3-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert. This unforgettable experience offers a diverse mix of landscapes, from the cool mountainous regions of Ifrane to the golden dunes of Merzouga.
The 3-Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert also includes visits to traditional markets, cultural landmarks, and encounters with local nomadic communities, offering a deeper insight into Moroccan life and traditions. After this enriching adventure, you will continue your trip with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s diverse beauty.
Typically, the 3 day Fes to Marrakech desert tour starts early, therefore you will be picked up from your hotel or the Fes airport. First visit Imouzzer passing through the beautiful city on the way to Ifran which is labelled as the ‘Moroccan Switzerland’ due to its climate similarity to Switzerland and architectural design. Further on is the Cedars Forest with a density of playful Barbary macaques along the scenic drive. You can as well feed them when taking your break while strolling with the cedar trees around.
Next proceed to Midelt for lunch break then continue with theASCIA drive through a spectacular Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and the along the Ziz River. The area is covered with magnificent views of rocky valleys and date palm trees. In the afternoon get to the village of Merzouga, which is on the periphery of the great Sahara desert. Here, change to the camel-riding and riding across the golden planking sand dunes, stop to have the spectacular view of the setting sun over the horizo On you will proceed to the luxury desert camp; which includes an arrival Berber music and a welcoming camp fire. While enjoying your delicious dinner you can rest and listen to the stars in the sky which gives one a spectacular desert atmosphere.
For this day of our 3 day Fes to Marrakech desert tour we get up early to catch the beautiful and unique sunrise that passes across the vast stretches of the Sahara dunes. Then, once again head back to Merzouga on the back of a camel for the bumpy ride to meet your driver. Spend the entire day traveling and discovering the special and culturally varied desert of Merzouga. First of all visit an ancient eyeliner mine, historical site of the region. Following that, let’s find out more about the educative traditional way of living nomadic people in a round handmade tent where you would be served Berber tea.
Subsequently, travel to the village of Khamlia famous for Gnaoua music. There is rich history of the families who inhabited the village, which is discoursed as the people of Mali, Sudan and Niger while enjoying a lively performance. After half past two in the afternoon go for a walk through a quiet palm grove; in the evening visit the wild lake of Merzouga called the flamingo lake. During the day you will unveil a number of aspects of this fascinating area including oases, sand dunes familiarizing you with the desert lifestyle.
The final day also of this 3 day Fes to Marrakech desert tourstarts in the morning in order to see an even more beautiful sunrise over the desert. In addition to that, after taking your breakthrough, you will be transferred back to Merzouga by your driver to join the Rissani, the former capital of Tafilalet. It is still an important commercial hub especially on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays when most traders and businessmen gather to transact business. Visit the colorful market which offer a rich familiarized haggle of spices, textiles etc.
Then go to Erfoud, which is known for providing fossils. Visit a nearby workshop for information on the process of fossilized marble and its’ gorgeous products. Then travel along the Ziz River you will stop at the scenic point where you will get a view of the valley below. Drive through the Cedars Forest and Ifrane again before reaching Fes where you will be dropped off at your hotel or to the airport in the end.
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.
There is generally a signal for mobile networks if the carrier is chosen properly. Communication services that most hotels in Merzouga provide include wireless Internet for tourists.
Booking is simple. Call our customer service department, send an e-mail or fill the contact us form provided in the home page. Together we will verify your information,from preferences and agree on the final dates. We take Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, bank transfers, and cash. This way helps let the transportation be available with the high demand of traveling services during the travel holidays.
The best season for this 3 day Fes to Marrakech desert tour is spring (March to may) and autumn (september to November). In these seasons the weather is favorable whereby one the can embark on a journey and other physically intensive activities. However, tourism in the Sahara is possible all year around as each season has its value.
Absolutely! It also is important to know that there will be solo travelers and private or sharing is possible. Travelling independently saves you a trip from having to meet new people while traveling in group you get to meet like-minded people.
Yes, breakfasts and dinners are included, and we can – of course – cater to vegetarian/vegan or other dietary restrictions. We welcome you to let us know any preferences at the time of your reservation and we will guarantee that meals are adequately for you. Our team is hereby set to ensure you get value for your time with us.
Certainly! If you do not wish to ride a camel, we will have an option of using the 4×4 vehicle and get to the camp. We respect the fact that not everyone feels comfortable with camels and provide different options to make your travel comfortable.
Anyway, the camel ride is safe for you, and proper guides will be supervising this process all the time. The duration of the ride takes about 1 to 1.5 hours depending with the next stipulated number of guests, to give a perfect view of the desert. We do everything that we can to make the experience enjoyable and safe for you.
So, we recommend that you dress casual and to best wear closed footwear when going for the camel ride. Headgear and sunglasses plus long trousers are likely to help you keep off the burning sun. Also, pack a light jacket, because the MoroccanSahara heat can be fairly humid and it would cool down at night. It is our hope that your experience traveling; as well as our safe driving practices should meet your needs to the optimum.
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