5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

5D/4N

Tour Description

5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes. You will see a ton of wonderful sights throughout these 5 days and 4 nights. The high Atlas mountains, the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and the city of Ouarzazate are just a few examples. Moreover, Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, Amridil Kasbah. Also, go to the Saharan desert of Merzouga. where you may ride camels, see spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and spend the night in a tent in the desert. In a 4x4 vehicle, explore Merzouga's Saharan desert. Additionally, you will stop at the Erfoud fossil town and the Rissani traditional market. Visit Ifrane, Morocco's Switzerland, and the cedar forest to see the Barbary macaques in their natural habitat. The trip comes to a close in Fes.

Price Includes

Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel or Airport
Camel ride in the Sahara desert (a Camel Per person)
Transport in a private 4x4 car or minibus with A/C
English / Spanish Speaking Driver.
1 Night in the desert camp.
Dinner and Breakfast.
Nights in hotels.
Fuel.

Itinerary : 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

1st day: Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Tizi N Tichka pass – Telouat Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate

The 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour starts with an early pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Marrakesh. Then drive through the fascinating High Atlas mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the breathtaking landscapes. Then we visit the Kasbah of Telouat.

After that we continue to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And also TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we head to “The Gate of the Desert” Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

2nd day: Ouarzazate – palm groves of Skoura – Amridil Kasbah – Rose valley - Dades Valley

After breakfast, we explore the city of Ouarzazate. Firstly, we visit the Atlas studios, where various famous movies were shot, and also visit the Taourirt Kasbah -A fortified mud castle, and one of the most ancient and spectacular Ksars in Morocco. After that, we drive east to visit Amridil Kasbah surrounded by palm groves in Skoura. Then continue to Kalaa Magouna famous for the Rose Valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May, where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, and oil, to cosmetic products. Then we drive to Dades Valley through Boumalne Dades. Inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation, and on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Boumalne Dades.

3rd day: Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges -Erfoud -Merzouga Sahara – overnight in a luxury camp

After breakfast, we continue the 5 days desert tour to Todra Gorges, the course of the Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -Making a high red cliff-sided canyon. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Then drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. Free time for lunch on the way.

In the afternoon we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to the desert luxury camp. Where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

4th day: Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi – palm grove

Wake up early in the morning is a must-do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossils areas to fabulous oases. Which are ideal places for so many outdoor activities.

Firstly, we start our journey in Merzouga, by driving off-road to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit, in their handmade woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music and dancing performances. Its inhabitants are originating from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that, we take a stroll in a palm trees grove. Then drive a few kilometers to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called flamingos lake. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.

5th day: Merzouga Dunes – Erfoud – Midelt – cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes

On the last day of your 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour. You wake up early morning to contemplate the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast, then you return on camels to Merzouga where the driver awaits. Then we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble.

After that we drive along the Ziz River, and we stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt. Then we continue to the cedars forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that, we visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow, and alpine-style houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Fes. End of the tour 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes