3-Day Fez to Marrakech Desert Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient city of Fes
- Experience a camel trek in the Sahara Desert
- Witness the stunning Dades Valley landscapes
- Visit the Todra Gorge's towering cliffs
- Discover the vibrant city of Marrakech
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
- Overnight stays in Merzouga desert camp and Dades Valley hotel
- Camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- All breakfasts and dinners during the tour
- Lunches and personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- A minimum of two participants is required for booking.
- The tour involves long drives; prepare for extended travel times.
- Overnight stays in the desert are in basic accommodations; comfort levels may vary.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
No air conditioning, camels falling from exhaustion, confusing experience
The experience was less than ideal. The drive from Fes was extremely long, approx 10 hours. The basic tents have no way of cooling so they are at least 45 degrees inside at night. We slept outside due to this. One of the camels fell down from exhaustion while walking and refused to get up while wailing on the ground, very distressing for us so we walked the rest of the way to camp. The whole experience seemed very disorganized, during the desert part we didn’t know our guides name at all and it was almost impossible to find him to ask questions after dinner. The next day, we had to search for our driver because nobody told us which bus we were going in, he was great but the air conditioning was broken inside his van and the back window did not work which was borderline hell for two 10 hour drives in +41 degree heat. These experiences made it an extremely difficult trip and was not worth the $300+ canadian dollars per person. I am sad our experience was like this but happy that it is over.
More than just a desert tour, it's a journey through the berber culture!
Well organised tour, everything is clear since the begining and they pick you up in your hotel. What I like the most : Punctuality The guides were really nice and friendly Dinners were good (mostly Moroccan options) Points that were no so good: The airco in the van is not uniform so if you are in the back you will be hot The van is small and seats are not so comfortable. Taking into account that you spend so many hours traveling in the van, it may get uncomfortable. Lunches cost around 120 dh without drinks and you don't get to choose the place
Great tour with great guide!
Had an excellent time on our Morocco desert trip with Khaled. He was really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable throughout the trip, and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He was also a very safe and careful driver, which made the long journeys much more relaxing, especially on some of the more challenging roads. The tour covered a very nice range of scenery, from the mountains and valleys to the desert, and we had a good amount of time actually enjoying the desert rather than just passing through it. The hotel was great too, especially having a pool to relax in after the long day of travelling. Khaled made the whole trip really enjoyable and was always happy to stop, answer questions and help out whenever needed. Would definitely recommend Khaled and Morocco Trip to anyone looking to explore the desert - great guide, great experience and a really memorable trip!
Cute
In general, the tour had a positive outcome; we had good accommodations both in the desert and at the hotel (obviously we went in August, so it was boiling hot in the desert, but at other times it is certainly more pleasant). As a guide, we had Youssef, a very nice and kind guy who is happy to answer all questions. Excellent driver, he drives well and stops for any need. Personally, we had a small issue that was not well resolved; the police stopped us and the guide made some of us get out with the excuse that we were without seatbelts (some even though they had them on), saying that we would be fined 300 MAD each, after which the fine was not issued and the driver said that we should pay him 25 MAD each because he had made an arrangement with the police officer; I didn't quite understand what happened, but I didn't like this very much. Furthermore, a stop in Ouarzazate was planned that was not made, and no one explained the reason to us. Anyway, we had fun and, apart from these problems, we had a good time; the van was nice and the air conditioning worked.
Avoid the guest house booked by the tour operator
The guide Moreno was kind and ready to answer all questions. The local guides were excellent. The accommodation in the tented camp was excellent. The evening buffet dinner was less good. The second night was terrible. Guest house advertised as a boutique... Instead it was dirty, poorly managed, and we had little water to wash ourselves. Very modest guest house with unfriendly hosts. A disaster that unfortunately ruined the second day. Tired from the 4 a.m. departure and needing to wash up after a long trip.. We found the guest house without electricity (restored after 1 hour), water for the shower very weak and initially only cold. With. Malfunctioning faucets. Dirty bathroom and no shampoo or body wash. Pool unusable because it was occupied by the host's friends and their children. The description of boutique guest house is highly misleading so I asked for a partial refund because the. Second night is not worth what was described and what was paid. As of today, I do not know. If I will be refunded for the terrible service.
