=Drive through the High Atlas mountains.
=See some beautiful and traditional Berber villages in the High Atlas mountains.
=Explore the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
=Drive along the road of 1000 kasbahs.
=Experience the desert on a camel ride.
=Watch spectacular and glorious sunset & sunrise over Erg Chebbi.
=Spend a memorable night under a magnificent and colorful night sky.
=Get to see some Barbary apes in the forest of the Middle Atlas.
Choosing private Marrakech and Fes desert tours is the key to an unforgettable
desert experience. You will travel in a comfortable car with your driver/guide who will accompany you on the
journey from Marrakesh to Fes and share the culture of the region. southeast with you. Travel like a local with the Private
Marrakech Fes Desert Tour. You get a flexible route
adapted to your interests, needs, and budget. You can also choose the
apartments that suit you. Check out the travel itinerary below to know what to expect.
The Sahara desert awaits! From the red city of Marrakesh to the Athens of Africa to Fez,
discovers the charms of southeastern Morocco. Enjoy an amazing 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes
desert. On this desert tour, you will drive through the dramatic scenery of the high
Atlas Mountains to the UNESCO World Heritage Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Visit Africa
Hollywood Ouarzazate and stay overnight in the beautiful Boumalne Dades Valley.
Enjoy amazing sights like Todra Canyon and Tinghir Oasis.
The most exciting thing about your desert trip from Marrakech to Fez is that you can ride
camels on the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend an unforgettable night among the
dunes in a desert camp under billions of stars.
Your 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour begins at approximately 8:00 AM with pickup from your
hotel/riad or elsewhere in Marrakech. Leaving the city, drive southeast through the High Atlas, where you can enjoy wonderful views of traditional Berber villages
while stopping for photos at panoramic viewpoints. Stop for lunch at Ait Ben Haddou
village where you will also visit the ancient and spectacular Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Kasbah or say “fortified village” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and has featured many famous films such as Lawrence of
Arabia, Babel, and Gladiator.After a short drive to Ouarzazate, you will stop to see the largest studio in Africa, which is
optional. Then head to Boumalne, passing the Rose Valley on the way. You can visit Dades Valley rock formations (called Monkey Fingers) before going to
or the next day.
Total driving distance: About 353 km.
Total driving time: About six and a half hours
After a delicious breakfast, we drive to Tinghir, where we stop at the impressive viewpoint, an incredible oasis full of palm trees and many kasbahs. You have the opportunity
to walk under the great Todgha Canyon, which is cut by the Todgha River. The depth of the gorge is 300 meters.
When we arrive in Merzouga, your luggage will be transferred in a
vehicle to your camp
while you go on a camel trek. Watch a brilliant red and orange sunset over Erg
Chebbi. Spend an unforgettable night in the Sahara desert with the locals, playing drums, sharing stories, and gazing at the starry sky.
Total driving distance: About 275 km.
Total driving time: about four hours.
An early start this morning will be rewarded with a peaceful and stunning sunrise.
After a delicious breakfast in the camp, you can leave the camp by camel trek back to or in a
vehicle. Leave Merzouga and drive to Fez. On the way you will stop with a panoramic view of
Zizi valley, full of palm trees and some villages. In the Middle Atlas cedar forest
you can see Barbary Monkeys
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbary_macaque), they are one of the few species that live in
cold climates. Stop for a break and coffee in Ifrane, the name of the town is Switzerland of Morocco.
Marrakech – Fez Desert Tour ends at your accommodation in Fez late evening.
Total driving distance: About 500 km.
Total driving time: About seven and a half hours.
By joining the 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour, your overnight accommodation in the city
of Boumalne and Merzouga is included in the price.
When booking the tour, let us know the type of accommodations you would like to stay in
during the trip.
Here are some options to help you decide:
Standard Accommodations:
1. First night: HOTEL BABYLON DADES (https://www.hotelbabylondades.com/) or similar.
2. Second night: STANDARD DESERT CAMP (private tent, shared bathrooms & showers).
Luxury Accommodations:
1. First night: HOTEL XALUCA DADES (https://xaluca.com/hotelxalucadades/photos) or
KSAR SULTAN DADES, or similar.
2. Second night: CARAVANSERAI SAHARA LUXURY DESERT CAMP
(https://www.booking.com/hotel/ma/caravanserai-luxury-desert-camp.html) or similar.
Please note that you can also choose a standard hotel for the first night in Boumalne Dades
and a luxury camp for the second night in Merzouga. In case you are interested in specific
accommodations, let us know, we’ll be glad to book them for you.
The price varies with the number of travelers in your group, the category of accommodations
you choose, and the month of travel. The more number of people in your group gets, the
price decrease more (the price is per person).
Please email us for more information on rates.
=Please let your guide know if you’re vegetarian or vegan from the first day
=On the second day, your guide will suggest visiting a Berber shop on the way to
Merzouga. Here, you’ll get to try a Berber outfit and take some pictures, all for free! Then
you can buy something if you want, please note that it’s not obligatory to buy anything.
You can let your guide know if you’re not interested, you’ll simply skip it
=For lunches, our guide will take you to restaurants where food is fresh to avoid
getting sick. You can ask your guide to take you to any restaurant you want.
