Itinerary
Day 1: FES ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT (Night in Desert Camp) (467 Km/7 hr 30 min)
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad id Fez, your English speaking driver / guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in winter time and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
Our journey will commence in Fes and take us through Ifrane, a French-built winter ski resort from the 1930s modeled after a Swiss village.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
As you continue your journey, you will traverse the cedar forest in Azrou and have an opportunity to spot monkeys. Your drive will take you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, characterized by scenic winding roads through forests, springs, rocky terrain, and Berber villages. You will then descend towards the Sahara Desert after a full day of navigating the breathtaking Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
During your trip, you will make a stop for lunch in Midelt, a town renowned for its fossils and rocks. Midelt is located halfway to your destination. After lunch, you will continue your journey towards Merzouga along the road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ziz valley view, WHMG+9HW, N13, Errachidia, Morocco
After lunch, you will continue your journey, crossing the Ziz River and passing by towering palm trees and fortified Kasbahs on your way to Erfoud.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Take a break to admire the breathtaking view of a massive palm tree oasis, then proceed to reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with mint tea and your guide, who will introduce you to your camels. They will then lead you on a 1-hour camel ride across the picturesque sandy dunes of erg-Chebbi, where you will experience the breathtaking sunset. Upon reaching the desert camp, you will spend the night in a traditional Berber tent. Here, your camels will be secured and you will be served with mint tea. After a delicious dinner, spend the night stargazing before retiring to bed.
Duration: 16 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in a nomad tent at Merzouga desert camp.
Day 2: MERZOUGA ⇢ TODRA CANYON ⇢ DADES GORGES (255 km/Around 4 hr)
Stop At: Merzouga, Morocco
Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Camp todra gorges, HCQ3+R78, Tinghir, Morocco
Enjoy the stunning views offered by Toudra Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Join Dades through the road of Thousand Kasbah and Roses Valley. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included.
Duration: 16 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Dades Valley or Ouarzazate.
Day 3: DADES GORGES ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MARRAKECH (315 Km/6 hr 30 min)
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Following breakfast, you will embark on a drive through the Valley of the Roses, en route to Kalaa Mgouna.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Atlas Studios, Km 5, BP 28 Route de Marrakech, BP 28 Route de Marrakech, Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco
As part of this experience, we'll make a special stop at the Atlas Studios. Located on the outskirts of the city, this renowned film studio has been the backdrop for many famous movies and television series. During this brief stop, you'll have the opportunity to capture some stunning photos of the Atlas Studios' exterior. The studio's unique architecture and surroundings offer excellent photographic opportunities. Keep in mind that entrance fees to explore the inside of Atlas Studios are not included in this package, but you can purchase your ticket there if you wish to delve deeper into the magic of the movies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Take the opportunity to visit the renowned Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Journey across the massive Atlas Mountains and admire the stunning landscape from the top of Tizi N'Tichka pass, the highest pass in North Africa.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Arrive in Marrakech, the Red City and Morocco's second largest city, in the early evening. Your drop-off will be at your accommodations or the nearest accessible location.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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فندق البطحاء, Ave de La Liberte, Fes 30000, Morocco
Traveler pickup is offered
The pick-up is offered. - Pick-up from all hotels and riads in Fez. - If your hotel/riad is located in the medina, the pick-up location will be at the nearest accessible point to your hotel/riad.
07:30 AM
3 days(approx.)
Marrakesh, Morocco
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
COVID-19 safety measures
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Frederic_M
Our tour guide Yassine Jony was the highlight of my trip. He made us feel comfortable from the start with his smile and his great sense of humour. Also, he drove carefully and made sure to listen to our needs. I would definitively recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit the desert with a great guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Christopher_C
Baffled how this is so well reviewed. 3 day shake down, 30 hours in car, tourist food. Spare yourself
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Nafisa_A
Hussein was our driver and he was amazing! We had such a fun experience with him for 3 days
The dessert was phenomenal and the itinerary was well planned. Would recommend to anyone coming to visit Morocco on a short time!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Explore39856294478
I had a good experience riding a camel at sunrise and sunset in the desert. Youssef drove us safely for three days and made us have a lot of fun. The hotel on the second day was very spacious and nice.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : 809macys
Our guide Youssef is who made my trip what it was. I got lucky enough to sit in the front seat with him to experience the views better, but I also got to chat with him about his own personal experiences in Morocco, I learnt more about the Berber culture/history, the effects of climate change and natural disasters (such as the earthquake that occurred in September of 2023) and how it changed life for the people living in and around these areas, how global issues have effected the local citizens, as well as being given the chance to truly get to know who Youssef was as a person outside of his work as a guide. He was so easy to talk to, had so much knowledge about his country, as well as being very attentive to my many questions about the area. I usually travel solo and plan everything by myself, so a well organized tour such as this one was quite different for me. The tour was planned out to a tee, it was very well organized, and things went very smoothly. We saw so so much during and after this tour I feel I have a better understanding of the area we travelled as a group as well as the country as a whole. As someone who likes a little more adventure and spontaneity it was slightly difficult to conform to the what the group wanted as my friend and I were the youngest by about ten years. As a 20 year old I truly do appreciate the experiences and knowledge I gained from this tour. But it was truly Youssef and who he was as a person who made this journey incredible and very memorable for me.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : 986aliag
The driver Youssef was the best part of the tour. There will be a lot time spent in the car, so it’s important to have a safe and knowledgeable driver/guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : christophercG3970QX
Imad and Jawad did great work very kind and helpful. Beautiful people and country from city, desert, and mountain. Many hours in car, more than is listed in viator itinerary. Could improve with more description/information as you go through various cities, what they do/grow/sell, what daily life is like, what religion is like, how communities work together, how neighboring cities interact, economy, food, animals etc etc. Certainly could do without the expensive tourist lunch restaurants when there are so many good places to eat and other locals to support.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : amnam673
We had a fantastic experience of the Sahara desert and mountains with Dunes Line Tours. MR. Said, the gentleman who drove us around the tour. He was a very enthusiastic and passionate guide and well versed with his topics and helped us learn about the rich history of Morocco in the few days. I highly recommend them for your trip to Morocco.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Tammie_N
HORRIBLE experience with lots of mishaps and neglect from tour leaders. BE WARNED that the logistics are not well organized and the description is inaccurate. The food options for lunch are expensive and the worst of what Morocco has to offer. The meals provided were also the worst of what Morocco has to offer. You'll be rushed through all the great areas of Morocco. You'll waste a lot of time waiting for organizing, sitting through a sales pitch, and walking through an empty market. If you pay for the upgrade, you may not be placed in the right accomodations because of lack of organization and poor communication. The bus driver doesn't remember names after the initial pick-up and more than likely won't be your driver after the Camping night. There are many points where people are being swapped around and it's easy for them to screw up who paid for what. A couple on my bus didn't get anything they paid for because they weren't on the right tour. Everyone on my bus booked a different tour on different sites for different prices but got the same things. I was placed in a hotel room with a total stranger from my bus because they ran out of hotel rooms, even though I paid for the upgrade for "luxury". They initially placed me in the non-luxury camp (definitely not as nice as the luxury) and then had to transport me to the luxury camp. My bag was in the wrong area during the shuffle and needed to be transported also. I got to the correct camp at 10:00pm, had to wait in a very long line for a terrible buffet dinner and got my bag at 11:30pm with a 5am wake up call. Would highly recommend just renting your own car and seeing Morocco's beautiful landscape on your own time. The Dades valley was the highlight and we got 15min there. The camel ride and camping were great despite the logistical errors, but you can also just book those outside the tour. And you can ensure a better experience then being thrown in with over a 100 people attempting to be placed in the correct place. There was absolutely no organization of drop offs when arriving in Marrakech. Everyone was expected to provide the driver with exact navigation on where they should be dropped off even though most people have never been to Marrakech and don't know the closest access points to get to their riads in the medina. Know that if you ask any questions to confirm or clarify that the answer is always to brush you off. There was no stop to the valley of roses and the 2nd night was in a hotel in the most city part of Ouarzazate and not at a riad in Dades valley.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : lindseyweissberg1211
Abdelkhalek was my guide and he was amazing! Everyone thing was organized and he answered all my questions. The desert and camels were great! Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
