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6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes

6 Days - 5 Nights
Marrakech

6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes

Overview

6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Join a 6-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, one of our incredible and enjoyable suggested tour itineraries. During the tour, we will visit the most outstanding and superlative attractions. In addition, we travel from the high Atlas Mountains to the beautiful Moroccan desert. Moreover, we immerse ourselves in the unique culture while meeting people in different cities and learning about the history of Morocco. The charming Sahara Desert is also included in the tour. We experience the allure of the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi as we ride camels and enjoy the enchanted sunset and sunrise.

What to Expect: 6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes

  • Enjoying a scenic drive over the high Atlas Mountains and connecting to nature.
  • Stopping by a stunning panoramic view and enjoying the landscape along the Tizi N-Tichka pass.
  • Exploring a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and appreciating the beauty of the Berber architecture.
  • Walking in the biggest African film studio in Ouarzazate and also visiting the Taourirt Kasbah.
  • Admiring the outstanding palm groves along Skoura in the Draa region and enjoying both valleys of Roses and Dades.
  • Experience a memorable camel trekking over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and catch a charming sunset from the tof of the sand.
  • Spending an unforgettable desert glamping night and joining the locals while drumming around a campfire under a sky full of stars.
  • Discovering the Merzouga Desert in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, including nomads, villages, and the unique and authentic music of Gnaoua.
  • Strolling in traditional markets and learning cultures and history variety while meeting locals and enjoying the Moroccan cuisine taste at traditional restaurants.
  • Observing the barbary macaques at the cedar forest of Azrou and admiring the beauty of the little Moroccan Switzerland of Ifrane.
  • Explorative guided tour in the cultural city of Fes, one of Morocco's imperial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary: 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

DAY 1: MARRAKECH - ATLAS MOUNTAINS - TIZI N-TICHKA PASS - AIT BEN HADDOU - SKOURA - ROSES VALLEY - DADES VALLEY.

You are welcome in Morocco. We commence the tour from the airport or your accommodation, and we drive throughout the impressive landscape of the high Atlas Mountains. Additionally, we continue our journey with a visit to a lovely Argan cooperative around the remarkable Tizi N-Tichka Pass. Make some photographs to keep the unforgettable memories of Morocco. In addition, we move through the captivating Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More than this, it has been featured in several TV series and movies like Game of Thrones, The Mummy and the Gladiator, and more. Thereafter, we receive a chance to walk over the Kasbah and explore the area as well as its fabulous Berber architecture.

After lunch, we head to Ouarzazate, which is considered an African Hollywood because it has the largest film studios in Africa. Before leaving Ouarzazate, we make sure to visit the Taourirt Kasbah and its surroundings. Furthermore, as we pass by the breathtaking palm groves around Skoura and arrive in the Roses Valley, we see how Berber women make different products from roses. This small town offers a rose festival annually in May. Our journey ends with a stop beside a rock formation famous as Monkey Fingers. We finally drive to our hotel for a relaxed stay.

DAY 2:DADES VELLEY - TODRA GORGES - ERFOUD - ERG CHEBBI - DESERT CAMP.

The second day of our desert tour starts with a scenic drive along the Tinghir landscape. We arrive at the impressive Todra Gorges and stroll around the river, taking photographs as well. Then, we move to Erfoud, where we learn about fossils and date variety. The small town holds an annual date festival that takes place in October. Moreover, our tour continues over the Sahara Desert. We experience one of the best and most enjoyable activities in the desert; we enjoy camel riding and catch a charming sunset over the outstanding Erg Chebbi dunes. Thereafter, we head to a desert camp where there is an opportunity to discover the beautiful Berber rhythms while joining the locals and learning music under a starry sky.

DAY 3:DISCOVER MERZOUGA DESERT BY 4X4 VEHICLE.

On the third day of our desert tour, we recommend an early wake-up to catch an outstanding sunset from the desert camp and enjoy the view. Our explorative journey takes us through a nomadic family behind the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. We dive into the beautiful culture, kind people, and lovely history while sharing a tasty glass of tea. In addition, we off-roaded over an abandoned village to see where the locals used to take the Galena mine for a long time and enjoy a fascinating panoramic view of sand dunes. Moreover, we visit Khamlia village and enjoy authentic Gnaoua performances that make the area different and unique. We also try delicious Berber pizza at a traditional restaurant and discover the beautiful Moroccan cuisine.

In the afternoon, we drive to Merzouga, stroll in the palm groves, and see how the locals still use an old irrigation system to water their gardens and animals. We head to our wonderful Riad for a relaxed moment. In the late afternoon, there will be a chance to watch a fabulous sunset from the top of the golden sand dunes. Here are some of the activities you can choose: quad biking or horseback riding.

DAY 4:MERZOUGA DESERT - RISSANI - ERFOUD - ZIZ VALLEY - MIDELT - AZROU CEDAR FOREST - IFRANE - FES.

The following day, after a charming sunrise and breakfast, we leave the incredible Merzouga desert. Our road takes us to Rissani, where we join the locals while walking around a traditional market, and we get the opportunity to dive into one of the oldest cultures and traditions in the world. The market takes place on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Additionally, we travel to Erfoud via stunning Kasbahs and discover the fossil variety at a marble workshop.

After visiting these outstanding attractions, we enjoy the palm groves along the Ziz Valley and stop by an astonishing panoramic view to make some photographs. We continue to Midelt, the town famous as Apple Capital. Next, we enjoy a tasty lunch, move through the Middle Atlas Mountains, and arrive in the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where we meet the barbary macaques and make sure not to forget to feed them and have fun with them. Ifrane is the next destination to see before reaching Fes. We admire the beautiful Ifrane, which is known as Moroccan Switzerland due to its gorgeous landscape and too much snow during the winter. Consequently, we end the journey at your accommodation in Fes.

DAY 5:DISCOVER FES WITH LOCAL GUIDE.

We commence our Morocco desert trip by meeting our local guide at your accommodation. Fes is considered the cultural city of Morocco and recognized by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. We start our explorative day by visiting the golden royal palace gate and the beautiful blue gate, or Bab Boujloud, which is the main entrance of the old Medina of Fes.

We stroll along the narrow and picturesque alleyways. We look at the stunning Moroccan architecture, learn about history, and dive into impressive culture. During the journey, we also include several spectacular landmarks, such as the Bouaanania Madrasa, the famous tanneries, the Najjarine Fountain, and the oldest university in the whole universe, Al Qarawiyyin University. Additionally, we move through the “Mellah,” or Jewish quarter, where we learn about the Jewish community while living in Morocco. Thus, we drive to a fascinating panoramic view of the authentic old Medina of Fes before a transfer to your Riad.

DAY 6:TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

The last day of our Moroccan adventure. We make sure to visit and enjoy all the beautiful places in Fes before ending the tour with a transfer to the airport.

Price Includes

  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
  • Private vehicle: 4x4 or Minivan with A/C
  • English,Spanish,Portuguese Speaking Guide/Driver
  • Private rooms at your preferred Riad or hotel
  • A private tent at a desert camp
  • Camel ride (a camel for each person)
  • Meals: 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners
  • 4x4 vehicle In case you do not need a camel
  • Car Fuel
  • Drop-off at your accommodation,Airport in Fes

Price Excludes

  • Lunches,Drinks,and tips
  • Entrance fees at all
  • Activities: Quads,Buggies
Map: 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Important Observation

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