Private Marrakech Desert tour to Fes
Why we love it?
The Private Marrakech Desert tour to Fes is a three-day journey that takes travelers from the vibrant city of Marrakech through the stunning landscapes of the Atlas Mountains to the historical city of Fes. This tour is ideal for those seeking a blend of cultural exploration and adventure, featuring highlights such as a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou and an overnight stay in a luxury camp in the Sahara Desert. Participants will enjoy activities like camel riding and sandboarding, providing a unique way to experience the desert environment. With comfortable transport and the guidance of a professional driver, this tour offers a distinctive opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich history and natural beauty of Morocco.
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Comfortable transport with AC, Fuel and professional driver/guide
- Camel ride in the sahara desert (one camel each), Sand boarding in the sahara
- Hotel for first night and Luxury camp in the Sahara desert
- Hike (easy and optional) in Ait Ben haddou kasbah and Todgha gorge
Exclusions
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees (optional)
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 Marrakech - Cross Atlas Mountains - Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah- Ouarzazate - Night in Dades valley
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Day 1: Marrakech - Cross Atlas Mountains - Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah- Ouarzazate - Night in Dades valley
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Pick up at 8 am
the desert tour from Marrakech to the Dades Gorge takes about 7 hours, where you will pass through the Atlas Mountains, as well as traditional Berber villages. You will also visit the UNESCO Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, which is a village that originated 12,000 years ago, and was an important part of the Salt Road. Today, it is famous for being a popular location for Hollywood movies and TV series. The famous movies filmed here include Indiana Jones, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and the TV series Game of Thrones, season 3. Here, you will have lunch in the picturesque village, where structures are still being used and make for the perfect opportunity to indulge in local food amidst an authentic ancient village.
The next stop in your Marrakech to Fes tour will be a visit to Ouarzazate, before heading to the Dades gorge through Skoura and the rose valley. Once you reach the Dades gorge, you will end the day and retire at a traditional kasbah.
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Activity
Overnight in Riad or Hotel in Dades Gorges (half-board)
Day 2 Day 2
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Activity
Dades Valley - Visit Todgha Gorge - Sahara Desert for Camel ride and spend the night in a Luxury camp
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Activity
On the second day of your trip from Marrackech to Fes, we will drive to the Erg chebbi dunes in Merzouga (the Sahara desert). Along the way, you will pass through Berber villages such as Todra Gorges for a short walk, Tinghir, Erfound from here you will cross a rocky terrain to Merzouga desert, where a camel caravan will be waiting for you. You will enjoy a camel ride over the Erg chebbi dunes to catch the beautiful Sahara sunset. You will then retire at a Sahara desert camp, then you can do sand board, dinner will be served under the stars and local nomads will be playing traditional music with traditional drums around the camp fire.
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Activity
Overnight in luxury desert camp - private tent with bathroom
Day 3 Day 3
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Activity
Merzouga - Erfoud - Ziz valley- Midelt - Cedar forest for monkey picture - Fes
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Activity
On the last day of your Marrakech to Fes tour. An early sunrise experience is recommended from the Erg chebbi sand dunes, then Breakfast in the camp after that take the camel ride back . The long, 7-hour drive to Fes will pass through scattered villages. You will also cross through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with an option to stop at the cedar forests to look at monkeys. Lunch will be enjoyed at local restaurants along the way. You will be dropped off at your accommodation in Fes.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- We Pick-up from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. - If your hotel/riad is located in the medina, the pick-up location will be at the nearest accessible point to your hotel/riad.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
