Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech
Overview
Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech: Explore Morocco’s Wonders
Embark on an extraordinary Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech, a journey that combines breathtaking natural landscapes, cultural exploration, and unforgettable desert adventures. From the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Erg Chebbi dunes, this tour offers a perfect balance of discovery and relaxation.
Journey to the Sahara Desert
Your Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech begins with an early departure from Fes. The first leg of your journey takes you through the picturesque Middle Atlas Mountains, where the scenery transforms from lush valleys to rugged peaks.
Discovering Ifrane and the Cedar Forest
The tour starts with a stop in Ifrane, famously known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style architecture and charming ambiance. Continue to the cedar forest, the largest in Morocco, where you’ll encounter the playful Barbary apes and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Crossing the Ziz Valley
After a delightful lunch in Midelt, the journey continues through the Tiz Ntalghamt Pass and the Ziz Gorge, where dramatic landscapes unfold. Admire the palm groves and lush greenery of the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga.
Camel Trekking into the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Arrive in Merzouga, where a camel caravan awaits to take you into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Marvel at the golden sands as the sun sets, creating a magical atmosphere. Enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night in a nomadic desert camp under a blanket of stars.
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, a truly unforgettable experience. After breakfast, embark on a camel trek back to the village of Merzouga to meet your driver for the next leg of the journey.
Todra Gorges: Nature’s Masterpiece
Travel to the Todra Valley, home to the breathtaking Todra Gorges. These towering cliffs, carved by the Todra River, are a haven for rock climbers and nature enthusiasts. Take a leisurely walk through the narrow gorge and capture its dramatic beauty.
The Enchanting Dades Valley
In the afternoon, drive through the scenic Dades Valley, also known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Here, you’ll encounter majestic sandcastles and fascinating rock formations, including the “monkey toes.” Spend the night in a charming guesthouse overlooking the valley, where you can enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding landscape.
Discover Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou
On the final day of your Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech, continue through the Dades Valley, a route dotted with historic Kasbahs and lush fields.
Rose Valley and Ouarzazate
Stop at Kalaat M’Gouna, the heart of the Rose Valley, where you can visit a cooperative producing rosewater and other aromatic products. Proceed to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco,” known for its film studios and cinematic landscapes.
Ait Ben Haddou: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Explore its narrow streets and learn about its history as a caravan trading post.
Crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
End your journey with a drive through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest in the Atlas Mountains. Along the way, stop at a women’s cooperative to discover the traditional production of argan oil. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, concluding your unforgettable desert adventure.
Highlights of the Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech
- Visit Ifrane and the majestic cedar forest.
- Experience camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Explore the stunning Todra Gorges and Dades Valley.
- Discover the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Journey through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Why Choose This Tour: Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech?
The Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days From Fes to Marrakech is the perfect way to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes and cultural treasures. From serene deserts to dramatic gorges, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure filled with beauty and wonder.
Included/Exclude
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Air Conditioned private Transport
- Driver speaking English, French and Spanish
- Night in Berber Camp in Sahara
- 2 X Dinners
- 2 X breakfast
- Camel Ride in Sahara
- 1 X night accommodation in Dades
- Lunch, Drinks, Tips and Extras
- Entrance Fees
Tour Plan
Fez – Ifran – Ceder Forest – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert of Merzouga.
After breakfast, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga Desert via Midelt and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the Ifrane city, a beautiful mountain village, named the Switzerland of Morocco.
During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains and stopping at the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbary apes.
Your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. After lunch in Midelt, you’ll be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the spectacular Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, seeing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the province of the south-east Errachidia city.
Afterwards, you’ll travel along the fantastic Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon where you will take camel ride in the dunes of Sahara Desert of Merzouga to reach the camp where you will have the night.
Overnight at the camp inside Sahara Desert Sand Dunes.
Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley.
Today you will have to wake up very early in the morning to see what will may be the best sunrise of your life. You will set over the Sand Dunes of Sahara of Erg Chebbi to watch wonderful sunrise. After watching the sunrise you will go down to the Camp for breakfast. Then you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. While enjoying morning camel ride you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses.
Once you arrive the village of Merzouga, you will meet the driver again to continue the tour to Dades. You will have optional stop in Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali chref, the founder of the Alaouit dynasty, and then you will continue to Arfoud to visit the fossilized marble factory before continuing to the Todra valley, where you will have lunch.
Once in Todra you can highlight a half-hour walk to see the gorges. Todra gorges is the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. The Todra River has formed a gorge of enormous vertical walls of great beauty; it is a climber’s paradise and a unique place.
In the evening we will drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy guest house overlooking the Dades Valley.
Dades Valley- Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Hadou – Marrakech.
After breakfast in your accommodation, you will start travelling through the Dades Valley towards Ouarzazate and then to Marrakech.
The road through Dades Valley is called the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip.
You will stop at Kalaat M’Gouna -the centre of rose’s valley-, where you will have the option to visit the cooperative for the roses, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over.
Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 19th century, now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people.
Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you will have the opportunity to explore the process of producing the Argan oil- existing only in morocco – by Berber women in their cooperative.
End of the tour in Marrakech.
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