Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara - Tour Itinerary
Erg Chebbi is a dune field of about 22 Km from north to south and about 5 Km from east to west at the widest point. The highest dune, 884 m, is in the north. Among the dunes there are several oasis and you can easily get water just by digging a little. The trip to the oasis starts with a long route by road which is an experience itself geographically speaking, and also because of the numerous stops to cool down and get in contact with the people.
Itinerary : 5 days 4 Nights Marrakech to Fes Trip
Day 1 : Marrakech-Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- Ouarzazate.
You will move ahead from your Riad/hotel in Marrakech at 8:00 a.m, before touring over the Tizi n’Tichka passage (2260m) while deriving a wonderful pleasurable views of the mountains and of the Berber Villages across the way. We take lunch and visit the World Heritage place of Ait Benhaddou – this popular kasbah was the set for more than 20 films. We will call upon Ouarzazate and carry on for the Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley. We will come to see Skoura Oasis with it’s genuine 17 century Kasbah in The Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. We will have a great night in a hotel in Ourzazatte. 5hours drive
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose valley – Dades Gorges.
After breakfast at the the hotel we will leave Ouarzazate towards Skoura where we’ll stop to visit the Amredhyle Kasbah, one of the marvels of the southern “Route of A Thousand Kasbahs”. Continuing our trip through the Valley of Roses, we will 30 km off-road on Valley trajectory to visit and have tea with Nomads indeginous people . subsequently we will arrive at Ait Youl Kasbah, and eat lunch at the Dades Gorge. We will have an entertained afternoon of free rambling in the Dades Valley. Then We will satisfy our hunger by having a great dinner and get ready for embracing an active night in the Dades Gorges. 4hours drive
Day 3: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga.
After breakfast we will abandon to the Todra Gorge: a massive fault, ascent to 300m in a attenuated basin extorted with palmeries and Berber Villages. After lunch in the gorge, we will drive added into the arid to Merzouga, area we will stop abreast the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. From actuality we will yield a camel hike(about one hour and a half) in adjustment to get to your Billet Tent. We will enjoy oue evening in a billet camp, adequate a Berber banquet and sleeping in a acceptable Nomad camel hair tent. 6hours drive
Day 4: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Merzouga.
Get up to an amazing aurora in the arid and adore breakfast before we come back by camel to the hotel for a bath. We will accomplish an ambit of the desert dunes area you will accept the befalling to see the marvelous alteration contrasts of the the desert. We will see the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to listen to the Gnawa musicians before taking an ancestral Berber pizza for lunch in the old capital of Rissani. After lunch again we will go back to Merzouga area you will terminate into your hotel and calm overnight.
Day 5 : Merzouga – Medilte- Azrou- Fes.
After breakfast we will quit Merzouga to Fez by Azrou. On the way we will go through Erfoud, Errachidia and Medilt. We will have lunch in Medilt and stop to observe the natural monkeys on the cedar jungles of Azrou. We will go on to Fez and access before sunset. 9hours drive
You will move ahead from your Riad/hotel in Marrakech at 8:00 a.m, before touring over the Tizi n’Tichka passage (2260m) while deriving a wonderful pleasurable views of the mountains and of the Berber Villages across the way. We take lunch and visit the World Heritage place of Ait Benhaddou – this popular kasbah was the set for more than 20 films. We will call upon Ouarzazate and carry on for the Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley. We will come to see Skoura Oasis with it’s genuine 17 century Kasbah in The Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. We will have a great night in a hotel in Ourzazatte. 5hours drive
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose valley – Dades Gorges.
After breakfast at the the hotel we will leave Ouarzazate towards Skoura where we’ll stop to visit the Amredhyle Kasbah, one of the marvels of the southern “Route of A Thousand Kasbahs”. Continuing our trip through the Valley of Roses, we will 30 km off-road on Valley trajectory to visit and have tea with Nomads indeginous people . subsequently we will arrive at Ait Youl Kasbah, and eat lunch at the Dades Gorge. We will have an entertained afternoon of free rambling in the Dades Valley. Then We will satisfy our hunger by having a great dinner and get ready for embracing an active night in the Dades Gorges. 4hours drive
Day 3: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga.
After breakfast we will abandon to the Todra Gorge: a massive fault, ascent to 300m in a attenuated basin extorted with palmeries and Berber Villages. After lunch in the gorge, we will drive added into the arid to Merzouga, area we will stop abreast the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. From actuality we will yield a camel hike(about one hour and a half) in adjustment to get to your Billet Tent. We will enjoy oue evening in a billet camp, adequate a Berber banquet and sleeping in a acceptable Nomad camel hair tent. 6hours drive
Day 4: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Merzouga.
Get up to an amazing aurora in the arid and adore breakfast before we come back by camel to the hotel for a bath. We will accomplish an ambit of the desert dunes area you will accept the befalling to see the marvelous alteration contrasts of the the desert. We will see the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to listen to the Gnawa musicians before taking an ancestral Berber pizza for lunch in the old capital of Rissani. After lunch again we will go back to Merzouga area you will terminate into your hotel and calm overnight.
Day 5 : Merzouga – Medilte- Azrou- Fes.
After breakfast we will quit Merzouga to Fez by Azrou. On the way we will go through Erfoud, Errachidia and Medilt. We will have lunch in Medilt and stop to observe the natural monkeys on the cedar jungles of Azrou. We will go on to Fez and access before sunset. 9hours drive
Trek & Tour Prices
- Group 1 person : 920€
- Group 2 - 3 people : 595€/person
- Group 4 - 7 people :480€/person
- Group 8 - 12 people : 430€/person
pRICES INCLUDE & pRICES DOES NOT Included in the Prices
Include :
Does not include :
- 4x4 / mini-bus with English speaking driver
- 1 night in a hotel at Dades gorges With dinner & breakfast
- 1 overnight camping on the Dunes with dinner & breakfast
- Camel ride on the dunes.
- 1 night in a hotel in Ourzazate with dinner & breakfast
- 1 night in a hotel in Merzouga with dinner & breakfast
Does not include :
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expanses
- Lunches
- Entrance fee (Monuments visits)
Availability & dates
This trek runs all year-round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
Accommodation
- 1st night in a hotel in Ouarzazat
- 2nd night in Dades Gorges.
- 3rd night in Nomad camel hair tent.
- 4th night in a hotel
Accommodation Pictures.
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Tents
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Twin Bed Tent
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Essential Equipment / Kit hire
- Good trainers for valley treks
- Personnel First aid Kit
- Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
- Lightweight daypack
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Torch and batteries
- Towel & all personal toiletries
Start Point ? Finish Point?
- You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city, many riads does not have access by car so the driver will park nearby and come to get you.
- You will be droped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel , our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.
How do you book & pay?
Find the trek you are interested in then contact us via E-mail to discuss your trek and check availability. Once the details of your trek (duration, route and number of people) have been agreed, we will make a provisional booking, giving the dates and cost.
To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek.
NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure.
To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek.
NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure.
What is appropriate to wear in Morocco’s smaller villages and in the Sahara Desert?
Morocco is a conservative and religious country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee.
food on the tOUR
The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.
Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
- Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk
- Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.
Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
What's about the luggage during the tOUR ?
Personal baggage will be all the time with you on the car during the whole tour. During the overnight camel trek, you can pack what you will need and leave the rest on the car.
Extend your stay in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, Atlantic Coast or cities
All of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast, below are some options :
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