Marrakesh: 3-Day Tour to Fez with Overnight Desert Camping
ID: GYG410810-745216
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
3 days
Description
Go from Marrakesh to Fez on a 3-day adventure and wander in the market stalls of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Aït Benhaddou. Ride by camel to camp in the Sahara Desert under a blanket of stars.
Travel in Moroccan style from Marrakesh to Fez on a 3-day tour. See Telouet and Aït Benhaddou. Trek across the dunes on a guided camel trip, watching the sun set over the sands. Spend a night under the stars in a desert camp. Drive to Fez the next day, stopping at Ifran to see the cedar forests.
Day 1:Get picked up from your hotel in Marrakesh and travel by minibus to Telouet and the Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou. Explore the sprawling maze of traditional stalls in the walled marketplace.
Stop at the city of Ouarzazate - the famous filming location of The Mummy and Lawrence of Arabia. Finish your day in the Dadès Gorges and stay in an ensuite hotel room with air conditioning in Boumalne Dades.
Day 2:After breakfast, head for the Todra Gorges of the High Atlas Mountains. Wind through the ancient canyon and look out for rock climbers. Make base at Merzouga, getting ready to venture into the Sahara Desert to experience a magical night.
Trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel as the sun begins to set, reaching camp before nightfall. Listen to the sounds of Berber drums and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner, before settling down for sleep as the stars come out.
Day 3:Say good morning to the sun and your camel friends, as they take you to Merzouga for the journey back to Fez. Relax and watch the world pass by on the scenic drive.
Along the way, pass through the Ifrane Province, and stretch your legs at Cèdre Gouraud Forest in Azrou. Arrive back in Fez to end your tour.
Highlights
- Feel the wonder of the Sahara Desert on a camel ride over the dunes at sunset
- Explore the walled maze of stalls and marvel at the Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
- Visit the city of Ouarzazate, where The Mummy and Game of Thrones were filmed
- Take a drive through the breathtaking, winding canyon of the Todra Gorges
- Sleep under the stars in Erg Chebbi after dinner at your Sahara Desert camp
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Temperatures can reach 0°C
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present a negative rapid test taken on the same day of the activity
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
All participants aged 5 and older must present either proof of initial vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
All participants who were born in 2006 or earlier must present proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months. Participants must also present a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Pickup from your accommodation in Marrakesh or the closest accessible location
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
