3 Days tour from Fes to Marrakech
highlights:
- Paying a visit to the enormous Kasbah of ait benhaddou
- Enjoying Morocco landscapes while driving via the chains of the high Atlas Mountains
- Exploring the door to the desert; Ouarzazte the studio of many famous films
- Alive sundown with camel trek to Berber desert camp
- in the early hours we will have a camel trek
- Overnight under the stars with Berber gnawa music with a campfire
overview:
Experience of desert tour trip in Morocco: 3 days tour from Fes to Merzouga Sahara through the Middle Atlas Mountains, Azrou, and Ifrane. Passing via what is known as cedar forests (known for its Barbarian monkeys) and valleys and spending the night in a desert camp. You will also Explore the gorges and cross the winding road in Morocco on your way to the red city of Marrakech.
Itinerary of 3 days tour from Fes:
1 day: Fes – Through the Middle Atlas Mountains – and the Sahara Desert
Departing from our accommodations in Fez, we will drive through the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the cedar forests of Azrou. We will pass through Ifrane, called the “Switzerland of Morocco” because of the design of its houses and perhaps the most interesting and beautiful ski resort in Morocco.
After lunch in Midelt, we will drive through the beautiful valley of Ziz Valley and the town of Erfoud to Merzouga. We will arrive in Merzouga in the evening and at sunset, our real camel-riding adventure will begin. We will spend the night in Berber tents in the middle of the dunes.
2 day: Desert villages To Ouarzazate
Wake up early and enjoy the sunrise more than the dunes and camels after breakfast. From the quiet Sahara Desert, we head to the bustling towns of Tafilaret and Rissani, the center of the Alawi dynasty, and the beautiful Todra Valley.
In the afternoon, we will drive to Ouarzazate via the Dades Valley, famous for its Roses’ perfume and magnificent rose gardens. Then we will drive along the road of a thousand and one Kasbah valleys to Ouarzazate. Overnight at the resort/riad.
See also: 5 days tour from Fes.
3 day: Palm and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will visit the Kasbah of Taurirt and the movie studio in Ouarzazate and head to the fortified village of Tienne Ben Haddou. The casbah, a typical example of Berber architecture, was built about 800 years ago. From the top of the town’s hill, you can see the old caravan routes used for trading and the unexplored lands of the High Atlas. We will also visit the ruins of a village that preserves the ancient culture of the Kasbah’s inhabitants. The Casbah of Ait Ben Haddou has been featured in many foreign and Moroccan films.
We will then continue to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains and many Berber sites. You will discover the red city of Marrakech and transfer to the airport according to your time of departure.
What is included
- Private A/C Vehicle or Minivan (plus fuel)
- English/Spanish/French speaking driver during the tour
- Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
- Accommodation with evening meals & breakfasts
- Camel Trek to overnight in nomad desert or luxury camp (Private tents)
What is not included
- Flights
- Drinks
- Lunches