3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS DESERT TOUR

MARRAKECH – FES

Itinerary in brief:

• 1st day MARRAKECH – DADES (300km)
• 2nd day DADES – MERZOUGA (260km)
• 3rd day MERZOUGA – FES (540km)

DAY 1: Marrakech – Tizi n Tichka – Ksar Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Boumalne Dades (300km)

Departure from Marrakech at the scheduled time, to reach the High Atlas, in particular we will cross the highest pass, called ‘Tizi n Tichka’, here we will make a stop to take pictures of the landscape, characterized by small mountains, valleys and small rivers, which vary according to the season. We then continue towards the village of Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortification that is not very inhabited today, but which can be admired inside. Here we will stop for lunch in one of the local restaurants available and then visit the Ksar. We will continue the journey passing through several citadels including Kelaat Megouna, famous for the Rose Festival which is celebrated in May, Tinghir, where we will make small stops for the view, and finally Boumalne Dades, where we will stay overnight and dine in a traditional Riad which will overlook in the Dades valley.

DAY 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (260km)

After a hearty traditional breakfast, we will continue our journey passing through the Dades valley, a very fascinating on the road. Arriving, between Berber villages and valleys, at the Todgha Gorges. Here we will be able to walk along the grand canyon and then resume the journey to get to Erfoud, the city of fossils and the Date Festival which is celebrated in October. We will stop for lunch in a local restaurant, before continuing towards the dunes, now close. Once in Merzouga we will leave the car to head with the dromedaries towards the high dunes of Erg Chebbi, and admire the breathtaking sunset. Always with the dromedaries we will head towards the tented camp where we will stay overnight and have dinner, with a small musical show after dinner.

DAY 3: Merzouga – Fes (540km)

After breakfast, we will resume the journey towards Fes, passing through the Ziz valley, Midelt where we will make a lunch stop in a local restaurant; Arzou known for the cedar forest, populated by monkeys. Ifrane the Moroccan Switzerland citadel, and finally Fes in the evening. End of our services.

Includes:

• Local driver
• Intermediate Riad accommodation
• Breakfasts
• Dinners where mentioned
• Means of transport
• Fuel
• Tent accommodation in the desert
• Organisation service
• Traveler fees
• Welcome Tea
• Dromedary ride on the dunes (optional)

Not include:

• Travel medical insurance
• Drinks
• Entrance tickets to monuments
• Lunches
• Flights
• Guided visits
• Tips
• Anything not mentioned in ‘includes’

The tour can be customised and you can choose whether to take a private or shared tour.

The price varies according to the number of people.

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