3-Day Morocco Desert Trip from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
Highlights
Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Dadès Gorges, Rissani, Merzouga, Ziz Valley, Ifrane, Fez, Azrou, Midelt
Locations Covered
Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Dadès Gorges, Rissani, Merzouga, Ziz Valley, Ifrane, Fez, Azrou, Midelt
cultural, historical, Desert
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
This 3-day adventure takes you from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert and back. Starting with a scenic drive through the Tichka Pass and a visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, we journey along the "Road of One Thousand Kasbahs" and explore the Valley of the Roses. On the second day, we visit Todra Gorge and ride camels through the dunes of Merzouga, ending with a night in a luxury desert camp. On the final day, we drive through Ziz Valley, Midelt, and Azrou, known for its Barbary apes, before arriving in Fes.
Itinerary
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Day 01: Marrakech – Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades
- We will depart from Marrakech at 9:00 AM and begin our journey towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Tichka Pass (2260m), the highest road pass in Morocco.
- Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and picturesque Berber villages.
- Optionally, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved fortress city perched on a hilltop.
- This Kasbah, which inspired films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, offers stunning views from its summit after a short climb through winding streets.
- Next, we’ll travel along the famous "Road of One Thousand Kasbahs," passing the Skoura Oasis and heading to the Valley of the Roses, known for its fragrant rose fields and products.
- Finally, we’ll pass the impressive Tamnalt Hills and reach Dades for an overnight stay.
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Day 02: Dades – Todra Gorge – Tinjdad – Rissani – Merzouga Desert
- After meeting at your hotel in Dades at 9:00 AM, we head to the desert, passing through Todra Gorge. The gorge’s towering cliffs rise 300 meters and change color throughout the day, offering fantastic photo opportunities. The area is dotted with ancient kasbahs, mud-brick villages, and lush oases.
- As we approach the sand dunes of Merzouga, we’ll begin to see the vast "sand sea," a breathtaking expanse of apricot-colored sand stretching to the horizon.
- We’ll take a camel caravan led by Berber guides, exploring the desert’s solitude and beauty.
- As evening falls, we’ll return to our private luxury desert camp, nestled among the dunes, where we’ll enjoy mint tea, fresh dates, and a delicious dinner.
- The night is spent under the starry sky, in luxurious canvas tents, capturing the magic of the Sahara.
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Day 03: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
- We begin the day early with a magnificent desert sunrise and breakfast before departing for Fes.
- As we travel towards Midelt, we’ll pass through the Ziz Oasis and stop for lunch.
- Afterward, we continue through the Mid-Atlas Mountains, making a brief stop in Azrou, known for its cedar forests inhabited by Barbary apes.
- Our journey concludes as we pass through the charming village of Ifrane, often referred to as "Little Switzerland," before arriving in Fes.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
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