5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Desert
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What's included
- An English-speaking guide during the trip/Well-experienced driver during the trip.
- Drop off
- Explore The City / Village / Dessert
- Fuel/gas/All car-related expenses.
- Overnight stay
- Pick up
- Private transportation in an air- conditioned touristic minivan/4WD.
- Private trip
- Sandboarding and Camel trek.
- Sandboarding in the desert.
- Entrance fees to attractions and museums(cheap).
- Plane ticket to and from Morocco.
- Tips { Optional }.
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5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Desert : This 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert offers an unforgettable blend of Morocco’s scenic landscapes, ancient cities, and desert magic. From the High Atlas Mountains and UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah to the dramatic gorges of Dades and Todgha, this journey captures the essence of Morocco. Experience two nights in a Sahara Desert camp, camel trekking over the golden dunes, and cultural immersion with Berber and Gnaoua communities. Finish your trip with a deep dive into Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco, with a guided city tour.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS 5 DAYS:
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- Traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Explore the ancient Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate
- Discover the Rose Valley, Dades Gorge, and Todgha Gorge
- Ride camels through the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- Spend two nights in a luxury or standard desert camp under the stars
- Visit nomadic Berber families and Gnaoua musicians in the Sahara
- Explore Ziz Valley, the land of dates
- Stop at the cedar forest of Azrou to meet the Barbary macaques
- Discover Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”
- Guided sightseeing tour of Fes including the Royal Palace, Tannery, and ancient medina
- 5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Desert
- 5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Desert
- 5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Desert
- 5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Desert
- 5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Via Merzouga Desert
DAY 1: MARRAKECH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY
• Departure at 8:00 AM from Marrakech.
• Scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m).
• Stop for photos and explore Berber villages along the way.
• Visit the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Hollywood filming location.
• Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and optionally visit the Atlas Film Studios.
• Journey through the Rose Valley and Kalaat M’Gouna to Dades Valley.
Overnight in a luxury hotel or charming riad in Boumalne Dades.
DAY 2: DADES GORGES – TODGHA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT
• Breakfast and departure toward Tinghir and Todgha Gorges.
• Walk along the oasis and enjoy the views of 300-meter-high cliffs.
• Lunch in a nearby village (Tinjdad).
• Continue through Erfoud, famous for its fossils and dates.
• Reach Merzouga, where your camel guide awaits.
• Begin your camel trek across the dunes (approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes), stopping to watch the sunset.
• Arrive at your luxury camp for tea, dinner, and traditional Berber music by the fire.
Overnight in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi.
DAY 3: FULL DAY TO EXPLORE MERZOUGA DESERT BY 4×4
• Early sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast.
• Full-day exploration by 4x4 across the Sahara:
• Visit nomadic Berber families near the Algerian border
• Stop at M’ifis mines
• Visit Khamlia village to enjoy Gnawa music and traditional Berber pizza
• Walk through a local oasis filled with almond, fig, and palm trees
• Return to the camp for optional sandboarding or relaxation.
• Enjoy sunset, traditional dinner, and another magical evening around the campfire.
Overnight in the Merzouga desert camp.
DAY 4: MERZOUGA – ZIZ VALLEY – MIDELT – AZROU – IFRANE – FES
• Wake early for a sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast.
• Ride back to Merzouga village (by camel or 4x4).
• Drive through Ziz Valley, passing Errachidia and the Middle Atlas Mountains.
• Stop in Midelt for lunch, known for its apples and minerals.
• Continue through the cedar forest of Azrou, with a stop to meet the Barbary macaques.
• Visit Ifrane, Morocco’s cleanest and most European-style city.
• Arrive in Fes by evening.
Overnight at a riad or hotel in Fes.
DAY 5: FES CITY TOUR WITH LOCAL GUIDE – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
• After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full-day cultural tour of Fes, including:
• The Royal Palace of Fes
• Chouara Tannery
• Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and synagogue
• University of Al-Qarawiyyin, the world’s oldest university
• The labyrinthine streets of Fes el Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Artisanal workshops: ceramics, mosaics, leather, and more
• Panoramic viewpoint over the medina
• Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant in the medina.
• Transfer to Fes Airport or your accommodation.
End of Tour
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Cancellation policy :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- For a full refund, cancel at least 5 Days before the start date of the experience.
What to bring on :
- You’ll definitely want a camera
- A jacket (unless it’s the middle of summer)
- Sunglasses & sun screen.
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