5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert

5 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech

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5 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech overview :

This 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga also includes a visit to the world-famous Ait Ben Haddou site and the Todra Gran Canyon. Our Fes to Marrakech 5-day desert tour will take you to the southern part of Morocco to experience the Sahara desert and the Berber villages of the Atlas mountains.

5 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech Highlights :

5 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech itinirary :

Day 1 : Fes _ Middle Atlas _ Ziz Valley _ Merzouga

At 8:00 am, your driver will pick you up from your Fes riad/hotel and take you to Merzouga, where the Erg Chebbi sand dunes reside. Tafilalet, the largest oasis in southern Morocco, is reached after an 8-hour trek across the Atlas Mountains. Tafilalet is made up of numerous villages, palm groves, and the two main Saharan towns of Erfoud and Rissani. We will stop frequently along the way in the mountain village of Ifrane, the Azrou cedar forest, where monkeys live, Midelt for lunch, and Ziz valley for its breathtaking views of the palm trees and for its lush valley in the middle of the Sahara. The Erg Chebbi sand dunes will then be our destination. The dunes eventually appear in the middle as we travel further into the desert.

Day 2 :Merzouga - Erg Chebbi Dunes - tour around ( Erg chebbi desert)

You have a variety of activities after breakfast at the hotel, including exploring Merzouga’s nearby towns such Hassi Labied and Khamlia, which are home to black musicians. A desert off-road trip across Erg Chebbi’s dunes will let you to view the nomadic people who live in tents there. In the summer, take advantage of the pool or climb the dune line in front of your accommodation at Erg Chebbi.

Day 3 :Merzouga - Todra Gorges

The camels return to the motel along the dune line after breakfast so they can take a brief shower. In order to reach the Sahara town of Rissani, we depart the Erg Chebbi sand dunes and travel through the hamada (black Desert) off-road. A stop at the lively local market is optional. After that, we go north to Erfoud, which is famous for its fossils. Here, we can stop to see a fossil workshop before moving on to the spectacular Todra Canyons, where you can go hiking before checking into a hotel, having dinner, and spending the night.

Day 4:Dades Valley – Boutghrar – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off on our trek down the “Road of 1000 Thousand Kasbahs” since it is flanked on both sides by magnificent kasbahs. Unfortunately, many of those old fortified homes are in ruins; only a few of them have been renovated. After passing through the Dades Valley, we take an off-road trail up to the mountainous region, where there are many Berber villages and a few nomads who live in caves. Here, we will have the opportunity to visit one of these families and get a glimpse of their daily routines and primary occupation, “Looking after herds of goats & cheep.” Before we arrive at the Skoura palm grove, we will be astounded by the vivid rose valley’s natural surroundings. We travel an additional 45 kilometres to Ouarzazate for dinner.

Day 5:Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Marrakech

After breakfast, we can take advantage of a journey to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” to see movie sets and studios. After that, we’ll go to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. The backdrop for more than 20 movies, including “Gladiator,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Lawrence of Arabia,” has been Ait Benhaddou, a World Heritage site. Enjoy a stroll to discover the Kasbahs’ typical Moroccan architectural design. Through the Tizi n’Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains, we continue on our journey to Marrakesh. In the middle of the Atlas Mountains, take a lunch break. Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.

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5 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech Frequently asked questions :

1-what type of vehicles are used for the trip ?

What a wonderful question! Comfortable transportation is essential for “private desert expeditions.” For groups larger than 8, we utilize Mercedes Bens Sprinter minibuses, Ford 8-seater vans, Land Cruiser TXs, and many other comfortable vehicles.

2. Is the sandboarding included?

Snowboarding or sandboarding are included, yes. Please inform your driver or guide if you would like to go sandboarding. Since there are only a few boards in the camp, he will see to it that you get one as soon as you arrive.

3. How far in advance should we book this tour?

Since the early bird gets the worm, it is better to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible.

4. How to pay for the tour?

First, throughout the booking process, we request to send us a little deposit to our account via PayPal. Second, the remainder of the money must be made in cash and should be given to our driver/guide on the first day of the tour in euros, dollars, or the equivalent in dirhams.

5. How do i take my luggage to the camp?

We will take your luggage by a 4×4 vehicle when your camel trekking begins. Consequently, when you get to the camp, you will discover your bags.

6. Is it possible to have vegetarian food or vegan food?

Yes, it is feasible to serve vegan or vegetarian food. Please notify me via email or your driver/guide as soon as possible on the first day of your vacation.

7. I don’t want to ride camels to the camp, how i do i reach the camp?

We’ll take you to the camp in a 4 x 4 car if you don’t want to ride a camel.

8. Can we book our accommodation for ourselves?

Yes, if you like, we can organize only your transportation; you must make all other arrangements for lodging.

9. What languages spoken in morocco?

Arabic and Berber are the official languages of the kingdom of Morocco, while French takes place in government and correspondence. However, the majority of Moroccans employed in the tourism industry also speak English, as well as other languages including Spanish, Italian, and German.

10. Is there problem if women wear any kind of clothes?

No. There is only one restriction on what you may wear when taking a tour of the mosque like Hassan II. You would need to dress modestly, like you would in a church, in order to enter (no shorts, tank tops…).
If you wish to avoid drawing unwanted attention, you should dress in a certain way, just as in any other country.

11. How far away from Fes to Merzouga?

There is a 500-kilometer distance between Merzouga and Fes.

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I cherished the entire tour. Mohammed was the best guide I've ever had, and I was lucky enough to have him! He made things clear to us.

Hello, it was amazing, so nice and friendly, and highly suggested on the tour. The camp is incredible, and Mohammed was a fantastic guide.