5 Days Tour From Marrakech to Fes

Overview of 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour

In this fascinating 5 days tours Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour, wewill cover a variety of terrains in the country ranging from the Atlas mountain range to the desert of Sahara. Here is an incredible opportunity to have an amazing combination of cultural attractions and wildlife. Also, you will be able to visit kasbahs, go through valleys and really feel the spirit of the desert.

Then, you will also appreciate Arabian culture by spending nights in the desert camps, taking camel rides, within the desert, and observing sunrises, and sunsets.

Furthermore, this tour is open and can be adjusted depending on your wishes. All in all, the cost reduction is in direct proportion as the number of people joining an organization increases. Contact us for more details!

Highlights of the 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour

Admire beautiful sceneries specially the High Atlas Mountains.
See the renowned and cultural-heritage icon of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Spend time riding a camel for a beauty sunset across the sandy desert dunes.
Immerse yourself into Berber tradition through spending night in a desert camp..
Learn about nomadic peoples and real Berber kraas in Merzouga.
It is one of the world countries that is rich in sceneries, so I was able to take a nature walk through the valleys and through the marvelous Todra Gorges.
Barbary macaques must be fed amongst the cedar trees, deep in the forest.
Find out all about Ittrene, the Swiss town in Morocco.

Itinerary for the 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate

Our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes starts upon your arrival , our driver will meet you and take you on a ride from Marrakech, which is a big city, to the stunning locations of the desert. Then, while going up the High Atlas Mountains the beauty of the region will be around you all the time. Thin and curvy roads take us to the Tizi-N-Tichka pass which is among the highest one in Africa. That is why we will have to make several stops to take a closer look at the magnificent scenery.

Furthermore, moving forward to the next stop over is the Kasbah of Telouat, an old and significant site built in the mountains. We then move to Ait Ben Haddou another world heritage site known for its clay architecture. The kasbah has attracted numerous movies such us the Gladiator and the famous Game of Thrones. Later we proceed to Ouarzazate known as the ‘Door of the desert’ there you will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel.

Also, Ait Ben Haddou is cited among the most photographed places in Morocco. In addition, it is a place of cultural and historical interest as well as a stunning sight to capture when on the trip.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley

Post breakfast, we start our first tour of the day to Ouarzazate. We attend Ouarzazate like Atlas Studios, notorious for their shooting locations and Taourirt Kasbah which gives the historic look of Morocco. We then proceed to palm groves for Skoura where we will visit an amazingly beautiful Amridil Kasbah. Unlike most other kasbahs, this one is surrounded by tremendous amount of green vegetation making it blend with the green vegetation in the region rather than the desert. In addition, we go through the Rose Valley which is very popular for roses and has festival every year in the harvesting season.

Furthermore, we will continue our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes and get deeper and deeper into the Dades Valley, have a look at “monkey fingers” rock // Later, you will be shown the panoramic view of the mountain. We proceed with lunch stop in town of Boumalne Dades and spend the night in a restaurant in the same town.

However, the blend of the history of the films and natural scenery makes this particular day feel special. However, the Dades Valley’s sceneries are incredible and breathtaking.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga

Hiking continues with the most spectacular part – the Todra Gorges which we are going to visit on the third day of our journey. These steep red walls are either side of the Todra River, which carving out a gorge that is now just wide enough for a leisurely stroll. We then move through the magnificent gorges and the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad before arriving at Merzouga at the edge of the great Sahara. After this, you will do a camel riding all in the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. This is going to be such a dream during the sunset because the sky will be painted those different colors. Your night will be accommodated in a luxury tent at a desert camp and you will be entertained by live Berber music at dinner followed by a fire side.

As well, a special moment is when tourists and guests manage to reach the top of the dunes to reach to watch the sunset. Indeed, I doubt that there are many other things, which can compare to the sight of the Saharan landscapes in the evening.

Day 4: Exploring Merzouga and Surroundings

Watching the sunrise over the vast desert is probably one dream that is still fresh in your mind today. After that, after breakfast, we go out to travel through the desert of Merzouga. , we will go to meet elder people living in a nomadic fashion in homemade yurts. Here you get some idea of their different way of life. Then we travel to the village of Khamlia – an abode to enthusiastic Gnaoua musicians. The dancers are actual sub-Saharan Africans and they will sing songs and dances typical for the region. We then have a relaxed walk around the palm grove and go on to discover the freedom wild flamingo merezuaga lake. This still water is a peacefully located in the middle of the vast sandy planes. Last but not the least, we reach out at a comfortable hotel for dinner then a night stay.
After all, it is quite interesting and even inspiring to study the life of nomads. Moreover, stunning views of the desert as well this region offer you a musical cultural experience due to their history of being a musical village.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erfoud – Midelt – Fes

On the last and penultimate day we will leave the desert and go on to Rissani, the ancient merchant city. Here directly you can go to the market look and it is more active on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Then, we proceed to Erfoud, famous for workshops where you will find fossils on sale. Onward from here we will march along the valley of the Ziz River with magnificent lookouts on the Ziz Valley. In the afternoon after having lunch in Midelt, there is a stop at the cedar woods to watch the Barbary macaque at play. In addition, you would be able to feed these friendly monkeys during your tour. Last, we proceed to Ifrane – the Switzerland of Africa; The city famous for its European architecture even climate before moving to Fes where your amazing experience comes to an end.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do you expect to see on 5 day tour of the Moroccan desert starting from Marrakech till Fes?

The tour also comprises private transport in a comfortable 4×4 or an air-conditioned minivan with a driver, who speaks English or Spanish. You will be picked from your hotel or the airport, and also dropped at the same station or airport. The package includes accommodation one night in the deluxe Bedouin camp, camel riding, breakfasts and dinners all along the tour. For the other evenings, homelike conditions in hotels, or riads are arranged for the participants

Is it possible to have some changes on the recommended itinerary to fit my personalities?

No, it is not fixed and you can book it based on your preferences of how you would like your day to look like. For a larger amount of time indeed, we can arrange the tour that would cover the areas a client would like to linger more, for instance, Sahara or Todra Gorges, or include more stops. The price per head reduces with the number of people hence do not hesitate to contact us for a tour plan and quote.

What would you imagine camel trekking trip to be in Merzouga?

The camel Back riding in Merzouga is the exclusive travelling across the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. You get up on camels to get to the top of a high dune to watch the sunset – a very beautiful experience with the sky laid in a palette of colors. Next, you’ll go to a luxurious desert camp where you can have an opportunity to listen Berber music and spend time over the fire. The next morning you’re to wake up even earlier to see the dawn by the desert before proceeding with the tour.

What to anticipate during the Todra Gorges and The Dades Valley trip?

Todra Gorges are one of the most beautiful tines with high red walls formed by the Todra River. The possibility exists to take a beautiful walk through the actual gullet, which is rather narrow and allows getting some extraordinary beautiful view. The trip goes on to the palm lined region of Touroug and Tinjdad and then to the Dades Gorge. When in Dades, you will tour the “Shortcut” or “Monkey Fingers” limestone pinnacles and look at the valley vistas. Both zones can be involving light trekking and snapping experiences.

What of berber culture will I get to see when I am on the tour?

Now yes, this particular tour offers several chances for you to get an insight into Berber culture. You’ll also be able to tour a native nomadic family in Merzouga and get a glimpse into their lifestyle and enjoy some Berber tea. You will be offered live Gnaoua music for dancing in the village of Khamlia. Moreover, You will spend a night in the desert location with the berber music and story telling as well as fire side which gives you experience of Morocco tradition.

What are interesting things to see whilst from Marrakech to Fes tour, what are the main attractions?

The list of sites includes a scenic view of the High Atlas Mountains, a Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou, a camel riding experience at the Sahara desert at sunset. It’s an opportunity to immerse in Berber culture, to meet local people, to have a night in the desert camp, to visit Todra Gorges and Dades Valley. The last part of the tour features a drive through the beautiful cedar forest, monkey trickery (Barbary macaque) feeding time, driving through Ifrane, Morocco’s Alpine town before reaching Fes.