3-day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
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Overview
This 3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour is one of those unique lifetime experiences and showcases a rich history combined with vibrant culture, all well-blended into stunning landscapes. The tour takes you from the ancient city of Fes down to the mesmerizing dunes of the Sahara Desert and surely shows what Morocco has in store. It will be more of an adventure rather than a tour. Which completely submerges you in local traditions, magnificent sceneries, and warm Moroccan hospitality.
What makes this 3-day Fes to Marrakech tour unique?
This 3-day Fes to Marrakech tour is unique in its way of balancing culture and nature-be it the far-flung Berber villages, grand desert landscapes, and luscious valleys. Besides the acquaintance with Morocco’s rich heritage. In any case, what really constitutes the major highlight of this journey stands as the experience that awaits in the Sahara Desert. Riding across golden dunes on camels and then retiring under the stars in a luxury desert camp.
It’s not the desert only; most of the historic jewels of Morocco will be covered in this 3-day Fes to Marrakech trip. From ancient Fes Medina to the stunning Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. These are landmarks that hold breathtaking views and are highly important in terms of culture.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the beauty of Ifrane, “Little Switzerland” of Morocco.
- Admire the Ziz Valley for its palmeries; natural viewpoint.
- Enjoy a Merzouga Desert Camel Trek.
- Spend a magical night among a sea of stars in a luxury desert campsite.
- Explore the local market of Rissani.
- Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Drive the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
Conclusion
This 3-day Fes to Marrakech Desert Trip is all about the culture, history, and greatness of landscapes that all make Morocco. Travel in the company of a professional guide to ensure personal service and a tour that is truly unique. A fantastic tour, crossing the Sahara riding camels between old kasbahs for nature and cultural seekers. Whether you are an adventure-seeker or on a cultural visit, this promises to be a unique and qualitative tour for lifelong memories of Morocco.
Included/Exclude
- Pick up at your hotel in Marrakech or Airport.
- Private transport in a modern 4x4 vehicle or minivan with A/C.
- Professional driver / Tour Guide during the trip.
- Visit to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- 1 night in Dades Valley at Riad (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Visit the Todra gorge.
- 1 night in a desert luxury Camp (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Camel ride per person.
- Sandboarding.
- Sahara desert sunset and sunrise.
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fee to monuments.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Early morning departure from Fes via Ifrane, a city in the middle atlas, also called "Little Switzerland" due to its style of building. Stop for a short visit, then continue to Azrou to see the famous Cedar Forest and the opportunity to feed the wild monkeys. Continue further south, passing by Erfoud, until you reach Merzouga, the portal to the Sahara Desert.
Here, you will take a camel ride into the desert and enjoy the sunset over the dunes. Your first night will be at a desert camp or in a traditional Berber tent, including dinner, and you will spend the peaceful night under the stars.
Second day: Early morning, wake up to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Later in the afternoon, you will ride camels back to Merzouga, take breakfast, and begin driving via the Dades Valley. The drive will go through Rissani, where stops at a local market are possible, and further for beautiful landscape, including one stop at the famous Todgha Gorge toward the Dades Valley.
A dramatic region of rock formations and wonderfully beautiful scenery, overnight in one of the quaint guest houses or hotels with included dinner at a mountain-view venue.
The last day will start by driving from Dades Valley down to the town of Ouarzazate, known with its film studios and historical Kasbahs. Make an opportunity to stop for a while and see the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou-or what is usually called a UNESCO World Heritage site-because a lot of movies have been filmed there.
This will be followed by the drive over breathtaking Tizi n'Tichka Pass, a mountain road commanding great views, to arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your 3-day tour.
FAQs
What is the best period of the year to go to Agafay Desert?
The weather conditions would be mild, from March through to May and September into November. It becomes super hot in summer though night temperatures remain good.
Is there a minimum number of persons required for the tour?
No, it is a private tour; hence you can book for one person alone, as it is a full group.
Can I bring my luggage on the tour?
You can carry your luggage to the camp, but you are not supposed to overdo this because you are going out only for the night and also because the camp has comfortable living.
Is the tour private or shared?
It is a private tour, including a 4×4 vehicle and a guide, with only yourself; this makes it more personalized and comfortable for you.
Are meals included on this tour?
Yes, the tour price includes dinner and breakfast. The two meals are typical Moroccan tagine-served meals and are included at the Luxury Camp.
Does the desert camp have Wi-Fi?
No, Desert Camp does not have Wi-Fi. This is the time to disconnect and just enjoy the marvelous landscapes of the desert.
Can I stay more than one night in the desert camp?
It is designed for one night in the desert camp. You can stay more nights. This needs to be notified in advance. It could involve some extra cost.
Would any prior experience be required to do Quad Biking?
No prior experience is needed. Everything will be explained on site, and you will have time to get comfortable before the flight.
How long does the camel trek take?
The camel ride would take approximately 1 hour and is scheduled to take you across the desert landscape through sunset.
What will I see on this 3 day desert tour?
During this tour, in a 3-day Marrakech Desert Tour, you shall see:
- The stunning Atlas Mountains and its beautiful valleys.
- Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah is simply famous.
- The Skoura Oasis is so fine.
- The dunes of Sahara esp. at MERZOUGA or at Erg Chebbi.
- You are going to take camel rides in desert
- Berber villages with features so typical along with local marketplaces.
How demanding is the tour?
Long drives, some lightweight trekking-especially when riding camels in the desert-form part of the tour. The trip does not seem to be very demanding, even though there might be a general feeling of exhaustion due to long travel. The camel ride is generally soft, though one ought to prepare for the elements, essentially heat, when heading into the desert. It’s more about the travel of traveling through a part of the country and culture rather than physical effort.
What should I take along in this tour?
Following are the major things recommended for the 3 day tour:
- Clothing comfortable to wear on hot days and cold nights.
- Hat and sunscreen for saving the skin from the scorching sun.
- Scarf or bandana to save your face from desert sand.
- Camera for making the landscapes.
- Good shoes for walking and the camel trek.
- Light jacket during chilly desert evenings
- Refillable water bottle and snacks.
How long will the drives take and what is the transportation like?
Drives can be long, usually 6 to 9 hours a day, depending on the route and stops. Most of the roads are paved, though the landscape does get quite bumpy in some places, especially when one gets into the desert area. Transportation: The mode of transport would generally be comfortable 4x4s or air-conditioned minibuses-of course, some of the roads leading to the very most remote areas are a little less smooth. You’ll make numerous photo stops, breaks, and meals.
What are the tour accommodations like?
Accommodations include:
- A night in the luxury Sahara Desert camp – large tented rooms en-suite, boasting modern facilities. Tents are large in size, full of comfort and luxury.
- A night in nice Riads in the places of Dades Valley: private room accommodation avails a modern Moroccan design along with comfort.
Both assure rest in local color after day explorations.
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