3-Day Desert Tour to Fez: Ouarzazate and Berber Village from Marrakech

Overview

Leave Morocco’s souks and medinas behind and step off the beaten track on this 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fez. Travel through the city of Ouarzazate to the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah; watch local workers blending scented perfumes at a rose-growing plantation at Kelaa Mgouna; take the 'Road of 1,000 Kasbahs' through the Dadès Valley to Tinghir; and discover desert oases and meet Berber villagers along the banks of the Todgha River. You'll also trek into the Sahara Desert on camelback and enjoy dinner under the stars.

Important Information

What's included?

Food and drinks

Breakfast
Dinner
Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
Overnight accommodation in a Sahara desert camp and at Kasbah Dades Amazigh or kasbah chems dades
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)

Exclusions

lunch and drinks, unless specified
Additional local guides

Please Note

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Not recommended for children under 2 years old
Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Drinking water is not provided by can be purchased along the way
Not stroller accessible
Accommodation at the desert camp will be in a private tent with shared bathroom facilities
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Bedding is provided in the desert camp so there is no need to bring a sleeping bag
Long trousers are recommended for the camel ride because the saddles can cause skin irritation
A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing. www.aubergesahara.com/en/standard-camp.html https://www.aubergesahara.com/en/luxury-camp.html
Departure Point: Your hotel or riad in central Marrakech. If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles. Directions: Hotel pickup is available from hotels and riads located in central Marrakech. Please be sure to advise your hotel details at the time of reconfirmation to arrange your pickup time. If your riad is inside the Medina, you will be asked to make your way to the nearest place accessible to vehicles, which may involve a short walk. Dates: Monday,Tuesday, Wed;Thursday,Friday, Saturday Pick up at the hotels located more than 5Km from Jemaa El Fna square;extra fees of 25 € to be paid onsite. Drop off:hotels/riad in Fez around 8h pm.

What do I need to bring?

Sunglasses/Sun/cream/Hat
Jeans for the camel trek (shorts & skirts not recommended, as the camel saddles are itchy, and can cause skin irritation)
Camera & phone chargers.
Warm clothes in winter