Main Info
3 Days trip from Fez to Marrakech offers a diverse and captivating experience of Morocco’s cultural and natural highlights. From the ancient Medina of Fez to the mesmerizing dunes of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, and from the dramatic landscapes of Todra Gorge and Dadès Valley to the film-worthy settings of Ouarzazate, the journey is filled with remarkable sights and experiences. Finally, exploring the vibrant city of Marrakech with its bustling markets, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere adds the perfect ending to this unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re seeking history, natural beauty, or cultural immersion, this trip provides a well-rounded exploration of some of Morocco’s most iconic destinations.
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Itinerary
After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad id Fez, your English speaking driver/guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in winter time and 08h00 AM in summer (that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi) Your Fes to Marrakech desert tour will start crossing the plains of Saiss towards the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains past Ifran and Azrou. You can spot Barbary apes on the side of the road and stop for some photos. Continue to Midelt, where you will stop for lunch. From here you will carry on crossing Ziz River driving past thousands of sky-scraping palm trees and fortified Kasbahs to Erfoud, then to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, where your camel caravan will be waiting for you to ride your camels like nomads to watch the color-changing sunset over Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Drive your camels back to your Sahara desert camp to freshen up before getting ready for your dinner under the stars while entertained by the local nomads playing their Tam-tam drums. Overnight at your Sahara desert camp .
After an early sunrise camel ride, meet your guide in Merzouga. Today the drive will feature one beautiful scene after another including the stunning oasis of Tinghir; where you will be able to take a walk along Todgha riverbank visiting Berber villages and learning about the life style of the local inhabitants. Continue your walk to the magnificent Todgha Canyons, and treat yourself to a delicious lunch at a local cafe. In the afternoon, drive along the road of the Casbahs to Dades Valley before you arrive to your boutique guest house. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley riad / hotel .
After breakfast, drive along the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Mgouna where you might choose to visit one of the Rose water cooperatives and learn how the locals prepare rose scented perfumes based on distilled rose water. We continue to Ouarzazate past Skoura oasis famous for its date palm trees, then to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou where you will have lunch before a visit of the Kasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site, that has been used as a set for various Hollywood movies, fashion and commercial shooting. The Kasbah is well preserved and consisted of various Kasbahs packed together and appears as a single unit. In the afternoon, we begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains past Tizi Ntichka Pass passing by various Berber villages with houses built with stones and mud. You immediately notice that life here never changed centuries ago !! and most of the locals are shepherds. We arrive Marrakech late afternoon and your driver will take you to your riad or hotel. End of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
