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3-Day Luxury/Budget Desert Tour to Marrakech via Merouga from Fez

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 17

Guides

Arabic, English

Overview

On this 3-day excursion into the Sahara offers plenty of opportunities to experience the local life and great scenery. Drive through Cedars forests, the middle of the Atlas Mountains, see Berber villages and an oasis. The trip includes a camel ride to see the sunset and sunrise in the desert. Discover the Todra Gorge , Dades Valley, Historical kasbahs, and the Atlas Mountain.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Fez / Ifrane / Medilt / Merzouga⌄

    We pass through Ifrane, a winter ski resort in a totally un Moroccan style built by the French in the 1930's to resemble a Swiss village; we continue passing throughthe cedars forest in Azrou you will see the monkeys , drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains.

    we reach to merzouga in the afternoon, Depending on your arrived to traditional Kasbah on the foot of the dunes of erg-chebbi. After rest a mint tea the guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the erg-chebbi,you will enjoy the beauty of the sunset on camel, after one hour you will reach to the desert camp to spend night in a berbre tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, watch the Stars,and overnight in the Berber Tent .

    Meals: Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in Standard Desert Camp and Camel Ride

  2. 2Merzouga / Todra Gorge / Ouarzazate⌄

    traveling the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route. you will have a Quick visit to Rissani

    . The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations of Morocco nestled along rich river valleys, palmeries and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of the blue desert sky. We stop for lunch and walk in Todra gorges and visit then we Continue towards Ouarzazate

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in 3 Star Hotel ( Hotel La Perle Du Sud or Similar )

  3. 3Ouarzazate / Ait Ben Haddou / Marrakech⌄

    we will visit the town of Ouarzazate,including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studio .

    visit the famous Kasbah, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia,we coutinue passing through the High Atlas and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages,

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Sandboarding (upon request)
  • ✓One night at Ouarzazate Hotel
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Transport by air-conditioned Minivan/Minibus with professional driver
  • ✓Camel ride in the desert
  • ✓Local guide in Rissani & ait ben haddou
  • ✓One night at the desert camp of Erg Chebbi
  • ✓Live Berber Sahraoui Music around the campfire

Not included

  • ✕Drinks and lunches
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Entrance Fees ( Atlas Studio )

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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