud, then to Merzouga. After a brief rest, brace yourself for a breathtaking sunset camel ride across Erg Chebbi dunes. Admire the color-changing sunset before heading to your Sahara Desert camp. Freshen up and enjoy dinner under the stars, serenaded by local nomads playing Tam-tam drums. Overnight at your Sahara desert camp in Merzouga. 8 HOURS DRIVE
Start your day with an early sunrise camel ride, meeting your guide in Merzouga. Experience a drive filled with stunning scenes, including the oasis of Tinghir. Stroll along the Todgha riverbank, visit Berber villages, and learn about local lifestyles. Continue to the magnificent Todgha Canyons, enjoying a delightful lunch at a local cafe. In the afternoon, travel the road of the Kasbahs to Dades Valley, reaching your boutique guest house. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley. 4 HOURS DRIVE
After breakfast, we will drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna. Explore a Rosewater cooperative, discovering how locals prepare rose-scented perfumes. Continue to Ouarzazate, passing Skoura oasis with its date palm trees, and reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Have lunch before visiting this UNESCO world heritage site, known for its role in Hollywood movies and commercials. The well-preserved Kasbah consists of various Kasbahs appearing as a single unit. In the afternoon, descend through the Atlas Mountains via Tizi Ntichka Pass, passing Berber villages with timeless stone and mud houses. Arrive in Marrakech late afternoon, and your driver will take you to your riad or hotel. End your private 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour. 6 HOURS DRIVE
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Frequently asked questions
The distance between Marrakech and Fes is 520 Km via the motorway through Casablanca and Rabat. The scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains is 570 Km.
Yes, shared bathrooms are available at the Sahara desert camp. Showers are accessible in the morning at the camp operator's lodge.
The camel ride is a highlight of the tour, offering a unique experience. However, special arrangements can be discussed with the tour operator.
The tour is designed as a 3-day journey, but additional days can be tailored to explore Fes and its surroundings further.
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