5 Days from Fes to Marrakech via Desert

Tour overview:

Experience the camel ride and camping with our 5 Days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Desert package.

From Fes, we will travel on a 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech across the Atlas Mountains and the valleys of Ziz towards the Sahara of Merzouga to spend a night in the desert of Erg Chebbi Dunes. Then, from Merzouga, we will head to the Red City Marrakech after we explore Ouarzazate and AitBenhaddou Kasbah.

Itinerary of 5 Days from Fes to Marrakech via Desert

Day 1 : Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga:

After we meet you, we will start our 5 Days from Fes to Marrakech the desert. On our way to the Sahara desert, we will stop at various interesting spots. The first two spots are Ifrane city and Azrou. Ifrane is the Switzerland of Morocco and Azrou is famous for its cedar forests. In the forest, we will meet the local monkeys, which will add a lighthearted touch to our tour. After that, we will head to Midelt the Apple Town of Morocco. Then, we will cross the Ziz Valley and the oases of Tafilalt, which has the largest palm groves in Morocco. Soon after we visit the two desert towns Erfoud and Rissani, we will stop at our destination, which is Merzouga. We will check into a hotel there to take a rest.

Day 2: Merzouga area and camel ride:

In the morning, we will explore the region of Merzouga starting with the Gnawa spiritual music town Khamlia. Afterward, we will go to Dayet Srij Lake, which hosts flamingoes and other birds in the spring. After that, we will visit some nomads in their tents. At the end of the day, we will return to Merzouga. Finally, we will ride the camels towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will climb the high dunes to see the mesmerizing sunset before we go to the desert camp. In the desert camp, we will enjoy all sorts of activities like dancing to live traditional music and stargazing. The nomads will keep us entertained until we decide to sleep.

Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley:

On the third day of our 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech, we must wake up early to see the sunrise because it cannot be missed in the Sahara. We will ride the camels once again and head to the town of Merzouga where we left our luggage in the hotel. We will eat breakfast and shower before we head to Tinghir: the oasis town and the Todra Gorges. Todra Gorges are the highest canyons in Morocco. The landscapes of Todra are quite amazing. Finally, we will drive to Dades Valley and gorges to explore the rock formations of the ‘Monkey Toes’ before we stop at a hotel with a nice view.

Day 4 : Dades Gorges – Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Kelaa M’gouna – Skoura – Ouarzazate:

After eating our breakfast, we will leave Dades and gorges. We will see the rock formations of the ‘Monkey Toes’. Then, we will head to Kalaat M’Gouna the city of Roses, and Ouarzazate the Hollywood of Morocco, crossing the road of a ‘thousand Kasbahs.’ We can also visit the iconic Skoura Oasis on our trip. We will spend the night in a fancy hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 5 : Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech:

After breakfast, we will travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. This Kasbah is the largest one in Morocco. This Kasbah is also apparent in many Hollywood movies and Game of Thrones as well. After we reach Marrakech, traveling across the High Atlas Road, we will explore some cool sites like the Majorelle Gardens and Jamaa El Fna Square, which is the busiest square in Africa and one of the most exotic places on earth. We will explore the huge Medina of Marrakech, which is another world heritage site. We will see the artisans, Bazaars, Koranic Schools, and the landmarks of the Medina. After that, we will see the famous Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. We will visit all the important landmarks and historical sites in Marrakech like the Souks, the Koranic School, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. We will have lunch near Jamaa El Fna. After that, we will have a free program. Then, we will end our 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via the desert.

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