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From Fes: 2-Day Small Group Desert Tour

1. From Fes: 2-Day Small Group Desert Tour

Experience life in the Sahara Desert on a small group tour to the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Ride a camel across the sands and watch the sunset along the way. Drive across the winding roads of the Middle Atlas Mountains and much more. Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Merzouga Depart Fes and pass through the winter ski resort of Ifrane, built by the French in the 1930s to resemble a Swiss village. Continue through the cedar forest of Azrou and look for the resident monkeys before your drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Wind your way through beautiful forests, mountain springs, jagged rocks and Berber villages before your descent to the Sahara Desert. Stop for lunch half-way in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks. Then, continue towards Merzouga taking in the panoramic views of a huge oasis of palm trees at Ziz along the way. Upon arrival in Rissani, travel by 4WD vehicle into the desert, reaching Merzouga in the afternoon. Here, your guide will be waiting with the camels that will take you across the dunes to Erg Chebbi. Watch the sunset from the back of your camel on a one-hour trek to a Berber camp. Upon arrival at the desert shelter, your camels will be tethered as you are served a welcome mint tea. Enjoy dinner and relax as you look at the stars in the sky. Stay overnight in your choice of a shared, private standard, or private luxury tent. Day 2: Merzouga - Tafilalte - Fes Wake early and walk across the dunes to watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, about 50 kilometers from Merzouga. Take a shower after and enjoy breakfast before the drive back to Fes, and benefit from comfort stops on the approximate 7-hour journey. 

From Fes: 3 Days and 2 Nights Desert Trip to Marrakech

2. From Fes: 3 Days and 2 Nights Desert Trip to Marrakech

Take a multi-day trip through the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara desert departing from Fes. Admire the beautiful scenery, enjoy traditional Berber culture and cuisine, and visit a variety of charming villages across 3 days. Drive through a cedar forest and see the resident monkeys, before descending to the Sahara Desert. Arrive at the traditional kasbah at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy the beauty of the sunset on a camel ride across the dunes. At the Berber camp, enjoy mint tea and dinner, gaze at the stars and spend the night in a tent. On the second day visit Merzouga, Tinghir and Ouarzazate. Head out on the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs along the ancient caravan route. This area has been a popular location for Hollywood films, such as The Last Temptation of Christ and Jewel of the Nile. Stop for lunch and a walk in Todgha Gorges and then travel through the Dadès Valley past dramatic escarpments. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in the Gorges or in Ouarzazate. On the third day, visit the town of Ouarzazate, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios – the largest and most famous movie studios in Africa.

From Marrakech 3-Days Desert Trip to Merzouga Dunes

3. From Marrakech 3-Days Desert Trip to Merzouga Dunes

Discover Morrocco's desert on a 3-day trip from Marrakech. See the historic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, go on a camel trek through the dunes, and see the sunrise from the desert. Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi n'Tichka - Ait Ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Tinghir Your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes begins early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains. As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 2.5 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included). Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax with dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night. Day 2: Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. After relaxing in Merzouga, pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara.  Day 3: Camel trek - Sunrise -Tinghir - Rose Valley - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech Get up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel. Once your reach Merzouga, begin your drive back to Marrakech. Around midday, stop in Kalaat M'Gouna (Rose Valley) for lunch and a well-earned rest. Continue to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate and reach your hotel in the evening.

Marrakesh: 3-Day Tour to Fez with Overnight Desert Camping

4. Marrakesh: 3-Day Tour to Fez with Overnight Desert Camping

Dive deep into the Sahara Desert on a 3-day trip from Marrakesh to Fes with accommodation included. Immerse yourself in the local culture and scenery as you visit quaint villages, spend a night in the desert, and embark on a camel trek through the dunes. Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi n'Tichka - Ait Ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Tinghir Begin early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains. As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 2.5 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included). Purchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax with dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night. Day 2: Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga DunesAfter breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. Relax in Merzouga, then pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara.  Day 3: Camel trek - Sunrise -Errachidia - Medilt- Atlas Mountains - Ifran- Fes Get up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel. Once your reach Merzouga, begin your drive to Fes crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia. Around midday, stop in Midelt to buy lunch. Continue to Fes via Ifran Imouzzar with its Cedar Forests and Berber towns, which are both famous as winter ski resorts for Moroccans. Your driver might spot some Barbary apes on the way and seize the opportunity to take some pictures. Arrive at Fes late in the afternoon and end your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation

From Fes: 4-Day Trip to Marrakech via Merzouga with Lodging

5. From Fes: 4-Day Trip to Marrakech via Merzouga with Lodging

Day 1:Fes / Ifrane /Medilt/Merzouga Depart from fez We pass through Ifrane, a winter ski resort in a totally un Moroccan style built by the French in the 1930's to resemble a Swiss village; we continue passing throughthe cedars forest in Azrou you will see the monkeys , drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. Half way, you will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, then we continue towards merzouga in the road we will stop in a panoramic views to see the a huge oasis of palm tree we reach Merzouga,Dinner & Overnight in the Hotel . Accommodation : Kasbah Mohayut or Similar Day 2 :Merzouga / Erg Chebbi In the Morining visit approximately half day in the desert to see the different faces of deser, villages, stop to listen to some Saharan Music in El Khamlia, the oasis ,you will have a small visit to Rissani the first capital of dynasty alouite ,including some historical Kasbahs ,and the The famous Market ,you will have the opportunity to test the local food of the area the Pizza Berber , we continue to Merzouga ,. the guide and camel will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the erg-chebbi,you will enjoy the beauty of the sunset on camel, after 1 hou reach to the Camp in the Foot of the Dunes , After a wonderful Dinner, watch the Stars,and overnight in the Tent . Accommodation : Standard Desert Camp (Tent with Private Ensuite Bathroom ) Day 3 :Merzouga / Gorges Todra / Ouarzazate Get up early, to watch the sunrise which just behind the Algerian border, which is about 50 km from Merzouga. After Breakfast & shower, You’ll depart for Ouarzazate, traveling the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route. This area has long been a popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last Temptation of Christ, Jewel of the Nile, and most recently Hideous Kinky. The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations of Morocco nestled along rich river valleys, palmeries and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of the blue desert sky. We stop for lunch and walk in todragorges , We’ll travel through the Dadès Valley past dramatic escarpments Dinner & Overnight . Accommodation : Hotel La Perle Du Sud or Similar Day 4 :Ouarzazate / Ait ben haddou / Marrakech After breakfast we visit Ouarzazate ,including the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous of all Africa. From here we head to visit the famous Kasbah, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia,wecoutinue passing through the High Atlas and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages & Panoramic Views .we will drop you off in your Hotel in Marrakech for the End of the Tour .

From Fes: 3-Day, 2-Night Desert Trip to Merzouga

6. From Fes: 3-Day, 2-Night Desert Trip to Merzouga

Experience an unforgettable 3-day adventure trip from Fes to the stunning desert of Merzouga with transportation, accommodation, breakfasts, and dinners included. Try once-in-a-lifetime activities like riding a camel and sandboarding down dunes. Day 1: Fes, Ifrane, Medilt, and Erfoud Depart early from Fes, passing through Ifrane, a Moroccan-style winter ski resort built by the French in the 1930s to resemble a Swiss village. Visit a cedar forest in Azrou and see the resident monkeys. Spend most of the day winding your way through Berber villages, forests, and springs, and along jagged rock faces as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend toward the Sahara Desert. Halfway through, stop for lunch in Midelt (costs not included) before continuing toward Erfoud. Stop for panoramic views of a huge oasis of palm trees, then reach Erfoud in the afternoon for dinner and an overnight hotel stay (Hotel Xaluca Erfoud, Kasbah Mohayut, or similar). Day 2: Erfoud, Rissani, and Erg Chebbi After breakfast, stop to see fossils and join a workshop in Erfoud. Continue to Rissani, the first capital of the Alawite Dynasty. See historical Kasbahs and visit a local market where you can try the area's local food of the area. Arrive in Merzouga to see the different faces of desert dunes, passing through small villages along the way. Stop to listen to some Saharan music in El Khamlia and enjoy a rest with mint tea. Next, meet your guide and the camels for a ride along the dunes toward Erg Chebbi Camp. Take in the beauty of the sunset from atop a camel during a 1-hour ride to the desert camp. Following dinner under the stars, spend the night in a Berber tent. Day 3: Merzouga, Tafilalte, and Fes Get up early to take a walk over the sand dunes and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, located about 50 km from Merzouga. Get back on a camel to ride back to the hotel. Enjoy time for a shower and breakfast before departing back towards Fes. Pass through Rissani and Ziz Valley, stopping along the way for a walk and lunch in a Berber village before arriving back in Fes (lunch not included).

From Marrakech: 3-Day Luxury Desert Trip To Merzouga

7. From Marrakech: 3-Day Luxury Desert Trip To Merzouga

Day 1 : Marrakech – Tinghir City Aït Ben Haddou ,Ouarzazate , The palm of Skoura , Tinghir city On the first day of this three days circuit you will go from Marrakech to Tinghir city . After the visit of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and after the lunch in Ouarzazate, you will have a walk in the palm groves of Ouarzazate and in the well-known Roses’ Valley. In the second week-end of May and the last two days, there is the famous Rose Festival, so if you are lucky enough you can enjoy it! Furthermore, this tour will inspire you to visit this wonderful place again. This first day will end with a night in the heart of Tinghir city . Day 2 : Tinghir city – Gorges of Todgha – The dunes of Merzouga This second day will start with a traditional typical Moroccan breakfast. You will leave the hotel to get on the Road of 1000 Kasbah. During this way you will discover many Berber villages and colorful landscapes of this beautiful region. You will then continue to the Todra Gorges: 300 meters height above the river. Don’t be afraid! In fact, they are among the most beautiful gorges in Morocco. Your lunch will take place on the road before reaching the city of Erfoud; well-known for its marine fossils, hundreds of millions years old. It will almost be time to climb the big beautiful dune of Merzouga. Even if the ascension seems difficult, you will enjoy a lot on arrival at the summit! Incredible thrills guaranteed then a camel ride about one hour . Day 3 : Dunes of Merzouga , Tazzarine , Agdz-Marrakesh , La kasbah de Taourirt ,Marrakech On the third day you will wake up early to enjoy the sunrise on the dunes of Erg Chebbi, which is certainly the best moment in the desert of Merzouga to take pictures! You will also enjoy a typical breakfast at the camp . The come back to Marrakech will be via the incredible Draa Valley, passing through Tazzarine, Agdz, Ouarzazate without forgett the eternal Tizi n’Tichka pass and its panoramic views.

Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek

8. Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek

Day 1 : Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Galaa M'gouna - Gorge Daddes After picking up you from your accommodation at 7.00 Am , we will start our journey from Marrakech to Gorge-Daddes via the high atlas mountains (Tizi-n-Tichka) crossing the Berber villages with panoramic views to take pictures. our First Big stop will be in ‘Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah’ a 16th century fortress classified by UNESCO as a human international patrimony. Many big movies were turned there (Gladiator, Laurence of Arabia, kingdom of heaven...) after that we continue our way to Ouarzazat (Hollywood of Morocco )for lunch in one of the good local restaurant ,next we drive through the Roses valley and the Road of the Kasbahs, through Berber villages to Daddes Gorges around five o’clock PM. where we will spend the night . Day 2 : Gorge Todgha - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga Leaving after the breakfast we will continue to Tinghir city located in Souss-Massa- Daraa region, in Todgha valley, in the end of high Atlas and face to jbel Saghro amazing place established between mountains with a river flowing all the year offering a convivial and smooth well-being’s climate in Sahara environment a wonder which will mark your desert tour. On the way we will pass by Erfoud city famous for its fossilized marble , after rissani city , where the highest golden Erg Chebbi dunes appear, some leveled over 50m in height, they stretch out of sight between the famous ZIZ valley and the Algerian border. You can explore the area in camel or quad, we will join your furnished camp (tents traditional khimas, flush water and toilet), we will reserve a bivouac in desert in order to make you live the real nomad’s adventure. after dinner you will have the opportunity to see the most amazing starry sky under the drums entertainment. Dinner and overnight in the tents. Day 3 : Merzouga - Agdez - Marrakech We wake you early morning to see the first magical lights of the sun and the sunrise .after a traditional breakfast in the bivouac, we ride camels back to Merzouga to meet your driver ,then drive back to Marrakech via the Berber city of Agdez. In Your way you will have free time in Ouarzazate for lunch in a local restaurant ,then continue to Marrakech via the atlas mountains. End of our service.

From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

9. From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

Explore the Sahara Desert's boundaries on a three-day, cost-effective tour from Marrakech. Take in the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate's Kasbah, ride camels across Erg Chebbi's dunes, and spend the night camping in the desert. Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Start your journey by traversing the High Atlas Mountains and passing multiple Berber villages on the way to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its kasbah and fortified village which has been a location for Hollywood movies and photo shoots. Take some time to relax, have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to Ouarzazate, referred as the "Gate of the Sahara", then drive to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic Dades Valley, and spend the night at Kasbah Amazigh or Hotel Chems with dinner. Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga After breakfast, depart from the hotel and drive to Tinghir, to explore the Todgha Gorges. Take some time to explore the canyons, have lunch at a local cafe, and then continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Ride the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and witness the sunset. Arrive at the desert camp before nightfall, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars and be entertained by local nomads who will show you how to play the Tam Tam drums. Spend the night there. Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech After an optional early wake-up to see the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will take you back to Marrakech. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and arrive at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM. You can also upgrade your stay in the Bedouin camp and book a deluxe desert camp which comes with a luxury private tent with an ensuite shower, bathroom facilities and 5-star amenities, these upgrades need to be booked per person.

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What people are saying about Merzouga

It was cold , it was rainy , it was snowy but with gorgeous companions and extremely helpful guides we actually made a memorable trip which we will tease , cherish and keep in our hearts forever. Despite being in an unusual weather, we got to experience a different Sahara in different color thanks to my charming companions and especially thanks to the Guides Ali ( which is one of the kindest person I met), Hakim ( that guy is an absolute unit driving non stop ) and Hassan ( who was probably the most animated entertainer in the night we spent on Sahara) and Your Highness the monkey King who ate all the peanuts and kept all the younglings in check on our way to Ifran . Thank you again for all the wonderful memories. Dima Maghreib

Amazing experience to do if you look to know the best part of this country: the desert is unbelievable. Also the other locations on the way are really nice. About the driver, our Otman was friendly and polite. The trip was well organized, definitely recommended

It was everything I expected it to be. Got to make some beautiful bonds over 3 days. The driver was the perfect partner you could ask for had all the knowledge and was very well spoken.

we really loved it. our driver was one of the most welcoming and caring ones and all the tour was perfectly organized! can't recommend it enough!

A driver, Hakim, very competent and very nice. A very nice experience but a lot of travel time