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5 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes

Marrakech – tizi n’Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Midelt Azrou – Ifrane – Fes.

5 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes

Overview:

5 days desert tour Marrakech to Fes lets you discover the stunning natural beauty of Morocco. All in all, this journey’s route comprises all the major attractions on the way from Marrakech to Fes. In the first place, we will pass through all the enchanting desert towns and historical cities on our way. However, a real adventure awaits you in the form of scenic desert drives, and picturesque and diverse landscapes with off-road activities.  You will roam ancient Kasbah’s, magnificent sand dunes, experience Berber camping, and, have a camel ride at sunset.   

For sure, the Sahara desert will be the most noticeable stop turning your journey. Above all,  Sahara holds a special place in our hearts because of its mysticism. The Mysticism of the Sahara isn’t just something you read in books, listen to in songs, and you see characters in movies, it’s real. Indeed, Sahara will capture your body, mind, and spirit. There is a saying: once you visit the Sahara desert you will be changed forever. This is, without a doubt, a lifetime desert tour.

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Additional information:

  1. We offer both standard and luxury accommodations. Please let us know what your preferences are and we will send you the available options.
  2. All Sahara tours include a camel ride to the sunset in the Sahara Desert & delicious dinners at a beautiful campsite along with the bonfire and Berber music.
  3. In addition to the first-class service, we have free wifi, water, pillows, and a wide variety of music in our vehicles for your amazing journey.
  4. Please contact us for the desired tour, pricing, and more information: hello@bestmoroccotravel.com

Tour Plan:

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

We start our guided 5-day desert tour early in the morning in Marrakech. We will pick you up from your accommodations and set off in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle. Our first destination is a fortified village or ighrem Ait Benhaddou. The drive from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou provides scenic vistas on the foothills of the majestic High Atlas Mountains. We will make several stops along the way to take in the beauty of these snowcapped peaks and the landscape around Tizi n’Tichka pass, at an elevation of 7,415 ft (2260 m). At Ait Benhaddou we will visit the ancient village, which has one of the most popular kasbahs in Morocco. The fortified, red-earthen settlement provides a glimpse of what ancient Morocco was like. Ait Benhaddou is about 1200 years old and there are still families living in this ancient village. Most of the structures built centuries ago are still intact. Roaming the passageways of this UNESCO World Heritage site is an exciting experience. We will have lunch in the village before leaving for Ouarzazate. On our way the climate becomes more desert-like, paving way for a spectacular landscape. Ouarzazate is admired for its old-world features and it’s one of the reasons why the location has been popular with Hollywood filmmakers. It has been a film set for several blockbusters and the popular TV show Game of Thrones. We will make a quick stop at The Atlas Film Studios for a look before proceeding downtown to see a picturesque view of the kasbahs of Taourirt and Tifoultoute. In the evening our guide will take you to your accommodations for the night.

Day 2: Todra Gorge – Merzouga

After breakfast, we will drive to Todra Gorge. This is a scenic road trip passing several towns such as Boumalne Dades and Kalaat M’Gouna on the way. At Todra Gorge, you will be impressed by the massive canyons about 1,312 ft (400 m) deep. We will walk around the site including oases found alongside the valley. You will have fun hiking the Todra River Gorge on foot. After lunchtime, we will be on our way toward Merzouga. You will get to take one of the best desert camel rides in Morocco, about an hour and thirty minutes to Berber camp. During the ride, we will be climbing the gigantic dunes of Erg Chebbi. In the evening, you will enjoy a beautiful sunset over the dunes. The night will be spent at a Berber nomad camp where local food will be served. You will be entertained by traditional Berber music with dancing around the campfire before going to sleep.

Day 3: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Merzouga

We will wake up early in the morning to experience the magical view of the sunrise on top of the dunes in the Sahara desert. It is one of the few places in Morocco where you can see the Sahara. A camel ride will take you back to Merzouga where our driver will be waiting to take us on a more immersing trip into the desert. We will freshen up and a 4×4 off-road vehicle is ours to head towards Hassilabied and Khamlia villages. On the way, we will come across nomads living in the desert and listen to live Gnawa music by the local tribes. We will drive deeper into the desert to Lake Dayte Sarje, an oasis at the dunes, and a visit to see black volcanic rocks. The rest of the afternoon will be spent at Rissani, an important commercial town, where we will visit its famous souks. In the evening, we will drive back to Merzouga.

Day 4: City of Midelt

On the 4th day of our Moroccan desert tour, we will take a longer road trip from Merzouga to Fes. On our route are major towns such as Erfoud, Aoufous, and Errachidia. We will also pass the Ziz Valley along the way. With a few quick stops on the way, we will get to take in the scenery and interact with locals, including the Berbers. The oasis of Aoufous is a must-see place on your way to Midelt. By lunchtime, we should have arrived at Midelt, where we will have something from the local cuisine for lunch. We will spend the remaining part of the day exploring Midelt. Although it is a small town, Midelt has some fascinating attractions to offer. Some of the major sites that we will visit include Aguelmous, Eglise de Midelt, Notre Dame de l’Atlas monastery, and the spectacular Gorges d’Aouli. In the evening we will enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunset. You need a camera to capture the moment. Our guide will take you back to your accommodations for the night.

Day 5: Azrou – Ifrane – Fes

We’ll have breakfast and then set out on our final day. We will pass through the beautiful towns of Zaida and Timahdite before arriving at a known and well-liked cedar forest near Azrou. This forest is popular because of its affable Barbary macaque monkeys. From Azrou we head on to Ifrane. Known as ‘Moroccan Switzerland’, Ifrane is considered to be one of the cleanest cities in the world. You will detect the change in the environment immediately after entering the city. The current city was established in 1928 by the French, although the first permanent settlement of the area dates from the 16th century. That first community was 4 miles (7 km) from the present Ifrane and was made up of cave dwellings. Only in the last decades have people built houses above ground, so Ifrane is a contemporary city that looks like belonging more to a European continent than Africa. You will feel the striking contrast between architecture and urban structure. Its climate is rather cool, with snowy winters and moderate summers. A tour of Ifrane is not complete without visiting the stone lion monument – a sculpture of a lion dating from around 1936. In the evening we will drive to Fes, which concludes our 5-day tour. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel in Fes.

Tour Map:

Good To Know:

5 days desert Tour Marrakech to Fes doesn’t necessarily have to strictly follow the path we laid down here. In other words, 5 days desert Tour Marrakech to Fes can be customized the way you like it. A tour itinerary is only limited by imagination. If you have any suggestions, we’re happy to include them in the itinerary. 

Also, if you’re not familiar with Morocco, feel free to contact us so we can help you. We are always ready to hear from you as well as help you to make your decisions. 

Reviews:

Sam M
Sam M
2023-04-08
An Outstanding Cultural Tour I just completed a multiday tour with Hassan from Best Morocco Travel as my guide. Safely driving his comfortable vehicle while playing wonderful Moroccan music on his sound system, Hassan took me to many memorable destinations. He knows his country. He’s a bright young man with plenty of energy. His English language skills are impressive. If you’re fortunate to have Hassan as your guide, he will take great care of you. Hassan is THE guide to have when visiting Morocco. I recommend him without hesitation.
andreschilesan
andreschilesan
2023-01-10
100% RECOMENDABLE. EXCELENTE Y PROFESIONAL. Hassan es súper profesional, puntual, confiable y atento. Hizo lo posible para que tuviésemos la mejor estadía en Marruecos. Hicimos un tour de 9 días excelente, fluido, muy bien organizado por Hassan y precioso. Además Hassan conduce de maravilla!!! El coche fue un 4 por 4 impecable y cómodo. Nuestros pedidos especiales, como salir a hacer trekking en la montaña, y cambio de itinerario durante el viaje fueron resueltos en forma expedida. Sin costo adicional, lo cual valoramos mucho. Muy flexible. Nos sentimos totalmente satisfechos y agradecidos. Recomendamos BEST MARROCCO TRAVEL 100%. MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS HASSAN!!!
Maria
Maria
2022-12-16
Best 9 days trip in Morocco We had been in contact with Hassan from USA looking for trip in Morocco, Best Morocco Travel, was always very helpful and quick to answer our questions.The tour was the best introduction to Morocco and was very interesting, Mohamed, our private tour guide taught us much about the country and was answer all our questions. He was very enthusiastic and made the long trip fun and interesting.The accommodation was in the riads, and two desert glamping tents with ensuites. All dinners and breakfasts were provided and many of the meals were exceptional!Being at the edge of the Sahara was amazing. The dunes, and quad bike the camels and the experience was amazing!Best Morocco Travel has many smaller tours as well. We Booked the trip in this company because hassan answered quickly and help us to choose the tour.mohamed and their team looked after us very well. Thank you for a magic time in Morocco.We highly recommend this company at bestmoroccotravel.comAnd it would be more fun if you had Mohammed as your tour guide, we will come back again,thank you again.
Rosiele d
Rosiele d
2022-09-22
Foi maravilhoso 🤩 Agência de extrema confiança, excelente atendimento! Procurei a agência porque me indicaram. Sou brasileira e optei por uma viagem internacional,vivi experiências incríveis.
Hannah & Vee
Hannah & Vee
2022-06-12
Excellent service Excellent service! Hassan is extremely friendly, punctual and knowledgeable. He made sure we were well looked after wherever we went. Highly recommend this very comfortable, safe and efficient service. Would happily use again!
Hannah Y
Hannah Y
2022-05-28
Enjoyable trip The week in Morocco was very interesting and special. We not only enjoyed the local scenery, but also the considerate service. Hassan arranged the accommodation for us with local characteristics, and provided us with small gifts and local delicacies during the trip. All our requirements were well met by him and it was a very memorable and enjoyable trip.
wenjing y
wenjing y
2022-05-27
unique experience It was a trip full of adventure! With our guide Hassan, we travelled from Marrakech through the Sahara desert, Fes, Chefchaouen and Casablanca, and finally back to Marrakech. Hassan took us to the most beautiful tourist sites and provided us with luxury services throughout the trip, surprising us with his sincerity and enthusiasm! The long journey became very interesting. Highly recommended!!!
Rebecca
Rebecca
2022-05-27
Good memories 我参加了七天的摩洛哥之旅,想要提醒的是 要是想更深度游玩摩洛哥可以再久一点,可以八到十天,因为景点很分散,坐车的时常比较久。卡萨和马拉喀什值得好好玩,当然撒哈拉沙漠很壮观,很特别。导游Hassan是很贴心很友好的人,推荐给大家!而且可以根据大家的喜好进行调整行程,还有接机送机时的小礼物都让我感觉很幸福。It is hard to score the trip, because we and guide are not only like the business, We are like friends, like having fun with a Morocco local friend who will help you arrange all things well. And the accommodations he booked for us are nice. Also eating the traditional food of Morocco. Highly recommended!Thank you for taking me to see Morocco.
Zhehan X
Zhehan X
2022-05-25
Great Morocco trip Nice trip from Marrakesh to the Sahara desert, Fes and Casablanca. All the transportation and recommendations are arranged greatly. Impressive Morocco trip!
Yahav
Yahav
2022-05-19
Amazing Very recommended tourist guide. He accompanied us during our visit in Morocco, he gave us the vest survice, was very charming, polite, helpful and mostly a very good guy.

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