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Free cancellation
Up to 48 hours before departure.
Booking confirmation
Details arrive by email.
Duration 3 days
Choose your personal starting date.
Live tour guide
Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
Pickup included
From the airport or your hotel.
Private tour available
Just you and your group.
What travelers loved
What’s included
Highlights
- Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest.
- Ride a camel at sunset into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Hike in the Todra Gorge and discover Rissani.
- Drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Dades Valley.
- Explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
Includes
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Driver and guide
- Hotel nights and one night in a desert camp
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Camel treks at sunset and sunrise
- Taxes and service fees
- International flights
- Tips, personal expenses and drinks not listed
Itinerary
Overview3 Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Leave Fes behind and travel through the Middle Atlas to the Sahara and on to Marrakech in three days. On day one, pass Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest, have lunch in Midelt and ride a camel at sunset into Erg Chebbi. On day two, discover Rissani and the Todra Gorge and spend the night in the Dades Valley. On day three, drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, explore Ait Benhaddou and cross the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Day 1Fes to Merzouga
Leave Fes and pass Ifrane and Azrou, where the cedar forest is home to Barbary apes. Cross the Middle Atlas to Midelt for lunch, continue through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga and ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. You spend the night in a Sahara desert camp.
Day 2Merzouga to the Dades Valley
Watch the sunrise over the dunes, then ride back to Merzouga by camel. You drive via Rissani to the Todra Gorge for a walk and photos, and in the afternoon through the Dades Valley with its rose plantations and kasbahs. You spend the night in a guesthouse.
Day 3Dades Valley to Marrakech
After breakfast you drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. You arrive in Marrakech by early evening.
This tour starts in Fes and ends in Marrakech.
Getting your ticket
After you book, Bokun sends your confirmation and ticket details by email.
Important information
Bring layers for cool desert nights, a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera. The camels are well trained and the pace is gentle.
Photos from the tour
FAQ: Desert Tour from Marrakech
Can I customize the tour?
Yes. You can ask for extra stops or a different pace.
What should I bring?
Layers for cool desert nights, a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera.
Is the camel trek difficult?
No. The camels are well trained, the pace is gentle and the trek suits all fitness levels.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 48 hours before departure. The deposit is non-refundable, as it secures accommodation, transport and other arrangements in advance. Any remaining amount you paid is refunded if you cancel at least 48 hours before departure.
Which meals are included?
2 breakfasts and 2 dinners, plus lunch in Midelt on day 1.
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