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Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour
From 155 /per person- 3 Days
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Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour
Private 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
Delve deep into the Moroccan Sahara desert on a 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour. Ride camels in Erg Chebbi dunes, watch a spectacular sunset and spend a night in a Merzouga luxury Sahara desert camp. This Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Fez will introduce you to the best Moroccan Sahara desert has to offer: From High Atlas Mountains to desert canyons, oases, and sand dunes. Visit adobe Casbahs and Berber nomads. Finally, stop in the Middle Atlas Mountains’ cedar forests to watch Barbary Apes on your way from Merzouga to Fes.
Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour Highlights:
- Venture along the scenic High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass
- Soak in the ambiance of historic UNESCO world heritage Casbah of Ait Ben Hadou
- Drive along the Valley of the roses and the road of 1001 Kasbahs
- Get a glimpse into daily life of Berbers on a walk through Tinghir Oasis.
- Capture sunset and sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes on your camel back
- Spend the night trying to count the billions of stars or chat with the nomads at Your desert camp
- Experience the thrill of up-close encounters with Barbary Apes in the Middle Atlas Cedar Forests.
3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour Itinerary:
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Day 1: Marrakech - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Boumalne Dades
(6 Hours Drive)Your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes will depart from your hotel or riad at 07h30 AM to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains.
You will make various stops along the way. Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters, before continuing to Ouarzazate for lunch (At leisure).
In the afternoon, we drive to the oasis of Skoura and visit one of the best-preserved Kasbahs in Morocco: Amridil. From here, we continue to Kalaa Mgouna via the Valley of the Roses before we reach our boutique guest house located in Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight.
Accomodation Details:
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Day 2: Dades Valley - Tinghir - Merzouga
(4 Hours Drive)After breakfast, the second day of our Marrakech to Fes Sahara desert tour will start by driving along the road of 1001 Kasbahs to Tinghir oasis.
You will enjoy the amazing scenery along the way of the remaining fortified villages hosting the caravan roads until the early 20th century.
Upon arrival at Tinghir, a military post during the French occupation, we will deviate into a secondary road to the oasis. Feel free to walk next to the stream and watch the locals farming and herding their cattle. Your walk will end at one of the magnificent scenes of your tour: Todgha Gorges.After lunch at leisure at one of the local cafés, we continue to Rissani, one of Morocco's holiest towns, as the actual dynasty ruling the Kingdom, "The Alaouites," originated here founder is buried locally. Rissani is also famous as a starting point of the ancient caravan roads crossing the Sahara desert to Tombouctou.
In the Mid-afternoon, we will cross some rocky terrain to Merzouga, where our camel caravan will be waiting for you. Enjoy a camel ride over Erg Chebbi dunes to watch an amazing sunset before arriving at your Sahara desert camp.
Enjoy dinner under the stars while entertained by your local nomad hosts playing their drums all night.
Overnight at your Sahara desert camp.
Accomodation Details:
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Day 3: Merzouga - Midelt - Fes
(8 Hours Drive)After an early wake up to enjoy a fantastic sunrise camel trek over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, we will reach the camp operator's lodge in Merzouga for breakfast and shower (If you choose to upgrade to the luxury camp, breakfast will be served at the camp, and showers are available at your tent) Meet your driver/guide and depart on a scenic drive to Fes crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia, which is the capital of the Tafilalt region.
We travel to Midelt, where we will have lunch at leisure before driving across the Middle Atlas Mountains with its Cedar Forests and Berber towns of Imouzzar and Ifran, which are both famous as winter ski resorts for Moroccans. Your driver might spot some Barbary apes on the way and seize the opportunity to take some pictures.
We arrive at Fes late in the afternoon. Your Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will end with a drop-off at your Fez hotel or riad.
Tour Map
What is included in this 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour:
A/C modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking river /guide
Pick up from your Marrakech hotel / Riad
First night at Hotel Panorama or Hotel Babylon (Private A/C ensuite room) with dinner & breakfast
Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
Overnight at a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi ( Private tent ) with shared bathrooms – Showers available in the morning at the camp operator’s lodge – Dinner and breakfast are included.
Upgrade to a deluxe camp with an ensuite tent available upon booking your Marrakech to Fes desert tour ( €70 per person )
Drop off at your Fes hotel or the closest accessible location to your Fes riad if not car accessible.
Not included
Beverages
Entrance fees if any
local guides if any
lunches on the way
Know Before You Go:
- This tour can be tailored to a 4-Day Marrakech to Fes desert tour if you wish to spend more time exploring the Sahara Desert.
- Driving times above do not include stops for sightseeing, photos, lunch, and cafe.
- The tour price is per person and it depends on how many passengers are at your party. However, we offer a shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour with fixed rates.
- Pick up from Fes can be flexible during spring and summer. in the wintertime, we encourage you to depart Fes no later than 08h00 AM to arrive at Merzouga by sunset time.
- Local guides and entrance fees (if any) are not included. You pay for those directly to the suppliers.
- Hat, sunglasses, good walking shoes, and wet napkins are of good use during this tour.
3 Days Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour Price:
| Number of Participants | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7-9 | 10-13 | 14-17 |
| Price per person | 665€ | 365€ | 285€ | 235€ | 195€ | 185€ | 175€ | 165€ | 155€ |
| Number of Participants | Price per person |
| 1 | 665€ |
| 2 | 365€ |
| 3 | 285€ |
| 4 | 235€ |
| 5 | 195€ |
| 6 | 185€ |
| 7-9 | 175€ |
| 10-13 | 165€ |
| 14-17 | 155€ |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How far is Merzouga from Marrakech?
Marrakech to Merzouga distance is 560 Km. However, it will be split into two days on the way in, with a night in Dades Valley. Then, you will spend the day driving back to Marrakech on the way back.
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How long is the camel ride in Erg Chebbi?
It is roughly 1 hour for sunset and another hour for sunrise the following day. So time depends on the season, Daylight saving time, and sunset/sunrise time.
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Are bathrooms in Merzouga desert camp private?
Bathrooms are shared and located outside your tent in the comfortable desert camp ( already included in the tour price ). Luxury camp bathrooms are private inside your tent.
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Can we skip the camel ride in Erg chebbi to the desert camp?
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 decide to upgrade to the luxury desert camp, no additional fees apply to a 4×4 return transfer.
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can we hire quad bikes in Merzouga?
Yes, you can. There are plenty of ATV rental companies in Merzouga that supply good quality quad bikes and dunes buggies in Erg Chebbi dunes. Your guide will assist you with that, and you will directly pay the supplier in Merzouga. They cost 50 Euros per quad per hour.
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Are there showers at your Sahara desert camp?
Not in the comfortable Merzouga desert camp. Showers will be available at the camp operator’s lodge in Merzouga the following day before departure to Fes. Only shared toilets are public at the comfortable camp. If you choose to upgrade to a luxury desert camp, you will have a private shower and toilet inside your deluxe tent.
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How far is Fes from Marrakech?
The distance between Marrakech and Fes is 520 Km via the motorway through Casablanca and Rabat. If you choose to drive via the Middle Atlas Mountains and Beni Mellal, the distance is 570 Km. The drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains is more scenic, but you need to spare a whole day to enjoy the itinerary. There is an even longer and more popular way to get to Fes from Marrakech: Through Merzouga and the Moroccan Sahara desert. It is 1030 Km, and it requires a minimum of 3 days.
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How many days do i need in Fes Morocco?
You mainly need two days in Fes Morocco to explore it fully. A full-day guided tour of the Medina of Fes will introduce you to discover the hidden gems of the ancient Medina and an extra day to explore the Souks on your own. Now, with the nearby blue city of Chefchaouen becoming more and more popular, you could add an extra day to make a whole day trip to Chefchaouen from Fes ( 200 Km each way )
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What is Fes famous for?
Fes is considered the Athens of Morocco: It is the oldest Medina in Morocco. It is also Morocco's intellectual, cultural, craftsmanship, and culinary capital. Its narrow streets and centuries-old Medina is amazing. Fes is heaven for historians, archaeologists, and scholars from all over. The oldest university in the world ( Al Quaraouiyine) is located in the center of Medina. Fes used to be the capital of various Moroccan dynasties who ruled North Africa, actual Spain, and sub-Saharan Africa to Niger River and Sudan for centuries.
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Is Fes Morocco safe?
Fes is as safe as any other city in Morocco. It is even safer than most touristy cities in Europe. Police are now patrolling the Medina, and they are visible everywhere. It would be best if you took the standard precautions like anywhere else in the world: Avoid empty Medina streets, especially unlit narrow alleyways of Fes at night Women traveling alone need to dress moderately. The less attractive you dress, the less attention you get. Do not carry a lot of cash on you. Be prepared to be annoyed by touts and fake guides now and then. Just ignore them, and a firm ”NO” would keep them away. A local registered guide hired by your riad or tour company would be of excellent efficiency in the Medina of Fes. Not only by explaining a big deal of history, architecture, religion, etc. but also by keeping you safe. Sporadic pickpocketing cases were registered recently in Fes. Keep your valuables, passports, and jewelry at your hotel safe. Physical aggression is very rare.
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Are there any electricity outlets in Mezouga camp?
There will be electrical outlets in your Merzouga Sahara desert camp public areas, restaurants, and camp courtyard. However, the electric generators are turned off around midnight.
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How far is the Sahara desert from Fes?
The distance from Fes to the Sahara desert (Merzouga dunes) is 463 Km (287 miles). However, the journey is full of amazing sceneries and various stops.
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Are there any electricity outlets in Mezouga luxury camp?
Your luxury Sahara desert camp in Merzouga has electric outlets in the restaurant and your tents. However, the camp's electric generators are turned off around midnight.
Nicholas B – Nov 2021:
The tour was incredible! Our party consisted of four people, and we took a three-day tour from Marrakech the Sahara desert and a stay at an amazing luxury camp in Merzouga. I chatted with Abdessamad for three months since my group was concerned about COVID, and he answered immediately, providing a wealth of information up to the day before the trip to ensure we were prepared. Throughout the journey, he checked in with our driver and was very sensitive to our requirements.
Jayna K – Jun 2021:
Our three-day excursion to Fes was fantastic! We saw a variety of locations, cities, landscapes, and traditions, as well as learning about Moroccan history and cuisine. Our tour guide, Mohamed, ensured that we were always comfortable, safe, and extremely satisfied. We'll carry many memories and a close friend with us from Morocco; thank you, Mohamed, for being a wonderful part of our journey; we hope to see you again, my buddy!
Clark N – Aug 2021:
We visited Morocco last month and took the Marrakech desert trip from to Fez. It was fantastic. For the four of us, we had a good driver named Mohammed (2 couples). He was quite competent. It took a lot of driving, but it was well worth it. I saw a lot of diverse sights and camped in a nice tent in a Saharan camp. I'd want to return sometime. Unforgettable adventure.
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