3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to fes will begin from Marrakech towards Bomalne Deades. During your 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech, you will be able to see a bunch of marvelous historical locations. Such as the sneaky road of Tizi n Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou, the so-called Hollywood of Africa, Ouarzazate city, Dades and Todgha gorges.
Not to mention the Sahara Desert of Merzouga and the nomadic Berber Villages that are still representing the traditions and the culture of indigenous people of Morocco. In addition to this, you will have a Dune camel trek in the Sahara desert that allows you to enjoy the nightfall and the daybreak in the middle of the golden sands of Morocco.
Moreover, you will get into a colorful local market or Souk of Rissani, where you will experience the daily life of the Berbers. And if you are a fossils’ lover, you will have a look at them in Erfoud, another small town besides Rissani. In case you find it hot in the desert, Ifrane city welcomes you with cold European weather. As this city used to be a refuge for the Europeans to spend the hot days of the summer during the colonial era. Then Fez or Fes, your final destination of your 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to fes .
Your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech usually starts around 8:30/9:00 in the morning. We pick you up from your location in Marrakech. As the journey begins, you will start to discover the charm of the High Atlas mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, a bridge that links Draa Tafilalt and Marrakech.
Short breaks will be made to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of this stunning roadway.
Switching from this beautiful nature viewpoint, we head directly to the historical kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village that has been recognized by UNESCO since the eighties.
Inside this town you will see the modern side and the old side; the two sides are being divided by a large river. Next to this river, you will watch the inhabitants make their living through simple agricultural activities.
During your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech in this ancient settlement, you will see legendary towers and castles that are still narrating stories from the past.
If you are a movie or series lover, you will notice that Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah has appeared in many international TV productions. For instance, Gladiator, The Mummy, Game of Thrones, and so on.
Moving to the next stop in your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech, which is Ouarzazat, in this city you will have your lunch break at a local restaurant to test the traditional meals of the region before continuing your tour to the Moroccan Sahara desert.
Once you have gained your energy, the Dades Rose Valley awaits you. But on our way to it, you will first explore the Skoura oasis with its vast, wonderful green palm grove, with snow covering the high Atlas Mountains in the background during the winter, forming an amazing scene that everyone is dreaming to see.
Then your first day of your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech ends in Boumalen Dades, where you will spend the night in peaceful accommodation.
On the next day of your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech, Dades Gorge invites you to discover its mesmerizing landscapes after your satisfying breakfast. Then, we will guide you to some must-see spots to enjoy its nature. Such as the top hill that overlooks the Dades River and the sneaky mountain pass of the area.
A few kilometers from this, Todra Gorge welcomes you with its calm canyon trail that is located between two mountains of 300 meters high. You will have enough time to relax and walk around the restful river of Todgha and to admire its natural beauty.
This place attracts many tourists around the globe. Because it offers different outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing.
Following your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech, the ride continues to the stunning green palm groves of Touroug and Tenjdad. In addition to the Oasis’s great museum of El Khorbat, which represents a unique experience of the Berber history and their traditional architecture. Then a pause will be made to have your lunch and to test the local Berber cuisine.
After your lunch, the trip continues towards the Moroccan Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Where the endless dunes of the sand narrate centuries of the Berbers’s history.
Then comes the time to shift from modern transportation to a traditional one; the camels will carry you through the Sahara Desert of Merzouga as if you are one of the nomads or the traders who used to cross the Sahara Desert with their silent companions.
Afterward, you will rest for a while to appreciate the sunset on top of a high sand dune, where the orange color of the sun and the golden color of the sand paint out a pleasant and restful painting.
Following your packed day, we will head directly to a five-star Berber camp in the middle of the Moroccan Sahara Desert. You will experience a joyful ambiance created by the nomadic Berbers, with their traditional melodies that you will add to your playlist after your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech.
Your night around the campfire will be a celebration of life; you will make unforgettable memories that will stick with you forever. The dinner will be served, and then you’ll enjoy your overnight under the stars.
On the final day of your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fez. You will start your morning with an admiration of the sunrise before having your breakfast in the vast Sahara Desert. To reflect on the panoramic views of Merzouga’s dunes, you will have a camel trek back to the center of Merzouga, where the driver is ready to pick you up in order to resume your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech towards Fez.
Leaving the desert behind while carrying memorable memories of the Sahara Desert. The next destination on our 3 day desert tour from Marrakech is an ancient town that used to be the capital of Draa Tafilat. Ressani, with its grand market/souk, offers tourists an amazing experience to discover the simple way of life lived by the locals. The market opens its doors 3 times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
After experiencing the traditional market vibes, your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech will continue to Erfoud. A town where the fossil lover connects with ancient life. Erford is a place of marine fossils because it was covered by the ocean many years ago.
In the following hours, your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech is taking another direction towards the High Atlas Mountains. Passing by the Ziz River, a river that links Morocco with Algeria because it comes from the High Atlas Mountains and flows in the Algerian Sahara.
The valley of Zizi offers a must-see beautiful view, in which you will have a short stop to enjoy its beauty. Your lunch will take place in a small town called Medilt, a town where agriculture and local handcraft carpets are a way to make a living. Then, your adventure continues to the most popular stop of Cedar Forest, which is located between Azrou and Ifrane.
The forest is known for its outdoor activities like hiking and nature walks. As you will also encounter the Barbary macaques/apes of the Middle Atlas mountains.
The tourists interact with these social creatures by playing with and feeding them. A short drive later, you will arrive at the commonly called “Switzerland of Morocco,” Ifrane city. Its architecture resembles the European style because of the French period in Morocco.
Ifrane’s weather also has a low temperature that attracts tourists and locals during the summer. Finally, you have reached the end of your Moroccan 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fez. A drop-off is included to your desired destination in the city of Fez. Hoping to see you on your next Moroccan tour.
