5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Sahara Desert
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Overview
A 5-day desert tour to Fes via the Sahara desert, departing from Marrakech, is the best choice for those who want to explore the Morocco Sahara desert at their own pace, getting the benefit of visiting other parts of the desert like the Gnaoua village and nomads. You will visit many amazing places, including the High Atlas Mountains, Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and the city of Ouarzazate. In addition to Amridil Fort, Dades Valley and Todra Pass. Experience a camel ride in the dunes, spend lifetime holidays enjoying the silence of the Sahara desert, and spend the night in a desert camp. You will also visit the Rissani market and the city of bones of Erfoud. Then visit the cedar forest where Ifrane, Swiss, Moroccan, and Barbary macaques live. The trip ends in Fes. This is the recap of the 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Morocco Sahara desert; scroll down so that you can read the full trip itinerary.
Highlights
- Trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend one night under nomadic tents.
- Watch the beautiful sunset and sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara Desert.
- Enjoy a Berber dinner and music folklore at night under the stars in a Saharan desert camp.
- Visit the Gnaoua village and the nomads to discover the hidden, silent life of the locals.
- Explore the hidden Berber villages in the High Atlas Mountains and discover the local culture.
- Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass, the highest road in North Africa.
- Marvel at the splendid Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
- Discover the Kasbah of Taourirt (former home of Pacha Glaoui) and the film studios in Ouarzazate.
- Stroll the Dades and Todra gorges in a guided walking tour.
- Admire the landscapes of the Todra Canyons’ high walls, Palm Oasis, and the Rose Valley.
- Be amused by the beautiful natural views of Ifran and Azrou cities.
- Meet the Barbary apes in the cedar forest in the middle of the Atlas.
- Take some memorable photos of extraordinary natural landscapes.
- This 4-day desert tour starts in Marrakech and ends in Fes.
Included/Excluded
- Pickup and drop-off service
- Transport by a modern vehicle
- English and French-speaking driver
- Local expert tour guide
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise
- Half-board accommodation
- Overnight in a desert camp
- Fuel and bottled water during the tour
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Lunches and soft drinks
- Any private expenses
Itinerary
The 5-day tour to Fes across the Morocco Sahara desert departs from your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech at 8:00 in the morning with a pickup by an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle. Then pass through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass (2,260 meters). You must stop to admire the panoramic view of the high mountains, which also offer a big variety of landscapes of several hamlets arranged as in an amphitheater. An essential track and outstanding landscape will take us to the village of Telouet to visit the Kasbah of el Glaoui. We will continue to visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou castle. A fortified village on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Also the castle, "Soldiers," "Alexander," "Mummy," etc. He also appeared in many movies, such as. There are also TV series like Game of Thrones. Then we go to Ouarzazate, the "Gate of the Desert." Spend an overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.
After breakfast, we explore the city of Ouarzazate. First, we visit Atlas Studios, where many famous films were shot, and Taourit Kasbah, a mud castle, one of the oldest and most beautiful ksars in Morocco. We then head east to visit the palm-lined Kasbah of Amridil around Skoura. Then to Kalaa Maguna, famous for its Rose Valley. At the Rose Festival held every May, local people offer rose products such as perfume, rose water, oil, and cosmetics. Then we set off towards Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades. A must-visit is the "Monkey's Finger" rock formation and the summit overlooking the Dades Valley. Spend an overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel in Boumanedades.
After breakfast, we continue our 5-day desert tour to Todra Canyon, where the Todra River opens a huge canyon into the mountains, creating a canyon consisting of red rocks. Feel free to take a walk in the forest and enjoy the beautiful view. Then pass through the palm forests of Touroug and Tinjdad. It's lunchtime on the road. In the afternoon we arrived in the Sahara Desert, Merzouga. There you change into a camel crossing the desert. You have to stop at the high dune to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Then go to the luxury camp in the desert. Here you can enjoy the Berber drums and dances around the camp under a giant star. Spend an overnight with dinner in a Saharan desert Beber tent situated at the feet of the dunes.
NB: If you book a luxury tour, then you will have breakfast and shower at the desert camp; otherwise, the breakfast and the shower will be at the hotel after your camel rides back in the morning.
You should wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sun in the desert. Free time for breakfast. You then take your camel back to Merzouga, where your driver is waiting. We spent this day exploring the Merzouga region. There are many amazing places in the region, from sand dunes to wild lakes, mines, fossil fields, and magnificent oases. This is the perfect place for many outdoor activities. We first started our journey in Merzouga by visiting the old eyeliner mines. Then we visit the nomads and see their tents. Learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. Our next stop is Kamliya village, where you will enjoy Gnawa music and dance performances. Its people live in sub-Saharan African countries such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch at the restaurant. Then we walked among the palm trees. Then drive a few kilometers to see the wild lake Merzouga, also known as Flamingo Lake. Spend an overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast in a guest house, riad, or hotel.
This is the last day of your 5-day Marrakech or Fez desert tour. You wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sun in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast and return to Merzouga by camel, where your driver will be waiting for you. Then, we leave the desert and visit the town of Risani, the ancient city of Tafilalet. Rissani is also the main commercial center of the bustling area, with a large open-air market held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After visiting the Rissani Bazaar, we continue to Erfoud to visit one of the fossil stone artifacts. We then proceed along the Ziz River, stopping to admire the panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. Free lunch in Midelt. Then we continue towards the cedar forest where Barbary macaques live. Do not feed them while walking in the forest. He had no idea that Ifrane, known for its warmth, snow, and Alpine-style houses, was then called the Switzerland of Morocco. This desert tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation or airport transfer in the city of Fes.
NB: The price of this desert tour depends on the number of travelers in the group; please fill out the booking form to get the pricing. We can customize everything for you on this tour according to your needs, budget, timing, and preferences; just write us what you are looking for.
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Know Before You Go
- Pick up and drop off at any accommodation in Marrakech/Fes.
- Transport by a modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned vehicle.
- This desert tour can be customized according to your needs, budget, timing, and preferences. Just Write Us what you are looking for.
- The price of this tour depends on the number of travelers in the group, accommodation preference, and other personal factors.
- You’d better bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
- Half-board accommodation in hotels, riads, desert tents, or kasbahs (dinners and breakfasts are included).
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour program starts.
- Live tour professional guide and driver: English, Spanish, and French.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Duration: 5 days and 4 nights (it includes transfers and the tour program).
- A vegetarian option is available; please advise at the time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
- You can advise at the time of booking the type of accommodation: standard, budget, or high-class.
- Comfortable and non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
- Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about Morocco travel tips
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