Overview
Discover Morocco’s landscapes, culture, and traditions on this unforgettable 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via the desert.
Begin in Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Continue to the cedar forests of Azrou, where you may see wild Barbary macaques.
Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga and the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset over the golden sands and spend the night at a desert camp under the stars.
Continue through southern Morocco and visit the traditional market of Rissani and the fossil town of Erfoud. Explore the spectacular Todra Gorges and the scenic Dades Valley.
Finally, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech and conclude your desert adventure.
This private Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech can be customized to suit your travel dates, interests, accommodation preferences, and travel pace.
Highlights
What is Included
What is Not Included
Itinerary:
Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Your 5-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour starts with a morning pickup in Fes. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland.” Continue to the Cedar Forest to see Barbary macaques before stopping for lunch in Midelt. Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley and arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon. Begin your Sahara camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset from a high dune, and spend the night at a luxury desert camp with dinner, Berber music, and a campfire under the stars.
Explore Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Flamingo Lake – Erg Chebbi
Wake up early for a beautiful Sahara sunrise before breakfast. Explore the Merzouga desert region by 4x4, visit a traditional nomad family, and learn about their lifestyle. Continue to Khamlia village to enjoy authentic Gnaoua music. After lunch, visit the palm grove and seasonal Merzouga Lake, also known as Flamingo Lake. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Leave the Sahara and travel to Rissani, famous for its traditional souk. Continue to Erfoud, known for fossils and fossil workshops, before driving through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. Visit the spectacular Todra Gorges and walk between its towering red cliffs. Continue to the Dades Valley, with stops at scenic viewpoints and the famous Monkey Fingers rock formations. Overnight in the Dades Valley.
Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate
Continue your Morocco desert tour from Fes through the beautiful Dades Valley and Rose Valley. Discover local rose products and visit a traditional cooperative. Drive through the palm groves of Skoura and visit the historic Amridil Kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the Gateway to the Sahara and famous for its film studios. Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous attractions. Continue through Telouet and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy panoramic mountain views before arriving in Marrakech. Your 5-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel or riad.
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Certainly. The 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes is very versatile and one can always add more days or have a tour of other tourist attractions in Morocco. If you wish you can add a couple of days for Marrakech or if you prefer the coastal city of Essaouira – our tours are flexible. That is the reason why the service of offering an individual Moroccan travel package enabling the client achieve his or her desired experience is appropriate.
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Yes, this tour is safe for everybody that participates in it, including the children. Our experienced drivers make sure clients get to their destination safely no matter the type of road. In addition, child care services are provided, and many of the activities are great fun for children, as well. We go an extra mile when it comes to desert to guarantee the comfort and security of all our guests, which enables you to have nothing to worry about but your trip.
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Originally, a down payment of 30% is expected before the tour and the rest of the payment is expected on arrival to the service provider. The deposit is not refundable, but subject to the conditions of force majeure we provide for the possibility of transferring the date of the event. All the payments made are safe and we have multiple ways you can make one; through credit cards and bank transactions. Customer convenience is on our top priorities when it comes to the process of booking.
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Accommodation on the 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes are both in hotels and in a luxury desert camp. The amenities are very comfortable, the interiors are Moroccan to give tourists a taste of the Moroccan hospitality. In Merzouga you will spend nights in the desert camp where you can discover the marvels of the Saharan desert at night surrounded by the sky full stars. You may also specify improvements to your previous order if you want in this section.
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The best period to take this 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes is during spring which is from March to May, and autumn, from September to November. These season offered the best opportunity to tour the deserts, mountains, and valleys. Speaking of the climate, summers are hot, and it gets even cooler at night in winters.
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Booking is straightforward. You can use our website or phone to contact us to make your booking. The tour is completely flexible, so any part of the stay or shifting of destinations can be done as needed. We are willing to change our route to your liking and will make sure that our trip meets your needs and timing.
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Tour includes meals such as breakfasts and or dinners. Breakfast and dinner are also included but not the lunches and drinks and the idea behind this is to let you taste local cuisines. When it comes to food, what you will find here are tagine, couscous and all the other moroccan meals. The kind of food you get to taste enhances the travelling experince even further; we would offer to help locate where one could get the tastiest meals.
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Of course, this tour is suitable for single travellers as well as families with children. Children enjoy the camel back rides, glory of the Desert at night and the part of learning trip. Likewise, single barges are welcome to explore the local culture and architecture and history, as there will be no interference from fellow travelers. Here, we provide adaptable tours which means we can alter the packages as much as is necessary.
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It never compromises Moroccan geography; it has Alpine-style cities, deserts, as well as valleys filled with greenery. Further, it involves such special sightseeing opportunities as camel riding, Kasbahs visiting and shopping in local souks. Due to the flexibility of this tour you will have the chance to discover the culture and history of Morocco. Most importantly, the well skilled guides help you have an enjoyable and informative trip.
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