Merzouga to Fez Trip: 3 Days

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, taking approximately 4 hours and crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass, over 2,000 meters high. We will stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before continuing to Ouarzazate to see the Kasbah of Taourirt. We'll then travel along the Thousand Kasbahs Road towards Skoura and arrive at the Dades Valley for our first night’s accommodation, potentially in Skoura.

Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we will explore the Dades Valley and the spectacular Todra Gorges, followed by a visit to the Jorf Palm Grove and lunch in Erfoud, known for fossil fragments. In Merzouga, participants can opt for a camel ride or a quad bike tour (additional cost for quad bike). The evening includes a dinner in Erg Chebbi under the stars.

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

We’ll start the day with a desert sunrise, followed by breakfast and a camel ride before heading to Fez through Tafilalet and Rissani. We will pass through Azrou and Ifrane, with a stop at the monkey forest. We will arrive in Fez approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes later, around 6 pm, via taxi with a guide speaking English, Spanish, or French.

Tour Accommodation

The first night will be spent in Dades, with accommodation options including Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, or similar. The second night will be in a haima camp in Merzouga, with standard and superior categories differing in bathroom facilities and capacity. Note that air-conditioning incurs an additional charge of 30EUR per person, and not all campsites provide wifi. Rooms are available as double, triple, or family rooms.