3 Days Marrakech to Fez Desert Trip: Via High Atlas Mountain, Historical Kasbahs & Berber Villages
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14 Ratings
Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure from Marrakech to Fez, exploring the High Atlas Mountains, historical kasbahs, and Berber villages. Spend a night in a desert camp and journey through the stunning Ziz Oasis and Middle Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Marrakech / Ait Ben Haddou / Ouarzazate /Gorges

Tizi n Tichka - fter meeting you at your hotel in Marrakech after breakfast we will go towards the High Atlas through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages, small waterfalls, through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains.We can to make a stop on the pass for a cup of refreshing mint tea and admire the scenery before taking the road to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

Ait Ben Haddou - Here we can visit the famous Kasbah Ait ben Haddou, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia, The Legionary, The Sheltering Sky, and many others. will visit the town of Ouarzazate.

Ait Ben Haddou does not require an entrance fee but there are a couple museums that do for 20 DH or so.
Atlas Studios: entrance fee 80 DH per person( however we just pass by it).

Dades Gorges - Then we will go through Ouarzazate, the famous Valley of Roses and the Dades valley, reaching the Dades
Gorge in time for sunset where we will stop in a very traditional and romantic hotel for Dinner and Overnight.

What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan for 3 Days
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Camel ride
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a three-day, two-night journey from Marrakech to the Saharan desert, and then onto Fez. Traverse the lofty High Atlas Mountain and experience history at the renowned ‘Ait ben Haddou’ Kasbahs, Atlas Studio, and Berber villages. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking gorges and spend a night at the desert camp. The journey continues through the lush Ziz oasis, further Berber villages, the majestic Middle Atlas Mountain, and serene cedar forests.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
  • Minimum number of 6 people apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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625eliass
May 8, 2024
We travel 10 - Our driver Hassan Mhadan was most attentive and did not mind stopping anywhere we wanted to see and in case we were tired. He explained to us in detail the places we were passing through in several languages. It made the trip more friendly for us.
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Lefters2024
May 8, 2024
An experience that shouldn't be missed - The trip is long, so be prepared! Hassan is there to help you and give you a great time with his fun facts :) An experience that shouldn't be missed
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D3030gxrafac
Mar 19, 2024
Incredible - It was really impressive, both Souka and Hassan were very nice and very welcoming, totally recommended
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Henrypang06
Jan 29, 2024
難忘好玩的北非之旅 - 第一次埋非洲感覺非常好!遇上好的司機和導遊,司機請我們在車上點自己國家的音樂,讓我們的長途車不至於太悶 。導遊也會間中請解一下周邊地方的環境和文化特色 ,很好的體驗!The trip was very well planned by our driver Steve and guide Hassan. We were a small group of six people from all over the world and it was quite a comfortable size for travelling. Both of the driver and guide were so nice and friendly, and of course, good English, that they tried their very best to cater our needs and show us the wonder of Morocco, leaving us super great experiences and memories for our first visit to Africa.
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I1796xtsaras
Nov 30, 2023
Everything is great ☺️ thank you for all those pleasant unforgettable moments, we appreciate it from the bottom of my heart ❤️ - A good tour, it is an excellent experience, many great places for good photos, the driver and the guide Hasan are very friendly, attentive, helpful, always aware of everything and all the passengers, we had an excellent experience, thank you for everything
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Kelly_o
Oct 29, 2023
Highly Recommend! - My daughter and I did the trip. We booked the small group w/ en suite bathroom. It turned out we were the only ones on our tour! Our vehicle was a comfortable Toyota SUV. Our driver and guide was Mohammad. I can't say enough good things about him! He explained about the areas we travel through. Stopped when we wanted to stop. Some of the stops we weren't that interested in, so we stopped briefly or just bypassed them. We always felt safe! The desert camp was what we expected. Food was good, tent was comfortable w/AC. At first I was disappointed we didn't go to the top of the dune for sunset but ridding a camel is not comfortable. On the way back I was SO happy we didn't go to the top. The stops for lunch could be better. They're planned and food was not great. Take snacks or buys at some of your stops. Have change for restrooms. We also carried a small pack of tissue, not all restrooms have TP. I would recommend the tour and if your lucky Mohammad will be your guide!!
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Explore45041132681
Apr 29, 2023
An amazing moroccan experience - The trip was absolutely amazing! Mustafa (Stefan), the driver, pick us up (me and 2 other girls) in the main square of Marrakech perfectly on time. We shared the van, that was super comfy, with another couple. So we were only 5 + the driver! Stefan explained us a lot of very interesting things along the way, took care of every needs we had, and was always at disposal, caring and very nice. He let us even sing in the van the music we wanted! Also, one of us felt bad at the begining of the trip due to something bad eaten before the departure and he took care of that by stopping at the pharmacy and at the supermarket to get medicines and food. The tour itself was great, amazing places and experiences, incredible service, and a new friend by the end of the trip! Absolutely recommended the tour, the company and above all our driver Stefan!
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Amandacoganbarber
Mar 5, 2023
Amazing, Eye Opening Tour of Morocco's High Atlas Mountain's and the Sahara Desert! 2023! - I loved the most of the experience and find it really difficult to pick out one particular part! I felt we saw a lot of Morocco on this 3 day 2 night tour, some really breath takingly beautiful sights like the jaw dropping Snow Capped Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou, location in "Game of Thrones ""The Mummy" "Gladiator" etc, the Valley where there was an ancient Jewish Kasbah in an Oasis of Date Palms where you felt like you'd REALLY stepped back in time! and of course the Erg Chebbi Dunes at Dusk with their vibrant Orange Sands that glowed like Fire! We also smelled some amazing aromatic fragrances and some not so pretty or sweet and saw some sights that weren't so beautiful!.. but this gave a more rounded experience and left me feeling that I had actually been on an adventure not just a holiday! It's the first time I felt like I was really seeing the world and how other people lived such as the Berber Tribes going about their daily life, especially if I also include our stays in Marrakech and Fez before and after the Tour which where the pickup and drop off points. The road trip itself gave an insight into how people live in Morocco and the Sahara, even if it was fleeting glimpses as we passed by. The landscapes you see are so diverse and at times you feel like you could be in many different countries! Our Driver and Guide Ibrahim, was informative and funny, and our other Guide Ousamma was friendly, sweet and very helpful and couldn't do enough for me! Ibrahim played Gnawa Music throughout Tour in the Mini Bus which made the journey feel more authentic and we loved it! We've even downloaded some of it since (Gnawa is traditional Moroccan Music). The luxury Desert Camp at Erg Chebbi totally blew us away!!.. and was everything I'd ever dreamed of from being a little girl, and far exceeded our expectations!! Our private Tent was luxurious, warm, clean and comfortable with a Shower, Toilet,4 Poster Bed and Charging Points! The live Gnawa Music around the Camp Fire, opportunity to have a go at the Drums, Dance, and eat great food made it a really fun night!, especially after just having rode on the back of a Camel into the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes! For me, the negatives where sometimes I felt like we where rushed through certain parts that really did need more time spent at them, not really having a proper chance to take things in, and also didn't enter the Film studio at all, which is a selling point used in the advertisement, and there where points we where not allowed to have a look around instead of going into the a Restaraunt for lunch which was chosen for us and not very cheap with a limited menu, which also disappointed a few other guests as it would have been good to see more of Ait Benhaddou for example, instead of having to sit uncomfortably with others whilst they ate and we just wanted to explore, but this is a short Tour where they need people to be in a certain place at a certain time so I do understand why they wanted to keep us together at these points! We also found that wherever we ended up there was nearly always someone trying to sell us something which is great if that's what you want, but it did take away from the feeling of being on adventure at times and bit more like we where being just led to places where people could make money from us! I feel the Tour should perhaps do a little bit less of spending time ending up at selling points and spend a bit more at the locations where we can just stay and take there beauty in without constantly being seen as someone to make money from. It's great to have the opportunity to purchase things here and there, but not all the time! One thing I really didn't enjoy was the morning walk out that you can do yourself into the Dunes around the Camp to see the Sunrise, as there where men stood waiting outside the Camp who at first seemed like they where doing the same as us, then started to follow you and engage in friendly chat with you and after a few minutes you realize they too are just trying to sell you things, and you end up missing the Sunrise because they keep following you and trying to lead you to different points you don't want to go to and just want to be left alone, then using little gimmick acts to draw you in like drawing pictures for you in the Sand and suggesting they take your photo stood next to it, then getting goods out and not really taking no for an answer and follow you as you keep trying to walk away from them. It takes away from the Magic of seeing the Sunrise because again you are constantly being talked to and can't just enjoy it, and before you know it your a bit wound up and have missed a lot of what you came out to do! Again I know there are many poor people just trying to make a living, and I understand that and sympathise, but there are times that should be special where you are just left to your own devices where you can just relax and take it all in! This was our one morning in a whole lifetime so far to enjoy a moment like this, and it was dulled and we may never have the chance to do this again, so I think some boundaries should be put in place in some parts of the Tour. So as not to end on a negative note, I would say the Tour was really good, we saw so much, met some amazing people along the way, and where in great company with our Guides Ibrahim and Ousamma and the other people on the Tour. It was definitely worth doing and the cost is great for the service you get, the accommodation and food that is provided, the transport, and we where picked up and dropped of very near the Riads we'd booked in Marrakech and Fez which made it so much easier for us! I may have some complaints, but I would still say that you should do it, even if you are just remotely thinking about it, as it was amazing and a trip of a lifetime! I would suggest maybe booking more than one night in the actual Desert part of the Tour as it is absolutely stunning and it would give you the chance to really take it it!
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397chikau
Jan 30, 2023
AMAZING - It was amazing and everything was exactly as described. I am glad we went The lodge was good too, the driver helpful, everything was smooth
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Angshaoren99
Jan 30, 2023
Once in a lifetime fun! - It was an amazing experience. The tour was well arranged and planned. Our guide Mohammad was super friendly, fun and helpful! We really enjoyed our time, would highly recommend to all.
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