3 days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
Overview: 3 days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
On a shared 3 days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour, you will visit most interesting spots in a short time, including Atlas Mountains range, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Dades and Todgha Gorges, in addition to Merzouga Sand Dunes which one of the highlights of the tour, ride the camels to the middle of the middle of the Sand dunes, watch sunset and sunrise and spend the night in a tent in the Desert camp located in the middle of nowhere. Furthermore, Switzerland of Morocco Ifran, Cedar forest, Wild Monkey. Finally, the tour ends in Fes city.
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Day 1: Marrakech - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Boumalne Dades
The 3 days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour starts with an early pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech. Then drive through the High Atlas Mountains range passing a famous snaky road known as Tizi Ntichka pass (2260 m high), after passing through the suburbs of Marrakech, which are full of tiny villages and various farms.
On the way stops will be made in the panoramic views over the mountains to take beautiful memories, and the Amazigh mud villages located in the edge of the mountains. After that we continue to visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou; a fortified village since the 11th century during the Almoravid period, declared as world heritage site of UNESCO since 1987. In addition, in this historical monument several Hollywood movies were filmed, including Lawrence of Arabia, The Babel, Queen of the Desert, A Life On Our Planet and TV series such as Game of Thrones, makes it one of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations.
After a free time for lunch, we head toward Ouarzazate city, the name comes from Amazigh (berber) means noiseless or without confusion. Also, nicknamed as the gate of the desert or Hollywood of Africa, most of its inhabitants speak Tamazight language which is an official language in Morocco besides Arabic. Then, continue the way to rose Valley through the road of 1001 Kasbahs, and Skoura palm grove. Finally, we continue the road to Boumalne Dades where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Tinghir - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi
After breakfast at your hotel, we commence the second day with a drive toward Tinghir city, where you will visit Todgha Gorges; series of limestone river canyons wall where you may stroll to enjoy the breathtaking views or take some pictures and soak in the peace. Next, continue through the palm grove of Touroug, Tenjdad. Free time for lunch.
After lunchtime, we head toward Erg Chebbi sand dunes, one of the highlights of the Moroccan trips, meet your camel caravan and head off on a one-hour camel ride to the middle of nowhere, a stop will be made to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes as well as watching one of the greatest sunset ever. After that, you ride your camels toward the Bedouin Desert camp, where you will be welcoming with a tea and and your private tent. Later, Moroccan meal will be served, plus enjoy berber drums around the campfire under the starry night sky.
Day 3: Merzouga - Midelt - Ifran - Fes
On the last day of the 3 days from Marrakech to Fes, Waking up early morning to see the colourful sky before the sunrise is a great idea. After a yummy breakfast, you ride your camels back to Merzouga where the driver awaits. Then, drive along the Ziz Valley which is lined with hundreds of date palm trees, a stop will be made to enjoy stunning panoramic view of the valley.
A lunch break will be made in Midelt; a small town best known for apples, also other fruits exist like apricots, plums, pomegranates. Also, continue to Ifran city, knowns as Switzerland of Morocco, and a favourite winter resort for Moroccans, Moreover, a pause in Azrou cedar trees where you could have the chance to see wild monkeys, commonly known as Barbary apes. Finally, we reach to Fes and drop-off at your hotel or riad. End of 3 days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour.
