3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Expedition

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Overview

Experience a captivating journey from Fes to Marrakech, immersing yourself in diverse landscapes, cultural gems, and the enchanting beauty of the Moroccan Sahara. Traverse the Middle and Higher Atlas Mountains, discovering historic sites like Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and exploring Berber villages along the way. Embrace desert adventures, including a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi Dunes, an overnight stay in a traditional Berber tent, and witnessing a breathtaking sunrise. Visit local markets, gorges like Todra Gorges, and valleys such as the Dades Valley. Conclude your expedition with a scenic drive through the High Atlas and arrival in vibrant Marrakech.

Included/Excluded

Hotel / Hostel Pickup
Transport and driver

Lunch, drinks, personal purchases, tips
Guide

Tour Plan

Day 1: Fes - Merzouga Desert: Camel Trek and Berber Tent Overnight

Departure from Fes, journeying through the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas Mountains.
En route, visit Ifrane, known as “the Switzerland of Morocco,” and Midelt.
Stop at Azrou, a Berber village in the cedar forest, home to Barbary apes.
Traverse Tizi N’talghamt pass and Ziz Gorge, transitioning to desert landscapes.
Lunch in Errachidia and a scenic drive through the luxuriant Ziz Valley.
Arrive at Merzouga, greeted with mint tea, and embark on a camel ride.
Enjoy dinner and spend the night in a Berber tent amidst the golden sands.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert - Rissani Market - Erfoud Fossils - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley

Early morning desert sunrise spectacle atop a high dune followed by breakfast.
Return to Merzouga by camel and visit Rissani’s market (on market days).
Explore Erfoud’s fossil marble workshops before journeying to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves.
Arrive at the picturesque Todra Gorges for a leisurely lunch and a short walk.
Proceed through the Dades Valley, known for its rock formations resembling “monkey legs.”
Dinner and overnight stay amidst the stunning Dades Gorges.

Day 3: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - High Atlas - Marrakech

Morning exploration of a strategic lookout, providing panoramic views of the Dades valley and its kasbahs.
Travel through the “One Thousand Kasbahs Road,” the Roses Valley, and Skoura palm grove.
Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate and optional exploration of cinema studios and museum.
Stop at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and backdrop for renowned films.
Lunch in Ait Ben Haddou and departure for Marrakech via Tizi Ntichka mountain pass.
Reach Marrakech around 6 p.m., transfer to the hotel, concluding our memorable expedition.