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3-day Trip: Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert

Rating : 4,8 (10) English 3 days
202€ 220€
per person
Rating : 4,8 (10) English 3 days

3-day Trip: Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert

202€ 220€

per person

Start the journey from Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself into the Kasbahs, valleys, gorges and oases of the south of Morocco and enjoy camel riding in the Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Drive along the valley of Ziz and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains in your way to Fes.

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FREE! You can cancel your booking for free before 5 days of your travel date.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Rose Valley – Dades Valley.

You will set out from Marrakech towards the south, where you will cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest pass in Morocco, the Tichka Pass. At an altitude of 2260 m. a. s. l, the road offers beautiful scenery and panoramic views. As you go down the mountains, you will end up at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. It is a twelfth century fortified village built within the ancient caravan route which connected the Sahara with the northern cities. Now, the Kasbah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a distinctive location for moviemakers. Many films and series have been filmed there, including: The Mummy, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones etc.

After midday, you will continue to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa and then drive along the road of a thousand Kasbahs to the palm grove of Skoura, Rose Valley (known for the cultivation of roses), and on to your accommodation in Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga.

From Dades Valley, you will drive to Todra Gorges near the town of Tinghir. And there, you will be able to go around for a walk within its stunning canyon walls. Thereafter, you will drive to Rissani, a market town, which is located in the oasis of Tafitalet. By the afternoon, you will arrive to Merzouga where your real adventure commences. From the village of Merzouga, you will mount camels for about an hour across its great sand dunes to the camp and you will stop half-way for the mesmerizing view of sunset.

After dinner in your camp, there will be a drum show performed by the staff. It is, indeed, the best place to snap and admire the stars, shooting, and the milky-way.

Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud - Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fes.

You will need to get up early morning for a memorable sunrise the following day. After breakfast, you will ride camels and take the route back to the village where you shall change your means of transport and drive again. On the way to Fes, you will past by Erfoud, the town of fossils, Ziz valley, Ziz gorges, the Middle Atlas Mountains, Cedar forests of Azrou, before you arrive to Ifrane, the Switzerland-like town of Morocco. Ifrane is known especially for its pseudo-alpine weather and villas.

In some cases, the third day itinerary can be done with a Spanish, French or English speaking taxi driver. Depending on availability

Accommodation

We offer two types of different comfortable accommodation, Standard (2/3 stars) and Superior (4 stars).

Standard

  • Dades valley: Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, Dar Essyaha or similar
  • Merzouga: standard desert camp.

Superior

  • Dades Valley: Xaluca hotel, La Perle Du Dades, Dar Rihana, Auberge Chez Pierre or similar (private option only)
  • Merzouga: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar

For the shared option, the hotel of the first night is the same for both standard and superior accommodation.

Language

This tour is not exclusively in English and it can be done in two languages.

Single room supplement

An extra fee of EUR30 for standard accommodation and EUR60 for superior accommodation will be added for single room.

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Price

Shared Tour
Standard

Adults (+12) 220

Child (-11) 140

Enfant (-3) -

Superior

Adults (+12) 270

Child (-11) 175

Enfant (-3) -

Private Tour
Standard

1 persons 840

2 persons 950

3 persons 1050

4 persons 1150

5 persons 1240

6 persons 1330

7 persons 1410

8 persons 1490

up to 10 persons 1860

up to 14 persons 2215

up to 20 persons 3540

Superior

1 persons 980

2 persons 1090

3 persons 1220

4 persons 1560

5 persons 1785

6 persons 1960

7 persons 2160

8 persons 2370

up to 10 persons 2920

up to 14 persons 3720

up to 20 persons 5880

Shared Tour

Standard
220
Adults (+12)
140
Child (-11)
Not permitted
Enfant (-3)
Superior
270
Adults (+12)
175
Child (-11)
Not permitted
Enfant (-3)

Shared Tour

Adults (+12) Child (-11) Child (-3)
Standard 220 140 Not permitted
Superior 270 175 Not permitted

Private Tour

Standard
  • 840
    1 persons
  • 950
    2 persons
  • 1050
    3 persons
  • 1150
    4 persons
  • 1240
    5 persons
  • 1330
    6 persons
  • 1410
    7 persons
  • 1490
    8 persons
  • 1860
    10 persons
  • 2215
    14 persons
  • 3540
    20 persons
Superior
  • 980
    1 persons
  • 1090
    2 persons
  • 1220
    3 persons
  • 1560
    4 persons
  • 1785
    5 persons
  • 1960
    6 persons
  • 2160
    7 persons
  • 2370
    8 persons
  • 2920
    10 persons
  • 3720
    14 persons
  • 5880
    20 persons

Private Tour

1 persons 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons 7 persons 8 persons 10 persons 14 persons 20 persons
Standard840950105011501240133014101490186022153540
Superior9801090122015601785196021602370292037205880

Details

Included

  • AC and comfortable Vehicle 4wd Toyota Land Cruiser or Minivan
  • Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Pick-up from your accommodation
  • Night with half Board (diner and breakfast) in hotel in Dades valley
  • Night with half Board (diner and breakfast) in desert camp in Merzouga
  • Camel riding in Erg Chebbi dunes

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

When to book?

As soon as you know your travel date especially in busiest periods.

Payment methods

We require a deposit of 30% at the time of booking and the balance on the day of the activity.

Free cancellation

FREE! You can cancel your booking for free before 5 days of your travel date.

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