The 4-day excursion to the Merzouga desert is ideal for those who land in Fez and return from Marrakech because, in addition to visiting the two most touristic cities of the country, you will also visit the impressive desert of Merzouga.
Itinerary
Day 1
Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Merzouga
We will pick you up at your hotel and head to Merzouga, crossing the Middle Atlas and its cedar forests. This mountain range stretches 350 kilometers from the southwest to the northwest of Morocco.
On the way we will pass through villages such as Ifrane, known as the "Moroccan Switzerland" for the architecture of its houses and for being one of the most exclusive ski destinations in the country, and Azrou, one of the most famous Berber towns in Morocco.
We will cross the Ziz Valley and the Ziz Gorges and pass through villages like Midelt and Erfoud. we will reach the desert of Merzouga.
Tonight we will spend the night in a charming riad near the dunes.
Day 2
Enjoying the dunes of Erg Chebbi
The second day will be dedicated to enjoy the most spectacular part of the Eastern Sahara. We will enter the desert in the 4X4, visit nomadic villages, see oasis and ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Following the tour we will visit the famous village of Khamlia where the Gnawa, descendants of slaves from Africa, are located and enjoy their amazing folk music.
At sunset we will return to the hotel to take the camels that will take us to our camp near the dunes, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 3
ERZOUGA - RISSANI - ERFOUD - TODRA GORGE - DADES VALLEY
Today we will have the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience watching the sunrise over the sea of desert dunes. After breakfast we will return by camels to Merzouga and after a shower we will leave for Tinghir "the city of the mountain" in Berber, another beautiful Berber village where we will be delighted with the contrast of its palm groves and its pink painted houses.
We follow the tour and the landscape shows us its contrasts. We are in the Todra Gorges formed by rocky walls of more than 200m high and with a clear and crystalline river that runs through it. After visiting it, we will head towards the Dades Valley, a Berber village also famous for its high gorges, its beautiful landscapes and its views of the Atlas, night and dinner in a charming hotel.
Day 4
DADES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - AÏT BEN HADDOU - MARRAKECH
We will cross the Dades Valley and the Valley of the Roses, to reach the city of Ouarzazate, we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, spectacular village of clay and stone buildings surrounded by large walls, aspect that make it one of the most beautiful places in Morocco, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is also famous for being the scene of film blockbusters like the Oscar-winning "Lawrence of Arabia", "The Sheltering Sky" or "Babel".
Once visited we will follow the road that crosses the Tichka pass, the highest mountain pass in Morocco, with more than 2,260 meters high and breathtaking views that will lead us to the "Red City" of Marrakech. Night in a charming riad
Discounts
A 50% discount is offered for children between 2 and 10 years old. Children under 2 years old can take the tour free of charge.
Lodging
We offer the tour with two categories of hotels, standard and superior.
Standard
- Merzouga (first night): Riad Serai or similar.
- Merzouga (second night): Jannat luxury camp.
- Ouarzazate: Riad bouchedor or similar.
Superior
- Merzouga (first night): Riad Serai or similar.
- Merzouga (second night): Jannat luxury camp.
- Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa or similar.
Details
Duration: 4 days
Includes:
- Private and exclusive tour, there will be no other people in the group.
- Pick up from your hotel, riad, airport or central location in Fez of your choice.
- Transportation in 4×4 or minivan with air conditioning
- Three nights accommodation on half board basis (breakfast and dinner)
- Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses
- Camel ride to get to the camp
- Entrance fees to monuments
Not included:
- Lunches and beverages
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on holidays.
Voucher
We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.
Methods of payment
To reserve the tour we require a 30% deposit, the remaining amount is due at the beginning of the tour.
