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Overview: 3 days desert tour from marrakech to fes
Discover the beauty of Morocco with a 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. Explore places in Morocco such as Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Dades Valley, and Tinghir Oasis. Don’t forget to enjoy the experience of riding a camel and spending nights in the attractive desert at Merzouga Desert Camp. Before reaching Fes, you met cheerful monkeys in the Middle Atlas Mountains. This exciting journey lets you experience Morocco’s different culture and beautiful scenery.
Highlights of 3 day sahara desert tour from marrakech to fes
- High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Ouarzazate - The Hollywood of Africa
- Kasbah Amridil
- Rose and Dades Valleys
- Todra Gorge
- Camel Trek and Sahara Desert Camp
- Sunrise in the Sahara
- Ziz Valley
- Cedar Forest and Barbary Apes
- Ifrane
3 days tour from marrakech to fes itinerary
After enjoying your breakfast at your riad or hotel our driver will pick you up at 8:30 AM to begin your 3 days desert tour from marrakech . We will head southeast from Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains and passing through Berber villages Our first stop approximately 1 hour from Marrakech offers a panoramic view of the mountain You will have some free time for photos and coffee Then we will continue our desert tour through the High Atlas Mountains also known as tectonic mountains The highest point we will cross is Tizi n'Tichka situated 2260 meters above sea level on a winding road.
We will arrive at one of the famous kasbahs Ait Benhaddou where many famous movies such as Game of Thrones ,Gladiator, and Indiana Jones were filmed You well have an opportunity to stop at a panoramic view of this kasbah to take pictures as you wish Then we will take the road known as the 1000 Kasbahs towards Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa where we will have lunch After than if you are interested in tasting Moroccan wine our driver will make a stop for you at a specific place known for Moroccan wine Our tour does not end here we will continue driving to Kasbah Amridil where you will have a local guide to show you the fortress This site has also been a location for many films. Then we continue through Rose Valley, then Dades Valley where you will spend the night.
After a delicious Moroccan breakfast in one of your accommodation in Dades Valley Which is also called green canyon we starting with our amazing 3 days tours from marrakech to fes city, via dades valley to todra gorge to desert sahara.
we will make stops in the best views in the green canyon then before we arrive to to Todra Gorge We Can Stop in a cafe where you can use restroom and perhaps if you want to take a coffee In the meantime, we'll head to the Todghi Gorges, located east of the High Atlas Mountains and 14 kilometers from Tinghir The place where rock climbing enthusiasts go afterward, you will then go on a 20 minute for stroll through the canyon After that, we will head to Tingdad where we will have lunch.
After lunch, we will head to the desert, exactly to the camel parking where you will enjoying camel trekking crossing sahara sand dunes the camel man will take you to one of the high sand where you will see An indescribable sunset As you head to the campsite where you will spend the night after dinner you will enjoy a camp fire, drums music under vast open sky of stars
The final day of your "3 days Marrakech to fes" begins early in the morning to catch the beautiful sunrise. After breakfast, you well have the option to return to the camel park either by dromedary or by 4WD, where you'll meet your driver. As we drive towards Fes, our first stop will be in the Ziz Valley to admire the oasis palms. Wewell reach Midelt by the afternoon for lunch, then continue on to the Cedar Forest where you can see friendly Barbary Apes. Our next stop is Ifrane, often referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco due to its high elevation, cool climate, and heavy snowfall in winter Finally, we well arrive in Fes concluding our 3 days desert tour from marraekch.
What is included and excluded in the 3 day desert tour from marrakech to fes
Inclusions:
- private transportation with driver.
- Accommodations.
- Meals: Breakfasts and dinners.
- Camel trekking.
Exclusions:
- Lunches.
- Beverages.
- Entrance Fees.
- Tips.
FAQs for 3 days tour from marrakech to fes private
If you’re going from Fes to Merzouga for the first time, try stopping at Errachidia instead of Midelt. We found it’s better to drive a little more to get to Errachidia because it’s a nicer place.
Trips to the desert usually cost between 200 and 300 euros, depending on how long you stay. This price covers a camel ride, transportation, and staying in a hotel or camp.
The trip to the desert takes about 9 hours, but there’s no need to hurry. The desert feels timeless, so we don’t have to worry about getting there at a certain time. We aim to reach the camp by sunset, but we can take our time getting there.
The fastest way to go from Fes to Marrakesh is by flying. It takes about 3 hours and 1 minute, and the cost can be between MAD 360 and MAD 2,100. Can you take a bus directly from Fes to Marrakesh? Yes, there’s a bus that goes straight from Fes to Marrakech. It runs four times a day, every day.
Check out these great desert adventures from Marrakech:
- guided hike and boat trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls.
- Sunset camel ride and dinner in Agafay Desert.
- Quad biking through the desert and Palmeraie.
- quad bike tour to Palm Oasis and Jbilat Desert.
The three closest deserts to Marrakech are Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, the Zagora desert, and Erg Chiggaga near Mhamid.
A great way to visit the Sahara Desert is by staying at our fancy camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. It’s in the southeast of Morocco, near a town called Merzouga. Locals often call this area the Merzouga Desert.
Explore the Agafay Desert on a sunset trip from Marrakech. Enjoy stunning desert views with Berber villages and olive fields framed by the Atlas Mountains. Ride a camel and have dinner under the stars. Start your journey by being picked up from your Marrakech hotel and taking a minibus through the hills.
There exist three routes from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert: one through Agafay, another through Merzouga, and the third through Zagora. Each of these options presents an intriguing choice for embarking on an excursion and indulging in your preferred activities without concerns about transportation.
Driving from Marrakech to Morocco’s beautiful sand dunes is a journey of about 561 kilometers, passing through twisty mountain roads and valleys. You can’t just do a quick trip to the desert from Marrakech because it takes about 9 hours one way. To experience the desert, you need to plan ahead for a tour that lasts at least three days.
Most people suggest staying a night in Fez, then taking the train to Marrakesh for about three days. After that, you can explore the High Atlas mountains, the desert, or head east to Essaouira. For Marrakesh, two days should be enough.
If you want to have fun at night in Morocco, go to Marrakech instead of Fes. Marrakech has lots of great bars and clubs, many of which are in or near the old medina.
Great places to visit on the road from Marrakech to Fes include the Hassan II Mosque Foundation in Casablanca, Mohammed V’s Mausoleum, and the Volubilis Archaeological Site. You can also check out other cool spots like the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Old Medina Centenary House, and the bustling Medina.
Merzouga is a really famous place in Morocco that lots of people love to visit! I went there five years ago and just had to go back again this year because it’s so charming!
Merzouga is a tiny village in the Sahara Desert where many tours of the Moroccan Sahara start. It’s about a 9-hour drive from Marrakesh and a 7-hour drive from Fes.
A brief visit lasting 1-2 days gives a glimpse into the desert encounter, whereas a moderate stay spanning 3-4 days offers a relaxed pace with extra opportunities for sightseeing. An extended stay of 5+ days permits thorough exploration of both Merzouga and the nearby attractions.
The perfect times to go to the Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Sahara desert are September to November and February to May. It gets very hot in the summer, around 45ºC during July and August.
You can go from Marrakech to Fes in our private car, and we will handle everything for you. Our driver will meet you at the airport in Marrakech and drive you to Fes after visiting several countries. Choose this 3 day tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Spend 3 days in Marrakech, enjoying the sights and flavors! Start by exploring the busy Medina, then relax in Jardin Majorelle on day two. Wrap up with a cooking course and poolside relaxation on day three. Simple and fun!
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