3 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert
overview:
Our 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga desert Starts from your raid, Hotel, or at the airport in Marrakech at 08:00 AM. On the first day, we will cross the Atlas mountains and enjoy them, by making some stops. Also, you will have the chance to visit the Argan cooperative. Not to mention that we will explore the Kasbah ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, rose valley, and Dades.
The next day, we will have the chance to discover all that Thinghir has to offer. When we get to Merzouga, you will get ready for a camel ride and overnight stay in a desert camp or a luxury camp. The last day will be a long drive from Merzouga desert to Fes. On the way, we will see the Ziz valley. Also, you will see, and feed wild monkeys at the cedar forest.
Important Note:
Dear visitors the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes itinerary can be modified until it feet your needs and requirements. Feel free to contact us.
3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes via sahara desert Highlights:
- Cross the high atlas mountains.
- Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
- you will have a walk on the Todgha gorge.
- Camel trek for one hour.
- play the sandboard, and watch the sunset from the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Camping in the desert, spend the night with locals around the campfire.
- Feed some Barbary apes at the cedar forest.
- Explore the Switzerland of Morocco.
itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’Tichka – Telouet Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges.
On the first day trip you will be picked up, and start your journey of the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, passing by Tizi N’Tichka pass to enjoy the fantastic far views of the High Atlas Mountains. Tizi N’Tichka pass located at 2260 meters high as well as you will be able to see the small villages along the way.
After that you will be taken to the historical Kasbah of Telouet, which is located on the edge of a small village of Telouet, occupying a strategic position in the high atlas, the occupants of the Kasbah had the privilege of being on the passage of the merchant caravans and near important salt mines.
The Kasbah and the village are now accessible by a bifurcation of Tizi N’Tichka road, which connects Marrakech to Ouarzazate. Then, you will be driven to the oldest Kasbah in the world. Have a wander and check out to The famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared to be among UNESCO heritage site, it lies in the other side of the river in Ait Ben Haddou village, it has majestic sceneries and surreal beauty that wows everyone who visits it.
We then make our way to Ouarzazate City, the Hollywood of the desert. We explore the cinema studios in the city and the kasbah of Taourirt. You arrive in Dades Gorges afternoon, and before dropping you in the hotel to overnight, you will be taken to see the fantastic nature of the Gorges, they are also known for their extensive production of roses, used in the production of rose water.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga.
After having a fresh shower and delicious breakfast, we will drive you to explore the Gorges of Dades and see an amazing rock formation, which exactly looks like monkey toes. these gorges are formed by sedimentary rocks. You will see vertiginous cliffs up to 500 m high. The wonderful gorges are best known for their breathtaking views.
Apart from its natural beauty, you will also admire several houses and fantastic population. Right after, we continue towards Todgha Gorges, you will be fascinated by the villages along the way overlooking the valley.
Todgha Gorges are surrounded by steep and barren mountains, it is one of the most famous natural views of Morocco, with 300 meters of the high rocky wall along a kilometer, but only 20 meters at its narrowest point, with a clear and crystalline river that runs through it and an asphalt track that goes up to the mountain range about 50 km, up to the village of Ait Hani.
We will hit the road to the marvelous Merzouga, passing by Erfoud and Rissani, where you will have lunch before we go to Merzouga. Mint tea is waiting for you just whenever you arrive, it is considered as a symbol of welcoming in the Moroccan tradition. And before dusk, you will enjoy the sunset fade in the dunes and spend a beautiful night under the sparkling stars. You will overnight in one the Berber luxurious tents.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forest – Fes.
On the third day of the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you wake up early morning to assist sunrise from the magnificent world of the sandy dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will admire camel trekking and a spectacular view of the Sahara.
We leave Merzouga towards Ziz Valley, the lost largest Oasis in Morocco, It has multiple and various kinds of dates, Majhoul is the most delicious and expensive of all. The Valley of Ziz punctuates the landscape with their brilliant palm, dusty old kasbahs, and Ksor dotting palm gloves.
After that, we will leave Ziz Valley in the direction of Fez, and we will pass through cities and wonderful places, on the way to the feathers you will enjoy the witness and valleys of freshwater making their way in a valley bordered by the majestic Atlas Mountains, and small villages on the side of the road overlooking the valley.
We’ll stop for a moment in Tizi Ntlagt, a twisted road in the highest atlas mountain for stunning views and souvenir photos. Then we drive you again until the arrival of Midalt, a small and beautiful city, called the locals little Paris, or apple city where this area is known for its large production of high-quality apple fruit, This city becomes more beautiful in winter where it is covered with snow.
We leave Midelt, and we will stop at the first station in Zayda for lunch, you will enjoy a grilled meat dish with a cup of mint tea, and take a comfortable break from the tiredness of the road, then we will take you to the cedar forest, then we will take you to the cedar forest, you will notice that the barren land and oases no longer exist, but you will see that the mountains are starting to fill with small cedar trees, and we Africa.
Before we get to Azrou city, we’ll stop to enjoy the cedar forest, where the Barbarian Apes are, they have been around since ancient times, visitors and tourists feed them, they are cute wild animals, you can take pictures them, feed them and play with them, then we will move to visit the oldest and longest cedar tree in the region, Gouraud cedar tree, its age exceeds 800 years old, died in 2002 but Still standing there, and if you haven’t been riding on a horse before, there are horses that you can ride and take pictures, they are trained and peaceful.
Thereafter, we will continue to advance towards Fez, and you will enjoy beautiful landscapes, that vary of Mountains, plains and fertile lands, and we will pass through beautiful cities until we reach Fez, where we will drop you in your hotel evening, and say Goodbye.
Included:
- Tour in 4×4 A/C
- Driver
- Fuel
- Hotel overnight stays (breakfast and dinner included)
- Camel trip
- 1 night in desert camp
Not included:
- Drinks.
- Lunches.
- Tips.