3 day Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech Via Sahara desert & camel ride

Itinerary

Day 1: Fes – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Our private tour begins with a drive towards the Atlas Mountains stopping to visit the village Ifrane, where we’ll get a chance to explore the famous cedar forest, home to the Berber apes. We’ll then continue through the Tiz Ntalghamt Mountain Pass and the Ziz Gorge (here we can stop for pictures and some local mint tea) to Midelt.

Our drive proceeds across the Ziz Valley, Erfoud, and Rissani; an oasis. Once we arrive at the Erg Chebbi desert dunes, we’ll trade in the 4x4 for camels (optional) and ride towards our desert camp. Upon arrival there we’ll be served a complimentary traditional dinner, and enjoy some music around a campfire under the star and moonlit desert sky.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in desert camp

Day 2: Merzouga desert – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

Stop At: Dades Gorge, Ifrane Atlas Saghir 45150 Morocco
We’ll fetch an early start to catch the sunrise in the Merzouga desert, and then return on camelback to the village. From there, we’ll leave to to Tinghir, to reach the Todra Gorge, which is the highest, narrowest gorge in Morocco. Here we may stop to hike within the valley, and after lunch in the gorge we will continue on to the Dades Gorge, where we’ll enjoy sand castles and also geological features called “monkey toes/feet”. We’ll spend the night in the Dades Gorge, at a local hotel which will include a complimentary dinner and breakfast.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Riad

Day 3: Dades Gorge – Ouarzazatte – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakesh

Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
After breakfast we’ll drive towards Ouarzazatte passing through the route of a thousand Kasbahs (fortress). We’ll stop at Kalaat Mgouna, which is the center of The Valley of Roses, here we’ll stop for a stretch and lunch at a local restaurant. Then, we’ll continue our private tour stopping at the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. We cross Tizi-n-Tichka pass of the High Atlas mountains before ending our tour in Marrakesh
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.