Experience southern Morocco and the Sahara Desert on this 3-day tour from Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga. Travel through historic kasbahs, dramatic valleys, and the golden dunes of the Sahara.
Start in Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah of Taourirt before continuing to the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge. Enjoy the stunning red cliffs and mountain scenery along the way.
Continue to Merzouga, where you can ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset, enjoy a traditional dinner, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.
The journey then continues through Rissani and Erfoud before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane and continue to Fes, one of Morocco’s famous imperial cities.
This Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour offers a short but memorable way to experience Morocco’s landscapes, culture, and the Sahara Desert
Depart Ouarzazate and travel through the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses. Continue to the impressive Todra Gorge, where you can enjoy a short walk between the red cliffs. After lunch, continue through Erfoud and the desert landscapes to Merzouga. Ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and watch the sunset. Spend the night in a desert camp with dinner, music, and Berber hospitality. Overnight: Sahara desert camp.
Wake early to enjoy the beautiful Sahara sunrise. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel and begin exploring the desert region. Visit a nomadic family and learn about their traditional way of life. Continue to Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music. You can also visit the seasonal Merzouga Lake, local oases, and desert villages. In the afternoon, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara before returning to your accommodation. Overnight: Merzouga.
After breakfast, depart Merzouga and travel through the scenic Ziz Valley. Continue toward Midelt and cross the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Visit the nearby cedar forests, where you may see Barbary macaques. Continue to Fes and arrive in the evening. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of your 3-day Morocco desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fes.
Our itineraries are quite general and we can easily alter to suit your schedule. If for any reason you wish to spend more time in an area of interest, include additional activities, or make alterations, please do not hesitate to let us take care of that for you.
First they are not very strenuous, second there is no need of special equipments like comfortable bedding and other necessary items are provided at the camp. We suggest that people should bring a torch, a portable charger, and personal belongings. Also, in case you include a scarf amongst your carry-ons, you will have head protection and from time to time a protection from unexpected desert winds.
We will give you all necessary information and help you with making the booking.
yes the tour is safe and our experienced guides will know all relevant trials and will make sure that every single activity will not endanger you. We suggest you not to leave the group and always obey the guide.
To arrange for the 3 days tour from Ouarzazate, please use our website or contacts by phone. All the necessary details will be given and we will help you with the booking. Getting a booking in advance is advisable especially when you are planning to travel during the busy period.
Indeed, many of the suggested routes can be altered according to the guest’s preferences. If there is some specific place or any activity you want them to show you, let the guide know about it in the starting. As much as possible they will try to consider your choice in terms of destinations within the duration of the tour.
You will have a night in luxury desert camp and one night in a hotel. Desert camp- We have relatively comfortable tents with all bedding needs met, clean wash rooms- and excellent Berber hospitality. The hotel also provides such facilities, to guarantee a comfortable stay while discovering the area.
As a rule, camel riding is appropriate for people of all ages. Nevertheless, because of the various Entertainment and Violence that are associated with such sites, young children should only surf under adult supervision. For specific concerns or need of help, customers are advised to advise their guide ahead of the tour.
Yes the tour includes dinners and breakfasts during your stay in the desert camp and hotel. Breakfast is provided by the host but lunches and drinks, unfortunately, are not, so bring some food to the session or some money for restaurant nearby. Try Moroccan food during your meals and feel that you are in Morocco.
Wearing light and airy clothing is advised for this tour because the day is extremely hot in general. As well, pack clothes for nights is still chilly in the desert area. Sneakers should be expected since one will be doing lot of walking around or touring. So do not go without sunscreen, a hat and shades in order to protect the skin from the heat of the sun. A small backpack is useful for taking your most necessary items with you during various hikes. Also, you should take your camera to record beautiful views and interesting incidents, which you will meet.
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