Top 5 Days Marrakech to Fes desert Tour

We will pick you up from your riad or the airport in Marrakech at 8:40 am, we will then drive through Tizi N’Tichka pass and High Atlas Mountains, passing by traditional Berber villages and making several stops to enjoy the eye catching landscapes. After a short break for lunch in Ouarzazate and a visit to the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site and Best place for Filmmakers where many movies have been filmed like Gladiator, Game of Thrones and The Mummy. 

We’ll then continue to the marvelous Skoura Oasis, one of Morocco’s largest oasis then enjoy a guided tour through Ameridil kasbah, one of the ancient kasbah in the region.

Afterward, continue to Dades Gorges, passing through the Valley of Roses, famous for its Damascus rose plantations and local women’s cooperatives that produce rose water and cosmetics products. Late afternoon, we will reach Dades Gorges, then take a visit to the rock formation known as” Monkey Fingers.” Afterward, enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation in Dades Valley.

After a delicious breakfast, we’ll then continue your trip heading towards the oasis of Tinghir. There, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking atmosphere of the Todgha River, with its natural landscapes, take a leisurely walk along its river with your local guide. 

After a hearty lunch in the heart of the gorges, we continue towards Erfoud, famous for its date festival and fossil production. Next, we will then continue our journey to Merzouga desert. Prepare for an exciting camel ride through the dunes, where you can admire at the ever-changing colors of the desert and enjoy a breathtaking sunset.

Following that, proceed to the Sahara Desert of Merzouga where your camel guide will be waiting for you to take you on a camel ride adventure through the marvelous dunes of Merzouga. Stopping for a breathtaking sunset and then continue to your desert camp where you’ll spend a magical night under stars with a drumming party around the campfire.

Wake up for a lovely sunrise over the golden dunes of Merzouga and then return to your desert camp for breakfast. After that, start your tour around the dunes of Merzouga on 4×4 jeep. We will first visit Nomad families behind the dunes of Merzouga, explore their way of life and try Berber Pizza. After that, proceed to Khamlia where you enjoy Gnawa music and then continue to Dyet Serij lake where you’ll see a variety of wildlife birds and flamingos. Later on, we’ll drive to Hassi Lbeid oasis, enjoy a walk through the oasis before taking you to your riad where you’ll spend the night.

In the morning, we’ll pick you up from your accommodation in Merzouga desert and proceed with your 5 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour toward Fes enjoying the breathtaking landscapes along the way. After that, we will then pass through Ziz Valley where you will enjoy a breathtaking panorama over the oasis of Aoufous, one of the largest oasis in Morocco.

Afterward, we’ll continue to Fes passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you may see Barbary apes. Following that, we’ll head to Ifrane, often known as “Morocco’s Little Switzerland,” enjoy a city tour and make a visit to the Atlas Lion statue. In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Fes and transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

In the morning, We will begin your sightseeing tour of Fes by visiting the old Medina and stroll through its lively streets. Following that, explore Dar El Makhzan, The Royal Palace, followed by a visit to Tanneries, where animal leather is used to make clothes, shoes, bags, and more.

After that we’ll then visit Madrasa Bou Inania and the Attarine Madrasa. Following that, we’ll take you to Al Quaraouine University, the world’s oldest university and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will continue to Batha Museum and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the founder of the city. In the late afternoon, we’ll take you to Borj Nord for a panoramic view over the old Medina of Fes, before transferring you to your accommodation or the airport.