3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Erg Chebbi
About This Tour
Sign up for this exciting vacation to explore the Moroccan Sahara on a one-of-a-kind tour with desert-scape views. Travel across various cities, including Ifran...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Fez, Marrakech, Midelt, Taourirt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi, Azrou, Ifrane, Skoura, Dadès Gorges · Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
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What's Included
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Transport vehicle, driver, and fuel
- Camp/tent equipment
- Local tour guide
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Fez to Merzouga through Ifrane, Midelt, and the Ziz Gorges
Pick-up from your hotel or riad for a drive towards the desert through Ifrane, known as "The Moroccan Switzerland." On the way, pass by the cities of Azrou and Midelt, as well as the Ziz Gorges. Pick-up from your hotel or riad for a drive towards the desert through Ifrane, known as "The Moroccan Switzerland." On the way, pass by the cities of Azrou and Midelt, as well as the Ziz Gorges. Continue driving to the Sahara and enjoy views of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Continue driving to the Sahara and enjoy views of the Middle Atlas Mountains. See the majestic and mysterious Erg Chebbi dunes as they appear on the horizon. See the majestic and mysterious Erg Chebbi dunes as they appear on the horizon. Following a short stop at Merzouga, go camel trekking to begin an excellent adventure amidst the high sand dunes. Following a short stop at Merzouga, go camel trekking to begin an excellent adventure amidst the high sand dunes. Settle into a well-equipped camp in the desert. Settle into a well-equipped camp in the desert. Enjoy magnificent sunset views at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, as the sky fills with stars and wonderful Berber drum music plays in the background. Enjoy magnificent sunset views at the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, as the sky fills with stars and wonderful Berber drum music plays in the background. Spend the night comfortably in nomad tents. Spend the night comfortably in nomad tents.
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2Day 02
Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Todgha Gorges and Dades Valley
Wake up early to watch the beautiful sunrise over the sand dunes before returning to camp by camel. Wake up early to watch the beautiful sunrise over the sand dunes before returning to camp by camel. After breakfast, proceed towards Ouarzazate. After breakfast, proceed towards Ouarzazate. Visit Berber villages and see the Todgha Gorges. Visit Berber villages and see the Todgha Gorges. Continue driving and pass by the Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses, and Skoura. Continue driving and pass by the Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses, and Skoura. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
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3Day 03
Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and the road to Marrakech
Start by exploring Ouarzazate, Tifoultoute Kasbah, Taourirt, and the world-famous cinema studio located here. Start by exploring Ouarzazate, Tifoultoute Kasbah, Taourirt, and the world-famous cinema studio located here. Drive towards the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site, to explore the old kasbah village. Drive towards the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site, to explore the old kasbah village. Depart for Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Tichka road. Depart for Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Tichka road. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and end the tour. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and end the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Fez, Morocco · Tour start: Fes, Morocco — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.