5 Days from marrakech to fes
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Overview
Experience the wonders of South Morocco with a 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes. Your journey starts in Marrakech and takes you through the towering High Atlas Mountains, showcasing the traditional villages and homes of the Berber people. Marvel at the vast golden sand dunes of the Sahara, explore lively souks, walk through ancient medinas, and visit historic kasbahs and desert towns.
During this 5-day trip from Marrakech to Fes, you'll witness breathtaking landscapes, from dramatic gorges and lush green valleys to palm-filled oases and centuries-old kasbahs. A highlight of the tour is riding camels across the serene sand dunes of Merzouga while watching the stunning sunset. Along the way, you'll learn about Berber culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
Your adventure includes a stay in a traditional desert camp in Erg Chebbi, where you can enjoy local food, music, and hospitality under the starry desert sky. This tour is a perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable experience of Morocco's southern treasures.
Highlights of 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Desert
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi Ntichka pass.
- Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Hadou.
- Drive to Dades Gorges.
- Visit The Todgha Gorges and drive across Erfoud To Desert.
- Ride a camel in Merzouga while assisting to a dramatic sunset.
- Sleep under the stars in Erg Chebbi Sahara camp.
- drive through the Ziz valley To Fes.
- The visiting of Fes.
Included/Excluded
- English/spanish speaking driver
- Pick up and drop
- modern air-conditioned 4×4 or vans or and minibuses
- Accommodation
- Ride a camel in desert
- night in desert camp
- 3 dinners & 3 breakfasts
- 1 Night in Dades Gorges ( Boumaln Dades ) Dinner & Breakfast include
- Visit the Todra Gorges
- The visiting of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- 1 Night in Ouarzazate City ( Dinner & Breakfast include )
- Visit the Studios of Ouarzazate
- Entrance fees if needed
- Lunches
- Tips (optional)
Tour Plan
Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
After breakfast at your riad or hotel, we begin our 5-day journey from Marrakech to Fes. Our route takes us through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains, where you can enjoy amazing views and take photos of the surrounding landscapes.
Our first stop is the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time to explore this historic site before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
Next, we continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco" due to its movie studios. If you’re interested, we can visit the studios where many international films have been shot. We’ll spend the night in a comfortable hotel or riad in Ouarzazate.
Day 2: Ouarzazate - Skoura - Rose Valley - Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, we head towards the Skoura Oasis, where you’ll visit the Amridil Kasbah, a well-preserved historical site showcasing traditional Moroccan life.
Next, we drive through the scenic Rose Valley, known for its annual rose festival, and pass by the Dades Valley, famous for its rock formations. Then, we’ll visit the stunning Todra Gorges, where you can admire the towering cliffs and enjoy a short walk.
By evening, we arrive in the Merzouga Desert, where you’ll spend the night in a riad or hotel near the dunes.
Day 3: Exploring the Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, we begin a full day of exploration in the Merzouga Desert. First, we visit the village of Khamlia, home to Gnawa musicians who will share their traditional songs and stories.
Next, we meet nomadic families living in Berber tents, offering a glimpse into their unique way of life. You’ll enjoy a traditional Berber lunch, known as "Berber pizza," in a local home.
Later, we visit Rissani, a historical town known for its lively souks and connection to Morocco's royal family.
In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a camel trek, led by an experienced guide, to your desert camp. The ride lasts about 1.5 hours and includes a stop to watch the sunset over the sand dunes. At the camp, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and live music under the starry sky before spending the night in your tent.
Day 4: Merzouga - Erfoud - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes
We start the day early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, we leave the desert and travel through Erfoud, known for its fossils, and the Ziz Valley, where you can take photos of the lush palm groves.
We stop for lunch in Midelt, a town famous for its apples, before continuing through the cedar forests of Azrou, where you might spot wild monkeys.
Next, we visit Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco," with its European-style architecture and clean streets. Finally, we arrive in Fes, where you’ll spend the night in a riad.
Day 5: Exploring Fes
After breakfast, a local guide will take you on a tour of Fes, one of Morocco’s most historic cities. You’ll explore the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit landmarks such as the Karaouine Mosque, Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Nejjarine Fountain.
You’ll also have time to see the bustling souks, artisan workshops, and the famous tanneries, where leather goods are made using traditional methods.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore more of Fes on your own. Visit the Jewish Quarter, the Royal Palace, or relax in a local café.
This marks the end of your 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
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