5 Days Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech
Let’s explore the breathtaking natural beauty of the Atlas regions in the Kingdom of Morocco.
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The desert is an experience to be lived not merely described
OVERVIEW
During this tour, you will visit the following places: Fez, Ifran, Azrou, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Todgha Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech
This 5-day tour takes you from the imperial city of Fes through the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco’s desert, mountains, and valleys, ending in the vibrant city of Marrakech. Along the way, you’ll experience Amazigh culture, camel trekking, desert camping, and UNESCO heritage sites. And another surprises await you.
Why You Should Take This Tour?
- To discover the cultures and history of Berber tribes
- An unforgettable desert experience with camel trekking and dunes camping
- Picturesque landscapes-mountains, valleys, oases, forests
- Visit historical monuments
1st Day : Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Merzouga
We will leave Fez early in the morning and drive into the Middle Atlas Mountains towards the city of Ifran, a small town known as “Little Switzerland” because it looks like a European village. In Ifran, we will take photos of the famous Lion Stone, which is a large rock carved in The Shape of a lion. After that, we will relax in a small cafe-and enjoy a warm coffee before continuing our journey to Azrou.
In Azrou, we will walk among the trees of the cedar forest, where we can see tall old trees and moreover we will enjoy moments with Barbary macaques, playful monkeys that live in the wild. You will also have the opportunity to see one of the trees, called Guru cedar, which is more than 900 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in the region. As we move further into the mountains, we will pass through Amazigh villages, where people live in simple houses made of clay and stone. Along the way, we will stop at a high viewpoint to enjoy the amazing view of the Ziz Valley, a long green oasis full of palm trees in the middle of dry land.
In the middle of the day, we will arrive in the small town of middle oparis, a city famous for growing apples. Here, we will stop for lunch before continuing our journey. After lunch, the landscape will change, we will see more desert lands. We will bypass numerous palm trees and small villages as we approach Merzouga.
Just before sunset, we will reach the huge ERG shebbi dunes in the Sahara Desert. Here, we will leave our car and ride a camel in the desert. As we travel, we will see the sky turn into beautiful colors like orange, red, and gold.
At night, we will arrive at our desert camp, where we will sleep in comfortable tents. We will enjoy delicious Moroccan tagine for dinner, listen to Berber music, watch the bright stars in the night sky. Surrounded by a quiet desert.
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2nd Day : Exploring The Desert – Visit Nomads – Camel Treking– Desert Camp
We will start our tour early in the morning, leaving the hotel to watch the picturesque sunrise over the Merzouga desert before arriving at the desert camp. As the first daylight to color the dunes, we will enjoy the calm beauty of the desert. Once we arrive at the camp, we will spend the day exploring the desert and experiencing the Bedouin way of life. We will visit a local Berber family, learn about their traditions, and share a tea ceremony while listening to their fascinating stories. In the village of Khmaleya, we will enjoy the rhythms of Gnaoua music and discover the simplicity of desert life. Later, we will ride camels through the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping at the highest points to admire the endless golden landscape. Back in the desert camp, we will enjoy a delicious Moroccan meal, relax around the campfire with traditional Berber music, and watch the sunset paint the sky in warm colors. For those looking for adventure, we can try quad biking, sand boarding, or a four-by-four desert tour. As night falls, we will sleep in comfortable tents or under the open sky, surrounded by the quiet silence of the desert. The next morning, we will wake up early to experience another magical sunrise before returning to the hotel, carrying unforgettable memories of this unique desert journey.
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3rd Day : Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Todgha Gorges - Dades Valley
We begin our day in Merzouga, witnessing a breathtaking desert sunrise before heading to Rissani, a historic caravan town where we explore the bustling local market (on market days), visit the ancient ruins of Sijilmassa, and savor the famous Berber dish, Madfouna. Continuing to Erfoud, renowned for its fossil excavations and marble workshops, we visit a museum or fossil workshop to discover ancient marine relics, and if time permits, stop by the local date market. From there, we journey to the awe-inspiring Todgha Gorges, where towering canyon walls create the perfect backdrop for a scenic picnic, a refreshing mint tea break, or even some light rock climbing. As the adventure unfolds, we travel through dramatic landscapes toward the Dades Valley, pausing to admire the striking Monkey Fingers rock formations and navigating the legendary winding road of the Dades Gorge, a paradise for photographers. We end the day at a charming guesthouse, indulging in a traditional Amazigh dinner and unwinding under a mesmerizing star-lit mountain sky, bringing a day of adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery to a perfect close.
4th Day :DADES VALLEY – ROSES VALLEY – SKOURA – OUARZAZATE
After breakfast, we head to Kalaa Magouna via Wad Dad to explore the picturesque valley of roses. If you visit in May, you will come across the vibrant annual Rose Festival, where locals showcase a variety of local Rose-based products, including perfumes, rose water, essential oils and decorative items.
After lunch, we will drive towards the Skoura area through palm groves, stopping temporarily to enjoy the historic Amridil Kasbah before continuing to Ouarzazate. Immediately upon arrival, we will visit the famous film studios and the magnificent Taourirt Kasbah. And we will spend our night in the most beautiful hotels in the city of Ouarzazate, and we will take a break to prepare for the next and last day