
Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour
From 155 /per person- 3 Days
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Take a private 3 day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour and explore the real Morocco. Enjoy breath-taking scenery ranging from snow topped Atlas Mountains to the color changing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Visit mud-brick fortified Berber Kasbahs, and explore lush green oases and lime stone canyons. The moment you sit in the back of your camel and watch the sunset on your way to your Merzouga desert camp, you will realize this Sahara desert journey is really worth it!
Your 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour will start at around 07h30 in the morning from your riad or hotel.
We will start our 3-day Morocco desert tour with a drive to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. First, we will need to drive through Tizi Ntichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way. Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This amazing village was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters..
We continue to Ouarzazate for lunch ( At leisure ). In the afternoon, we drive to the oasis of Skoura, known for its Kasbah of Amridil, which is worth a visit.
From here we continue our journey via the Valley of the Roses and the village of Kalaa Mgouna. This area of Morocco is famous for its Damascus rose distillation factories. Behind your car window, you will witness some amazing fortified adobe Berber settlements called Ksours. At the end of the day, we reach our hotel located in Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive through the 1001 Kasbahs road to Tinghir. Upon arrival to this marvelous oasis, you can enjoy a walk along Todgha River Banks. Visit Berber Villages and Ksours. Only when you reach the amazing huge cliffs of Todgha canyons, you will realize your morning adventure was really worth it!
Treat yourself to a delicious Berber lunch at leisure in the Gorges before you continue to Merzouga.
Upon arrival at Erg Chebbi, meet your camel caravan where the road end. Ride your camel and drive over the colour changing sand dunes to watch one of the most dramatic sunsets ever.
Arrive at your Sahara desert camp just before it gets dark. After you settle in your tent, Enjoy climbing one of the nearby sand dunes to marvel the tranquility of the desert. A well deserved Moroccan dinner will be served under the stars. Now, you will get ready to test your drumming skills with the nomads. Around the camp fire, your camp hosts will entertain you with their Tamtam drums. Take advantage of the near by dunes exposing a great display of shooting stars and crystal clear constellations.
Overnight at your Sahara desert camp.
Today, get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide.
Drive back to Marrakech through the Volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center. Early in the afternoon, continue your drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass.
Your Private 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will end at your hotel or riad mid afternoon.
Number of Participants | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7-9 | 10-13 | 14-17 |
Price per person | 515€ | 295€ | 225€ | 185€ | 165€ | 155€ | 149€ | 145€ | 125€ |
Number of Participants | Price per person |
1 | 515€ |
2 | 295€ |
3 | 225€ |
4 | 185€ |
5 | 165€ |
6 | 155€ |
7-9 | 149€ |
10-13 | 145€ |
14-17 | 125€ |
Marrakech to Merzouga distance is 560 Km. However, it will be split in two days on the way in, with a night in Dades Valley. On the way back, you will spend the day driving back to Marrakech.
It is roughly 1 hour for sunset and an other hour for sunrise the following day. Time depends on season, Day light saving time, and sunset / sunrise time.
It is roughly 1 hour for sunset and an other hour for sunrise the following day. Time depends on season, Day light saving time, and sunset / sunrise time.
In the comfortable desert camp ( already included in the tour price ), bathrooms are shared and located outside your tent. Luxury camp bathrooms are private inside your tent.
Yes you can. A separate 4×4 can take you to the desert camp if you choose to skip the camel ride ( An extra fee of 30 Euros / return transfer will apply ). If you choose to upgrade to the luxury desert camp, not extra fees will apply for a 4×4 return transfer.
Yes you can. there are plenty of ATV rental companies in Merzouga who supply good quality quad bikes and dunes buggies to try in Erg Chebbi dunes. Your guide will assist you with that, and you directly pay the supplier in Merzouga. They cost 50 Euros per quad per hour
There will be electricity outlets in your Merzouga Sahara desert camp public areas, restaurant and camp courtyard. However, the electric generators are shut down around midnight.
Your luxury Sahara desert camp in Merzouga has electric outlets in the restaurant, as well as in your tents. However, the camp electric generators are shut down around midnight.
Yes you can. A separate 4×4 can take you to the desert camp with an extra fee of 30 Euros ( Return transfer ) If you choose to upgrade to the luxury desert camp, a 4×4 return transfer will be offered with no extra fee.
No, Showers are available the following day at the camp operator’s lodge in Merzouga. If you choose to upgrade to the luxury camp, your tent will have an ensuite bathroom with hot showers.
You may feel a bit uncomfortable if you ride the camel for the first time but it is not that much difficult to learn. You will pick up the skill pretty quickly.
Be sure to wear full and lose clothes on your camel ride specially in desert. If you want to wear shorts, long shorts are recommended. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable shoes are also advised to make your camel ride more comfortable.
My friends and I had a terrific time on the 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour, and the website accurately describes the activities. Our guides in Ben Ait Haddou and the oasis berber village (Ali) were fantastic, humorous, and extremely pleasant. People at the areas you visit are not pushy in the same way that they are in Marrakech. The accommodations were also far better than imagined, with both the hotel and the desert tent being extremely beautiful, and the cuisine being excellent. I've gone on a lot of these kinds of trips and I've never had a driver as polite as Ibrahim. Never before had a driver made such a strong connection with us. He knows all there is to know and is always willing to assist; his English is excellent, and he enjoys joking about. Also, his driving is excellent; my partner suffers from carsickness, yet she never felt dizzy since he makes corners like an expert and stops gently. I guarantee you'll have a great time if Ibrahim is your driver. The vacation is truly unforgettable, and the long trips are made up for by the breathtaking surroundings. Strongly suggested.
There are a lot of tour operators out there, and determining which one is the best might be difficult when you're sitting at your computer before even arriving to Morocco. Marrakech Desert Trips, on the other hand, promised and provided all we wanted for based just on the description. We were assigned a private driver - Hachim - with a pleasant and large minivan (pleeenty of space for 4 of us Plus the driver) to pick us up from our Riad. Hachim was extremely polite, professional, knowledgeable, and experienced behind the wheel from the start. The journey would not have been the same without him. He was definitely aware of all the best places to take us, including restaurants, sights, and stores. He was constantly attentive to our requirements and provided us with a wealth of information about Morocco. The lodging for both nights was also fantastic. Starting with the hotel, which had a wonderful view and nice rooms on the first night. And there was the desert tent, which was modest yet, beautiful in the midst of nowhere. The camel ride was also quite nice (after hearing so many people say it was uncomfortable). Sunset and sunrise views are not to be missed. They are not hurried, and the camels appear to be properly cared after. There is lot of driving; involved and yes, some of the roads are rough and bumpy... but it was honestly the best way to get to know Morocco; all of its diversity in scenery; the people; and some wonderful villages. A sure guarantee for a fantastic tour.
My husband and I did a three-day private excursion from Marrakech to Merzouga, and we thought it was the ideal length of time. We felt quite protected with our guide Reda, who was polite, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Over the course of three days, you will see and experience a lot. The journeys are long, but there are plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs and have a closer look at your surroundings.