3 Days Morocco Tour: Morocco Desert Adventure From Marrakech to Fes
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Three days one way from Marrakech to Fes: over the High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou and the Dades Gorge, then a private camel ride and a night at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, and north through the Middle Atlas cedar forest to Fes.
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 – 15
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The High Atlas, the Ounila valley and Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO)
- The Dades Gorge and the “Monkey Fingers” rock formations
- Private camel ride, sunset, sandboarding and a private tent in Erg Chebbi
- Sunrise over the dunes
- The Middle Atlas cedar forest and its Barbary macaques
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Marrakech to Dades Gorge
Your private vehicle picks you up at 8:00 at your riad or Marrakech airport. Over the High Atlas and through the Ounila valley and its kasbahs to Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) for lunch, then past the Ouarzazate film locations to the Dades Gorge. Optional in Marrakech before the tour: food tour, cooking class or hammam.
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Dades Gorge to Merzouga
The “Monkey Fingers” rock formations, the date and fig oases of Tinghir, the old irrigation system and the fossil houses, then a private camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, sandboarding, dinner by the campfire with traditional music and a night in a private tent. Optional: buggy adventure or hot air balloon.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Merzouga to Fes
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi, then north through the Middle Atlas cedar forest and its Barbary macaques to Fes, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast, Dinner
What’s included
Accommodation
2 nights: a hotel in the Dades Gorge and a desert camp
A night in Fes at the end of the tour (Riad Fes Madaw or similar) can be added on request.
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: lunch at Ait Benhaddou, dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch at a traditional restaurant, dinner under the stars
- Day 3: breakfast, dinner
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
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