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Deep South Desert Passage

From Marrakech to Fès, traverse valleys, kasbahs & desert paths.

3-Day Deep South Odyssey: Marrakech to Fès via the Dunes

3 days / 2 nights

Price : 702 € / pers

Based on 2 participants (minimum)

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Skoura

4H15 AM
238 KM

Start from your hotel around 9 :00 am, we take the road of Ouarzazate facing the Atlas Mountains.
We will go through Tichka Mountain pass (2 260 m) around 11 :30 am.

Short stop for a mint or absinthe Moroccan tea before reaching Ouarzazate.

Lunch in l’Etoile restaurant in before enjoying a full afternoon of visits with the Movie Museum,  Tiffeltout and Taourirt Kasbah (built in XVII century by the powerful Glaoui tribe), or the famous  cinema studios.

We will leave Ouarzazate to reach the huge palmgrove of Skoura before sunset (about 40 mn drive). Dinner and night at a charming guesthouse in the palmgrove.

DAY 2

Skoura → Roses Valley → Boulemane Dades →Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Rissani → Merzouga

4H30 AM
323 KM

Nice homemade breakfast before leaving at 9 :00 am.

Skoura palm grove (25 km2) is a fertile oasis lined with immense palm groves houses tiny villages made of clay and bound by small paths on the side of cultures shadowed by palm and fruit trees.

Pise kasbahs melt into the landscape along the way to the Roses Valley. This narrow luxurious valley with steeps sides, ocher couloured offers a majestic view and is amoung Morocco major tourisitic sites.

Arrive in Merzouga at the end of the day, the ‘desert door’. Here, you swap your car for a camel and start your camel trek through the red dunes of Erg Chebbi. An opportunity to enjoy serenity and peace of desert before arriving to your camp for the sunset.

Dinner and night at the camp.

DAY 3

Erg Chebbi → Erfoud → Ifrane → Fes

7H00 AM
470 KM

Start at 8 :00 am. Departure to Rissani and Erfoud in order to visit the treatment plant marble fossilized before continuing to the beautiful Ziz Valley dotted with palm trees. After lunch we will stop by  Ifrane, a charming ski resort,  for a visit before reaching Fes at the end of the day.

Price : 702 € / pers

Based on 2 participants (minimum)

What’s Included

  • Private 4×4 car with driver for the full 3 days
  • 1 Half day excursion with Lunch 
  • 1 nights accommodation in our main desert camp (Half Board: Dinner & Breakfast)
  • 1 night in Riad or similar (Half Board: Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Camel ride at sunset or sunrise on the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • All taxes
Private Transportation
Accommodation
Dinner & Breakfast
Camel Ride
Taxes included

Not Included

  • Lunches
  • Personal fees and tips

Lodge Information

Need help or more information? Explore our FAQ below or get in touch with us — we’ll be happy to assist.

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Children under 5 years of age stay free of charge.
Children aged 5 to 12 enjoy a 50% reduction on the package rate.
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Cancellation Policy:
More than 30 days before arrival: Only the 30% deposit is retained. No additional charges.
Within 30 days of arrival: 100% of the total stay will be charged.
No-show or same-day cancellation: Full amount (100%) will be charged.

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To secure your reservation, full payment is required at the time of booking. If you cancel at least 30 days before arrival, 70% of the total amount will be refunded and 30% will be retained. Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival are non-refundable.

We understand that plans may change and are happy to help reschedule, subject to availability and at least 30 days’ advance notice.

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Merzouga Luxury Desert Camps Information

Accommodation & Amenities

Do you have any recommendations or advice for our stay in the desert?
Always have sun cream (any season), sunglasses, a cap or hat, long sleeves, and good tennis shoes. Warm clothes during the winter time, and a small pharmacy.

Do you have wifi in your camp?
There is complimentary internet (WiFi) access; however, due to the lodge’s remote location, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.

Do you have electricity? Can we plug in our phone on the spot?
YES!

Do you have a special menu for vegetarians or in case of dietary restrictions?
YES, we can adapt to all your needs.

Do you have a special menu for vegetarians or in case of dietary restrictions?
YES, we can adapt to all your needs.

Do you have any recommendations or advice for our stay in the desert?
Always have sun cream (any season), sunglasses, a cap or hat, long sleeves, and good tennis shoes. Warm clothes during the winter time, and a small pharmacy.

Cancellation Policy

To confirm your reservation, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining 70% must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled arrival.

Cancellation Terms:

More than 30 days before arrival: The 30% deposit is retained. No further charges apply.
Within 30 days of arrival: The full amount (100%) will be charged.
No-show or same-day cancellation: 100% of the stay will be charged.

Modifications:

We understand that travel plans can change. We are happy to assist with rescheduling, subject to availability and with written notice provided at least 30 days prior to the original arrival date.

Travel Insurance:

We strongly recommend that all guests obtain travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.

Check-in / out Times

Open Year-Round
Check-in time: 15h00
Check-out time: 11h00

From 1 June to 30 August
Check-in time: 18h00
Check-out time: 11h00

Where do I meet you in Merzouga?
In front of the Morocco National 4×4 auto museum

How long do you think I should reach the camp when I arrive in Merzouga?
15 to 20 mins by 4×4
40 minutes by camel

Do I need a 4WD car to reach the camp?
YES, only 4×4 can take the sand tracks to get to the camp

What is the best time to come to the camp?
It depends on the season, but the best plan is to arrive before sunset:

  • SEPT–OCT: 4:30 PM
  • NOV–FEB: 3:00 PM
  • TUE–APRIL: 4:30 AM
  • MAY–JUN: 6 PM
  • JULY–AUG: 7 PM

At what time is sunrise/sunset?
https://www.weatheravenue.com/fr/africa/ma/er-rachidia/merzouga-lever-de-soleil.html

How long is the trip from Marrakech or Fes? How many kilometers?
565 km from Marrakech – 9 hours drive
470 km from Fes – 8 hours drive
368 km from Ouarzazate – 5 hours drive
127 km from Errachidia – 2 hours
53 km from Erfoud – 50 mins

Children

Children under 5 years of age stay free of charge.
Children aged 5 to 12 — additional fees apply.
Guests aged 13 and above are considered adults — additional fees apply.

Contact Info

Merzouga Luxury Desert Camps Reservations
For booking enquiries, please contact our reservations team:

Meeting Point
In front of the Morocco National 4×4 Auto Museum, Merzouga

Contact Page
merzougaluxurydesertcamps.com/contact

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Payment Options

We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards.

Getting There

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Half the fun is getting there! It’s a spectacular trip — the drive is a reason in itself for visiting the desert . It’s an eclectic mix of mountain passes, lush valleys, Berber villages clinging to the mountain side , dilapidated kasbahs, palm groves and awe inspiring rock formations. It is simply an exciting voyage , as one travels through a myriad of landscapes from the frenetic activity of Marrakech to the calm and open vistas of the desert.

The trip to the desert is quite long, about 9 hours, but it should not be rushed. There’s a timelessness about the desert , and the trip should not be governed by the need to arrive anywhere at a specific time. For sure, one wants to arrive at the camp near sunset, but you don’t want to hurry either.

Ideally, the preferred itinerary, provided you have time, is to spend one night at a some Kasbah  en Road to the desert , some days in the desert and then return to Marrakech or Fez (Fes). if you don’t have so much time available, you can either drive direct to the desert, or reduce the length of staying at the camp to two nights.

So, if you are going directly to the camp from Marrakech or Fes we suggest you depart as early as possible, about 06:00. If staying en route a departure sometime after breakfast is fine.

Most guests take a 4×4 with driver, not only because it is more relaxing and informative, but also because the camp is difficult to find and the drive in the desert quite technical. However, it is also possible to self-drive as far as ERFOUD and rent from there a 4×4 with driver. For those seeking adventure you can rent a 4×4 in Marrakech and drive to the camp although you will require a guide from Erfoud or Merzouga.

There is no specific itinerary, because everyone has different interests and wants to do things at a different pace.

Private Jet

Traveling by plane or private jet is indeed the fastest way to reach the desert.Best means of transport for those who don’t have time. The nearest airport from Merzouga is Errachidia (2 hours drive).

Prices on request only.

Commercial flights

The nearest commercial airport is Errachidia, which is 2 hours from the camp. There are 5 flights per week from Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc.

You also have another option starting from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, a 5-hour drive from the camp. (2 flights per week).

More information is available on the Royal Air Maroc website,  www.royalairmaroc.com

  • Royal Air Maroc offers flights every day from Casablanca to Errachidia 
  • Air Arabia also offers 1 flight/week from Fes to Errachidia – www.airarabia.com
  • Ryanair also offers 2 flights/week from Marrakech to Errachidia – www.Ryanair.com
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