7 Day Desert Tour from Fes to Desert and Marrakech
Day 1: Fes touring
will start visiting of “the most established living Medina on the planet” guided by an experienced local guide after having breakfast. We will head to visit the Medina with its “souks” (markets), the Royal Palace, the ninth century Karouine University. Then, we will visit the tomb of the foundee of the city in the8th century “Moulay Idriss II”. Lunch will be in the old Medina. After lunch, we will proceed with our tour towards Nejjarine Fountain, the old Harem Garden and the Batha Museum. We will stop to appreciate an all-encompassing view of the entire city before we make it back to the accommodation.
Day 2: Fes – Merzouga
After a nice breakfast in Fez, we will drive to Merzouga. During today’s journey, we will travel through Ifrane and make a stop to visit the fascinating Cedar Forests near Azrou. It is the largest of its kind in Morocco. In this woodland, there are different kinds of birds and also Bebary apes live here. The journey continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains driving along several Berber villages. In Midelt, we will make another stop for having lunch at one of the local retreatants in the area. After that, we will drive along the mazing Ouez Ziz. We will arrive at Merzouga in the afternoon after going via authentic Kasbahs and palm groves. You will spend the overnight and have dinner at your accommodation (hotel/riad).
Day 3: Tour around Erg Chebbi by 4×4 – camel ride and night in desert camp
In the morning after having breakfast, we start our visit around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will experience a visit to a Berber family and listen to the unique Gnawa music. Before we go back to Merzouga for lunch, we will head to visit the deserted mines and the oasis of palm groves. Later on, we will take a camel excursion to camp in the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. On the way, you will enjoy witnessing the amazing sunset. It is an incredible chance to take flawless photos over the high and golden dunes. You will have dinner and spend the night at a well-equipped Berber tent.
Day 4: Merzouga – Ouarzazate
After watching the fascinating sunrise, we will ride camels to Merzouga where you will have the chance to take a shower and have a nice breakfast. After that, we will start our voyage to visit Ouarzazate. On the way, we will visit the fossils workshops where you may want to buy a souvenir … We will arrive at Ouarzazate in the evening and check in to a hotel where you will have dinner and spend the overnight.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
On the fifth day, we will leave Ouarzazate and drive to visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. It is one of the world heritages sites. This eleventh century Kasbah was utilized as a background for shooting many Hollywood movies like Gladiator. After lunch, we will make our way back to Marrakech through Tizi-n-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. We will reach Marrakech city in the early evening.
Day 6: Marrakesh
Today will be devoted to have full-day tour in Marrakech. This journey includes visiting the Menara (a surrounded pool by flowerbeds that capacity as a water system framework for the encompassed field), the Koutoubia mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said Palace ( an amazing historical centre of adornments) taking a walk in the brilliant souks of Marrakech, and admire the sunset while having at one of the cafes overlooking the lively Djemaa El Fna Square. Overnight and dinner at your hotel.
Day 7: Marrakesh – Fes
On this day, we will drive toward Fes from where this tour has begun.
Please, do not hesitate to contact us if the offered itineraries do not match what you desire. We will do our best to program the tours that meet your needs and measurements.
What is included
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel/airport
- English/Spanish speaking driver
- Comfortable trip in 4×4 air conditioned car or spacious minibus
- Customized stops for pictures, coffee, restrooms
What is not included
- Personal purchases
- drinks
- lunch
- tips
