4-day Private Desert Tour Fes to Marrakech with Transfers
4-day Private Desert Tour Fes to Marrakech with Transfers
You will go on an excursion in the southern region of Morocco, drive from Fez to Marrakech by way of the Desert Merzouga, take a camel ride across the sand dunes, and visit some of the most popular tourist spots.This tour was created for the kind of visitor who isn't bothered by the idea of spending a lot of time in the car but yet wants to go deep into the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Our journey through the Sahara will begin with a drive across the sand dunes, during which we will visit a number of the region's settlements, including Khamlia.
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Fes
Following breakfast, we will come to where you are staying to pick you up and then continue our journey to Merzouga through Midelt and Errachidia further to the south.
1 hourIfrane
Your journey will begin in the city of Ifrane, also known as "the Switzerland of Morocco." From there, you will continue on to Merzouga by way of Midelt and the Ziz Valley. Throughout the course of this excursion, you will have opportunities to catch sight of both the Middle Atlas and the Higher Atlas mountains. A stop will be made in the well-known cedar forest, which is Morocco's largest, and it is here that you will get the opportunity to encounter Barbary apes.
2 hoursMidelt
As you get closer to the province in the southeast, the city of Errachidia, you will notice that the landscape starts to shift, and you will begin to see signs of the desert. Following lunch in Midelt, you will continue your drive along the marvelous Ziz Valley, pausing often to take in the breathtaking vistas along the way.
2 hoursMerzouga
Day 2: MERZOUGA CAMEL TREK AND OVERNIGHT IN THE DESERT CAMP
3 hoursMerzouga
Following breakfast at your riad, we will continue our vacation from Fes by traveling to Merzouga to explore the desert there.
1 hourKhamlia
You will travel to the village of the Gnawa people, who are originally from Mali, Senegal, and Sudan. While you are there, you will learn about the music that they play as well as the lifestyle that they lead. After that, we will take a road trip through the desert to see some nomad households and learn more about their way of life.
2 hoursMerzouga Desert
Day 3: MERZOUGA - TODGHA GORGES - DADES VALLEY
4 hoursMerzouga
Our camel-guide will wake you up early in the morning to witness what may be the spectacular sunrise of your life. After that, you will return to the hamlet of Merzouga through a calm camel walk. The stunning Erg Chebbi dunes, whose appearance varies as the day goes and with the light, are a must-see on route.
3 hoursGargantas del Todra
After a shower and breakfast at the riad, you will go for the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco: Rissani, Tinghir, and Todgha. Here, you will have the choice of a one-hour stroll in the valley, during which you will meet people and learn about the culture and geography.
2 hoursDades Gorges
Day 4: DADES VALLEY - KASBAH AIT BENHADDOU - MARRAKECH
2 hoursDades Gorges
This morning, we continue our journey from Fes to Marrakech through the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech. The journey through Dades Valley is known as the way of a thousand Kasbahs, affording ample opportunity to capture some of the trip's finest photographs.
1 hourEl Kelaa M'gouna
You will stop in Kalaat M'Gouna, the heart of rose valley, where you will have the chance to visit the rose cooperative and purchase rosewater, which will keep your linens smelling fresh long after your journey is complete.
1 hourOuarzazate
Continue to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Skoura Kasbah. Here, you may see the city's film studios and kasbah.
2 hoursAit Ben Haddou
Continue to Marrakech through the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Built in the 19th century by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains, the Kasbah is currently home to a large number of Glaoui people. Your trip will continue across the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you will get the opportunity to observe Berber women in their cooperative manufacturing Argan oil, which is unique to Morocco.
2 hoursMarrakech
No accommodation included on this day.
3 hoursIncluded
- Private Tour. A/C vehicle. All comfortable accommodations.
- Camel ride and night in desert camp. Local desert guides.
- 3x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
Not Included
- Lunches and soft drinks. Personal expenses.
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.