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5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM FES TO MARRAKECH

  • TOUR STYLE: PRIVATE TOUR
  • STARTING IN: FES
  • ENDING IN: MARRAKECH
  • DURATION: 5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
  • AVAILABILITY: ALL THE YEAR

This 5 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech allows you to immerse yourself into one of the oldest histories and beautiful cultures in the world. During this Moroccan desert trip, you would visit and enjoy various breathtaking and impressive landscapes. In addition, you would have an opportunity to see some UNESCO world heritage sites, as well as the magical Sahara Desert, which makes this tour special and incredible. Moreover, embark on an unforgettable desert experience while you try a camel ride among the Erg Chebbi dunes.

HIGHLIGHTS: 5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM FES TO MARRAKECH

  • Visit Moroccan Switzerland, Ifrane city, and drive through the middle Atlas Mountains.
  • See Barbary macaques at the cedar forest of Azrou, and have a delicious lunch in the middle way to Sahara.
  • Stop by the fascinating panoramic view of Ziz Valley and experience camel riding in Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes.
  • Have a tasty dinner and a lovely stay at a desert camp, including Berber music with locals under a starry sky.
  • Discover the Nomadic lifestyle, join the Gnaoua performance, and try a tasteful Berber pizza.
  • Stroll in a traditional market in Rissani and visit a famous fossilized marble workshop in Erfoud.
  • Walk along the impressive Toudra Gorges and visit the Taourirt Kasbah, as well as the Atlas Studio in Ouarzazate.
  • Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire its fascinating buildings.
  • Join a local guide between the narrow alleyways of the old Medina and visit the historical monuments of Marrakech.

ITINERARY OF THE 5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM FES TO MARRAKECH

DAY 1 : FES → IFRANE → MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS → CEDAR FOREST OF AZROU → ZIZ VALLEY → ERFOUD → ERG CHEBBI → DESERT CAMP.(460 Km - 7 Hr 30 Min Drive)

Our 5-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with a pick-up from your Fes accommodation and a scenic drive across the middle Atlas Mountains to Ifrane, referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco because of its immaculate natural surroundings and rosy view of our country. After that, we continue to the cedar forest of Azrou and stop for a quick encounter with the wild macaques. In addition, we also visit Midelt, known as the “Apple Capital,” where we may have a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, we go through the breathtaking Ziz Valley vista via the Tizi N Talghemt tunnel. Thereafter, we would have the opportunity to snap photographs of the spectacular landscape and palm tree groves. Moreover, we move to Erfoud, where October marks the annual Dates festival. Thus, you may learn more about the Dattes variety that the palm trees offer every year.

After leaving Erfoud, we drive off-road in the magical and huge Sahara Desert. Our camel man guide will be ready for us to live an incredible camel ride experience. Furthermore, there is a chance to stop by a big sand dunes to observe a perfect sunset before we head to the camp, where we get a delicious dinner and socialize with the locals while enjoying Berber music by the campfire under the sky.

DAY 2 : DISCOVER MERZOUGA DESERT BY 4X4 VEHICLE.(150 Km - 2 Hr Drive)

The following day, we recommend an early wake-up for an unbelieveable sunrise. We meet at the camp, then we begin our magic desert tour. Furthermore, we drive to a nomadic family, drink a cup of tea with them, and learn about their lifestyle. Moreover, we move forward to an abandoned village, where locals used to get Galena metal. Next, our journey takes us to Khamlia village, where we join the Gnaoua performance and learn about culture.

Later, we spend a few minutes in the Merzouga’s garden, where we see the oldest irrigation system that people still use nowadays. Finally, we drive to our riad to relax and do more activities if needed.

DAY 3 : MERZOUGA DESERT → RISSANI → TODRA GORGES → DADES VALLEY.(308 Km - 5 Hr 30 Min Drive)

On the third day, we would wander through various remarkable attractions along the road to Dades Valley. After breakfast, we travel through Rissani. Additionally, we stroll around a traditional market that holds on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

We move forward to Erfoud; there, we see a fascinating workshop where locals make fossils. The road takes us through El jorf and Tinjdad. We then arrive in Todra Gorges, a stunning place for hiking and climbing. It has been featured in the famous American TV series “Expedition Impossible,” Dades Valley. The next stop is at an impressive rock formation called the “monkey fingers,” and we end our journey in your hotel, where you will have an overnight stay and yummy dinner.

DAY 4 : DADES VALLEY → ROSES VALLEY → SKOURA → OUARZAZATE → AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH → MARRAKECH.(360 Km - 6 Hr 30 Min Drive)

Next day, embark on an explorative day full of enjoyment and knowledge. The journey begins after breakfast, moving to Kalaat M’gouna, passing by remarkable Berber villages along the spectacular Dades River. Furthermore, we may have a chance to observe women making rose products in a cooperative. We will drive through the Skoura palm tree groves and stop by perfect views to take photographs. When we arrive in Ouarzazate, we will learn about history and culture. We also admire the fascinating Moroccan architecture while we visit Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios.

In the afternoon, the road continues to one of the UNESCO world heritage sites. We walk through Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Since The Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Vikings were shot there, the Kasbah becomes a perfect location for movies and TV series. Furthermore, enjoy a scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains and make stops by the magical Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. We reach Marrakech, where you will have a relaxed and leisurely evening at your riad inside the old Medina.

DAY 5 : DISCOVER MARRAKECH WITH A LOCAL GUIDE.(4 Hr Walking Tour)

Our last Morocco trip would start with a local guide meeting at your accommodation. You will head to Saadien Tombs, Badii Palace, and the crucial historical monument Bahia Palace, which gives a huge welcome to the tourists around the world.

Immerse yourself in the colors, smells, and tastes that Marrakech is famous for, then enter the fantastic Medrassa Ben Youssef, the oldest and most designed Quranic school, which allows you to feel the captivating and unbelieveable Moroccan architecture, history, and culture. Furthermore, the journey continues to the beautiful secret garden that is also situated in the heart of the Medina.

Thus, you would have a chance to enjoy a cheerful lunch in an impressive restaurant in the Jamaa El Fna square. You will have the choice to visit the beautiful and colorful Majorelle Garden and Berber Museum in the new part of the city. Next, we recommend a spectacular place to take some drinks and observe a magical sunset, as well as a yummy dinner.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES DURING THE TOUR

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Pick-up service from your accommodation in Fes.
  • A private Tent at a Desert camp
  • A private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, minivan, or minibus, depending on your group size, plus fuel
  • English-, Spanish-, and Portuguese-speaking driver
  • Camel ride experience - Camel each person
  • Sandboarding experience over Erg Chebbi Dunes
  • 3 Dinners and daily breakfasts
  • Drop-off service at your accommodation in Marrakech
  • 4-night stay at your preferred accommodations
  • Official local guide during your walking tour In Marrakech

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • Entrance fees at all
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Lunches, Drinks and Tips
  • Dinner in Marrakech
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Important Observation

Please be aware that all our Morocco Tour itineraries can be modified and designed according to your choices.

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