This is a 5-day all-inclusive tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert of Merzouga and the Atlas Mountains. During this 5-day 4-night trip, you will visit Ifrane, the cedar forest, Ziz valley, Tinghir valley, Rose valley, and Skoura Oasis. Moreover, you will explore Erg Chebbi dunes, do camel trekking, and camp in the middle of the desert. Furthermore, you will discover the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the Atlas studios in Ouarzazate, and the Todra & Dades Gorges.
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The first day of the trip starts with a pick-up service from your accommodation or the airport in Fes. First, we will drive through the Middle Atlas mountains, stop by Ifrane (the cleanest city in Africa), and head to visit the cedar forest for the Barbary macaques.
After that, we will drive over the open fields of the Atlas Mountains, home to the Berber nomads and their sheep. Next, we will make a stop in Midelt or Erich for lunch.
Continuing our trip south of the country through the High Atlas mountains, we will make a stop to visit Ziz Valley. It is one of the biggest sources of dates in Morocco, with endless palm groves.
Finally, around early evening, we will arrive in the Merzouga desert, the highlight of the trip. You will ride camels over dunes and make a stop on top of a big dune to enjoy the sunset. After that, head down to the camp, check into your tent, have dinner, and gather outside for a drum party around the campfire.
This day of the trip is dedicated to visiting the desert. First, we recommend waking up early morning to catch the sunrise over the dunes. Then, we will get into the 4×4 and drive off-road through the desert.
We will start by visiting the nomadic people who are the indigenous people of the Sahara desert. They still live the simple life under tents and move from one place to another, looking for better conditions for their goats, sheep, and camels. You will have time to discover their lifestyle and learn about the way they survive in such a harsh climate.
After that, we will cross the black desert of M’Ifis to explore the mines of Mascara and the barite. Further, we will drive to Khamlia to discover another lifestyle, the Gnawa people. They originate from the Sub-Saharan countries and have kept some of their traditions alive. Here, we will visit the village’s entertainment center to enjoy their music and spiritual dances.
Next, we will take you to see the Oasis of Hassi Labied and its unique irrigation system. You will learn about what desert communities grow and how they irrigate their land.
Finally, we will take you for lunch to taste the local cuisine, the Berber pizza dish, before transferring you to the accommodation.
This is the last day in the desert of Merzouga, as we leave for Tinghir. First, we will drive to a nearby city called Rissani. It is a very important city in the south of Morocco, as it used to be the capital of the region. Not to mention that, it is the birthplace of the current ruling family in Morocco, the Alaouite dynasty. Now, the city serves as an important trading point and hosts one of the biggest traditional markets of the country. On Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, people from the surrounding area, including the desert, gather at the market to buy and sell goods. You can have a walk around to discover the different sections, where they sell animals, vegetables, clothes, and handmade objects.
After that, we will drive to Erfoud. Another desert city that is famous for fossils. We will stop by one of the main cooperatives and learn more about the different types and fossils found in the area.
Next, we will drive through the palm groves of the Fezna oasis and make a stop to discover the underground irrigation systems.
Finally, we will cross villages like Mellab and Tinjedad to Tinghir Gorges. We will visit the Tinghir valley and Todra Gorges before checking into your accommodation.
After having breakfast in Tinghir, we will drive to Boumalne Dades. First, we will drive to the Monkey Toes Mountains and the winding road of Tissdrine. You will have free time to enjoy the views of the High Atlas mountains and the Gorges of Dades.
After that, we will drive through the Rose Valley and the Skoura Oasis, where we will visit the Amridil Kasbah. Next, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco. Here, we will visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas studios.
Finally, we will drop you off at your accommodation.
On the last day of the 5 Day tour from Fes, we will cross the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. However, before that, we make stops to visit interesting places.
To start with, we will head to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the most famous fortress in Morocco. It is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and serves as a very important place for filming movies and series in Morocco. Its story dates back to the 11th century, when it used to serve as a station for camel caravan traders to stop by and relax before heading to the coastal cities. You will have enough time to walk around the Kasbah, explore its alleys, and learn about its history.
After that, we will start our journey driving up the High Atlas Mountains through the Tichka Pass. We will reach an altitude of 2260m above sea level and make a stop to enjoy the views.
Finally, we will drive down the High Atlas to Marrakech and drop you off at your accommodation. End of the trip!
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The Price of this 5 day tour from Fes to Marrakech varies depending on the number of travelers, accommodation type, and travel season. Please feel free to contact us for a free quote!
The tour usually starts around 8:00 AM in Marrakech and ends around 4-6 PM on the 4th day back in Marrakech (or Fes, if requested).
For 1 to 4 pax, we use an SUV, either a Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, or s Mitsubishi sport. For 5 to 8 pax, we use a minivan. For more than that, we use a minibus.
The 5 day tour from Fes to Marrakech is private.
The tent in the desert camp is private.
The camel ride is about 40 minutes.
We recommend comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack, and a jacket for the cool desert night. We’ll provide the rest!
The camel ride is optional. We can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the camp for free, or a quad bike ride across the dunes for an extra charge. Let us know your preference when booking.
