GROUP MARRAKECH TO FES DESERT TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

• Traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi-Ntichka pass
• Ride your camel for a dramatic sunset view over Erg Chebbi dunes
• Witness the majesty of the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou
• Admire the scenery of the Valley of the roses to Dades Canyons
• Walk along the stream in Todra oasis to the massive cliffs of Todra Canyons
• Spend the night at a Berber desert camp at the Sahara desert
• Lovely Music campfire Entertainment in the desert camp with Moroccan Tea and Cookies
• Drive past the Middle Atlas Mountains to Fez

DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY

Your shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour will start in the morning with pick up from your Hotel/Riad or the nearest accessible point to your Riad. After driving past Marrakech suburbs, full of small towns, and different farms, we start driving uphill to cross the High Atlas Mountains. A quick stop for a coffee and toilet will be made before we reach the famous Tizi Ntichka pass ( 2260 m high ).

Numerous stops will be made to take photos and stretch your legs before the landscape dramatically changes upon approaching Kasbah Air Ben Hadou, This UNESCO classified village is one of the most visited landmarks in Morocco. It is famous for having been, and still is used for different Hollywood epics ( Game of thrones, Kingdom of heaven, Gladiator, etc…. )

If you wish, you can hire a local guide with the rest of the group ( optional ) for a visit of the village before you choose a local cafe for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue to Dades Valley past Ouarzazate, Skoura oasis and Klaa Mgrouna, the latter is famous for its Damascus rose plantation and distillation. The journey between Ouarzazate and Dades is also known as ‘’ The road of 1001 Kasbahs’’

Upon arrival at Boumalne Dades, deviate to a minor road driving past amazing scenery of Dades River, with different fortified Berber villages in the back. Arrive at your Dads Riad just before it gets dark, and enjoy your dinner.

DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TINGHIR – MERZOUGA – SAHARA DESERT

After having enjoyed your breakfast, get ready for an amazing journey which will be the highlight of your shared Marrakech to Fez desert tour: Your next stop will be at Tinghir oasis, where you will have the chance of walking along the stream under the shade of date palm and olive trees witnessing local Berbers taking care of their crops or herding their cattle.

The walk will lead you to the majestic cliffs of Todgha Gorges where you will have the opportunity to take some photos and enjoy the silence.

After lunch at leisure at one of the local cafes, you will continue to Rissani past various small towns, oases, and Ksours ( fortified villages ). From here, you can spot the pink sand dunes approaching over the horizon. Upon arrival in Merzouga, meet your camel caravan, and start an hour-long camel ride over Erg Chebbi sand dunes marveling at one of the best sunset views.

Continue your camel trek to your Sahara desert camp. A delicious Moroccan dinner will be served tonight at your Bedouin camp, and your nomad hosts will be entertaining you around the campfire with their drums under the crystal clear sky. Overnight at your Merzouga desert camp

DAY 3 : MERZOUGA – MIDELT – IFRAN – FES

After an early sunrise camel ride crossing Erg Chebbi dunes, arrive at the camp operator's lodge in Merzouga for breakfast, shower and maybe a quick swim at the lodge pool before you meet your new driver who will be taking you to Fes today. The journey will take you across the Ziz Valley, dotted with thousands of date palm trees, enjoying amazing views of some of the greatest oases of Morocco.

From here you will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to Middle, a small town halfway to Fez, where you will stop for lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, you will drive past the cedar forests where you might have the opportunity to spot wild monkeys ( also known as Barbary apes ) before you reach the small town of Iran, which is famous for being a popular winter resort for Moroccans.

Your estimated time of arrival to Fes is 17h00 Pm, and your shared 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end with a drop off at your Riad or the nearest accessible point to your Riad.

Tour:

• Duration : Shared 3-Days Desert Tour
• Time : Daily Operation
• Departure : 7H30 Am (Pick up from your Marrakech Riad / Hotel on the tour day)
• Number of participants: 17 Max
• Price : 170€

What Is Included :

• Pick up from your Marrakech Riad / Hotel on the tour day ( or the closest accessible point to your riad )
• Professional English speaking Guide/Driver throughout Your desert tour.
• 3 Days Private transportation by (A/C comfortable Minibus) with fuel included
• Overnight staying in a standard traditional desert camp in Merzouga (breakfast & dinner included)
• Overnight staying in a standard traditional Riad in Merzouga (breakfast & dinner included)
• Camel treks from Merzouga to desert camp and back
• Camp fire music
• Drop off at a location of your choice in Fes.
• All Hotel taxes & Road tolls

What Is Not Included :

• Personal Expenses
• Lunches on the way
• Beverage
• Local Guide
• Entrance fees to studios and Kasbahs

• CONFIRMATION : Confirmation will be received at time of booking