Sahara Desert trip starting from Fez end in Marrakech

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A 3 days trip to visit Merzouga Desert starting from Fez ending in Marrakech or the other way around
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Cadar forest to see Monkies
    • Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi Dunes
    • Night in the Camp
    • Todgha Gorges
    • Dades Gorges
    • Ouarzazate
    • Ait Ben Haddou kasbah
    • High Atlas mountains

What's this trip about?

    A 3 days trip to visit Merzouga Desert starting from Fez ending in Marrakech or the other way around

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityFez
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Erg Chebbi

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Camel Riding

Trip includes

    • Confortable Vehicle AC with driver-guide and diesel included for 3 days.
    • 1 night in hotel with half boarding (bed, diner and breakfast)
    • in Dades.
    • 1 night with half boarding ( bed,diner and breakfast) in the desert camp.
    • Camels to admire the sunset and spend night in heart of Erg Chebbi dunes.
    • Pick up from hotel/ Riad.

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Fes to Merzouga via Ifrane Midelt and Atlas mountains.  After breakfast in your riad, you will leave Fes travelling towards Ifran, a beautiful mountains village, referred to as "the Switzerland of Morocco" and then on to Midelt. During this journey you'll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains. Stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest - the largest in Morocco - where you may well sight Barbary apes. After sometime within the forest, your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas, after Midelt town you will be travelling through the fascinating Tizi Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, you'll notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia,. Afterwards, you will travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arrive at Merzouga on the afternoon. You'll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you camel ride, guided by an experienced camel man to explore within the golden sand sea of Merzouga. Dinner in front of the tent where you will spend the night. (BDB). Day 2: Merzouga to Dades via Todgha gorges and Tinghir. Your camelman will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. You'll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute you couldn't fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes - changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast in the riad, you'll leave for Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra gorges - the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we'll drive through the Dades Valley, where you'll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as "monkey toes". Overnight accommodation will be in a Hotel. (BDB) Day 3: Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate Ait benhaddou Kasbah and hight Atlas Mountains. After your breakfast at the hotel,we will start the last day in our trip driving  via the thousand kasbah route, the rose vally, a visit to Skoura oisis with it's authentic 17 century kasbah, a visit to Taourirt kasbah (the former residence of the Glaoui), lunch in Ourzazate, ,Then you will continue toward Ait Benhaddou, the oldest Kasbah in south Morocoo befor heading to Marrakech , 4 hours drive via the tizi ntichka pass with stops along, get to Marrakech around 6:00 PM.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $265
Price per day$88
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Sahara Desert Crew Reviews & Ratings

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Donia

Dec 2023

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Excellence !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour au Maroc grâce à Youssef ! Expédition très bien organisée, voyage dans un véhicule confortable, discussions intéressantes avec u...

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Donia

Dec 2023

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Excellence !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour au Maroc grâce à Youssef ! Expédition très bien organisée, voyage dans un véhicule confortable, discussions intéressantes avec u...

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Albert Cord

Jul 2021

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We just wanted to thank you for a…

We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful desert experience. Ibrahim was an excellent driver and tour guide. He went above and beyond our expectations. The tent st...

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Taylor Henry

Mar 2021

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For a tour in total safety and…

For a tour in total safety and pleasure, rely on Sahara Desert Crew. Extremely enjoyable experience, thanks to this tour we had a splendid taste of the most authent...

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Logistics

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    • Lunches
    • Drinks
    • Tips

Accommodation

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Age Requirements
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