3-Day Merzouga to Fez Trip

Head into the immensity of the desert and enjoy a unique adventure visiting beautiful locations like Ouarzazate and the Erg Chebbi dunes with this 3-day trip through Merzouga to Fez.

Trip Description

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

At the designated time, we'll leave Marrakech for Ouarzazate. The journey takes approximately 4 hours, crossing the Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. We'll stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before reaching Ouarzazate to see the Kasbah of Taourirt. Later, we'll travel along the Thousand Kasbahs Road to the Roses Valley, arriving in Dades Valley for our first night's accommodation, potentially in Skoura on some occasions.

Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we'll explore the Dades Gorges and the Todra Gorges. Next, we'll travel to Merzouga, crossing the Jorf Palm Grove and stopping for lunch in Erfoud. After visiting fossil remains in Erfoud, we’ll head to Merzouga where you can opt for a camel ride to the desert camp or participate in a quad bike tour (additional cost). In Erg Chebbi, we'll enjoy dinner under the stars.

Day 3: Rissani - Ziz Valley - Middle Atlas - Fez

We'll start the day with a sunrise in the desert, followed by breakfast and a shower at the camp before our camel ride. Then, we’ll travel to Fez via Tafilalet and Rissani, stopping at the monkey forest in Azrou and Ifrane. We expect to arrive in Fez around 6 pm. The journey may utilize a taxi with an English, Spanish, or French-speaking driver, subject to availability.

Accommodation Options

Accommodation for the first night will be in Dades, with options including Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, or Kasbah Tifawen. Standard haimas can accommodate up to 4 people and include a private bathroom, while superior haimas can accommodate up to 5. Note that during peak seasons, standard camps may have shared bathrooms, and air conditioning in luxury camps is an additional 30EUR per person. Not all camps provide Wi-Fi. Rooms may be double, triple, or family-sized.