Marrakech to Fez via desert tour (3 days / 2 nights)
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Overview of Marrakech to Fez via desert tour
Although you can easily find Desert trips to Fez from Marrakech, taking the long way round has its own rich rewards, such as our Marrakech to Fez 3 day tour via ancient Ait Ben Haddou and the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara.
A relatively short tour, but creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Tour highlights
Departure/Arrival Location: Marrakech
Tour Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Transport: Luxury 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser, Camel Ride
Max Travelers: 4 per vehicle.
Food & Accommodation: Both provided to suit budget. Includes 1x nights in Nomadic tents in the desert.
Daily programme Marrakech to Fez Desert tour
Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou/Ouarzazate → Dades Valley
Your journey to Fez starts bright and early with a pick up from your Marrakech hotel in one of our safe and reliable 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers, whisking you out of the big city and up over the High Atlas Mountains (plenty of photo opportunities) and down into the Southern foothills to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
There you can cross the stepping stones in the traditional way to this amazing and authentically Moroccan World Heritage site.
From there we’ll move further from the mountains to Ouarzazate – the famed Gateway to the Sahara before loosely following the river Dades through the beautiful valleys. Eventually you’ll end your day with a tasty dinner and a comfortable bed.
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todgha Gorge → Merzouga/Erg Chebbi Dunes
We’ll eat a hearty breakfast to help sustain you through the amazing second leg of your journey before setting off from Dades Valley to Todgha Gorge offering you some simply stunning scenery and walks if you wish.
From there, you’ll travel to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi Dunes (around 2 hours camel ride through the Sahara) where you’ll make camp, watch the Saharan sunset and eat a simple yet delicious meal of tagine cooked on the campfire. Music and entertainment in the dunes of the Sahara!
Day 3: Erg Chebbi Dunes/Merzouga → Midelt → Fez
Providing we can tear you away from the sunrise over the dunes and your breakfast, we’ll travel back to Merzouga on the camels, jump back in the 4x4s and head to Fez, but not without stopping along the way at selected locations such as the Ziz Valley Gorge, Midelt and the cedar forests en-route.
At last, you’ll reach the old city of Fez, where we will say farewell and leave you to continue on your journey.
Included/Exclude
- Pick-up and drop-off service from the airport
- Private transport Air-conditioned 4×4 with a professional driver
- English speaking driver
- Hotel / Riad accommodation (breakfast)
- Overnight stay in desert camp (breakfast, 4 dinners)
- Camel ride in the desert
- Opportunity to photograph locals with the help of your driver
- Time to explore the sights
- Drinks.
- Lunch
- Tips/entrance fees
- Personal expenses
Itinerary of Marrakech to Fez Desert tour
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Gaia B
2023-01-19
Meno male che abbiamo conosciuto Yassine!!
Tramite un passaparola di amici siamo arrivati a Yassine. Non avrei potuto chiedere di meglio. Una guida molto informata, parla diverse lingue e sa tanto di ogni cosa anche non inerente al Marocco. Una persona educatissima e disponibile per ogni necessità. La frase che più mi ha fatta sentire serena è stata quella che spesso ripete “take your time” ….che altro chiedere durante un viaggio dove vuoi solo rilassarti!?? Yassine è la guida che assolutamente consiglierei, avevamo una bimba di due anni e chiaramente aveva messo a disposizione seggiolini perfetti, non ci ha fatto mancare nulla e la sua cordialità rimane impressa. Abbiamo fatto una giornata nel deserto di Agafay e un giorno intero con lui alle cascate di Sti Fadma. Grazie Yassine.Gaia, Raffaele e Sveva !
Matt A
2022-11-10
Trip I’ll never forget!
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Bibi F
2022-11-09
Amazing
Yassine was a great tour guide , made me and my friends feel welcomed and safe . Took great pictures of us also and made us enjoy our hot air balloon
Anita W
2022-11-09
Great service!
Yassine did our transfers in Marrakech and we found him to be really polite, knowledgeable and spoke good English. We would definitely use this company again
Jack U
2022-11-08
Trip of a lifetime
More than just a tour. Yassine takes you on an incredible journey you will never forget. Cant put into words how happy me and my friend were to spend these 5 days traveling around Morocco with him. Highly recommend anyone who wants to visit Morocco to go on sunny days tours. Thanks so much brother see you next time!
Hannah M
2022-07-21
Morocco tour with Yassine
Amazing 6 day tour around Morocco with Yassine! We loved our trip - especially the overnight trip to the Sahara - and wish we could have stayed longer. Very well organised and a great way to see the country.
Vicky S
2022-05-08
3 day tour with Yassine
Yassine promised us a trip to remember, and he sure delivered. - His passion for Morocco shone through as he shared his experiences and answered all our questions in our quest to learn more about the country. - His easy going, welcoming and fun natured spirit made us feel like a part of the Moroccan family.- After my 3-day tour, he even helped coordinate any new arrangements I needed during the remainder of my stay in Morocco. - there was one hiccup I had on arrival at the airport and his team quickly resolved the matter with ease- He gave us enough space to allow us to enjoy moments on our own - He is a Safe and reliable driver and was always on time- He ensured we had everything we needed and that all our requests were met (dietary, sleeping arrangements, shopping etc) - the length of the tour was managed with sufficient time so that we were not rushed and could have stopped whenever we wanted. - Good with the camera and always ready to take great photos of us- Hotels chosen for us were very beautiful, relaxing and comfortable and seemed to be in the ideal locations- it was great to have someone else do the planning for once I definitely recommend Yassine (Morocco Sunny Days) to plan your entire trip in Morocco.
Brian H
2021-11-22
Trip from Casablanca to Ashila> Tangier >chefchaouian (blue city)
I had the pleasure of traveling with Youssef part of Yassine’s tour guide in Morocco .He showed me many interesting sites and cities and shared the history about sites.I experienced the local delicious food and stayed great hotel Moroccan style.I highly recommend this group for your travel and tours. Great people, honest and very experienced tour guides .
olva oli
2019-03-10
increible aventura,agencia muy top!!!!
una agencia más confiable,fuimos una memorable excursion de principio hasta el final,nos encanto el viaje desde Marrakech hasta el corazon del desierto,fue un viaje increíble para mí y mis amigo. Nuestro conductor Yassin, siempre estaba sonriendo y paciente,ademas, el 4x4 es super nuevo, en muy buenas condiciones, por lo que los viajes tambien muy comodos. muchas gracias por todo,muy recomendable!!!!
Tirell
2018-12-17
Amazing adventures with Yassine
Yassine is simply the best to go on a cross-country trip with! We enjoyed a wonderful and magical experience going to the Desert Camp in Erg Chigage with him and an even more charming trip to port town of Essaouira. He's not just an experienced driver but also a lovely, kind and funny person - it's fun to be on the road with him. We always felt secure and well looked after as Yassine is very attentive and makes every journey or trip as comfortable and interesting as possible. We've seen and learned a lot during our travels with him and also enjoyed some great conversations! Keep up the amazing work!
