From Fes: 3 Days and 2 Nights Desert Trip to Marrakech

Highlights

• Drive through the cedar forest and see monkeys play
• Ride a camel to see the sunset
• Stay the night in a Berber tent
• Visit Merzouga, Tinghir and Ouarzazate
• See the largest movie studios in Africa

Description

Take a multi-day trip through the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara desert departing from Fes. Admire the beautiful scenery, enjoy traditional Berber culture and cuisine, and visit a variety of charming villages across 3 days. Drive through a cedar forest and see the resident monkeys, before descending to the Sahara Desert. Arrive at the traditional Kasbah at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy the beauty of the sunset on a camel ride across the dunes. At the Berber camp, dinner, gaze at the stars and spend the night in a tent. On the second day visit Merzouga, Tinghir and Ouarzazate. Head out on the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs along the ancient caravan route. This area has been a popular location for Hollywood films, such as The Last Temptation of Christ and Jewel of the Nile. Stop for lunch and a walk in Todgha Gorges and then travel through the Dadès Valley past dramatic escarpments. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in the Gorges or in Ouarzazate. On the third day, visit the town of Ouarzazate, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios – the largest and most famous movie studios in Africa.

Includes

Transportation for 3 days in an air-conditioned car Professional English- and French-speaking driver Breakfast Dinner 1 night in a standard/deluxe/luxury desert camp (depending on the option booked) 1 night at a hotel in Ouarzazate/Dades Camel ride Hotel pickup and drop-off

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund