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Free cancellation
Up to 48 hours before departure.
Booking confirmation
Details arrive by email.
Duration 5 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.
- Spend two nights in a desert camp at Merzouga with a sunset camel trek.
- Choose sandboarding, a morning camel trek or time at the camp, and visit nomad villages.
- Hike in the Todra Gorge and explore Ait Benhaddou.
- Finish with a guided city tour of Marrakech.
Includes
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Driver and guide
- Hotel nights and a night in a desert camp
- 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Camel treks at sunset and sunrise
- Taxes and service fees
- International flights
- Tips, personal expenses and drinks not listed
Itinerary
Overview5 Day Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
Travel from Fes to Marrakech in five days and end with a city tour of Marrakech. Spend two nights in a desert camp at Merzouga, with a sunset camel trek and the choice of sandboarding or a morning ride. Then discover Rissani, hike in the Todra Gorge, spend the night in the Dades Valley, stop at Ait Benhaddou and cross the High Atlas. On day five, wander through Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and the souks.
Day 1Fes to Merzouga
Leave Fes via Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest, where you may see Barbary apes. Cross the Middle Atlas to Midelt for lunch, then drive through the palm groves of the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. At sunset you ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a Berber desert camp with dinner.
Day 2The Sahara at Merzouga
Watch the Sahara sunrise. Choose between sandboarding, a morning camel trek or relaxing at the camp. Visit nomad villages and listen to local music. You spend the second night in the camp.
Day 3Merzouga, Rissani, Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
Ride a camel back to Merzouga and discover the market town of Rissani. Then drive west to the Todra Gorge for a hike among the red cliffs. You spend the night in a local guesthouse in the Dades Valley.
Day 4Dades Valley to Marrakech
Drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs via Ouarzazate and stop at the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech by evening.
Day 5Marrakech
A guided city tour shows you Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and the souks. Afterwards you are taken to your hotel or the airport, depending on your plans.
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?
4 breakfasts and 4 dinners.
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