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3-Days Tour From Marrakech to Fes via Desert Camel trek

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Description

Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert is the route you should use to get from Marrakech to Fes. Explore the walled settlement of Ait Benhaddou, which is on the list of World Heritage Sites, and take in the breathtaking vistas of the Atlas Mountains. Take a camel ride and spend the night in a nomad tent in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. • You will be met by your guide, and your camels will travel down the Draa River Valley as you make your way to the dunes from Marrakech, which is a journey that takes two days. • ride a camel and spend the night in a desert tent • see canyons and gorges and explore palm orchards • have a romantic meal under the stars while listening to touareg music

Tour Options

3-Days Tour From Marrakech to Fes via Desert Camel trek
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

DAY 1: Marrakech to Telouat, then to Ait Ben Haddou, then to Ouarzazate, then to Boumalen Dadès (Dades Gorge). After an early start, traverse the High Atlas Mountains to the 2260-meter-high Tizi n'Tichka pass.

Admission included120 min

Continue on to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many films, including The Mummy, Gladiator, 7 Days in Tibet, Alexander the Great, and Babel, have been shot there.

120 min

Continue on to Ouarzazate, stopping at the Kasbah of Taourirt and the film studios if time allows. The trek then continues to the Dadès Valley along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs.

Admission included120 min

This route will take you past the beautiful village of Skoura as well as the rose-growing region of Kalaat M'Gouna. There will be supper and an overnight stay in Dades Gorge after arriving.

120 min

DAY 2: Boumalen Dades, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, Arfoud, and Merzouga Dunes. Departure in the morning towards the Merzouga dunes. Following Tinghir, you will see the groves before venturing into the Todra Gorge. The limestone cliffs appear to be an aperture carved through the Todra Assif, which has dramatic peaks plunging to the river's bottom.

240 min

The peaks rise up to 300 meters above the Todra River, which flows from the High Atlas Mountains. You may simply stroll through the gorges and palm groves. After lunch, continue to the palm groves of Tinjedad, Touroug, and Erfoud. The drive will next take you to Merzouga, where you will have a camel ride across the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi and watch the sunset. Sand dunes are dynamic artworks shaped like draperies, with hues that vary depending on the intensity of the light. They exist as living walls beside the desert, with the highest reaching up to 150 meters in height. At night, nomadic tents are utilized for sleeping.

30 min

Meet the wild Barbary apes in Azrou's cedar forest.

30 min

Take a break in this lovely town and capture some stunning images.

Highlights

Transportation Insurance
Air-conditioned car
Overnight in desert camp. Camel ride (camel each).
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Professional driver/guide during the tour
Accommodation as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)

What's included

Included
Transportation Insurance
Air-conditioned car
Overnight in desert camp. Camel ride (camel each).
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Professional driver/guide during the tour
Accommodation as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)
Not included
Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees (optional). Gratuities and personal expenses.

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or any other address inside the city of Marrakech that you give free of charge.

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Reviews(1)

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oxmoor
May 29, 2022
3 day Marrakech- Sahara - Fes

As far as the personell is concerned we could not have been happier. We were put in touch with Abdeljalil of Discovery Atlas Tours through our Riad Kech Soul Boutique and Spa in Marrakech. Abdeljalil was very considerate over the phone and responded quickly to the many questions that I had. Our driver, Muhammad was friendly and had a great sense of humor, always a smile and a hearty laugh. The tourism van, though full with 17 people was comfortable. I had read of vans turning their air-conditioning off but that was never an issue in our van. Our guides along the way, Ibrahim and Couscous, were informative, fun, and made our stops very enjoyable. Finally our camel driver going into the camp, Muhammad, made our trip. The camel rides in and out were too short! We were enjoying ourselves and could have gone on for hours. He was engaging, good humored, knowledgeable and a perfect host. The Panorama Hotel in Dades was comfortable and the luxury camp in the Sahara a delight. Good food, friendly staff. The weather only partially cooperated. Clouds prevented any sunset, stars or sunrise but the temperatures were perfect. All in all an excellent trip and thanks to Abdeljalil for putting it together for us. My only concern was the price but theirs is competitive.

Operator response

We are quite glad that you had enjoyable hiking experiences with our guides in Morocco.

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