3 Days Marrakesh to Fez Desert Tour

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3 Days Marrakesh to Fez Desert Tour, Sahara Desert Tours 3 Days Camel Trip comprise a Camel-back trip in and outside of Morocco’s Premier and most beautiful deserts in Erg Chebbi, close to Merzouga village, through Erg Echabbi (Merzouga) with a couple of nights invested at the Centre of the Sahara Desert, enjoy nomadic relaxed camp, sleeping beneath the shouting celebrities and You could get involved in a few Saharan drumming around fire. This excursion includes a Walk trip to Ait ben Haddou Kasbah at which Gladiator, the Game of Thrones, and also Lawrence of Arabia were filmed, a human heritage site and one of Morocco’s very This tour is certainly the best excursion of Morocco not missed.

3-Day Marrakesh to Fez Desert Tour, Sahara Desert Tours 3-Day Camel The trip is also customized to match your time framework from 3, four, or five days duration. We Urge 4 days/3 nights simply to prevent a long driveway on the 3rd day and to take advantage of the gorgeous landscapes and additional hours to explore Morocco’s most attractive part.

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2+ Age

3 to 5 days Morocco Desert Tours

Departure
Marrakech
Departure Time
8 AM
Return Time
7 PM
Dress Code
Casual
Included
Camel trek (one camel per guest)
New air-conditioned vehicle 4WD or Minivan/Mini Bus
Overnight in Desert Luxury Camp
Professional driver/Tour guide during the tour
Not Included
Entrance Fees
Flights
Local guides in major cities: Fes; Marrakech, Casablanca mosque, Volubilis; Essaouira, Atlas Mountains
Lunches and drinks unless specified
Meals as per itinerary
Personal expenses
Pick-up and Drop Off Service

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou kasbah – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

After a sumptuous breakfast, the tour guide will take you to Ouarzazate and Dades Valley Set off on your trip along the Ounila valley and follow the fascinating old Caravan route. Gardens adorn the riverbed along the Ounila valley. See the ruins of Kasbah and mud houses flanked by brown ridges. A stopover at Pasha Glaoui Kasbah is a must. The trip over the High Atlas Mountains along the spectacular Tizi-n-tichka pass en route for Marrakech should take about 4 hours. Here you will find countless Berber villages sprinkled on the majestic mountains. Stroll along the passages to the top hill and gear up for breathtaking views over the Atlas Mountains.Most of Aït Benhaddou was rebuilt for filming Lawrence of Arabia and Jesus of Nazareth. A Kasbah is a conventional administrative building. Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou is an impressive structure set against the backdrop of High Atlas Mountains. Take a trip to Dades Valley for memorable moments. Overnight in Riad or Hotel.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erg Chebbi, and Camel Trek

After a filling breakfast, the tour will proceed towards Todra Gorges and the Erfoud. The morning drive will take place along the Dades valley and the Road of 1000 Kasbah to Todra Valley, giving you spectacular sights of palm trees, villages with mud-red homes, and colorful sceneries. Set off on a picturesque path on Morocco desert tours through southern Anti Atlas desert terrain. Get a glorious glimpse of camel herders crossing the plains and see the thriving date palm communities scattered along the landscape. Todgha Gorge is a must-visit stopover and a popular tourist destination sited on the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Stroll along the dirt road or attempt hiking or rock climbing. The Valley of Roses is cozily nestled in the Dades valley and extends from Kelaa M’Gouna all the way to the Mgoun creek.You will find yourself enjoying the landscape of pristine sand, pure air, and a picturesque backdrop. The sense of wanderlust will be heightened when you will witness the sun setting against a clear sky. The most interesting part of the night will be camping under the stars and trying to discover constellations in the clear night sky, whilst enjoying a bonfire lit night.

Day 3: Merzouga – Cedar Forest – Ifran – Fes

Set off on a memorable trip through the extensive Saharan landscape and witness the grandeur of Erg (dune desert). Marrakech tours permit you to see the glory of Fez all the way to the majestic Middle Atlas Mountain. Prepare to be enamored by the cedar forest with monkeys, lovely lakes and Berber villages. Travel across the Ziz valley gorge and the palmery.Arrive at Merzouga Erg Chebbi Sahara in Saharan Morocco. The dunes are definitely among the must-visit destinations in Morocco. Midelt is a must-visit stopover as it offers awe-inspiring views of the majestic eastern High Atlas.Fez is brimming with artisans, scholars, gourmands, and imams and is the perfect destination to end a memorable trip. Soak up the historical Fes travel lineage and make memories to last a lifetime. There are lots of exciting things to do in Fes.

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20 Things You Must Know Before Visiting Morocco Travel Tips

More and more people are visiting Morocco every year. It’s a beautiful country. If you plan on going, here are a few pointers to help you prepare for your trip.

Dress Appropriately

Overall, guys can dress however they like, but women need to dress more conservatively. Although you see many tourists wearing whatever they want, we chose to cover up as much as possible to avoid unwanted attention. Even if you’re traveling with a group of guys, you may still get harassed. Some of the girls in our group got groped on multiple occasions even though we were paired off with a male buddy. It was mostly really old men, and it happened more often in crowded places. When visiting mosques, you need to cover down to your wrists and ankles. For the ladies out there, it really helps to have a shawl/scarf handy in case you need it.

Currency and Cost

More established shops will take credit cards, but most smaller markets, street vendors, and cabs will not. Be ready with the local currency. The Moroccan Dirham (DEER-HAM) goes for roughly 9.20 Dirhams (DH) per 1 USD or 10 per 1 euro. We thought things would be cheaper in Morocco, but because of how touristy the country has become, the prices were comparable to Europe. Our tour guide recommended each person exchange 100 euros per day.

ATMs.

Exchange enough money when have a chance. ATMs can run out of money especially during a holiday or on the weekend also keep in mind some machines will let you withdraw up to $400.00 a day. There are many exchange offices especially in the big cities, your tour guide will help you get the best exchange rates. Also, traveler’s checks are pretty much useless in Morocco. It’s hard to find a place to cash them.

Keep Correct Change with You

Moroccan cab drivers rarely “have change” when you need it. To avoid overpaying, keep your coins. Most of our cab rides within the city were roughly 30 Dirhams, be careful when the cab driver says I will charge you a flat fee (it’s illegal), once you’re inside the cab look at the meter it should read something like 2.3 DRS during the day and 3.2 DRS during the night, roughly a 10 minutes cab ride should cost you around $8.00, do the best you can to have small change with you (coins).

Tipping

Have some change ready for tips. A good general rule of thumb is 3 to 5 DH at a local place and 5 to 10 DH at nicer places (coffee shops), when you dine at a restaurant a 10% tips is greatly appreciated. For your driver and guide 15 to 20% is greatly appreciated.

Be Wary of Local Guides.

It’s definitely great to hire a local guide to help you get an inside perspective on the country and navigate through the maze of the medinas (old towns) but be sure you know what you’re getting yourself into. The local guides have built relationships with many different stores, and they are most likely getting a cut of the sales. Don’t be fooled when they say they are trying to help you haggle to get the best price. I always offer them a 70% off the asking price, we start negotiating until we meet somewhere in the middle, put your poker face on. For this reason, our guides and drivers will stay with you from the beginning to the end of the tour to avoid such miss-step.

Stay Away from Strangers Offering Free Tours or Directions.

Even if you don’t hire a local guide, there will be a lot of locals offering you tours while you’re walking around the markets and medinas. If you go with one of them you may end up completely lost and pressed to spend money. Most of the time they will ask for a tip afterward too. This is the same as asking for directions. A lot of them will offer to walk you to where you’re going but then ask for a tip. If you’re so inclined, always have money to pay them off or just plan ahead and ask your hotel or pull up some maps when you have WIFI. And this is the reason why we have well-trained staff professional chauffeurs and nationally certified guides that offer you protection to your experience.

Fridays are Holy Days and Prepare for Holidays

Keep in mind that it is a Muslim country, so pay attention to their holidays otherwise you might be there when everything is closed. Also, most shops and attractions are closed during the mid-day prayer then everything is back to normal after that. During Ramadan most food places will be closed until late afternoon, however, you can still find some places where you can eat, the restaurant at the hotels, and Riads are always open. If you arrive in Morocco on Eid al-Adha, where they slaughter and sacrifice helps. Shops restaurants will be closed for at least 4 to 6 days and banks will be close for at least 2 days.

Careful What Water You Use

To stay on the safe side, drink bottled water and even use it to brush your teeth. the water bottle is really useful when you’re in Morocco.

Pack Some Immodium

Because the food, the meat, and the vegetables are all organic and they are not processed in most cases you will be fine but just to be in the safe case, bring some medication with you.

Watch Your Pockets

Most Moroccans are friendly and honest, but be careful about pickpockets in any major city especially in crowded places like the markets.

What Language Do They Speak?

Moroccans speak a mixture of Arabic, Berber, English, Spanish, and French. You’ll be fine with English in most of the larger cities, but you’ll probably need a translator in the rural parts of the country.Here are a few basic Arabic words that came in handy:

Hello(Peace Be With You): Salam Alikome (salaam a eleikum)
Thank You:Choukran (shokran)
No Thank You: La Choukran (la shokran). This one is useful when you have a bunch of street vendors hassling you to buy something.
Watch Out: Although you won’t use this yourself, you’ll most likely hear this in the medinas or souks (outdoor markets). It will be said by locals coming by with a mule, motorcycle, or cart and is a warning to move to the side.

Visiting Mosques:

If you’re hoping to visit Mosque in Morocco, you might be out of luck unless you’re Muslim. Most mosques are off-limits to non-Muslims, with the exception of the massive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. They are still beautiful to take photos from outside though!

Do I Need a Visa or Vaccines?

Almost all English-speaking countries (except South Africa) do not require visas to enter the country. The CDC also doesn’t require any vaccines although many would recommend Hepatitis A and Typhoid shots. Find out more details from the CDC here.

Ask Before Taking Photos (And You May Have to Pay).

When you’re walking through the markets, be careful about taking photos of people and shops. Unless you are purchasing something, they may get angry at you and even demand money for the photos. When taking photos of the snake charmers, you need to pay 20 DH. Some may even hassle you for more, so it’s good to first establish a price before taking a photo.

Souvenirs to Bring Home:

Leather and carpets are well known in Fez. Fragrances, oils, and spices (like saffron) are famous in Morocco. Your tour guide will have recommendations for each product you want to get as a souvenir.

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Overall, Morocco is a beautiful country, and you will be happy to experience it. As long as you’re completely aware of your surroundings, and you go in with the right mindset and expectations, you can have a wonderful experience.

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3 Days Marrakesh to Fez Desert Tour