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3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

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  • Duration: 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS
  • Language: English

Overview

The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes offers an immersive journey through the heart of Morocco’s dramatic landscapes. This tour is meticulously designed to provide travelers with an unforgettable experience, venturing through ancient cities, beautiful views of desert dunes, and historical landmarks. Whether you are an avid adventurer or seeking a tranquil escape, this tour caters to all preferences.

The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is packed with numerous highlights. On the first day, you will traverse the High Atlas Mountains, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. As you journey through the Moroccan landscapes, you will arrive at the Dades Valley/ Dades Gorges known for its picturesque views.

Day two brings the magic of the Marrakech Sahara Desert. You will travel to Merzouga, where a camel trek leads you to a desert camp amidst the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Here, you will witness a mesmerizing sunset and enjoy a night under the starry desert sky, experiencing the traditional Berber hospitality in the Merzouga desert.

On the final day, the tour culminates with a journey through the Ziz Valley, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the Cedars forest, concluding in the imperial city of Fes. This tour not only provides a visual feast but also a deep dive into Morocco’s rich heritage and natural wonders.


What’s Included 3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation/airport.
  • An air-conditioned 4×4 Landcruiser or a spacious minivan in case of a group.
  • English/Spanish speaking driver.
  • Car fuel & Insurance.
  • Dinner & breakfast.
  • Camel rides & overnight in a private nomad traditional tent.
  • Camel trekking for 90 minutes per person over desert landscapes of Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • 1 Night in a private hotel in Dades Gorges with a private bathroom.
  • Sandboarding activity in the Sahara desert.

What’s  Excludes on 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

  • Lunch and drinks.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Travel Insurance.

 

3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes Highlights

  • Cross the High Atlas mountains and tizi Ntichka
    Authentic Berber villages.
  • Wander around Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Visit the Hollywood of Africa of Ouarzazate and Taourirt kasbah.
  • Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Todra Gorges and Dades Valley.
  • Sunset and sunrise in Merzouga desert
  • camel trek to the Berber private tentdesert camp or luxury desert camp
  • Enjoy the desert trip to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • Try the amazing experience of Sandboarding or 4×4 driving in the Sahara desert.
  • Panoramic view of the Ziz Valley.
  • Cedar forest and see the wild monkeys.

 


 

Why Choose this Private Tour?

Choosing the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes ensures a rich and diverse exploration of Morocco’s beauty. This tour is ideal for those who want to experience the authentic charm of Moroccan culture and the breathtaking scenery of the Sahara Desert. With well-organized itineraries, comfortable accommodations, and excellent experience guides, your journey will be both enjoyable and enlightening. This Fes desert tour from Marrakech is perfect for those who seek a seamless blend of desert adventure and relaxation.

Why is 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes?

A 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes allows travelers to experience the beauty and diversity of Morocco’s landscape in a short amount of time. This tour usually includes visits to the Atlas Mountains, desert towns, camel rides, traditional Moroccan meals, and overnight stays in desert camps. It offers a unique opportunity to explore different regions of the country and learn about its rich culture and history in a compact itinerary. This 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is a popular option for tourists looking to make the most of their time in Morocco and experience the iconic Sahara desert.

What To Expect

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Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Dades Valley

Our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will be a trip to the Erg Chebbi dunes. After leaving Marrakech and traveling across the Tizi N Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains. We will spend our first night in Dades Valley.

After that, we’ll have time to pause and take in the striking scenery and Berber villages. As well as the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. In addition, it was one of the most significant strongholds along the ancient Salt Road where they carried slaves, ivory, salt, and silk from sub-Saharan nations to Marrakech and other locations.

This fortified village of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou has served as a shooting location for over 20 films by foreign directors like Lawrence of Arabia. Traveling through Ouarzazate, sometimes called the Hollywood of Africa, is also a well-known filming site. After that, our amazing trip will continue to Dades Valley, through Berber villages around the beautiful Valley of Roses. Getting to Boumalne Dades you will witness the distinctive rock formations called Monkey’s fingers.

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Day 2: Dades Gorges – Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud city – Merzouga

The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will be an opportunity to explore the Sahara desert. Besides having breakfast we leave Dades Valley to Todra Gorges. Therefore, we will pass through many Berber villages along the way, passing through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. From here you notice the beginning of the Sahara desert oasis of Tafilalet.

On our arrival at Merzouga guest house, you have a mint of tea and relax for a few minutes. your camel guide will take you to enjoy the camel trekking over the Sahara desert. Once at the camp, you can go to a high dune to see and take beautiful pictures of the amazing sunset. The night will be in a fully equipped Nomad Berber camping or luxury camp.

You will enjoy a delicious meal under starlight with traditional music and songs in the middle of the Sahara desert.

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Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Middle Atlas Mountains – Fes

Early in the morning, you wake up to watch the sunrise. After breakfast and a hot shower in the camp, you ride the camels back to the same spot. Then Our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will take us to the first imperial city of Fes. Stopping on the road to enjoy the massive Ziz Valley and then passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains. We stop by a town called Midelt where you’ll have lunch.

Moreover, another stop will be at the cedar forest to witness the barbary monkeys. Lastly, the private 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes with Begaa Tours finishes in Fes. However, we also offer a Fes desert tour to Marrakech.

Map

  • The distance from the Sahara Desert to Marrakech is approximately 495 kilometers. The desert begins southeast of Marrakech and extends to the border of Algeria. This is why we include a night in Dades Valley for your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.

  • A 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes offers a variety of exciting activities and experiences. Some of the best things to do during this tour may include:1. Camel trekking: Explore the beautiful desert landscapes on the back of a camel and experience the traditional way of traveling in the desert.2. Visit traditional Berber villages: Stop at local villages along the way to learn about the Berber culture, meet the friendly locals, and see how they live in this harsh environment.3. Explore the desert dunes: Climb the sand dunes and watch the stunning sunrise or sunset over the desert for a truly unforgettable experience.4. Camping under the stars: Spend a night in a traditional Berber desert camp, enjoy traditional Moroccan food, music, and dance, and sleep under the starry desert sky.5. Visit historical sites: Explore the ancient kasbahs, palaces, and towns along the way, such as Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and Erfoud, to learn about Morocco's rich history and culture.Overall, a 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes offers a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers.

  • Yes, it is possible to do a 3 day desert tour from Fes instead of Marrakech. Our local tour company offers desert tours from Fes that include visits to the Sahara Desert, camel rides, and overnight stays in desert camps. The journey from Fes to the desert will involve driving through picturesque landscapes and experiencing the unique culture of Morocco along the way. Depending on the tour package chosen, travelers can still enjoy a memorable desert experience starting from Fes.

4 reviews for 3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

  1. Mike Cohen

    3 Days desert tour Marrakech to Fes

    I contacted not less than 6 companies that offer this same tour and selected Begaa Tours because they were the best rated and their desert tour price for the private tour was not the least nor the most expensive. I am SUPER happy with my selection and the overall exciting experience:
    Said and Ibrahim were more our companions than our tour guides. Amazing people with very thorough knowledge of local culture and demographics. Very friendly and respectful of our points of view and proficient in English, Berber, French, and Arabic. EXCELLENT GUIDES. I cannot stress this enough.
    Transportation was excellent. 4×4 well-equipped Land Cruiser.
    Accommodation in Dades Valley was in Hotel Babylon Dades and it was lovely with great dinner and breakfast… The luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi sand dunes had running water and electricity in the restaurant tent, food in desert was exceptional. The sleeping tent was private and comfortable, though I should’ve slept under the stars because it did get hot (you know, summer in the Sahara…)
    The country… Beautiful landscapes all over the place.. through the mountains, in the Sahara desert, groves, valleys, and towns filled with kasbahs. We liked the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    I would definitely recommend traveling to Morocco, b) taking the route through the desert if moving between Marrakech and Fes, book this Desert Morocco Adventure with BEGAA TOURS when in need of guided tours for your unforgettable amazing experience

  2. Gian Alex

    Desert Morocco Adventure from Marrakech to Fes Desert tour

    My fiance and I had a fabulous experience of the 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes vis the Sahara desert and Boumalne dades. Ibrahim was wonderful for the whole of our trip. He was very professional and amazing driver but made us feel like friends, not tourists. He was extremely knowledgeable about Moroccan history and culture (both past and present), and a great driver which was an added bonus. Our overnight accommodations in Hotel Babylon Dades Valley and Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp were very comfortable. The tour is a significant amount of driving but that should be expected for a 3-day tour around a good portion of the country. Driving was a great way to see the various types of Moroccan landscapes and local towns/villages. Highly recommended – ask for Ibrahim!

  3. Gary Dobbs

    Amazing 3-day tour from Marrakesh to Fes!

    After spending 1 night in Casablanca, we began our 3-day tour from Marrakesh to Fes. Our amazing driver Rachid, picked us up promptly at 8 am as promised. He was very kind and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Morocco and Berber culture. We visited Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Kasbah Taourirt, and Dades Gorges, and of course, the highlight was the overnight desert trip with a camel caravan in Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp! We drove around in a very comfortable 4×4 for the entire trip and felt very safe the entire time as 2 girls traveling. For anyone considering using Begaa Tours, please do! I must say that while researching, the owner, Hassan was very helpful in our trip planning process. He was very prompt with his responses and we could not have been happier with our decision! There is a small deposit that was to be paid to secure the trip, but please don’t be turned off by this. Thank you so much to our wonderful guide Rachid for this Fabulous experience. This 3-day desert tour trip was the highlight of our week in Morocco!

  4. Thamas wood

    Incredible experience! Best 3-day Marrakech itinerary with Begaa Tours

    My friend and I traveled for 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes with Ibrahim from Begaa Tours. We loved our tour and would recommend Begaa Tours to others. Ibrahim was an excellent guide, extremely friendly and knowledgeable about Moroccan history, culture, etc. We loved hearing about his life in Morocco as well, by the end it felt like we were traveling with a friend! The absolute highlight of the tour was the night at the Sahara luxury camp which was just incredible. We rode to the camp on camels and then watched the sunset from the sand dunes before continuing to camp. Once at our desert camp, we were greeted with mint tea and snacks then showed to our rooms. The rooms are amazing – we were lucky to be one of the first since they were renovated at the end of 2021. The beds are so comfortable and the bedding is incredibly luxurious. There are heaters in every tent (we were there in winter!) as well as toilets and showers built in. All the food in desert that was served to us was absolutely delicious – better than much of the food we ate in big cities. But what made the camp so special was our hosts. They are all true examples of amazing Berber hospitality, so kind and attentive. After dinner, they played the drums and sang traditional music to us around the fire, which was a lovely experience. We wished we could have been with Begaa Tours for more of our trip, it was a bit of a shock when we got to Fes and had to “fend for ourselves” again! Thank you, to our fantastic guide and Begaa Tour Desert Morocco Adventure Experience!!

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