3-Day Merzouga to Fez Trip

Head into the desert and visit locations like Ouarzazate and the Erg Chebbi dunes with this 3-day trip through Merzouga to Fez.

3-Day Trip Details

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

We leave Marrakech for Ouarzazate, a journey of approximately 4 hours across the Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. We'll stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, recognized from films like Gladiator, before proceeding to Ouarzazate to see the Kasbah of Taourirt. We will continue along the Thousand Kasbahs Road towards Skoura to reach the Roses Valley approximately 30 minutes before sunset, ending the day in the Dades Valley for our first night’s accommodation.

Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we'll explore the Dades Gorges and the Todra Gorges. Then, we'll head towards Merzouga, crossing the Jorf Palm Grove and stopping for lunch at Erfoud, known for its fossil fragments. In Merzouga, we'll switch to camels for a ride into the desert, where we can choose to partake in a quad bike tour at an additional cost. Dinner will be served under the stars at our camp in Erg Chebbi.

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

We'll witness the sunrise in the desert before breakfast at the camp. The journey to Fez will take us through Tafilalet and Rissani. We'll stop at the monkey forest in Azrou before arriving in Fez around 6 pm. Taxi transport will be provided with a driver speaking English, Spanish, or French.

Accommodation Options

On the first night in Dades, options include Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, or similar. Standard haimas accommodate up to 4 people, while superior haimas can accommodate up to 5, both with private bathrooms. Haimas are private regardless of capacity. The camps are separate and vary in meals and decoration. During peak seasons, standard camps may have shared bathrooms. Luxury camps offer air conditioning for an extra fee, and double, triple, or family room options are available.

Pickup Info

If staying in the Medina, meet at one of these points: KFC Marrakech, Moulay El Yazid Mosque, Mohamed V School, Abdelmoumen School, or Bab Doukkala Pharmacy. For accommodations outside the Medina, pickup is free from your hotel. A supplement may apply for hotels located outside Marrakech, ranging from 10EUR to 40EUR based on distance.