2 days Morocco Desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fes

Overview of the 2 Days Desert Tour From Ouarzazate

Begin your 2 days desert tour from Ouarzazate that garners reputation for being the city of movies and magnificent kasbahs. Discover the grand Taourirt Kasbah as well as the movie making Atlas Studios where many Hollywood and other similar movies were made. Next, proceed to the landscapes that are the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges spectacularly beautiful.

In Merzouga, you will have the opportunity to ride camels and be enthralled by attractive and alluring sunsets and sunrise, in the Saharan desert. Here, tourist activity does not end as you get into experiencing the life of souks, Erfoud, a town famous for fossils, and Ifran, which is as stunning as it sounds. Last but not least, finish your tour in the cultural city of Fes as history and tradition meets you.

Highlights of the 2 Days Tour From Ouarzazate

Find out about the historical structure of Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Make a trip to the Atlas Studios, movie paradise.
Visit the beautiful Dades Valley.
Have a look into Todra Gorges’ remarkable cliff formations.
Climb on a camel back when exploring Merzouga to witness a sun setting.
Go for a walk in the colourful souk of Rissani.
Visit the fossils in the workshops of Erfoud to appreciate their peculiarities.
Go to Ifrane, the skiing resort city of Morocco.

Itinerary for the 2 Days Tour From Ouarzazate

Day 1: Ouarzazate to Merzouga

Your 2 days desert tour from Ouarzazate starts early in Quarzazate. Once we have been provided with your pick up from your accommodation, we shall begin our City tour. First, visit Taourirt Kasbah which is an ancient mud castle that give overall history of Morocco. This one will amaze you with its architecture and introduce to you the history and meaning of the building. After that, we’ll move to Atlas Studios where you observe the beautiful sceneries used in so many films. These shots give you a sneak peek to the movie making world, and the imminent travel to Morocco.

Later, we will proceed through the Skoura city especially the Amridil Kasbah which is located nearby beautiful palm groves, followed by the Rose Valley which is famous for celebrating the Rose Festival every year. Here you can taste wonderful products made from a rose that underlines the culture and the economy of the people of the region.

The 2 days desert tour from Ouarzazate will proceed further, and finally, you get to Dades Valley and enjoy the beautiful view that today we shall be proceeding to the Todra Gorges to depict a marvelous canyon. Time for lunch and free time to take a walk around the gorges and really enjoy the stunning view.

In the afternoon, we will get to the Sahara overland Merzouga. Here, one will have the thrilling and memorable experience of camel back at the spits of sand golden dunes. A halt will also be made to cover the sunset as the background changes from plain to a view of colors. Last, we will spend our Sheikh camp in the middle of the dunes – spend our time and have a delicious Moroccan dinner with live music under starry sky.

Day 2: Merzouga to Fes

Arise early so that you can watch the beautiful sunrise over the large sandy area also known as the Sahara. After that you will have a breakfast then riding back to Merzouga on camels your driver will be expecting you. The first one will be the visit of Rissani city as the former capital of Tafilalet region. It is an active trading center today, but it rose to fame because of the Souk that dishes out its ware on trading days. It is here that souvenirs of local production and very colorful setting can be examined and visited.

Now we will proceed to Erfoud, which is known for its fossils collection. To learn more about artisans and how they manage to make jewelry items from fossils you should go to a local workshop. After this, we shall take a motorized drive along the Ziz River and make a photo-stopper at the Ziz Valley. The trees are palm trees and they bring out the difference with the sandy desert.

Later we take lunch at Midelt which is located at the backdrop of some very attractive mountains. after that we will have the energy to continue and go to the cedars forest which is the habitat of the Barbary macaques. There will be an opportunity to feed them and to walk around this rather quiet territory. Last on our list is Ifrane, which is known as the Moroccan Switzerland because of the building construction and climate. On this beautiful tour, upon exploring the beauty of this beautiful town, we will end your trip by dropping you at your hotel in Fes. This tour gives a delightful mixture of the Moroccan province and countryside accompanied by mixture of ethnic groups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 2-Day Morocco Desert Tour safe for everyone?

Actually this tour is also friendly to tourist of all agesBasically, yes. Families with children should find it fascinating because different activities have been scheduled within the package of the day starting from visits to cultural sites to beautiful scenery. However, do bear in mind that for sensible reasons, the camel trek might not suitable for very young children or the old. If you have any particular requirement or if any type of activity would cause discomfort for you personally, kindly do inform us in advance and all the necessary adjustments would be made to accommodate your necessity along with safety conceptions.

What is recommended for this 2-Day Desert Tour?

The right packing determines the kind of trip one is going to have. The daytime weather is hot and best to wear light clothing and comfortable shoes; the evening and night are cooler when in the desert it is best to layer. That is why it is essential to wear comfortable walking shoes for the gorges and valleys’ hiking. Also do not forget to carry along with you a hat, sun tan lotion and sun glasses to avoid the scorching effects of the sun during your tour. A camera is also necessary to have beautiful scenery and interesting incidents on the trip.

To what extent is the camel trek in Erg Chebbi?

The camel trek in erg chebbi normally cover a distance of 1-2 hours. This enables you to get the best view of the evanescent sun by and as well get into the dunes. Thus the trek is not very strenuous; it gives several stops for photography and also to capture the serene beauty of the desert. It’s a wonderful experience because camel guides are always professional and make sure your safety is guaranteed throughout the trip.

Is meal plan included in the tour?

Indeed, the 2 days desert tour from Ouarzazate offers dinner and breakfast during your stay in the camp within the desert. You will taste a typical Moroccan food, which is in most cases served after the sunset with live Moroccan music and entertainments. But those meals within a day other than lunch which were not mentioned in our itinerary are not included. They will allow you to interactively listen to the stories of the locals, also you may have a lunch stop at the local restaurants or eateries along the route in order to enjoy the local food.

Can I join a tour while using my Wi-Fi?

Almost all the premises of the accommodations situated in the towns on the route will provide WI-FI. But in the desert camp there is not always a connection to the Internet, which is a good opportunity to free yourself from trite internet communication and be one with the desert. If being connected is important for you, kindly inform us prior the trip and we can purchase portable Wi-Fi gadgets, or SIM cards for you.

And also on the same note, you may be wondering when is the right time to take this tour?

It is recommended that this 2-Day Morocco Desert Tour be taken in the spring (March- May) and autumn (September- November). These are the months that give favorable climate for travel within the desert areas as well as the mountainous areas. Summer could be hot especially where desert climates are and the nights are cold during the winter season. Visiting Morocco during the shoulder seasons is more comfortable as you enjoy the breathtaking features that Morocco has to offer.

How tiring is the 2 days desert tour from Ouarzazate to the body hardware?

Despite this, one may need to hike to some particular areas and thus this tour is appropriate for most clientèle with relatively moderate physical activity level. Experiential traveling in the gorges on foot, camels and town require different level of effort. All this and more in our accessible itinerary; if you or some members of your party have mobility problems or certain ailments, kindly let us know well in advance, so that we shall make necessary adjustments to allow you to be inconvenienced as little as possible while you enjoy your stay.

In how far can I expect nice accommodations?

The lodgings available in this 2 days desert tour from Ouarzazate are comfortable hotels to luxurious desert camps. In the camp of the desert, you will have a great time dear, and a small tent all Berber-style with facilities. It offers an environment that gives you a touch of the true Sahara but also gives you luxury feel. The other places of accommodation on the route are also chosen not only for the quality of service but also for their unique quality of being rather quaint with the addition of the all necessary amenities.