8 days desert tour from fes to marrakech
with our 8 days desert tour from fes to marrakech. Discover the true Moroccan Berber culture that combines the Sahara desert.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fes :
In the first day of this desert tour from Fes, we will be waiting for your arrival at the airport to take to a local hotel or Riad, and after resting for a while, you will have free time to explore the city by yourself.
Day 2: Fes – Fes :
In the following day, we will begin our day by a delicious breakfast then devote the whole day to go in a guided tour throughout the city of Fez. During this tour, we will visit almost every corner in the city of Fez, and discover together historical places and learn about the story behind them. Among the places we will give a visit to there is, Fez Jdid, El Mellah, which is a Jewish square that was inhabited and still by them. We will, also, visit Plaza, Fez El Bali and Andalusian Mosque. Fez does not contain only historical places; in fact, there are some amazing Bazars that sell beautiful handicraft that you may buy as a souvenir.
Day 3: Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga Desert :
Through the atlas mountain cities and towns, we will drive to Merzouga from Fez, this tour shall begin today morning. On our way, we will visit the cedar forest and feed the monkeys who have inhabited the forest for centuries. Afterwards, we will set for Midelt and stop there to enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing our journey to Merzouga via Tizi N Tlghamt, Zabaal Tunnel and the ZIZ valley. Once we reach the Merzouga, we will ride camel in a trip via the dunes of Erg Chubby and after riding for a while, we will reach a nomadic camp in the heart of the desert, and there we will spend our night.
Day 4: Merzouga – Khamilia – Nomad villages – Oasis – Erg Chebbi :
The beauty of the sunrise in the middle of the desert is fantastic, and suitable for unforgettable pictures, therefore, waking up will be in early morning to chase this moment. Afterwards, we will enjoy our breakfast, and then ride back to our hotel in Merzouga. From there, we will tour Merzouga and visit most of it interesting villages and places such as, Oasis, and Khamlia which is known by a type of music called Gnawa. We will, also, pay the mines from which Mifiss is extracted a visit to learn how does the process of productions goes. After wards, we will visit Tisrdamin oasis before heading back to our camp in the heart of the desert to spend a joyful night under the beauty of the sky.
Day 5: Erg Chebbi dunes – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley :
Today of this desert tour from Fes, we will wake up in the early morning to enjoy the sunrise. Afterwards, we will enjoy our breakfast, and then ride back to our hotel in Merzouga. Merzouga will be the starting point for a journey to the Dades gorges. This journey will be through Erfoud and Todgha gorges, where we will stop for lunch. Seizing the chance of being at Todgha, we will explore the place and take some lovely pictures among nature. Finally, we will continue to the Dades for accommodation.
Day 6: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou :
In the next day of your desert tour from Fes, we will breakfast in the hotel then leave for Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. However, before reaching the Kasbah we will pass by several places and towns. Among these places there is Sakoura, the Rose Valley in wich the famouse rose festival is annually organiazed, and then Ourzazate. Once in Ouarzazate, we will stop to take a tour in the ity and discover it. Next, we move Kasbah of ait ben haddou. This Kasbah is an old and famous place that is used by directors to film their movies. And finally, we will drive to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and spend the night there.
Day 7: Marrakech – Marrakech :
Marrakech is a big city that most tourists like to pay a visit to. In this day of this desert tour from Fes, we will devote the whole day to explore this city with a local guide who will lead us throughout the city’s important location. For the place we are supposed to visit, there is Zocos which contains traditional souks that offer various products for its visitors, Jamaa El Fna which is a huge square in which countless performers gather to entertain the square’s visitors, Koutoubia mosque, and Bahia Palace. Finally, by the end of the day, we will head back to the hotel for dinner and accommodation.
Day 8: Marrakech – Airport :
In the last day of this tour, you will have your breakfast and stay in the hotel waiting for your flight time to leave back home.
Tour includes
- Pick up service from your Hotel/Riad
- Private Transport by an A/C vehicle
- Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each
- You can stop everywhere to take pictures
- Fuel included
- Professional English speaking driver
- Half-board accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs ( breakfasts are included)
- Drop off service at your accommodation
Tour excludes:
- The flights tickets to and from your homeland
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the program