5 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakesh
Overview 5 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakesh:
With the 5 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakesh, you may travel through the Atlas Mountains, green valleys, and Kasbahs to discover a significant portion of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel ride and a camping trip at night in the Desert. The itinerary comprises four nights: 2 in the desert of Merzouga, 1 in Dades Valley, and 1 in Ouarzazate * Hollywood*.
DURATION
5 Days & 4 Nights
DEPARTURE LOCATION
Accommodation in Fes
RETURN LOCATION
Accommodation in Marrakech
DEPARTURE TIME
08:00 AM
CATEGORY
Private tour
AVAILABILITY
Everyday
The summary:
- 1st: From Fes to the desert of Merzouga via Midelt and Ziz valley.
- 2nd: Discover the desert area and overnight at the desert camp.
- 3rd: From Merzouga desert to Dades valley via Erfoud and Todra gorge.
- 4th: From Dades valley via Skoura palm grove.
- 5th: From Ouarzazate to Marrakesh via High Atlas Mountains
The itinerary of 5 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakesh:
Day 1: Fes - Ifrane- Cedar forest- Midelt- Ziz valley- Merzouga.
At 8:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Fes, and you will then start your 5 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakesh. Ifrane, commonly known as the “Switzerland” of Moroco, is where you’ll stop to take in the scenery and take some great photos. You’ll then drive to Azrou’s “Cedar Forest” to see the monkeys. Continuing to Midelt to a restaurant for lunch. After that, you will travel via the “Tizi N Talghamt” pass to arrive at Errachidia, a desert province. For a panoramic view of palm trees, you will stop in the Ziz Valley canyon. The final city before we reach Merzouga is Erfoud, which is famous for its fossils and dates. The desert tour continues to the Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Spend the night in a hotel.
Day 2: Exploring the desert - Camel trekking - Desert Camp.
Today on your desert trip of 5 days from Fes to Marrakesh, you’ll have a tour around the desert area and the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. On your desert trip off-road, you could visit a nomad family to know about their way of life. Then, you will drive to visit the cobalt mine. Then, travel to Khamlia’s “black village” to listen to the Gnawa musician’s folklore. There you’ll eat a typical Berber pizza for lunch. You would then take a stroll through an oasis. You will ride the camels to the desert camp in the afternoon. Also, you’ll stop along the way to take photos and see the sunset. Dinner at the camp, followed by Berber music while watching the stars. Overnight at the desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga _ Erfoud _ Todra Gorge _ valley of dades _ Gorge Dades.
You will rise early on the day of your desert trip so you may see the stunning sunrise from a high dune. Then enjoy breakfast at the Camp. Following the camel ride back to Merzouga. If Rissani’s weekly souk *Market* is available, that will be your first visit there. The following beak in the irrigation system underground via the city of fossils and date again Erfoud. You’ll be at Tinjdad for lunch. Later, continue traveling to Torda Gorge, which is the ideal location for climbers. While there, take some time to walk around and take in the scenery. After that, you will travel to Dades Valley so that you can enjoy its landscapes. Overnight in Dades valley.
Day 4: Gorge Dades _ Valley of the Roses _ Skoura _ Ouarzazat.
Your desert trip begins after breakfast at the hotel. The first break in the Dades valley and snaky road for some photos. Next, head to the Valley of the Roses ( if you are interested to visit a cooperative of rose oil and water). Before reaching Ouarzazate, the desert trip continues to Skoura where you can visit a kasbah from the 17th century that belongs to Amridil. In Ouarzazate, you might go to see the studio and museum cinema. The Taourirt Kasbah is among. The night will be there.
Day 5: Ouarzazat- Ait Benhaddou- Talouat- Marrakesh.
Today is the 5th day of your Sahara trip. The first stop will be at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, where you’ll get to explore the famous Kasbah in Morocco, which was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986. Additionally, many well-known films, like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Ali Baba, and others, were filmed there. The next stop on the desert tour is a visit to the Telouat Kasbah via the Ounila Valley. the 2260 M-high Tichka Pass, which crosses the High Atlas mountains. Then make your way to Marrakesh. You will be driven to your accommodation by your driver. The end of your 5-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakesh.
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Includes and excludes 5 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakesh:
Includes
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation
- Hotels in Merzouga, Dades valley, and Ouarzazate with dinners
- Desert camp with dinner
- Private vehicle
Excludes
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips