3-Day Trip: Merzouga Desert to Marrakesh

Are you in Fez? If you want to discover the charms of the desert and its stunning Amazigh towns, don't miss this 3-day trip to Merzouga, finishing in Marrakesh.

3-Day Trip

Day 1: Fez - Ifrane - Azrou - Erfoud - Merzouga

We will collect you from your hotel or riad in Fez, heading towards the Merzouga Desert. The route includes Ifrane and the landscapes of Azrou. We will traverse the Ziz valley and gorges, arriving at Erfoud. That evening, enjoy a camel ride in the Merzouga desert or an optional quad tour. After dinner, we will rest at Haimas Camp.

Day 2: Merzouga – Todgha Gorge – Dadès Gorge

The second day starts at sunrise atop the Merzouga dunes, followed by breakfast. We will visit the Todgha Gorge and then proceed to the Dadès Gorge for dinner and overnight stay at a nearby hotel.

Day 3: Dadès Gorge – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakesh

After breakfast, we head to Ouarzazate to explore and visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Free time is provided for lunch and photos before continuing through Amazigh villages. We expect to arrive in Marrakesh around 6 pm.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels in Fez. Guests staying within the Medina should meet at the Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud).

Day Trip Accommodation

You can choose accommodation between Standard (2 or 3 stars) and Superior (4 stars).

Standard Accommodation:

Merzouga Desert (first night): standard haimas campingDadés Gorge (second night): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.

Superior Accommodation:

Merzouga Desert (first night): superior Haimas campingDadés Gorge (second night): Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen, Auberge Panorama or similar.

Types of Bedrooms

There are no single rooms available, only doubles. An additional fee applies for single reservations. Triple and family rooms are also available. Standard rooms have communal showers, while superior rooms include private bathrooms. Air conditioning at luxurious encampments incurs a fee of around 30EUR per person.