4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fez Via Merzouga Desert
4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fez Via Merzouga Desert
4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fez Via Merzouga Desert
Price per Person
Overview
In this 4 days tour, you will have the opportunity to visit famous cultural sites, explore traditional villages, admire the nature of Morocco and surrender yourself to the magical atmosphere of the Sahara Desert. Starting our trip from Marrakech we will drive through Tizi-n-Tichka in the high Atlas Mountains, reaching Ouarzazate and the Ait Ben Haddou village, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our next stops will be Roses Valley, the little Berber villages of Skoura, and 'El Kelaa des MGouna', and 'Boumalne Dades'. The next day passing through Todra Gorges and Erfoud we will arrive at Merzouga, where the desert experience begins. Your camels will take you to a Berber camp, where you will spend the night, reviving the nomadic Berber lifestyle. You will also visit Khamlia, Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Medilt, Cedar Forests of Azrou, the home of Barbary Apes, and Ifrane and we will end up in Fez, where the tour ends.
Included/Excluded
- Private tour & Transportation with A/C and seat-belt.
- Pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech & drop off at your accommodation in Fez.
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Dades Valley.
- 1 night accommodation in desert camp.
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Merzouga.
- Experienced driver/guide English speaking.
- Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses.
- Dinners and breakfasts (Vegetarians are welcome).
- Camel warden.
- Camel ride for 1 hour. (If you are not interested to ride the camels, it is possible to drive you to the camp with the 4x4).
- Sand boards ( available in the camp without charge).
- Airfare (Flight Ticket)
- Noon meal. (Possibility of picnic or restaurants).
- Drinks at meal.
- Tips and personal miscellaneous expenses.
- Entry fees to Monuments / Museums / Kasbahs
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the program
Tour Plan
Day 01 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – The valley of Roses – Dades Gorges
We will pick you up from your Riad/Hotel at 08:00 AM, and we will leave Marrakech to begin our tour in the Dades Valley. We will pass through Tizi-n-Tichka in the high Atlas Mountains where we will stop to admire the mountain view. The reliefs of the mountains and the natural beauties create a breath-taking setting. We will visit the Ait Ben Haddou village which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous as a backdrop for many films, including 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Gladiator' and 'Alexander'. We will take lunch here before continuing on our way enjoying the natural beauty of the landscapes and historical monuments such as Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and Roses Valley, which is renowned for the Festival of Roses. We will also pass through the little Berber villages of Skoura and 'El Kelaa des MGouna' and 'Boumalne Dades'. The latter is our final stop for the day. We shall stay overnight in a hotel which includes dinner and breakfast.
Day 02 : Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (Camel ride & Night in the Desert)
From Boumalne Dades we will head to Merzouga and to one of the largest wind blown dunes in Morocco, Erg Chebbi. Through the Berber village Tinghir we will visit Todra Gorge, where the cliffs are as high as 600m and only 10m apart. We will leave Todra passing through many Berber villages to arrive in Tinjdad, where we can either stop for lunch or we can continue to Erfoud, the capital of fossils and dates, where you can taste the traditional food and visit the museum of fossils. After lunch, we will drive to Merzouga, where the camels will join us on our trek. The camels take us to a Berber camp in the middle of an oasis amidst the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. 20 km long and 5 km wide; it is also reputed as the highest sand dunes in North Africa. It is a unique and diverse environment. The camel trek takes about 1hr 30 min to the camp, where we will set up in the Berbers' tents for our magic night in the desert. The camp and the tents are well equipped with all facilities, making you feel at home. In the middle of the desert, as the sun is hiding behind the dunes, you will enjoy your nomadic Berber dinner. After dinner, we will gather around the fire and enjoy the sound of traditional Berber drums under the stars. It will be a night hard to forget.
Day 03 : Merzouga – Khamlia – Nomad visit – Merzouga
We will rise early to see the spectacle of the sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara Desert before making our way back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. We will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the amazing changing contrasts of the desert. We will visit the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians before having a traditional Berber pizza in a local family restaurant. After lunch, we will return to the hotel, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 04 : Merzouga – Erfoud – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fez
After breakfast, we will leave Merzouga on route to Fez, passing through many places: Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Medilt, Cedar Forests of Azrou, Ifrane, and Fez. On a good day, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the monkeys that live in the forests. We will stop for lunch along the way in one of the many restaurants. Our guide will make sure you will reach your chosen Riad or Hotel, where the tour ends.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Note that due to the long distances, approximately 7 hours will be spent driving each day.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- DEPARTURE POINT: Your hotel or a designated central location in Marrakech.
DEPARTURE TIME: 08:30 AM.
DURATION: 4 days
RETURN DETAILS: Your hotel or a designated central location in Fez.
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Customize Morocco Tours
Everyone has different tastes and passions. Our objective is to create your Morocco Tours – personalized to suit your budget, the length of your trip, and the aspects of Morocco you wish to experience. Just let us know the days of your visit, the number in your party, and what you want to see and do. We will design a trip for you that you will never forget.
Your driver will pick you up from any Moroccan airport or riad in (Fez, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Casablanca and other cities) and escort you to your desired destinations in a comfortable, air-conditioned, 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser. Although an itinerary will be prepared, you will have the flexibility to stop anywhere you like and travel at your own pace.
With us you can explore and enjoy all Morocco has to offer – Camel Trekking in the Sahara Sand Dunes, sleeping under the stars in a well organised camp with Berber tents, hiking the high Atlas Mountains, basking in the beautiful Atlantic coast, and exploring the historic imperial cities.
Please check into our suggested Morocco Tours for ideas for your trip. Tours may last a single day to several weeks and can start at any time of the day, any day of the week, and anywhere in Morocco. Airport transfers are provided for all our guests.
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CONFIRMATION & PAYMENT
- If you are interested to book Morocco Tours with us, we would raise a detailed itinerary with payment details.
- In order to book your any quoted tour, we require a deposit of 20% of the total amount. Balance can be paid upon the beginning of the tour.
You can pay the deposit via PayPal, Western union or bank transfer. The balance can be paid by cash in Euros or US Dollars, PayPal or Credit card in Mad adding 5% for the bank commission.
PRICING INFO
- Your Private Morocco Tours includes transportation via an air-conditioned 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser, all fuel expenses, and the services of your local driver/guide.
The cost will vary based on the following factors:
- The total number of the guest – the more of you traveling, the cheaper the tour gets as you are sharing the cost of 4×4-wheel car & fuel & driver (friends, family and loved ones).
- The number of days.
- Most of the hotels and riads, we recommend are 4* hotels; however, luxurious accommodations 5* are also available. In the desert we recommend special luxury tents with private bathrooms.
- The activities you may choose: camel trekking, sand boarding, quad & buggies riding, horses riding, air ballooning, etc.
- Adult & Child prices are available. Children under 10 years old can have a discount.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refund of your deposit will be available, if due to an emergency you cancel 30 or more days prior to the arrival date.
If you cancel between 30 and 14 days prior to the arrival date, we will keep the deposit.
If you cancel 14 days or less prior to the arrival date, we will require the full amount.
Please contact us for a complimentary quote of your desired itinerary, based on the number of travelers, dates of your trip, and the places you would like to see. This service is free and there is no obligation to reserve.
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