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3 Days Ouarzazate To Fes Desert Tour

3 Days Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour

3 Days Ouarzazate To Fes Desert Tour

Overview

This 3 days Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour is one of the best Ouarzazate desert tours to explore both the south and north of Morocco. During this Ouarzazate tour, you will visit the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, walk through the beautiful Todra Valley and Todra Gorges, and enjoy a camel ride in the Sahara desert. Our desert tours from Ouarzazate also include a visit to the green Ziz Valley, the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Cedar Forest to see monkeys, and a stop in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, before reaching Fes.

Highlights

  • Visit the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
  • Explore Todra Valley and Todra Gorges
  • Camel ride and overnight in the Sahara Desert
  • Watch the sunset and sunrise over the sand dunes
  • Drive through Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains
  • See monkeys in the Cedar Forest
  • Stop in Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco
  • End the tour in the imperial city of Fes

Itinerary

Day 1Day 1: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley – Tinghir

This Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour starts with a pickup from your hotel. We begin the journey by visiting the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a beautiful old village where many movies were filmed like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. After exploring the kasbah, we return to Ouarzazate to visit Atlas Studios and the historic Kasbah Taourirt.

Later, we drive through the green palm groves of Skoura, the lovely Rose Valley, and the scenic Dades Valley. At the end of the day, we reach Tinghir, where you will have dinner and spend the night in a hotel or riad. This day gives a great start to one of the most popular desert tours from Ouarzazate.

Day 2Day 2: Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, our Ouarzazate desert tour continues to the impressive Todra Gorges, known for its high red cliffs and green palm trees. It’s a favorite place for climbers and nature lovers. Then we travel through small Berber villages like Tinjdad, Erfoud, and Rissani.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the magical Erg Chebbi sand dunes near Merzouga. You will ride a camel across the dunes to reach your desert camp. Here, you can watch a beautiful sunset and enjoy a traditional dinner. You will also listen to Berber music and sleep in a tent under the stars. This is the most special part of any Ouarzazate tour.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes

On the last day of the 3 days from Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour, you will wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower at the camp, you will ride the camel back to Merzouga and continue the drive to Fes.

On the way, we pass by Errachidia, Ziz Valley, and stop for beautiful mountain views. We then drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Midelt for lunch. After that, we visit the Cedar Forest near Azrou to see wild monkeys and stop in Ifrane, known as “the Switzerland of Morocco.” In the evening, we arrive in Fes, and your Ouarzazate desert tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.

Price Includes

  • Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van
  • Pick up/drop off at your accommodations
  • Experience English speaking driver guide
  • 1 night in Tinghir (dinner and brekfast included)
  • 1 night in a luxury desert camp (dinner and breakfast included)
  • Camel ride (one camel per person)
  • Sandboard available in the camp
  • Visit all interesting attractions along the road
  • Free time for luches and discovering
  • Flexible stops

Price Excludes

  • Drinks and Lunches
  • Any extra personal expenses or activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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Good to know

  • When you make your reservation, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions, such as being vegetarian or vegan. We will accommodate your meal preferences accordingly.
  • From the start of your journey to its conclusion, your driver guide will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodations, so you can relax without worrying about managing your luggage.
  • For lunches during the trip, your guide will suggest restaurants known for their fresh and safe food to ensure your well-being. However, if you have a specific restaurant in mind, feel free to let your guide know—they will be happy to take you there.
  • For those seeking an exciting experience, we offer optional activities like quad biking and buggy driving in the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes. If you’re interested in these adventures, please let your guide know, and they will arrange everything to ensure you have a fun and memorable time.

Accommodations

We offer three accommodation options to suit every traveler’s preference. Our accommodations are cozy and clean and provide essential amenities for a comfortable experience. No matter which option you choose, all our accommodations are carefully selected for their quality, cleanliness, and comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay that meets different needs and budgets. Our accommodations are divided into three categories.

  • Standard 3*
  • Luxury 4*
  • Deluxe 5*

We allow the possibility for our guests to mix and match between the categories, for instance, choosing standard for the first night and choosing luxury or deuxe for the second night, or vice versa.

Price

The price of this 3 days Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour depends on the number of participants, the type of accommodations, and the season of travel. We invite you to reach out to us by filling out a contact form or sending us a message on WhatsApp. Our expert team shall answer you, providing the best price as possible.

Reviews & Testimonial
  • We did a super 8 days tour with Marrakech Expeditions from Casablanca to Marrakech via Fes, desert, Chefchaouen, Atlas Mountains, it was a life time trip with our guide Hamid, who was excellent provided informatin about his beautiful country and provide as with the best services, including hotels, desert camp and camel riding in the desert. I highly recommed Hamid and Marrakech Expeditions from your Moroccan tour. Thank you Hamid for all.

    yency h
    Best Tour with Hamid in Morocco
  • Qw did the 10 day trip with Hamid, everything about this trip was amazing, every city we visited had something different. Who knew that Morocco was such a diverse country. Hamid our guide was so accommodating and always put our needs first. He gave us tips that were so useful. I cannot recommend him enough, we will definitely be back and use Hamid from culture desert tours again. The whole trip was organised to perfection, thank you so much Hamid.

    Rozie
    The best travel experience ever!
  • I went to morocco with my friend, we booked 10 days trip from marrakech to fes by a range of wonderful places , chefchaouen , Tangier , Rabat , Meknes , Fes, essaouira, the sahara desert… we visited all this places with our guide Hamid , he is a good guide all the time with us , if you are going to morocco do not hesitate you will enjoy all time , good people different culture , beautiful places … i recommend

    Triana Dita L
    Marocco trip
FAQ

How long is the camel ride in the desert?

The camel ride to the desert camp takes about 1 hour each way. If you prefer, you can take a 4×4 instead of riding a camel.

What should I pack for this 3 days Ouarzazate to Fes desert tour?

You should bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, warm clothes for the night, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a small backpack for personal items, and a camera or phone to capture the beautiful desert scenery.

Can I ride the camel if I have back or knee problems?

If you have back or knee issues, you can skip the camel trek and take a 4×4 vehicle to the desert camp instead. Let us know in advance, and we will arrange a comfortable transfer for you.

Will there be vegetarian or special meal options?

Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options are available. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.

What is the best time to take this tour?

The best time is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is not too hot or too cold.

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