5 dasy tour from Fes to Marrakech - Marrakech camel tour

5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

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This 5-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour takes you on an extraordinary journey through Morocco’s diverse landscapes, from the Middle Atlas Mountains to the majestic Sahara Desert, and through breathtaking gorges and valleys before concluding in the vibrant city of Marrakech. Along the way, you’ll experience camel trekking, visit ancient Kasbahs, and enjoy traditional Berber hospitality.

Duration: 5 days
Start: Marrakech
End: Marrakech
Accommodation: Participants will enjoy one night at a hotel in Dades Valley and one night in a desert camp
This is a guided tour that combines scenic drives, cultural exploration
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Highlights of the 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour:

Visit Ifrane, Morocco’s Swiss-style town.
Stop in Azrou’s cedar forest to see Barbary monkeys.
Camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Overnight in a desert camp with traditional Berber music.
Explore Todra and Dades Gorges.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass.

Accommodation:

Day 1: Overnight in a traditional riad in Merzouga.
Day 2: Overnight in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi dunes.
Day 3: Overnight in a guesthouse in Dades Gorge.
Day 4: Overnight in a hotel in Ouarzazate.

5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour itinerary:

Explore the detailed itinerary for the 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour below to get a sense of the journey’s highlights. If you wish to customize the itinerary or are considering an extended adventure, please let us know by completing the CONTACT FORM provided below.

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast we will depart for Merzouga through the Middle Atlas region. We will drive through Ifrane, the ‘Switzerland’ of Morocco and the cedar forests of Azrou where we can stop to hand feed the indigenous Barbary monkeys. We will continue to Midelt where we will have lunch. We will then follow the Ziz River through the valley and stop to see the Ziz Gorges on our way to Merzouga.

Day 2: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Erg Chebbi

Today we will explore the desert region and the marvel that is the Erg Chebbi desert dunes. We will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the nomad’s way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the desert. We will visit the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians. We will have a traditional Berber pizza for lunch in the ancient capital of Rissani. In the afternoon we will ride the camels to see the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the desert camp. We will have a traditional tagine dinner, drink delicious mint tea, listen to traditional Berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert.

Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

We will wake up early to see the spectacular sunrise over the dunes before making our way back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. We will cross the palm oases valleys of Tourog and Tinjdad to arrive at Todra Gorge. We will take a walk in the Todra Gorges and have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to our accommodation in the Dades Gorge.

Day 4: Dades Gorge – El Kelaat M´gouna – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast we will take a walk in the gorge and then take the off road track to see the nomad caves. We will continue via El Kelaat M´gouna, Valley of the Roses and the Skoura oasis to arrive in Ouarzazate.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouet -High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast we will visit Taourirt Kasbah before departing for Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will continue with a visit to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and the Kasbah el Glaoui. We will have lunch in a local restaurant in Telouet before descending via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to Marrakech.

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Inclusive and Exclusive of the tour

Inclusive:

Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with A/C.
Professional driver-guide throughout the tour.
Fuel for the entire journey.
Camel trekking experience in the Sahara Desert.
1 night in a desert camp with traditional Berber entertainment (breakfast & dinner included).
Sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Traditional Moroccan turban for each participant.

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Map of the tour

Accommodations

Night 1: Traditional Berber camp in the Sahara Desert, Merzouga – Enjoy a unique stay in Berber tents under the stars, with dinner and breakfast included. Experience the calm of the desert and a camel ride at sunset.
Night 2: Charming guesthouse in Dades Valley – Immerse yourself in Berber culture by staying in a traditional guesthouse, where you’ll enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality with dinner and breakfast provided.

Each accommodation offers a comfortable and authentic Moroccan experience, allowing you to connect with local traditions and landscapes.

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Know Before You Go

As you prepare for your 5 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour, please inform us of any dietary preferences or special requirements, such as vegetarian or vegan options. This will help us ensure your satisfaction throughout the trip.

Our guides select quality accommodations and restaurants to guarantee your comfort and well-being. If you have specific preferences, don’t hesitate to share them with your guide.

While this tour is primarily private, small group options are available. On the first day, you can explore Ait Benhaddou before heading to Dades Valley or choose to drive directly to Merzouga for more extensive desert exploration on the following day.

Please note that the return journey on the last day involves significant driving. If you prefer less travel time, consider extending your tour to four days for a more leisurely experience.

To fully enjoy the Sahara, we recommend spending at least one full day in Merzouga, especially if you choose the camel trekking and camp experiences.

This tour can also be customized to end in Fes or begin in Fes and finish in Marrakech. A shorter 2-day desert tour is available, but it is not recommended due to the long driving distances.

Reviews

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From the beautiful landscapes to the rich cultural experiences, this tour exceeded my expectations. The guesthouse in Dades Valley was charming, and the visit to Ait Ben Haddou was a highlight. The organization was flawless, and we felt well taken care of throughout the trip.

his tour was an unforgettable experience! The camel trek at sunset in the Sahara Desert was magical, and the night in the Berber camp was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the trip smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Day 1: Fes – Midelt – Merzouga

The trip to Merzouga is a pretty long journey, we start the trip very early from Fes to Merzouga village, near the dunes of Erg Chebbi, passing by Ifrane. This city is known by Moroccans as small Switzerland of Morocco. We will have a stop here and also in the next villages for a photo stop. Then we drive further direction Midelt where we have a lunch break before continuing the journey to the valley of Ziz to arrive in the end of the day at the sand dunes. Night will be in a camp in Berber tents in the middle of the Moroccan Sahara desert. We also will have a camel ride around the camp and enjoy the sunset from the top of sand dunes of Merzouga.

Day 2: Merzouga to Dades Valley

Getting up early to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dunes. This place is ideal to make great pictures. After breakfast, we drive from Merzouga towards the valley of the Dades known as the valley of 1000 Kasbahs, passing by Erfoud where you may visit a marble manufacturing factory where they make tables and alternative handicrafts. On the way, we will have the opportunity to enjoy views on the green oasis full of the palm trees and visit the Todgha Gorge in Tinghir. The steep walls of the Todra gorge are 300 meters high. After a short walk, we continue our trip to the Dades Gorge. Overnight in a guesthouse where you have the occasion to share a some of the traditions of Berbers. This would be the best opportunity.

Day 3: Dades Valley- Ait Ben Haddou- to Marrakech

In the morning after a stroll through the impressive Dades Gorge, we drive to Ouarzazate passing by the valley of the Roses where an annual festival is held in the month of May to celebrate the pink roses. There is the possibility to see local products made from the roses. We continue along the road of thousand Kasbah to the oasis of Skoura to visit the kasbah of Amredil. Next stop is Ouarzazate city where we will visit one of the film studios and the gorgeous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the oldest kasbah in the south of Morocco. The kasbah is constructed within the eleventh century and listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to World Heritage Site in 1987. Plenty of noted films are taken in Ait Ben Haddou, like The Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Astérix, The Mummy. At the end of the day, you arrive in Marrakech via the High Atlas mountains

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