Marrakech Trip Overview
Take the scenic route from Marrakech to Fez and enjoy an unforgettable desert safari along the way. Climb through the Atlas Mountains, stopping to explore the ‘Hollywood’ of Morocco in Ouarzazate, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and marvel at the Todra Gorge. Continue to Merzouga and set out on a thrilling camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes, before spending the night at a Bedouin-style campsite in the Sahara Desert. Spectacular views as you drive through the Atlas Mountains Ride a camel through the dunes and camp out in the Sahara Desert One-way transport between Marrakech and Fez.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Take the scenic route from Marrakech to Fez and enjoy an unforgettable desert safari along the way. Climb through the Atlas Mountains, stopping to explore the ‘Hollywood’ of Morocco in Ouarzazate, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and marvel at the Todra Gorge. Continue to Merzouga and set out on a thrilling camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes, before spending the night at a Bedouin-style campsite in the Sahara Desert. Spectacular views as you drive through the Atlas Mountains Ride a camel through the dunes and camp out in the Sahara Desert One-way transport between Marrakech and Fez.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’tichka Pass -Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
On Marrakech Fes, via Merzouga 3 days 2 nights Desert tour, Pick up at 07:30 A.M.Drive to Ouarzazate via High Atlas mountains and Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260 m/ in altitude) while enjoying superb views of the mountains and Berber Villages on the way. We’ll have many stops to capture unforgettable photos and enjoy the cool air. lunch at the local restaurant in Tichka.
After lunch, drive to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah(UNESCO world heritage site) where families still living in fortified Ksar. We’ll have much time to discover this natural decoration for many movies around 20 movies which were shot in this attractive area like: “Lawrence of Arabia”, “The Mummy”, “Jesus of Nazareth”…, we’ll stroll and cross a dried river to discover Ait Benhaddou Kasbahs. Continue to Riad/hotel in Ouarzazate for the night and dinner.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After breakfast 09.30H: leave to Merzouga Passing through impressive castles–Valley of Roses and Dades valley beautiful valleys in the south.
11.00H: Visit Kelaat Mgouna, Berber city which celebrates yearly on May festival of roses. With the driver, you’ll meet locals and see rose water products made only from natural roses.
13.00H: Continue to valley Todra at the entrance of Gorges Tineghir where we’ll make a stop to discover the place, have some information about the history, culture, tradition also the way of life. In Todra Valley you’ll have an idea how Tribal chief manages life at his tribe.
14.30H: Have lunch at a chic local restaurant at Todra gorges.
16.30H: Leave to Erg Chebbi in Merzouga Sahara desert with many stops to capture memorable photos and enjoy the attractive views.
18.00H: On arrival, to Merzouga transfer to hotel/riad with total clients comfort security to store your luggage, take a short break, enjoy some tea and relax.
19.00H: Driving by camel (around 1 hour) to Sahara desert camp stopping to stretch your legs, watch a spectacular sunset over dunes. At desert camp we’ll have an amusing dinner under starry sky, cool air, watching a spectacular Moroccan show, Berber folklore around a central fire pit where musicians banging drums ; you will be offered to dance and sing also to sing alone since the drums vibrating is very fabulous, You’ll enjoy also a traditional Berber meal ″Berber tajine” and drink mint tea while sitting on cushions you’ll spend a mythical night. (Overnight under the desert tent)
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midlet – Azrou – Fes
Stop At: Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum, 600 Metres From N13, Rissani 52450 Morocco
Early morning, we’ll enjoy Sun rising in the desert of Merzouga by camel riding back to hotel /riad for delicious Breakfast & shower.
09:00H: Depart towards Fes, passing through Rissani, stopping to discover the culture of this town visiting Zawiya Moulay Ali Ash-Sharif established to honor Alawite dynasty founder, dramatic Ziz valley, another Stop at saad el Hassan el Awal.
13:00H: On our way, in Midelt town we’ll have lunch at the local REST.
14:00H: Continue through Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at the attractive forest where we’ll enjoy time with the Barbary ape (Monkeys) leaping from higher trees branches, fresh air, jagged rock faces & charming Berber villages. Moving to Ifrane” Morocco Switzerland” that established by French in 1930 to see famous landmark stone Lion. Then, Azrou with a visit to local nomads lives in a cave for mint tea with them to learn more about their way of life & have information about their culture & Morocco Berber history.
Continue to Fes city.transfer your Hotel/Riad.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
