3-Day Trip: Merzouga Desert to Marrakesh
3-Day Trip
Day 1: Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Merzouga
Once we collect you from your hotel or riad in Fez, we'll make our way towards the Merzouga Desert. On the way, we'll pass through locations such as Ifrane, nicknamed the Moroccan Switzerland. Do you know how it came to be called this? We'll also have the chance to visit the charming landscapes of Azrou.
The tour will continue by traversing the Ziz valley and gorges until we reach Erfoud. That evening, we'll enjoy a camel ride through the Merzouga desert. You'll adore the landscape! If you wish, you can also enjoy an optional quad tour.
After having a delicious meal, we'll rest up at the Haimas Camp until the following day.
Day 2: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Dadès Gorge
The next day will begin atop the Merzouga dunes at sunrise. Photo time! Afterwards, we'll enjoy breakfast and continue our route towards the famous Todgha Gorge. The impressive landscape here will leave you speechless.
Before bringing the second day to a close, we'll make our way to the incredible Dadès Gorge, where we'll grab a bite to eat and rest for the evening in a nearby hotel until the following day.
Day 3: Dadès Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakesh
We'll have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and once we've finished we'll begin our journey towards Ouarzazate. There, we'll explore its outskirts and visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Movie lovers will instantly recognize this location!
You'll have free time here for lunch and to take some photos, and then we'll continue this tour by passing through Amazigh villages that lie in the foothills of the Atlas mountain range. Did you know that this is one of the most famous mountain ranges in Morocco?
Finally, at around 6 pm, we'll arrive in Marrakesh
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels in Fez. However, if you're staying within the Medina, please make your way to the Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud), where your guide will meet you.
Day Trip Accommodation
During the booking process, you'll be able to choose between staying at the types of accommodation: Standard (2 or 3 stars) or Superior (4 stars).
Standard Accommodation:
- Merzouga Desert (first night): standard haimas camping
- Dadés Gorge (second night): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.
Superior Accommodation:
- Merzouga Desert (first night): superior Haimas camping
- Dadés Gorge (segunda noche): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.
Types of Bedrooms
Both at the hotels and the desert encampments, there's no possibility of having a single room, only doubles. If you reserve as a single person or someone in a group who wants a single room, an additional fee will be charged.
If you prefer, there are also triple rooms and family rooms. The standard category rooms have communal showers at the encampment, while the superior category rooms come with a private bathroom and showers at the haimas camp. As well as this, please keep in mind that air conditioning at the luxurious encampments comes with an additional cost of around € 30 (US$ 32.37) per person.
More Information
Duration
3 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel, riad, airport or city centre point in Fez pickup and drop–off
Transport by air–conditioned minibus or 4x4
English–speaking driver
2 nights of half board accommodation
Towels at each accommodation
Basic WiFi for instant messaging (only with superior accommodation)
Fuel, tolls and all associated costs
Camel ride to the desert encampment
Not included
Lunch and drinks
Air conditioning in the luxury haimas: € 30 (US$ 32.37) per person
Quad tour: € 50 (US$ 53.95) for drivers and € 20 (US$ 21.58) for passengers
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
Provider
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Maroc Expedition
Corporate name: Maroc Expedition Travel S.A.R.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.