Marrakech Desert tour to Fes

Marrakech, Morocco
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You will travel in a samll group of Peoples from Marrakech to Fes Desert Trip through Merzouga and Erg chebbi dunes is Morocco's most popular desert tour, connecting these two imperial cities passing through beautiful ancient villages, the Sahara desert, and amazing expansive landscapes. The distance between Marrakech and Fes is about 530 kilometers and you'll have to spend at least two nights and 3 days on the road. With exceptional local food, unbelievable scenery, and ancient villages dating thousands of years and still being used today

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorge

Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
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.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight in Riad or Hotel in Dades Gorges (half-board)

Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorge - Rissani - Merzouga Desert

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
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, Tenhir, Erfound, and Rissani, considered to be one of the holiest cities in Morocco, and where the actual dynasty that rules Morrocco originated. It’s founder is buried in the village. From Rissani, you will cross a rocky terrain to Merzouga desert, where a camel caravan will be waiting for you. You will enjoy a camel trek over the Erg chebbi dunes to catch the beautiful Saharan sunset. You will then retire at a Sahara desert camp, where dinner will be served under the stars and local nomads will be playing traditional music with traditional drums throughout the night.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight in luxury desert camp - private tent with bathroom

Day 3: Merzouga - Erfoud - Errachidia - Midelt - Fes

Stop At: Fes el-Bali, Fes 30110 Morocco
On the last day of your Marrakech to Fes tour. An early sunrise experience is recommended from the Erg chebbi sand dunes, followed by a camel trek all the way to the Hotel where breakfast will be served by local Berber people. The long, 8-hour drive to Fes on board a Minibus 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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Comfortable transport with AC, Fuel and professional driver/guide
  • Accommodation (Luxury desert camp in Merzouga dunes, Hotel in Dades valley for first night
  • Camel ride in the sahara desert (one camel each), Sand boarding in the sahara
  • Water and Menth Tea in the Sahara camp
  • 2x Breakfast
  • 2x Dinner
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Fes el-Bali
  • Entry/Admission - Dades Gorges
  • Entry/Admission - Merzouga Desert

Exclusions

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees (optional)
  • Tips and gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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