5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes

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Take a 5 days tour from Marrakech to Fes, traveling through the stunning Sahara desert. Over 5 days and 4 nights, you’ll see incredible spots like the High Atlas Mountains, Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and Ouarzazate. Visit Amridil Kasbah, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorges. In Merzouga, ride camels, catch breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, and stay overnight in a desert camp. Experience the Top desert in a 4×4 vehicle. Stop by the Rissani traditional market and Erfoud, known for fossils. Explore Ifrane, referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and visit the cedar forest where Barbary macaques live. The journey wraps up in Fes.

Morocco Itinerary 5 Days

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Tizi N'Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate (4 hours drive)

The 5-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour begins with an early pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. You’ll travel through the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, pausing to take in scenic views. The first stop is at the Telouet Kasbah.

Next, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its appearances in movies like Gladiator and TV shows such as Game of Thrones. Then, continue to Ouarzazate, often called “The Gateway to the Desert.” Enjoy dinner and spend the night at a local hotel.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura Palm Groves – Amridil Kasbah – Rose Valley – Dades Valley (3 hours drive)

After breakfast, explore Ouarzazate, starting with the Atlas Studios, where several major films were made, and the Taourirt Kasbah, a historic mud castle. Then, drive towards Skoura to visit the Amridil Kasbah, surrounded by lush palm groves.

Continue to Kalaa Magouna, famous for its Rose Valley and the annual rose festival in May with local products like oils and perfumes. Drive on to Dades Valley through Boumalne Dades, stopping to see the unique “monkey fingers” rock formations and a viewpoint overlooking the valley. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Boumalne Dades.

Day 3: Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (5 hours drive)

Begin the day with breakfast before heading to Todra Gorges. These striking red cliffs carved by the Todra River create a stunning canyon. Take some time to walk through and enjoy the natural beauty.

Afterward, drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, stopping for lunch along the way. In the afternoon, reach Merzouga in the Sahara Desert. Switch to camels for a ride through the dunes and pause to watch the sunset from a high dune. Arrive at a luxury desert camp for dinner, enjoy traditional Berber music by the fire, and spend the night under the stars.

Day 4: Merzouga Region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga Lake – Erg Chebbi (2 hours drive)

Start early to catch the desert sunrise, followed by breakfast. Return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4, where your driver waits. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, which features sand dunes, oases, lakes, and fossil sites.

Visit an ancient kohl mine, followed by a stop at a nomadic family’s tent to learn about their lifestyle while enjoying Berber tea. Next, visit Khamlia village to experience Gnaoua music and dance, performed by locals with roots in Mali and Sudan. After a lunch break, stroll through a palm grove and head to Merzouga Lake, also known as Flamingo Lake. Return to Merzouga for dinner and an overnight hotel stay.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erfoud – Midelt – Cedars Forest – Ifrane – Fes (7 hours drive)

Wake early to enjoy the sunrise before breakfast. Return to Merzouga and begin the journey toward Fes. Stop first at Rissani, once the capital of Tafilalet, and explore its lively market held on specific days.

Continue to Erfoud to visit a workshop specializing in fossilized marble. Drive along the Ziz River, pausing for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley, and stop for lunch in Midelt. Afterward, visit the Cedars Forest to spot and feed Barbary macaques.

The next stop is Ifrane, known for its snowy winters and chalet-style buildings, earning it the nickname “Switzerland of Morocco.” Finally, arrive in Fes, where the tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport. 5 days in morocco End

5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes

Price includes

✅Travel in a private 4×4 or air-conditioned minivan with fuel included.
✅Pick-up from any location in Marrakech.
✅An English-speaking private driver/guide will accompany you.
✅Stay 3 nights in top-notch hotels or riads.
✅Spend 1 night in a luxury desert camp with a private bathroom.
✅Sandboards are ready to use at the camp.
✅Enjoy a camel ride (one camel per person) or ride in a 4×4.
✅Experience a desert tour in a 4×4.
✅Drop-off at any location in Fes.
✅Dinners and breakfasts are included.

Price Does Not Include

❎Lunches & Drinks

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