Shared 3days Marrakech Desert Fes Tour

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Overview

The 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is one of the most popular desert tours from Marrakech that connects the two imperial cities. This whirlwind Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes lets you discover a big part of the south of Morocco, begin in the ocher city of Marrakech, cross the beautiful scenery on the curvy roads of the high atlas mountains and perched berber villages blending with the mountains, to the infamous kasbahs of Ait benhaddou fortified village and Ouarzazate with its cinematic attractions, spending the first night in the heart of the dades gorges in a traditional but comfy hotel. The second day lets you enjoy a short walk in the todra immense gorges before heading towards Merzouga. Ride the camels and go deep in the desert to spend a night in a luxury camp. Enjoy a starry night under a clear and peaceful sky, spend some quality time with the staff with music around fire after a delicious dinner.

Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech -Ait benhadou-Dades Gorge
We will depart this morning from Marrakech at 8:00 am in the morning and start travelling Marrakech to Ouarzazate via the Tichka Pass (2260m) the highest road pass in Morocco. The panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and magnificent landscapes, scenery peppered by small Berber villages typical of the region. We visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait ben Haddou. This Kasbah is perhaps the most impressive and well-preserved fortress cities in Morocco. Built on a hilltop, Alit ben Haddou inspired many movie makers such as the Gladiator or Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here. Our travel continues along what is known as the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs passing the Skoura oasis. Then we continue to visit the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna) the center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Acres of Persian roses are grown and harvested here to create rose water, creams and soaps prized throughout Morocco and the world We continue passing the strange rock creation of Tamnalt Hills and we arrive to Dades Gorge carved by centuries by the Dades River. The natural scenery of red and mauve rocks tower above the road. ?Overnight in Dades Gorge, dinner & breakfast.
Day 2 Dades Gorge - Merzouga desert
We depart Dades Gorge after a leisurely breakfast and travel to another spectacular gorge Todra (the highest oasis in Morocco). The gorge is cut into the ochre-colored cliffs of the High Atlas. Its walls are 300 meters high and at their most narrow part are 20 meters apart. Then we depart Todra Gorge for Merzouga the doorway into the desert where your guide and camels will be waiting for you to carry you across the sandy dunes of the Moroccan Sahara. Camel trek as the sun set across the desert landscape, for approximately 1 to 2 hours to reach you desert camp for the night. Your guide will prepare for you refreshing mint tea and dinner of tagine. Romantic night full of stars with berber music. Overnight in a Nomad Tent, dinner & breakfast.
Day 3 Merzouga desert - Ifran- Fes
You will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment of the Merzouga desert. Make your way after breakfast towards Fes along the scenic Ziz Valley Gorge, via Azrou and the cedar forests where colony of monkeys will keep you amused. Drop off at your Riad / Hotel in Fez.