3 Days Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes
From Marrakech
3 Days
Overview
From the colourful, chaotic Marrakech medinas to the vast, serene Sahara desert, this tour immerses you in the rich cultures and landscapes of South Morocco. Stay in traditional accommodation and explore villages off the beaten track. Feast on tagine, visit the grand Ait Benhaddou kasbah, travel through the Sahara on a camel. This 3-day tour is perfect for travellers looking to discover the diversity of Morocco’s south in a short amount of time
Details & Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Telouet Kasbah– Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Roses Valley – Dades Gorge
Start your Morocco luxury desert trip from your riad in Marrakech. Drive through the amazing Tizi n’Tichka pass. Pay a visit to the best Kasbah in the area (Glaoui Kasbah and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah). Stretch your legs in the big palmeraie of Skoura. Drive through the longest street of Morocco. Take amazing photos in Dades Gorge. Spend your night in the amazing hotel in Dades Gorge. Enjoy your dinner there.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Rissani – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi dunes
Start your day in the morning and drive toward the desert. Take a break in Todra Gorge. Make some stops in the plenty of amazing villages on your way. Go off road through the big dunes of Erg Chebbi. Ride a camel and enjoy the sunset from the top of the dunes. Have dinner with your loved ones in our tent-restaurant or in a table set specially for you somewhere near the camp. Dance and sing with our Berber team at night around the fire. Walk barefoot in the tranquility of the night in the desert. Travel to a unique world under a starry sky. Spend a magical night in your luxury tent.
Day 3: Sahara Desert – Rissani Market – Ksours & kasbahs – Ziz Palms Oasis – Midelt – Azrou -Middle Atlas Mountains – Cedar Forest -Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early in the morning to watch the sunrise from the top of the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Immerse yourself in the silence of the morning while enjoying your Berber locally made breakfast. Visit Berber villages around the dunes. Try sandboarding from the top of the dunes. Ride a camel for a long desert trek. Relax in front of your tent or read your favorite book. Meditate and connect with nature.
After your tour in Rissani Market, drive toward Fes via Ziz Valley. Stop when you want to have breaks or to take photos. Feed and play with Barbary macaques in the cedar forest near Azrou. Take a photo with the famous lion of Ifrane. End your Sahara desert journey in Fes at your riad/hotel.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Skoura -Kelaat Magouna – Dades Valley
Day 2: Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi dunes
Day 3: Erg Chebbi dunes – Rissani Market – Ksours & kasbahs – Ziz Palms Oasis – Midelt – Azrou -Middle Atlas Mountains – Cedar Forest -Ifrane – Fes
What’s Included
Planning and quality control by seasoned travel leaders
Knowledgeable Guides (Multi-lingual), special lectures, and insightful meetings
Entrance Fees to Historic Monuments
All Transfers-even individual airport transfers, when required.
Luggage Handling-at all hotels, airport, etc.
Air-Conditioned, comfortable, and luxurious vehicles depending on your choice (4*4, Mini-bus…).
Nights at the top range hotels, Riads, Kasbahs, and Bivouacs.
Elegant Meals (Breakfast daily, and usually either Dinner).
All details are handled by reliable, experienced Tour Leaders.
Outstanding value and convenience.
No hidden add-ons or markup.
What’s Excluded
Lunchs
Tips
Travel insurance charges
Travel Advices
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Best time to visit Morocco
The climate in Morocco varies wildly according to the season and area of travel. In the lowlands, the cooler months from October to April are popular among visitors. This time of year is pleasantly warm to hot (around 30°C) during the day and cool to cold (around 15°C) at night. Winter in the higher regions often brings snow and can therefore get seriously cold, particularly at night. Tourists flock to the coastline from June to September for fun in the sun, with warm mostly rain-free days. Further inland it can get hot and rain is rare, which makes the best times to travel March to June and September to December.
Morocco Culture & Customs
Morocco's culture has developed over centuries of influence from far and wide. Contemporary Morocco is a fascinating mix of Berber, Mediterranean, Andalucian, and African traditions, which are present in the cuisine, clothing, music, language, customs, and lifestyle. As an Islamic country, most Moroccans are Muslim; however, there are small populations of people who practice Judaism and Christianity. Classic examples of Islamic architecture can be observed all throughout the country and tenets of the Islamic religion are carried out in the customs and lives of the people. The 'Call to Prayer' can be heard five times a day, women are expected to dress modestly and alcohol isn't drunk by most of the population.
Most of Moroccan society can be considered traditional, with respect for elders, connection to family, and giving alms to the poor hallmarks of everyday life for many Moroccans. Hospitality is another important element of society, with warmly welcoming people into your home a time-honored tradition and social responsibility that dates back centuries.
Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Morocco ?
Much of Morocco's cuisine revolves around meat, but vegetables are an important staple and a crucial ingredient in many dishes of the Maghreb. Your diet can consist of more than just flatbread and hummus – trust us. Keep an eye out for vegetable-based tagines and couscous, the renowned Zaalouk (a smokey eggplant and tomato salad), vegetable Briouats (triangular-filled pastries), and cinnamon oranges. Vegan options are slightly more limited, as many of the pieces of bread and couscous dishes have butter added to them, but your best bet is to enquire if yours can be made using oil instead. Otherwise, it's easy to dine well on varied vege offerings in Morocco.