5 Days Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech
Join our exciting journey for 5 Days tour from Fes To Marrakech and Marrakech. Your adventure begins when you arrive in Fes and are warmly welcomed. Next, explore the cultural attractions of Fes on day two, including the Madrasa Bou Inania, Chouara Tanneries, and the Boujloud Blue Gate.
The third day will take you to the mesmerizing Merzouga desert through Ifrane, also known as “Little Switzerland”. You’ll get to experience the magic of this desert with a comfortable camel ride and spend the night in a well-equipped desert camp.
On day four, we explore Boumalne Dades, a beautiful valley with stunning views. Finally, the fifth day concludes your journey with a transfer to Marrakech, where you can choose to head to your accommodation or the airport. Enjoy an unforgettable trip through the diverse and rich culture and landscape of Morocco.
5 Days tour from Fes To Marrakech Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and pick up service to the accommodation
On your first day of the 5-day Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech, once you arrive at the airport, your driver/guide will be there to take you to your hotel. You will be given a cup of tea to help you relax after your flight.
Day 2: Visiting Fes attractions
During our 5-day Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will start the day by picking you up from your accommodation. You’ll be guided to Madrasa Bou Inania, which was built in the 14th century, and non-Muslims are welcome to explore. Then, we’ll visit Fes El Bali, the old city, famous for its Riads and places accessible through the main Bab Boujloud gate. Among the attractions are the Al-Andalus Mosque and Medersa Sehrij.
We will head to the Chouara tanneries, the largest in the city, where craftsmen utilize unique spices and techniques to make handmade leather goods. The best view of this process is from nearby rooftops. We will visit the Mellah, the Jewish Quarter, to explore the 20th-century homes and heritage of Fes’ Jewish community. Finally, we will take you to Fes’ ceramic workshops, where skilled artisans make mosaic tiles and intricate designs on ceramic plates. It’s an opportunity to learn about their artistry.
Day 3: From Fes to Merzouga, camel trekking and night at the camp
On day 3 of our 5-day Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, our team will pick you up from your hotel or Riad in the morning. You will go to Ifrane, a village with a cool climate and famous for its white lion statue. During World War II, Ifrane was used as a camp for soldiers.
Afterward, you will travel to Ziz Valley, which has beautiful views of the desert and palm groves. The day ends in the Merzouga Desert, where you will ride camels to travel through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will arrive at a camp with activities like Berber music and campfires.
Day 4: Merzouga desert to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir
We’re on day 4 of our 5-day Morocco tour through the desert from Fes to Marrakech. Today, we’re going to a lovely place called Boumalne Dades, but on the way, we’re stopping at a cool market called Rissani Souk. They have a special festival there for donkeys on market days! Rissani used to be an important place for people traveling on caravans from Mauritania and Southern Mali to rest during their long journeys.
Then, we’re checking out a pretty irrigation system called the Fezna system, which uses wells and canals to water the fields. After that, we’re going to see the amazing Todgha Gorges. They’re tall canyons with water flowing inside, and people come here for outdoor activities and family fun. Finally, we’ll spend the night in Boumalne Dades at a hotel with a great view of the valley.
Day 5: Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate
On the final day of the 5-day Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech through the Merzouga desert, we start in the morning at Boumalne Dades. Our first stop is Kalaat Megouna, also known as the “Capital of Roses,” which has an annual festival celebrating roses and a lot of taxis painted pink. There’s a possibility to go shopping at one of the cooperatives in the area.
We then travel on towards the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, which is a popular place for making movies like “Gladiator,” “Alexander,” “The Message,” and “Cleopatra.” We will also visit the impressive Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a mud and straw structure that has been used as a filming location for “Game of Thrones,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and others. We will climb stairs to explore the Kasbah and find some local artisans who paint beautiful souvenirs.
We will then traverse the High Atlas mountains, stopping by one of the Argan cooperatives, before finally reaching Marrakech and concluding our five-day trip.
Included in the tour
- Pickup & dropoff service
- English/Spanish speaking driver
- Private Transportation in an SUV or minivan with A/C
- Camel for each in the desert
- Accommodations
- Breakfasts
- Dinners
Not included in the tour
- Plane ticket
- Monuments fees
- Lunches
- Tips
- Drinks
5 Days tour from Fes To Marrakech Highlights :
- Ifrane the little Switzerland of Morocco
- Fes tanneries
- The high and middle Atlas mountains
- Ziz valley
- Madrasa Bou Inania
- Erg Chebbi sand dunes
- Camel trekking
- Camping at Berber tents
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