Morocco 3 days Sahara tour from Marrakech to Fes

Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Fes overview, highlights, itinerary, what is included and excluded/ Know your Morocco travel 2023/2024 in detail

Overview of the 3-day desert Morocco tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and Fes

This 3–day tour takes you on a memorable vacation in Morocco through Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorge, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Merzouga, Errachidia, Midelt, Azrou, Ifrane, and finally Fes. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to explore the unique beauty of each destination, including the Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou, the Erg Chebbi Sahara, the Oasis of Palm Trees, the Tizi N Talghamt, the Cedar Forest, and much more. Experience the amazing culture, cuisine, and traditional Berber architecture while you take in the stunning views of Morocco.

Highlights of the Sahara tour from Marrakech to Fes: What you will visit and Do ON this tour

Highlights of the Marrakech to Fes desert tour include:

• Explore the charming Marrakech and its markets
• Taking in the stunning views of the Atlas Mountains
• Visiting the World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou
• Experiencing the beauty of the Dades Gorge
• Admiring the vastness of the Erg Chebbi Sahara
• Exploring the lush Oasis of Palm Trees • Visiting Cedar Forest near Azrou
• Enjoy the city of snow ‘Ifrane’, known as the ‘Switzerland of Morocco’ (if your visit was in winter)
• Admire the many ancient architectural buildings in Fes

Detailed itinerary; 3 Days Morocco tour from Marrakech to Fes via desert

First day: Marrakech – Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate and finally Dades Gorge

Marrakech is one of the best cities in Morocco. So your 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes will be amazing from the departure and after that, there are so many wonderful sights that deserve to be visited like Atlas Mountains (Tizi N Tichka): it is a chain of mountains in which you will see sights and stores who buy Berber traditional clothes. Moreover, there is the Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou – one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Morocco – by the way, you will have your lunch at one of the perfect restaurants at the foothills of this Kasbahs. Seriously speaking it is an amazing and fabulous place to discover while you are taking your way to Ouarzazate. This later is a town, that produces international films and it is also a spot that has the biggest station in the world of solar energy. Before the end of the first day, you will travel to Dades Gorge as the last place to spend a night in a traditional kasbah, but on the road, there are Skoura and rose Valley also deserve to take a look at them.

Second day: Dades Gorge – Todgha Gorge – Erfoud – Rissani – and Merzouga

As always you will take your breakfast. But this time it will be special because of the breeze air in this area. When you are ready, you will continue your tour of Marrakech to Fes by heading to Merzouga via Tinghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. Indeed, on the way, you will see a lot of Oasis of Palm trees and initiates of sand especially and the Desert in general. Truly Merzouga is a small city in which there are camps and hotels. Then you will reserve your place at the hotel and go out to Erg Chebbi Sahara by riding camels to spend a night in the camp, on the occasion you will see the last reflection of the sunset and the first at rising. Furthermore, on this adventure, you will have a great opportunity to take lovely pictures, entertain, and enjoy your journey with a different kind of music.

Third day: Merzouga – Errachidia – Midelt – Azrou –Ifrane – and Fes

All of us know that breakfast is necessary and healthy. So you will take it before coming back from the camp. Of course, after these spry and magnificent times, you will ride the camel back to your reserved chamber at the hotel. As it is your last day on this tour, you will take the road to Fes. But it is not the end of enjoying; on the way too, there are many things to see and visit. For example, Aoufous and the valley of Ziz have panoramic and very pretty views of the region of Errachidia. Indeed, while you are ongoing alive, you will travel by Tizi N Talghamt to Midelt with great feelings of discovering new sights that you may blame yourselves for why you are late to this places. At the Midelt you will get your lunch and be ready to open your eyes to what is next. Also, some beautiful places that deserve to be seen; such as Cedar forest which is located near Azrou, and Ifrane – which is a very calm and very clean city in Morocco, some visitors called it Switzerland of Morocco – and finally, your last destination is Fes which has also many architecture buildings that built by the ancient Berbers. Upon arrival, our 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour will end.

FAQ about Marrakech Sahara tours

Is it worth going to the Sahara desert in Morocco?

100% Yes. The Sahara Desert is an incredible and unique landscape that offers an unparalleled experience for those who are looking for adventure and outdoor experiences. There are plenty of activities to do such as camel riding, sandboarding, and visiting local Berber villages. However, the desert environment can be harsh, and it is important to adequately prepare for the trip.

What is the closest Sahara desert to Marrakech?

Marrakech is a crossword city in Morocco and the Sahara desert is close to Marrakech. But the closest Sahara desert to Marrakech is Er Chebbi desert in Merzouga.

Is it safe to camp in the desert with families?

You should not worry about anything bad happening to you while you’re visiting the desert of Morocco with your family because it’s 100% safer.

Is this 3 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Fes expensive?

No. According to what you will experience and include in the tour, it is affordable and suitable. However, a 3-day in other tourist countries may charge you double or more of what this tour will charge.

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