Marrakesh Trip Overview
Travel with us from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, This tour will introduce you to the best Morocco desert tours has to offer for its visitors combining the two imperial cities of Marrakech and Fez, We offer the best 3 days from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga.
On this tour, you will have the opportunity to cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Kasbah of Telouet & the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, overnight in Dades Valley, enjoy a short walk in the Todra Gorges, spend a spectacular night at your Merzouga Luxury desert camp at Erg Chebbi dunes, a camel ride through the deep sand dunes during the sunset. On the third day, we take you through different why back to fez via this beautiful cedar forest and a stop for a quick watch of the Barbary monkeys in the Middle of atlas Mountains, cafe break at the Ifrane town that called little Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, you’ll arrive at the imperial city of Fez.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Travel with us from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, This tour will introduce you to the best Morocco desert tours has to offer for its visitors combining the two imperial cities of Marrakech and Fez, We offer the best 3 days from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga.
On this tour, you will have the opportunity to cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Kasbah of Telouet & the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, overnight in Dades Valley, enjoy a short walk in the Todra Gorges, spend a spectacular night at your Merzouga Luxury desert camp at Erg Chebbi dunes, a camel ride through the deep sand dunes during the sunset. On the third day, we take you through different why back to fez via this beautiful cedar forest and a stop for a quick watch of the Barbary monkeys in the Middle of atlas Mountains, cafe break at the Ifrane town that called little Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, you’ll arrive at the imperial city of Fez.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Pick up at 8 am from your accommodation Riad/Hotel in Marrakech. we start this 3 days from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, We journey over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2260m/7500ft- It is the highest pass-road in Africa. Panoramic views over the Berber villages and beautiful landscapes in the background. We stop for a break and pictures.
Later, we drive through the Ounila Valley then we stop to visit the Kasbah of Telouet. We continue along the Ounila valley till the village of Ait Benhaddou. We stop for lunch here, and we go for a visit to the Mud-brick Castel listed world heritage by UNESCO.
We pass by Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood city due to the number of movies that have been shot here. (Optional visit to the Cinema Studios).
Afterward, we continue our journey towards Dades valley through Rose Valley and the Road of thousand Kasbah.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3/4 stars Hotel in Dades Valley
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga)
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After breakfast, we will drive to the top of Dades Valley, beautiful view over the valley and the mountain gorge. We head toward Todra valley via Tinghir. It is a contrasted valley with Rocky canons & huge palm trees. We will absolutely make picture stops. Later, we get to the famous Todra Mountain Gorge, (Its altitude: 400m/ 1312ft.) where you can walk through.
We will stop for lunch nearby Tinjedad. Then we carry on toward the Sand Dunes of Erg Chebbi via The Jorf and its ancient irrigation system with 1000 wales. Finally, Erfoud before seeing the first sand. Erg Chebbi has the Highest sand dunes in the country.
Well! Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset. The best time for pictures as the sand turns red in order to match this beautiful sky.
Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Luxury Desert Camp
Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
Wake up early this morning to assist the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Breakfast is at the camp before meeting the Camels again, Camel rides back to the vehicle. We start our journey to Fez via Errachidia & the lush Ziz Valley. We will stop for picture opportunities as we are driving along Ziz valley & the High Atlas Mountains.
We stop for lunch at Midelt the Apple capital. We continue along the Middle Atlas Mountains to Cedar forest. The last stop before Fez is Ifrane, this Swiss Moroccan city looks stunning. Houses with triangle roofs (lofts) and wide streets, very beautiful & clean even it snows here during the season. later we drive to Fes, Your 3 Days from Marrakech to Fes Via Merzouga will be ends around 6 pm at your accommodation riad & Hotel Fes.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
