Multi-day trip

From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes via Erg Chebbi

4.6 / 5

42 reviews

Activity provider: 3T Travel S.A.R.L Morocco
Multi-day trip

From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes via Erg Chebbi

Activity provider: 3T Travel S.A.R.L Morocco
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From US$ 184.35 per person

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Embark on a 3-day trip from Marrakech to travel through the High Atlas Mountains and the Road of the Kasbahs. Visit the most important film studio in Africa and be dropped off at your chosen location.

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Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English, French
Pickup optional
Your hotel/riad in Marrakech.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire panoramic views from the top of the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit the Kasbah ait Ben Haddou
  • Explore the Todra Gorges
  • See the sunset and sunrise over the desert
  • Ride a camel across the dunes and stay overnight in a Berber tent
Full description
Day 1: Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades or Tinghir You will meet your guide in Marrakech after breakfast and set off towards the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass along a road that climbs the plains to 2,260 meters above sea level. You will pass by small villages and scenic waterfalls, and will also notice the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains. You will then stop in a pass for a cup of refreshing mint tea and to admire the scenery before taking the road to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, arriving just in time for lunch. You will then visit the famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for films such as the Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia, the Legionary, the Sheltering Sky, and many others. You will later head through the town of Ouarzazate to check out Atlas Studios, the largest and most famous film studio in all of Africa. Next, you will journey through the picturesque Valley of Roses to reach the Dades Gorges in time for sunset. Once there you can admire the splendid colors of the rock walls illuminated by the last rays of golden sunlight. Your final stop for the day will be to a romantic, traditional hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in the Hotel in Dades or Tinghir . Day 2: Dades or Tinghir , Erfoud, Merzouga, and Erg-Chebbi Following breakfast, you will take a scenic walk through the Todra Gorges before hopping into your car to drive along the famous Road of the 1000 Kasbahs. You will travel through Tineghier Village and the Jewish Kasbah before arriving in Rissani, the first capital of the Alaouite Dynasty, for lunch. You will next go on a walking tour through Rissani and check out its large traditional market, and will then head to Merzouga, arriving before sunset. At this stage you will leave the car behind and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi Dunes for an unforgettable night under the million stars of the desert. Finally, you will have dinner at the campsite and stay in a traditional Berber tent. Day 3: Merzouga, Rissani, Ziz Oasis, Medilt, and Fes You will wake up in time to watch the sun rise over the 300-meter-tall dunes and travel into the dawn towards the border with Algeria. Next, you will return by camel to a hotel for breakfast and a shower. You will then depart for Fes, traveling through the Ziz valley and stopping for lunch in village with plentiful apple orchards. You will later enjoy the journey through mountain cedar forests before arriving to Fes in the afternoon, stopping to take pictures at a panoramic viewpoint.
Includes
  • Air-conditioned minivan
  • Private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off (if option chosen)
  • Professional driver
  • Accommodation in Dades (or Ouarzazate depending on availability)
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Camel ride
  • Night in desert camp
  • All taxes
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for the driver and any personal expenses

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Date

Meeting point

Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques, Marrakech 40000, Maroc

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Please provide your hotel name as soon as you have booked it
  • Please provide your Whatsapp number or email at the time of booking
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 42 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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The experience was just amazing, the trip is long but with all the attractions we have seen it seems that the time flew away. The experience in the desert was unique, as well as the accommodation provided by this package. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the driver, Mohammed, that took me and my girlfriend from the desert to Fez. During the trip my phone had fallen out of my pocket into his car and he took the time to take it back to me after he had dropped me off to my hotel. Shoutout for Mohammed. I definitely would recommend this trip to everyone visiting Morocco.

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February 5, 2023

The whole tour is organized thoroughly. The long trip to the desert didn't seem as long, because of all the stops in between. The driver Houcine was a real champ, showed his competence in the provided service, was informative and helpful. All the tour guides that were included were also informative. The camp was also super nice with the best Tajine I have had during my 6 weeks in Morocco. There were only two things we didn't like during the tour: 1) the restaurants for lunch that we have stopped for were not the greatest and the rather expensive. 2) The "visit to berber home" was basically a demonstration of many carpets that they produce. So the visit was rather commercial than cultural. To keep in mind: The program description included a camel ride in the morning on the third day. However we only had time to enjoy the sunrise from afar the dunes on foot at the camp. Nevertheless, we did not mind that as it gets super cold in the night and riding camels at 6am is not very inviting.

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January 29, 2023

I am pretty sure this is the best company who does tours to Merzouga. The travel was well structured and managed and to be honest I didnt feel i travelled so much distance. There were enough stops to relax. I would like to mention Hamza , he was a superb driver cum guide. The food was nice and the rooms were clean and had all facilities. Highly recommended

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January 27, 2023

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