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3 Day Tour From Fes to Marrakech :

This is your perfect short trip to combine the two fascinating cities of Fes and Marrakech in a short time, but with a lot to discover. From northern Morocco over the middle atlas to the desert, and further over the high atlas mountains to bustling Marrakech – such a lot to see and discover!

Day 1 : Fez – Ifrane – Erfoud – Merzouga

We start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses. Shortly after it’s time to feed the monkeys! They life in a cedar forest and love the sweet bananas which you can buy at the roadside. From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.

After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass. In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms. Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in nomad tent!

Day 2 : Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel's back or 4x4 to the desert lodge where a nice shower awaits us. In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.

After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls. Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands. Dinner and overnight at a riad in Dades.

Day 3 : Dades Gorges – Valley of Roses – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech

Today we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road. In the desert city Ouarzazate, also knows as «Hollywood of Morocco»,you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty. A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After the visit and enjoying your lunch in Aït Ben Haddou, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos. Evening arrival in Marrakech at your Riad or Hotel.

Description :

Pick up at your Hotel/Riad in Fes at 07:30 am on the first day, arrival at Marrakech around 7 pm on the third day. Distance per day: 470/250/330 km. It is highly recommended that you wear hiking shoes and take a small backpack with you for the overnight in the desert camp.

We suggest that you stay at least 2 nights in Fes before and 2 nights in Marrakech after the trip to explore those 2 fascinating cities. We will be glad to assist you with Riad bookings.

Included :

• Private tour with local guide (english/spanish/french)
• Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 car incl. fuel
• Overnight with Dinner and breakfast in the riad and in a tent in the desert camp
• Camel ride to/from the camp (about 1 h each way)

Not Included :

• lunch, drinks
• local guides
• Tips for your guide