TOUR 5 DAYS DESERT SAHARA FROM FES TO MARRAKECH
Itinerary of the 5 days desert tour from Fes
Day 1 : Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
This 5 days desert tour will take you to Merzouga stopping at many stations and leaving via the high Atlas Mountains. Enjoying the look towards the cedar forests seeing monkeys climbing cedar trees speedy passing via the first station of skiing and snipping in Morocco, the clean and modern city of; Ifran which is the Switzerland of Morocco then via cedar forest to Azrou where we find an important handicraft center specialized in the work of cedar wood. Afterward, we will arrive at Midelt which is situated on the foothills of the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains exactly at the foot of the Ayachi Mountain, which is fashionable as the capital of apples where we will serve lunch. Afternoon you will dive to Tizi-n-Talremt pass and through the Ziz Valley, which particularly well known for its palm trees and the length of the oasis being on the way you will see innumerable “ksars”, small villages of individual houses. Still driving until we reach ErRachidia and then the capital of fossils and the town, which is famous for its date. Continuation to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi for the desert tours. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Merzouga…
Day 2: Merzouga 4×4 Tour – Erg Chebbi – Camel Trekking And Night In Desert Camp Sahara
On the second day of this 5 days desert tour, we will be sure that you will have and make the large turn of the dunes while passing by : 2 oases of MERZOUGA, the wandering deposit, the village of KHAMLIA an African village; a nomadic pool village lived by black skinned people originally from Mali and you will see the Gnawa people, to try their music and way of living. Mines of MIFISS, the plates desert with the meeting of the Berber nomads of the desert, oasis TISSARDMINE, and return to the hotel around 3 p.m. for the departure of your caravan with the back of dromedary so attending the best sundown ever and spend the night in Berber tents in the middle of the dunes. Dinner and overnight in Bivouac.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Touroug – Tinjdad – Tinghir – Toudra Gorges – Boumalne – Dades Valley – Dades Gorges
Early before breakfast, our guide will aid you to ride on camels guided by specialists in order to reach the highest sand dunes to live a memorable sunrise. A moment that is saved in our visitor’s memories is when seeing the gold sun rising between waves of sand colorizing Merzouga with golden yellow before it’s like a pearl appears between the monstrous waves of the ocean. Coming back to your hotel riding your camels for breakfast. After taking a bath, you will be served a special Moroccan breakfast then drive to RISSANI, Sijilmassa once upon a time the hometown of the Alaouist dynasty, then head up to ERFOUD the capital city of fossils that manage the dates season yearly before continuing to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, arrival to Toudra Gorges enjoying the beauty of the natural creature and have lunch in the place. Afternoon, you will drive to Dades gorges via Boumalne and the Dades valley. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 4 :Dades Gorges – Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Kelaa M’gouna – Skoura – Ouarzazate
Having breakfast at dades valley and then drive to the Kasbah of Aityoul, the track road crossing rose valley with its Kasbah and ksours, in this part you can see very nice landscapes before you get to Kallaat Mgouna known to be the Capital of flowers, you will serve your lunch in your way, afternoon departure to the Palme groves of skoura and visit of the Kasbah of amredhyle and then we will continue our way to Ouarzazate where we will check in and have supper in the hotel.
Note: you can plan your 5 days desert tour in Morocco in your own way. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Ouarzazate is fashionable as the gateway to the desert, a city that was buildings established in 1920, situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas Mountains that is populated by Berbers who constructed many of the prominent kasbahs and buildings for which the area is known as the Kasbah of Taourirt diverted in the 17th century. The door to the desert is known as the Hollywood of Africa where many famous movies were filmed there in one of Morocco’s biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot their movies like Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987)…. Continuing the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou built in the 11th century it is classified as a World Heritage site since 1987 the site had been the setting for many films such as Gladiator and then start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco TizniTichka2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains, and many Berber villages nearby. We will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon around 5:30 pm. End of the 5 days desert tour from Fes.
What is included
- Private A/C Vehicle or Minivan (plus fuel)
- English/Spanish/French speaking driver during the tour
- Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
- Accommodation with evening meals & breakfasts
- Camel Trek to overnight in nomad desert or luxury camp (Private tents)
What is not included
- Flights
- Drinks
- Lunches