Overview
Spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the Atlas mountains and Sahara deserts of Morocco with this tour from Marrakesh to Fes. You'll travel through the Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Ouarzazate ,Dades Valley . Visit Tinghir , Toudra oasis ,
Todgha Gorge canyon , and take a camel safari into the Sahara Desert, where you'll spend the night in a traditional Bedouin camp.
*Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert 3-Days Sahara Tour HIGHLIGHTS
-Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa
-Explore the walled maze of stalls and marvel at the Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
-Admire the landscape of the: high walls of Todra canyons, palm oasis & the rose
-Stroll the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend a night under nomadic tents
-Drive to Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains with its cedar forests along Ziz
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transport A/C Vehicle
Dinner
Breakfast
Overnight at a private tent in Camp
1-night at a private room in the hotel /Riad
Lunches and drinks
Optoinal guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (€2)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Pick-up at any accommodation in town or at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle
End point
Drop-off at any accommodation in town or at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle
Good to know
*You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity
*This voucher is valid only on the date and time specified
What to expect
Day 1 Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi n'Tichka - Ait Ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Tinghir
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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
8 hours
Begin early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains.
As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 2.5 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included).
Purchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax with dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night.
Day 2 Day 2: Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes
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Merzouga Desert
16 hours Admission ticket included
After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud.
Relax in Merzouga, then pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset.
Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara.
Day 3 Day 3: Sunrise Camel trek -Errachidia - Medilt- Atlas Mountains - Ifran- Fes
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Fez
9 hours
Get up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel. Once your reach Merzouga, begin your drive to Fes crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia.
Around midday, stop in Midelt to buy lunch. Continue to Fes via Ifran Imouzzar with its Cedar Forests and Berber towns, which are both famous as winter ski resorts for Moroccans. Your driver might spot some Barbary apes on the way and seize the opportunity to take some pictures.
Arrive at Fes late in the afternoon and end your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Casablanca).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert 3-Days Sahara Tour
Can I cancel Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert 3-Days Sahara Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Transport A/C Vehicle
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Overnight at a private tent in Camp
- 1-night at a private room in the hotel /Riad
What's not included?
- Lunches and drinks
- Optoinal guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (€2)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Merzouga Desert, Fez.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Desert Family Tour
