4 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech Via Sahara Desert.
4 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech Via Sahara Desert.
4 Days Starting in Fes, Morocco and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Fes, Merzouga, Dadès Gorges, Marrakesh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MPT 12
Group Type:
Private
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
10-80
Special diets catered:
Meat, Halal, Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Camping, Luxury, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
Enjoy a 4-day desert excursion to appreciate the spirit of the desert, with an indescribable starry sky in the heart of the dunes of the Sahara desert. Experience a camel trek to discover the desert dunes and the Berber lifestyle. This desert tour is also ideal for those of you who fly to Fez and leave Marrakech (or vice versa). The trip can be done for 2 nights and 3 days, but we recommend taking at least 3 nights and 4 days.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fes – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
Location: Fes
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Palais du dunes or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our private tour begins with a drive towards the Atlas Mountains stopping to visit the villages of Ifrane, where we’ll get a chance to explore the famous cedar forest, home of the Berber apes.
We’ll have the chance to have lunch before continuing through the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the breathtaking views of the landscapes of Midelt along the way before arriving at the Ziz Valley. Then we continue to Merzouga, where we’ll spend the night at a local Riad.
Day 2 : Merzouga desert tour and camel trekking
Location: Merzouga
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Tiziri Camp or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will explore the desert region around the Erg Chebbi desert dunes. You’ll have the opportunity to see the nomad’s way of life and the marvelous contrast of the desert. We will visit the black village of Khamlia; where we’ll indulge in the music of the Gnawa. For lunch, we’ll delight in a traditional Berber Pizza in the ancient capital of Rissani. In the late afternoon, we’ll ride on camelback to watch the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the desert camp. We will have a traditional Tagine dinner, drink delicious local mint tea, and listen to traditional Berber music around a campfire while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert.
Day 3 : Merzouga – Dades Gorges
Location: Dadès Gorges
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll fetch an early start to catch the sunrise before heading to a hotel for breakfast and a chance to freshen up before continuing our journey to Ouarzazate. On the way, well visit the Berber villages and the Todra & Dades Gorge. We’ll spend the night in a local hotel in the Dades Valley.
Day 4 : Dades Gorges – Ouarzazatte – Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel, Riad
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we’ll continue our tour towards Ouarzazate through the path of a thousand Kasbahs (fortress) stopping at Kalaat Mgouna, the center of the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual Rose Festival.
We’ll continue to the Unesco World Heritage site, the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for being used as a filming location for Hollywood movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and for the famous HBO series Game of Thrones.
We’ll then take the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass to Marrakesh, where our tour ends.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
One night In Sahara Lodge One night In Luxry Sahara Camp One night in a Hotel in Dades
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
Breakfats Three Diners in Sahara and Dades One Lunch in Sahara
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Transportation
Air-conditioned private Vehicle with a professional English-speaking Driver
What's Not Included
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Game Drives on Safari
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International Travel
Flights from and to your home land are NOT included
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes, all the tour details will be sent in advance to our quests including the names of the accommodations
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is 100 per cent guaranteed no matter what the number of passengers
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Is There any Dress Code for Women Visiting Morocco?
No. You may wear whatever you feel comfortable in, we only have one exception on tours of the Mosque like Hassan II. To enter you would need to dress conservatively as you would in a church (no shorts, tanks tops, etc.).
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Is Morocco a Safe Destination?
Morocco has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and, compared to the US and Europe, is considered a very safe destination. Moroccan people are known for their hospitality and they will make you feel very welcomed, for more information on the topic contact us and we’ll provide you with some personal single-traveler experiences.
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What currencies can I exchange in Morocco?
US Dollars, Sterling and Euros are readily exchangeable. We recommend you take a mixture of cash and credit cards. Scottish banknotes and Australian dollar traveller's cheques and cash are NOT normally accepted in Morocco.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
The dates can be change 10 times if needed 30 dyas before the depature date.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Morocco Private Tours has been operating since 2012
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The form of the meeting at the airport, where?
With accurate information on the schedule of your arrival, our guide and our driver await you at the customs exit at the airport, with a sign with your name and first name. It’s always easy, this appointment. In case of concern, you can contact us by phone with our contact information noted in our emails. We are always at your disposal 24 hours a day
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