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Marrakech to Fes 3 Days Sahara Tour via Merzouga desert

3 days
From Marrakesh to Fes
4.3
4 reviews

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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
Group Size 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech to Dades

    Start point
    Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Pick up from your Marrakaech hotel / Riad. or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible. , 07:10 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at your hotel in Dades or Tinghir), Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - UNESCO listed Berber fortified village
    • Explore Ait Ben Haddou at leisure

    Optional Activities

    • Hire a local guide at Ait Ben Haddou (€3 per person)
    • Lunch at local cafes in Ait Ben Haddou area (at leisure)
    Landmarks
    Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
    Tizi Ntichka Pass
    High Atlas Mountains
    Klaa Mgouna
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  2. Day 2

    Dades to Merzouga

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel in Dades or Tinghir), Dinner (Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to the campfire at desert camp)

    Included Activities

    • Walk in the Todgha Oasis under palm trees
    • Visit Todgha Gorges
    • Sunset camel ride through Erg Chebbi sand dunes
    • Overnight at Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local cafe in Todgha area (at leisure)
    Landmarks
    Todgha Oasis
    Todgha Gorges
    Errfoud
    Erg Chebbi
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  3. Day 3

    Merzouga to Fes

    End point
    Fez, Fès - Boulemane, Morocco (Drop off at your Fes hotel or the closest accessible location to your Fes riad if not car accessible., 18:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at desert camp)

    Included Activities

    • Early sunrise camel trek over Erg Chebbi dunes

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at leisure in Midelt
    Landmarks
    Ziz Valley
    Errachidia
    Midelt
    Imouzzar
    Ifran
    Middle Atlas Mountains
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Rating
4.7(13 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    3.0
  • 4.7

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  • Marrakech to Fes 3 Days Sahara Tour via Merzouga desert reviewer 1
    May 10th, 2026
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    Very nice and complete tour
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Desert Family Tour
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you found the tour very nice and complete. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the overall experience and everything went smoothly for you. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure in Morocco!
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  • K
    April 15th, 2026
    Everything was as promised, our guide Usama was incredibly helpful and hands on when it came to sorting out any...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Desert Family Tour
    Thank you very much for your detailed feedback! We’re really glad to hear that everything was as promised and that you had a comfortable journey with plenty of well-timed stops. It’s great to know that Usama took good care of you and was helpful throughout the trip. We also appreciate your honest note about the camel ride — it’s definitely a unique experience, even if it can feel a bit uncomfortable, and we’re happy you still enjoyed the overall desert adventure. We’re pleased you liked the camp, the atmosphere, and the experience in general. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable trip in Morocco!
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  • I
    March 2nd, 2026
    The trip was fun. We had a 8-person minibus with our driver Hachim. Hachim was wonderfull and made the tour so much...
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    Traveled in February 2026
  • L
    July 24th, 2023
    Hossein was an amazing guide! Excellent driver, very informative, answered my endless questions with a smile, and was...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Desert Family Tour
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Hossein. It’s fantastic to know he made your journey enjoyable with his driving, knowledge, kindness, and sense of humor. He truly has a gift for connecting with guests and creating a warm group atmosphere, and your words mean a lot. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable adventure in Morocco!
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    Tyler

    Asked on September 19th, 2024

    We are interested in doing the 3 day Imperial Cities tour in Morocco, going from and returning to Marrakech. However, we would like to leave the tour in Casablanca as we prefer to stay on in Casablanca for a few days. Is it ok to do this?

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    • Desert Family TourOperatorWritten September 2024

      First night in the hotel private room second night at Merzouga desert camp private. Departure from Marrakech at your hotel or at the nearest place to your hotel.

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    Shannon

    Asked on December 23rd, 2023

    Is the luggage (roller suitcase) transported all the way to Fés? Is that included in the package or extra?

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    • Desert Family TourOperatorWritten December 2023

      yes you can bring all your luggage (roller suitcase) without extra no problems

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    Katie

    Asked on December 20th, 2023

    They want to know if one of their group can return to Marrakech instead of going on to Fez.

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      Katie

      TravelerWritten December 2023

      Is this a legitimate tour company? They still haven't replied to me?

    • Desert Family TourOperatorWritten December 2023

      yes no problem if one of the group want return to Marrakech instead of going on to Fez.

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    Louis

    Asked on November 11th, 2023

    Is there space to store luggage throughout this tour?

    Tour Details
    • Desert Family TourOperatorWritten November 2023

      Yes you can bring all your luggage no problems

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Tour ID: 177360

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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