See all that Morocco has to offer with this adventure tour of Fes that ends in Marrakech. The 5 Days Tour from Fes to Desert ends in Marrakech will start with a city tour where you will visit the Medina and its unique markets like spices, argan, and jewelry. Both the Middle and High Atlas mountains will be discovered so you can see different cities such as Ifrane or the ski resort. You will be able to collaborate with local people who live and work in the Sahara Desert, knowing their way of life, traditions, costumes, culture, and the incredible Sahara Desert. Those kilometers of 4×4 drive from Fes to Marrakech will take you through the magical attractions of the south of Morocco.
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This unique 5 day tour from Fes to Marrakech via the desert offers an amazing journey full of surprise and discovery at every turn. As you go from Fes to Marrakech in our fleet of 4×4 automobiles, you may travel in elegance and comfort while taking in the rich tapestry of Moroccan cultures and scenery. Whether it’s the peace of desert nights or the exhilaration of off-roading, this journey delivers the ideal balance of both, making it an unforgettable experience.
The 5 days tour from Fes to desert begins with an early pickup from your Fes accommodation or the airport. Then we head south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, which is renowned for its frigid temperatures, snowfall, and chalet-style homes. It makes sense that this region is known as Morocco’s Switzerland. After that, we go on to the Barbary Macaques’ home, the Cedars Forest. While meandering around the woodland, feel free to feed them. We drive on to Midelt later on, where lunch is served. Next, we go down the Ziz River and the Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass on our way to the Sahara desert.
We arrive at Merzouga’s Sahara desert in the afternoon, where you can ride camels across the sandy terrain. We’ll pause so you can stand on a tall dune and take in the breathtaking sunset. Proceed to the opulent desert tent where you can dance around the bonfire beneath a huge starry sky while listening to the melody of Berber drums. Dinner and spending the night in the camp
It is essential to get up early in order to see the breathtaking dawn in the middle of the desert. Breakfast is on your own at this time. Next, you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver is waiting for you. We set aside the day to investigate the Merzouga region. There are a ton of amazing places in the area, like sand dunes, a wild lake, mines, fossil locations, and magnificent oases. which are perfect locations for a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
In order to reach an old eyeliner mine, we first begin our adventure in Merzouga by traveling off-road. Then we visit the nomads in their tent, which they woven by hand. While sipping a Berber tea, discover their way of life. The Gnaoua music and dance performances will be enjoyed at the Khamlia village, which is our next stop. Sub-Saharan nations like Mali, Sudan, and Niger are the origin of the region’s population. Lunch at a restaurant on your own leisure. Following that, we go through a grove of palm trees. Next, take a few kilometers’ journey to witness Merzouga’s wild lake, also known as Flamingo Lake. Supper and rest of the night in a lodging establishment.
We depart the desert after breakfast and travel to Rissani Town, the former Tafilalet capital. With an important souk that is bustling on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, Rissani is still a significant trading hub in the area.
We head to Erfoud after taking a stroll around Rissani Souk and stopping at one of the fossilized marble workshops there. We next travel via the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad in order to arrive at the Todra Gorges. A large canyon with red stone walls has been carved out by the Todra River as it flows through the mountains. For rock climbers, these gorges are a dream destination. Feel free to stroll about the gorges and take in the breathtaking scenery. Lunch at a restaurant on your own leisure. Following that, we pass through Boumalne Dades and enter the Dades valley. Destined arrival at the rock formation known as “monkey fingers” And in a location on a mountainside with a view of the Dades Valley. And last, supper and a motel stay.
We continue to Kalaa Magouna after breakfast in order to see the Rose Valley. Every year in May, there is a Rose Festival. where locals sell anything made from roses, including oil, perfumes, and cosmetics. Lunchtime is on your own. The Kasbah of Amridil is our next stop after driving past Skoura’s palm groves. After arriving in Ouarzazate, we tour the Taourirt Kasbah and the filming locations of well-known films. A hotel room for the night and dinner.
On our final day, we head out to see the well-known Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. a fortified settlement that UNESCO has designated as a World Heritage Site. In addition, the Kasbah has been featured in numerous TV shows and motion pictures, such as Game of Thrones and Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, among others. After that, we drive over the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass to reach Marrakesh. We’ll pause for lunch and to take photos at noteworthy locations. Ultimately, we leave you off at the Marrakech airport or lodging. Final day of the 5 days tour from fes to desert end in marrakech.
Undoubtedly, the journey has beyond all of our anticipations. Under Mohamed’s entertaining guidance, he experienced a breathtaking desert trip of Morocco. Over the course of our five-day Merzouga desert excursion from Fes to Marrakech, we have learned a little bit more about the region’s culture, religion, and customs.
We spent three amazing days together, filled with absurd and humorous stories.
We will definitely return to explore new areas and bring our kids to the Great Desert Adventure so they may build sandcastles with us. At night, Mohamed tells them about the amazing sky that is visible only between the dunes.