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4 Day Tour: Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga with Desert Tent

By Discover Sahara Tours LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is £241 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Ride a camel in the dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Visit the nomads of the Sahara Desert
  • Spend the night in a Berber style camp in the Sahara
  • Visit the mesmerising Todra Gorges
Activity location
    • Merzouga
    • Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Merzouga
    • Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

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Shared Tour: Budget Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Budget Accommodation in the Desert: shared tent with shared toilets and showers. Tents accommodate 2-4 people. The number of people in the tent will depend on the number of travellers booked and the availability in the camp.

Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£241.34 x 1 Adult£241.34
Total
Price is £241.34
Until Tue, 30 Dec
Shared Tour - Standard Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

This is a shared tour with up to 18 passengers travelling together in the vehicle. With Standard Accommodation your tent in the desert will be private but the bathroom facilities will be in a separate shared tent in the camp.

Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£293.90 x 1 Adult£293.90
Total
Price is £293.90
Until Tue, 30 Dec
Shared Tour - Deluxe Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

This is a shared tour with up to 18 passengers travelling together in the vehicle. With Deluxe Accommodation your tent in the desert will have an en-suite toilet and shower.

Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£447.14 x 1 Adult£447.14
Total
Price is £447.14
Until Tue, 30 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up at your Hotel or Riad at around 07:00-8:00 am
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned transport by 4 × 4 , Minivan orMinibus.
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    Two nights in the desert camp.
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    Traditional Berber music show.
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    Chance to try Traditional Berber clothes and Henna.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses.
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    Knowledgeable local driver accompanying you throughout the route.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the UNESCO world heritage site (Ait-Ben-Haddou).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided camel ride through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
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    A walk through the Torda valley with a local guide to see beautiful nature and traditional handmade carpets.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Nightly accommodation in an AC private hotel room.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Swimming pool.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    breakfasts and dinners.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks or Drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunches.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips and Service charge for Drivers and Guides.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Fees unless otherwise noted.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Quad Bike (50€ for single, 60€ for double).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Local guide at Ait-Ben-Haddou (2€-3€ per person).

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Beginning in the gateway city of the Sahara - Ouarzazate, this journey will take you through picturesque valleys to reach the dramatic Dades Gorge for your first overnight stay. From there, venture deeper into the Sahara Desert, where Berber hospitality awaits in a traditional camp amidst the dunes of Merzouga. Encounter nomadic communities, explore abandoned towns, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the region before concluding your adventure back in Ouarzazate (or optionally continue on to Marrakech).

Check off spending the night in the Sahara from your bucketlist with this 4 day excursion.

Daily Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech-Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazate-Tinghir
Drive time: 5-6 hours
Start your journy from Marrakech city at 7:30-8:00 am or Ouarzazate. Then drive through the magnificent Atlas mountains to Ait Ben Haddou castle. Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.
Travel to Todra Gorge, known for its towering rock formations and spectacular scenery before continuing on to Dades valley or Kalaat megouna (rose valley) for our first overnight stay.

Day 2: Tinghir - Todra - Erfoud - Merzouga
Drive Time: 5-6 hours
On the sencond day of our Tour, we set off towards the vast Sahara Desert, crossing barren plains and rugged terrain as we make our way to Merzouga.
Upon arrival, embark on an unforgettable camel ride through the golden dunes to our Berber-style camp, where traditional hospitality awaits.
Take a stroll along the river through the impressive Todra Gorge.
Stop in the town of Erfoud, known for its world famous fossils.
Witness a breathtaking desert sunset before gathering around a campfire for a delicious dinner accompanied by traditional music under the starlit sky.

Day 3: Excursion to Nomads - Mfis - Khemliya
Driving Time: local excursion
Activities: Nomad encounter, visit to Mfis, Ganaou music experience.
Spend the day delving deeper into the rich culture of the Sahara Desert.
Meet a nomadic family, gaining insight into their traditional way of life and hospitality.
Explore the abandoned town of Mfis and it's kohl mine, a fascinating glimpse into Morocco's past.
Experience the captivating rhythms of Ganaou music in the village of Khemlia, learning about its significance to the local community.

Day 4: Return to Ouarzazate/Marrakech or Fes (optional)
Driving Time: 4-6 hours (Ouarzazate)
9 hours (Marrakech).
8 hours (Fes).
Bid farewell to the desert as we journey back towards Ouarzazate/Marrakech or Fes, retracing our steps through the rugged landscapes and mountain passes.
Arrive in Ouarzazate, where our unforgettable desert adventure comes to a close, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Merzouga
    • Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Merzouga
    • Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco