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3 days tour from marrakech to fes

Enjoy a 3 days tour from marrakech to fes through the Sahara Desert. In this short trip, you’ll see amazing spots like the Atlas Mountains, Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and Ouarzazate city. Explore the Dades and Todra Gorges, and visit the stunning Merzouga Desert with its many Berber villages. Camel rides will take you deep into the desert, where you can catch the breathtaking sunset and sunrise. You’ll also tour the traditional market in Rissani and Erfoud, a town known for fossils. Experience Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco, and walk through the cedar forests to see Barbary macaques. The journey wraps up in Fes.

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3 Days From Marrakech To Fes

Day 1: Marrakech to Boumalne Dades

Begin your marrakech to fez desert tour adventure with an early pickup from your hotel or the airport. Head out through the High Atlas Mountains and traverse the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Enjoy stops along the way to soak in stunning views of the landscape.

Next, visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a backdrop for films like “Gladiator” and shows such as “Game of Thrones.” Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you’ll have free time for lunch. Drive on through the Skoura palm grove to Rose Valley, finally reaching Boumalne Dades for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Boumalne Dades to Merzouga

After breakfast, journey through the scenic Dades Valley. Stop to admire the breathtaking Dades Gorges before continuing to the Todra Gorges, known for its dramatic cliffs. Feel free to explore and marvel at the natural beauty. Pass through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, with time for lunch en route.

In the afternoon, reach the Merzouga desert. Swap your vehicle for camels and trek across the sands. Pause to watch a stunning sunset from a tall dune before heading to a luxury camp. Enjoy Berber drum music and dance by the campfire under the starry sky. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Day 3: Merzouga to Fes

On the final day, wake up early to catch a spectacular sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga, where your driver awaits. Depart the desert, stopping at Rissani, a bustling market town with a lively souk on select days. Continue to Erfoud to visit a fossilized marble workshop.

Travel along the Ziz River, stopping for a view of the valley. Have lunch in Midelt before moving on to the cedar forests, home to Barbary Macaques. Feel free to feed the monkeys while exploring. Visit Ifrane, known for its cool climate and alpine-style architecture. Finally, arrive in Fes, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your 3 day desert tour from marrakech to fes