5-Day Tour From Fes

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General Overview

You will see so many wonderful destinations in such a short period of time throughout this 5-days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. First, we will travel to Morocco’s Switzerland, Ifrane, and the cedar forest. Lunch in Midelt, then travel along the lovely Ziz River.

Then we arrive at the Merzouga Sahara desert. Where you may ride camels and spend the night in a luxurious tent in the desert. In addition, experience the Sahara’s magnificent sunsets and sunrises. You will also visit the historic market of Rissani and the Fossil Town of Erfoud.

Then proceed to the Todra and Dades gorges, as well as the many Kasbahs, including Ait Ben Haddou and Amridil. Finally, cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, the red city.

Plan Of 5 Days Desert Tour From Fes

Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga

The 5-day desert trip from Fes schedule begins with an early pick-up from the airport or your Fes hotel. Then we travel south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, which is famed for its low temperatures, snow, and alpine-style residences – little surprise it is known as Morocco’s Switzerland.

Then we proceed to the cedar forest, which is home to the Barbary Macaques. You are welcome to feed them while exploring the forest. Later, we’ll make our way to Midelt for lunch. Then we drive via the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz River to the Sahara desert.

We arrive in the Sahara desert in the afternoon. Where you will be transferred to camels to discover the dusty desert. You will be taken to the top of a high dune to see the fascinating views of sunset. Then proceed to the desert luxury camp, where you will enjoy listening to Berber drum music while dancing around a bonfire beneath a big open sky of stars. Dinner and sleeping at the camp.

Day 2: Explore Merzouga Region

To enjoy the beautiful dawn in the middle of the desert, you must get up early. Breakfast, then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. The third day of your 6-day Sahara Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with an exploration of the Merzouga region. Other beautiful characteristics in the area include dunes, natural lakes, mines, and stunning oases worth exploring

To begin our tour in Merzouga, we drive off-road to an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay a visit to the nomads in their handwoven tent. The Khamlia village is our next stop Khamlia, famous for Gnaoua music and dancing performances. Most of its people come from Sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger.

time for lunch, then we go for a walk in a palm tree forest. Then travel a few miles to visit Merzouga’s wild lake. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk.

We proceed to Erfoud after walking around Rissani to view one of the fossilised marble makers. Then we travel to the Todra Gorges via the Touroug and Tinjdad palm farms. The Todra River cut a vast canyon across the mountains, leaving behind high red cliff walls. Climbers will like these gorges. Feel free to explore the gorges and take in the scenery.

Lunch at a restaurant is optional. We next proceed to the Dades valley, passing via Boumalne Dades. It’s difficult not to pause at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And perched on a ridge with a 360-degree view of the Dades Valley. Finally, dinner and an overnight stay in Dades.

Day 4: Dades Valley → Palm Groves of Skoura → Ouarzazate

we continue to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley. A Rose Festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, and oil, to cosmetic products.

Then we drive along various Kasbahs, including Amridil Kasbah surrounded by the palm trees grove of Skoura. We reach Ouarzazate, where we visit some well-known places such studio and taourirt Kasbah. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or Riad.

Day 5: Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah → High Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

On the last day, we’ll visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kasbah has also appeared in films and television series such as Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and Game of Thrones.

Then we take the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh. There will be stops for lunch and photograph interesting sights. Finally, we will drop you off at the airport or your Marrakech hotel. The culmination of a 5-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech.

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FAQs

What is thе bеst timе to visit Morocco for a dеsеrt tour?

Thе idеal timе for a dеsеrt tour in Morocco is during thе coolеr months, from Octobеr to April, whеn tеmpеraturеs arе morе comfortablе for еxploration.

Which dеsеrt should I visit in Morocco?

Thе most famous dеsеrt in Morocco is thе Sahara Dеsеrt. Mеrzouga and Erg Chеbbi arе popular dеstinations known for thеir stunning dunеs and uniquе landscapеs.

How long doеs a typical dеsеrt tour in Morocco last?

Dеsеrt tours can vary in duration. A standard tour is around 3 to 4 days, allowing you to еxpеriеncе thе bеauty of thе dеsеrt and immеrsе yoursеlf in local culturе.

What activitiеs can I еxpеct during a dеsеrt tour?

Dеsеrt tours oftеn includе camеl ridеs, visits to traditional Bеrbеr villagеs, stargazing, and thе chancе to еxplorе anciеnt dеsеrt oasеs.

What should I pack for a dеsеrt tour?

Essеntials includе comfortablе clothing, a hat, sunglassеs, sunscrееn, and a scarf to protеct against thе dеsеrt sun. Nights can bе chilly, so bring layеrs.