Exceptional Morocco Private Desert Tours – from Marrakech to Fes

Start :

Marrakech

Duration :

3 Days

End :

Fes

Languages :

English, Francais

Morocco Private Desert Tours of 3 Days From Marrakech To Fes:

overview of this 3 Days Luxury Private Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes: 

You will live an unforgettable desert experience of 3-days and 2 nights from Marrakech to Fes. Your private tour will depart at 08:00 a.m. driving via the Tizi N’tichka pass and the Atlas Mountains. Also, you will visit the Hollywood of Africa ‘Ouarzazate’ and enjoy the breathtaking views of Boumalne Dades and Todra Gorges before reaching the Merzouga desert. After one hour of camel trek and one night in a desert camp, you will leave for Fes passing by Erfoud and the Middle Atlas road.

HIGHLIGHTS of the Trip:

  • Driving the Atlas Mountains and through the high atlas mountains pass of Tizi N’Tichka ( 2260 meters of height).
  • Visit to The Unesco-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the fortified Ksar with its majestic kasbahs.
  • First night, dinner, and breakfast will be spent at Dades Gorges.
  • You can take a short walk in the fantastic natural steep sides of the gorge and the narrow expanse of the sky above at Todra Gorges.
  • Experience Camel ride above the Sahara desert dunes from Merzouga to the luxury desert camp.
  • Enjoy observing the sunset from above the dunes.
  • Sleeping in a luxury tent at Erg Chebbi.
  • Cross the base of the Ayachi Mountain.
  • We will pass through Midelt, Which is famous for its apples in Morocco.
  • End our experienced private desert tour in Fes.

ITiNERARY of THIS 3-day Morocco Private desert tour from Marrakech to Fes:

Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Boumalne Dades 6 hours

We will pick up at 08:00 a.m. from your Marrakech hotel/riad and drive to the beautiful valley of Dades. A Journey across the Atlas Mountains and through the 2260 meters in height Tizi N’Tichka Pass, which provides spectacular panoramic views of mountains, valleys, and colorful Berber villages. Then we go on to the Unesco-listed site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the fortified Ksar with its majestic kasbahs. After that, we will continue and we will cross the river to the opposite side to find the ksar, we proceed south to Ouarzazate, popularly known as the Hollywood of Africa for its Atlas Film Studios, where numerous blockbuster movies were shot.
Then we proceed to Kelaat M’Gouna and reach Dades River winds its way through a lush valley, dotted with ruined kasbahs on vantage points and surrounded by the most unusual rock formations and cliffs. Overnight in a hotel in Dades, dinner, and breakfast.

Note: you can change or edit your tour from Marrakech to Fes. For further more, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Day 2: Boumalne Dades – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

Driving for 5 hours.

After breakfast, our 3-day Morocco private desert tours from Marrakech to Fes continues a short distance to the Tinghir and Todgha gorges, where you can take a short walk to appreciate the steep sides of the gorge and the narrow expanse of the sky above.
From there, the road continues to Erg Chebbi, via Tinjdad, and the Oasis of Tafilalet near Erfoud, famous for its Date Festival. Between Tinjdad and Erfoud, you can stop to go down into the fascinating underground water channels deep below the earth, always cool and preventing the evaporation of this source of irrigation. In Erfoud itself, you can stop to see the workings of thousands of fossils made into all sorts of artifacts.
Lunch will be along the way, and then you will take about two hours of camel ride in Merzouga toward the Luxury camp and enjoy the sunset over the dunes, dinner, and a night’s sleeping in a luxury tent at Erg Chebbi.

Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Erfoud – Medilt – Ifrane – Fes

Driving for 7 hours.

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise and a breathtaking scene, and after breakfast, our journey travels toward Er-Rachidia and the Ziz Valley, famous for the extent of its palm trees. Then we cross the base of Ayachi Mountain. We will pass through Midelt, which is famous for its apples in Morocco. Lunch will be enjoyed at local restaurants along the way, after which we will also cross through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with an option to stop at the cedar forests to look at monkeys, then the road continues to Fes, where we will end our experienced tour from Marrakech to Fes.

What is Included:

  • Private Transportation at Comfortable and air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle.
  • Pick up from your Hotel/Riad or Airport.
  • Drop off at your Hotel/Riad or Airport.
  • English-Speaking guide/driver.
  • Fuel for the entire desert trip package.
  • All-night accommodations.
  • Experience Camel Riding in Erg Chebbi.
  • Sandboarding in Erg Chebbi.
  • We will make you traditional music of Sahara under the stars in the Desert Camp.

What is not included:

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Extra
  • Quad ATV

Prices Per Person

Map of this Morocco Private Desert Tours from Marrakech to Fes of 3 Days:

Exceptional Morocco Private Desert Tours – from Marrakech to Fes

Exceptional Morocco Private Desert Tours – from Marrakech to Fes

FAQs ABOUT THE LUXURY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES

AT WHAT TIME WILL WE START THE TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO FES?

The approximate starting time is between 7:00 – 10:00 in the morning depending on your arrival time, the weather conditions, etc.

DO THE HOTELS OR ACCOMMODATIONS PROGRAMMED ON THIS TOUR OFFER A PRIVATE ROOM WITH AN AIR-CONDITIONER?

There are two types of accommodations: simple and luxury. To guarantee an air-conditioned private room, please upgrade during the checkout. We will customize your Marrakech to Fes desert tour as you like according to your interests and needs. 

DO THE DESERT TENTS FIT A COMFORTABLE STAY FOR THE NIGHT IN A DESERT CAMP?

Yes. You can book a private tent (luxury one) or you can camp in a Berber traditional tent. Both can be used and offer a comfortable stay, but it’s up to you to choose what you’re interested in. 

HOW ABOUT THE PRIVATE BATHROOMS IN THE DESERT CAMP, ARE THERE ANY?

It depends on the tent you chose. Some tents have a shared bathroom and toilet and others have a private bathroom and toilet. Washing sinks are available outside the tents. Or you can take a shower the next morning at your hotel in the village.

DO THE DESERT CAMPS OFFER TOWELS IN THE TENTS?

You may find towels, but it’s better to bring your own.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FROM MERZOUGA TO FES ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE TOUR?

About 7 hours. Your driver will pick you up from Merzouga hotel then you head to Fes via Rissani and Middle Atlas Road.

WILL THE DRIVE STOPS ON THE WAY BETWEEN MERZOUGA AND FES?

Yes, you can ask the driver to stop you if you see an interesting landscape or place for photos. But it will be just a few stops for lunch, break or toilets.

WHERE CAN I LEAVE OR STORE MY LUGGAGE IN THE DESERT?

Before the camel trek, you can leave it safely at the travel operator’s lodge in Merzouga. 

WHAT DESERT ACTIVITIES WILL I EXPERIENCE IN MERZOUGA?

You will have a camel ride for a 1-hour walk to the high dunes of Erg Chebbi. Camp in a Berber desert tent in the heart of the desert. Wait for the sunset and wake up for the sunrise (you shouldn’t miss any of these two magical views in the desert). Get back to the village of Merzouga via a 4X4 or on the camel. Also, you can visit a nomad family or the famous village of Khamlia, etc.   

CAN WE DO OTHER ACTIVITIES IN MERZOUGA’S DESERT, SUCH AS THE QUAD BIKE?

Yes of sure. You can add to this trip all the activities you are interested in at checkout. You can add a quad bike trip in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Also, you can add sandboarding desert activity, etc.  

DO THE ROADS BETWEEN MARRAKECH, MERZOUGA, AND FES IN A GOOD WAY?

Yes. Morocco in general has a great infrastructure including high-conditioned roads.

DOES THE SERVICE OF DROPPING OFF INCLUDE IN THE PRICE?

Yes, our driver will pick you up and drop you off at the end of your desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via the desert of Merzouga.

Important

Remember that we’re offering travel services; so, we can customize a 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes according to your interests, budget, and needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any kind of tour in Morocco. We’re always ready to take you on a memorable journey all over Morocco.