5 Days from Fes to Marrakech via Desert
Descriptions:
This 5 Days from Fes to Marrakech will enable you to enjoy the middle atlas mountains and ride
camels in the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Also, you will have the chance to see the most impressive
valleys of Ziz, Todra, and Dades as well as the Gorges of Todra and Dades. In addition, you will tour
Ouarzazate's largest movie studios before going to the well-known Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Enjoy the
unique Berber towns in the center of the high Atlas Mountains before arriving to the red city of
Marrakech
The highlights of the 5 Days from Fes to Marrakech
- Discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire Volubilis.
- Stroll around and meet locals of the unique town of Chefchaouen.
- Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
- Explore the heritage village and Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dades and Ziz valleys and the impressive gorges of Todra.
- Experience camel riding and spend a night in the heart of the Sahara desert.
- Explore the old medinas of Marrakech and Fes with their rich history and architecture.
5 Days from Fes ITINERARY:
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
We will start our 5 Days from Fes to Marrakech by traveling through the middle atlas mountains to
Ifrane known as Switzerland of Morocco because of its similarity to a Swiss ski resort. Then, we head
to the cedar forest which is home to barbary monkies. We will feed and take pictures with them.
Continuing south passing through Berber villages, countryside, and see nomadic shepherds with their
flocks spread out in the terrain. Midway, a stop for lunch in Midelt. Our first day of the 5 Days Fez
Marrakech desert tour will take us through the Talghmt pass. Before we get to the Sahara desert. Well
stop for some panoramic views of the impressive hidden oasis of Ziz valley filled with palm trees and mud
villages. Around one hour, well get to the Sahara desert in the late afternoon, dinner, and overnight in a
hotel.
Day 2: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert sightseeing – Camel trekking – Camp
After breakfast, we will begin our desert excursion for a half-day in the Sahara. We drive to visit nomads
that still live in tents in the middle of the Sahara desert. We will see how they live, sip a cup of tea with
them. After, continue our way to visit old mines that once used to be exploited by the French. Later, we
will visit the village of Khamlia that is home to black Berber people, who are descendants from Sudan,
Mali…We’ll have a chance to listen to their Gnaoua music and have lunch in the town. Before the camel
ride, we’ll see an oasis on the edge of the Sahara desert. After a rest, begin the camel trekking over the
high dunes of the erg-Chebbi desert. You will see a magnificent sunset on top of a high dune, you will
reach the desert camp in the heart of the Sahara. After a delicious dinner, time to listen to Berber music
played by local nomads under a starry sky.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani- Todra Valley and Gorges – Dades Valley
Getting up early is a “must-do” if you want to see your life sunrise. then return to the hotel on the
camels, where you will meet with your driver. We set off west through the city of Rissani: Once a major
stop for trade-caravans across and from Morocco to neighboring countries. If it coincides with day
markets which take place every Tuesday, Thursdays, and Sundays …we will visit the souk -largest in the
region. Then, we continue to Erfoud- fossils town. Travel via the towns and Atlas Mountains to reach the
green Todra Valley, which is surrounded by historic mud villages. Lunch in the town, then drive around
15 km, we get to Todra gorges; a corridor rising dramatically up to 300m with vertical cliffs and water
streaming from natural springs. Later, well pass through the Dades Valley, home to the amazing rock
formations known as "monkey toes" by the locals and the beautiful sandcastles. Stay the night at a riad or
hotel with a view of the Dades Valley.
Day 4: Dades Valley – Boutghrar – Roses Town – Skoura – Ouarzazate
We go for Ouarzazate this morning after breakfast, traveling through Boutghrar, Rose Valley, and
Skoura. We begin our trip by seeing the Dades Gorges with their striking rock formations and the
winding route, which has served as the background for numerous auto ads. Off-road, we make our way to
Boutghrar. A place where colors and nature converge, the trail will take us to nomadic people who live in
caves. We visit them and have tea with them. We proceed to El Kalaa Mgouna, also known as Rose Town,
where residents harvest more than 400 tons of rose petals that are then processed in neighborhood
cooperatives to make rosewater, cremes, and perfumes.. A festival is held every May here. Time to enjoy
your lunch in the town. Then, We take the road of thousand kasbahs to Skoura which is home to the most
beautiful kasbahs in Morocco, we visit the 17th century Kasbah of Amridil, drive in the oases of Skoura
towards Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a Hotel/Riad.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Marrakech
Today, we start our journey by visiting the biggest cinema studios of “Hollywood of Africa”, Ouarzazate
where so many movies were filmed such as Games of Thrones, Prison break season 4…Ouarzazate is also
home to the biggest solar power station in Africa, and famous by its handicrafts ( wooden gates, silver,
rugs…) as well. Later, we head to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou- the Unesco world heritage
site- where many international movies were filmed ( Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, games of thrones…).
Your adventure will continue through the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas
Mountains where you will admire the special Berber villages before arriving at your Hotel in Marrakesh,
end of our 5 days Fez Marrakech desert tour.
Included:
- Private Mini-Van or Toyota Prado Land-Cruiser with A/C
- Professional English/Spanish speaking driver/guide
- Fuel
- Authentic Moroccan Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride in Sahara desert
- Luxury tent in Erg-Chebbi sahara desert
- Breakfasts and Dinners
- Pickup & drop off
Excluded:
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
