3 Days
Marrakech
Fes
Private Tour
Experience the best of Morocco on this 3-days Morocco Private Tours from Marrakech to Fes. Explore the Sahara desert, visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend a night in a desert camp under the stars.
On the way to Fes, you’ll pass through the Dades Valley, visit Todra Oasis, and stop in the Middle Atlas Mountains to see the Barbary Apes near Ifrane.
Departure & Destination: Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga desert
Departure Time: 7:30 AM
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Our driver will drop by to pick you up from your Riad at 8:00 am and start traveling to Ouarzazate via the Tichka Pass (2260m) the highest road pass in Morocco.
The panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and magnificent landscapes, scenery peppered by small Berber villages typical of the region. We visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. This Kasbah is perhaps the most impressive and well-preserved fortress city in Morocco. Built on a hilltop, Ait Benhaddou inspired many movie makers such as the Gladiator or Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here. The view from the upper heights of the Kasbah is awe-inspiring and worth the required climb through winding, narrow streets.
Our travel continues along what is known as the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs passing the Skoura oasis. Then we continue to visit the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna) the center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Acres of Persian roses are grown and harvested here to create rose water, creams, and soaps prized throughout Morocco and the world.
We continue passing the strange rock creation of Tamnalt Hills and arrive in Boumalen Dades, carved by centuries by the Dades River. The natural scenery of red and mauve rocks tower above the road. Overnight in Tinghir, dinner & breakfast – You will have a private room with a private bath, hot water, and the most delicious food,.
We depart Tinghir after a leisurely breakfast and travel to another spectacular Gorge Todra (the highest oasis in Morocco). The gorge is cut into the ochre-colored cliffs of the High Atlas. Its walls are 300 meters high and at their most narrow part are 20 meters apart.
Then we depart Todra Gorge for Merzouga, the doorway into the desert where your guide and camels will be waiting for you to carry you across the sandy dunes of the Moroccan Sahara. Camel trek as the sunset across the desert landscape for approximately 1 to reach your desert camp for the night.
Your guide will prepare for you refreshing mint tea and a dinner of tagine. A romantic night full of stars with Berber music. Overnight in a Nomad Tent, dinner & breakfast
You will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment of the Merzouga desert.
Make your way after breakfast to Fes through the Ziz valley and the cedar forest of Azrou. There you will see a colony of monkeys along the road which will keep you amused.
You will have plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs as you will stop for coffee, lunch, photographs, and more coffee as you travel through these forests, valleys, and mountains. We will reach the Switzerland of Morocco which is Ifrane city. Drop off at your Riad / Hotel at around 6 PM in Fes.
Min - Max (Persons) | Adult Price | Children Price |
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2 - 2 | € 385,00 | € 385,00 |
3 - 3 | € 295,00 | € 295,00 |
4 - 7 | € 235,00 | € 235,00 |
8 - 13 | € 199,00 | € 199,00 |
14 - 17 | € 190,00 | € 190,00 |
People that possess the US, Canadian, UK, Australian and Europian nationalities do not require a visa to enter Morocco as a tourist.
You can wear clothes that are adequate for each season in Morocco. – You can check the information about the weather in Morocco.
Up to 24 hours before the departure free cancellation and full refund.
In the comfortable desert camp ( already included in the tour price ), bathrooms are shared. Luxury camp bathrooms are private inside your tent.
Roughly 1 hour sunset camel ride from Mezouga to your Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi and an hour morning sunrise camel ride.
Yes, you can. A separate 4×4 can take you to the desert camp if you choose to skip the camel ride.
It is recommended to wear comfortable and casual clothing suitable for outdoor activities. Closed-toe shoes and sunglasses are also recommended. During the evening, bring a light jacket or sweater as temperatures may drop.
Yes you can. Your guide will assist you with that, and you directly pay the supplier in Merzouga.
Yes, in public areas ( Restaurant )
Yes, sand boards are available at the camp operator’s lodge in Merzouga at leisure. You can take a set with you to the desert camp. Sand boards are available at leisure at the luxury desert camp as well.
Unfortunately, that is not possible. Our private desert tours are solely reserved for the party booking one. The price per person depends on how many participants in your private party.
The distance between Marrakech and Fes is 520 Km via the motorway through Casablanca and Rabat. If you choose to drive via the Middle Atlas Mountains and Beni Mellal , the distance is 570 Km. The drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains is more scenic, but you need to spare a full day to enjoy the itinerary. There is an even longer and more popular way to get to Fes from Marrakech: Through Merzouga and the Moroccan Sahara desert. It is 1030 Km, and it requires a minimum of 3 days.
You mainly need 2 days in Fes Morocco in order to fully explore it. A full-day guided tour of the Medina of Fes will introduce you to discover the hidden gems of the ancient Medina, and an extra day to explore the Souks on your own. Now, with the nearby blue city of Chefchaouen becoming more and more popular, you could add an extra day to do a full day trip of Chefchaouen from Fes ( 200 Km each way )
Fes is considered the Athens of Morocco: It is the oldest Medina in Morocco. It is also the intellectual, cultural, craftsmanship, and culinary capital of Morocco. Its narrow streets and centuries-old Medina is amazing. Fes is heaven for historians, archaeologists, and intellectuals from all over the world. The oldest university in the world ( Al Quaraouiyine) is located in the center of Medina. Fes used to be the capital of various Moroccan dynasties who ruled North Africa, actual Spain, and sub-Saharan Africa all the way to the Niger River and Sudan for centuries.
The quad biking and camel ride activities require a moderate level of physical fitness. If you have any concerns or specific health conditions, please consult with us before booking to ensure the suitability of the experience.
Yes, you can. A separate 4×4 can take you to the desert camp if you choose to skip the camel ride.
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