2-Day Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga and Fez

2-Day Morocco Trip

On this two-day Moroccan desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fez, you’ll explore many fascinating places in a short time. The tour begins with a visit to the city of Ouarzazate, where you’ll visit the ancient Kasbah of Taourirt and the film studios where many famous movies were filmed. Then, drive to the Dades Valley and the Todgha Gorge, where you can enjoy breathtaking scenery. Next, visit the Grand Merzouga Desert, where you can ride camels and watch magical sunsets and sunrises, spending the night in a desert camp. The next day, visit the traditional souk of Rissani and the excavated city of Erfoud. Then, visit the “Switzerland of Morocco,” Ifrane, and the Cedar Forest, home to the Barbary macaque. Finally, the tour concludes in Fez, where you can enjoy the city’s rich culture and history.

1st day: Ouarzazate Skoura (Kasbah Amridil) - Rose Valley - Dades Valley - Todra Gorges Erfoud - Merzouga Sahara Overnight in a luxury camp

Early in the morning, we start our journey from Ouarzazate and explore the city and visit the Atlas Studio, where many famous films have been filmed. We then visit the Taourirt Kasbah, which is considered one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. After that, we head southeast to visit the Amridil Kasbah, which is characterized by the palm groves of Skoura. We then continue our journey to the Valley of Roses, where the Rose Festival is held annually in May. After that, we drive through the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorges, where we enjoy the breathtaking scenery. At lunchtime, we stop at a place overlooking the valley to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, we reach the Great Merzouga Desert, where we move on to a camel ride and cross the sandy desert. We will stop to enjoy a magical sunset on top of a high sand dune. We then continue our journey to a luxury desert camp, where we enjoy Berber drumming music and dance around a campfire under a clear, starry sky. Finally, we have dinner and spend the night at the camp.

Day 2: Merzouga Dunes - Erfoud - Midelt - Cedar Forest - Ifrane - Fez

On the last day of your trip to the Moroccan Sahara, you will wake up early to watch the magical sunrise in the heart of the desert. After breakfast, return by camel to Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting for you to begin your journey back to Fez. Head to Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalt region, where you will visit its large, lively souk. Then, continue to Erfoud to visit a petrified marble workshop. Afterwards, drive along the Ziz River and stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley at lunchtime. Head to Midelt, then continue your journey to the Cedar Forest, where Barbary macaques live. Finally, visit Ifrane, known for its alpine houses and snow, before ending your trip in Fez.

Please note that the 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fez is only a suggestion for the itinerary. If this suggestion is not what you are looking for, we are willing to organize a different itinerary according to your preferences and duration of stay. We offer customized and tailored tours in Morocco. As for the prices, it varies depending on the number of people participating. The more people, the lower the price. Since the transportation costs are fixed, the price will be divided according to the number of people. The price also depends on the quality of the accommodation provided. More information about prices and details, please contact us. We will be glad to help you plan your perfect trip and provide an unforgettable travel experience in Morocco

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Frequently asked questions

Options include a 4×4 or a small passenger car, both of which come equipped with air conditioning.

Car detailing

Land Cruiser Prado (up to 4 passengers): 4×4.

Pickup vans: Mercedes Vito Tourer or Ford Custom Van (up to 8 passengers)

For groups of more than 8 people, a minibus can be provided for up to 18 people

 

A camel ride in the desert can take from 45 minutes to an hour and a half.

Please let us know of any dietary preferences you may have and we will work to accommodate your needs with care. Please advise us of your preferences in advance so that we can arrange lunches and inform the chef or chefs accordingly, as dinner is included in the dietary options available in the package.

The meeting place for the tour will be at 8:00 am anywhere in Marrakech. If you are able to reach your Riad by car, we will be waiting for you there to receive you directly. In case you have difficulty arriving, we will pick you up from the nearest accessible point on the road. Please confirm your reservation to organize the perfect reception

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel or accommodation in Fes, or to the nearest available parking. The tour usually ends between 6:00pm and 7:00pm in Fes, but the exact time may vary depending on the length of time allocated at each location.

During the camel ride, please carry only essential items. The rest of the luggage will be transported in the 4×4 luggage car, and will be available upon your arrival at the camp

You can easily exchange currencies in Morocco, where you can exchange Euros or US dollars for Moroccan dirhams at many locations including banks and currency exchange offices. There are also widespread ATMs that allow you to withdraw cash easily

Although credit cards and foreign currencies (such as Euros and US dollars) are usually accepted, it is always advisable to carry the local currency (Moroccan Dirham) to ensure convenience and ease of transactions while traveling in Morocco

(Haggling) Negotiating prices: Haggling or negotiating prices is an accepted practice in Morocco, and customers are expected to participate in this process. Even locals usually participate in bargaining.

Trip map from Ouarzazate to Merzouga and Fez

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