Marrakech to fes : 4 Days to Fes from Marrakech via Desert
ID: GYG476175-847645
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
4 days
Description
Discover the The Sahara Desert of Morocco with this 4 day From Marrakech to Fes,through the heart of the center of Atlas and the Sahara desert of Morocco to discover the desert dunes by Camel treks.
Day01: Marrakesh – Tizi-n-Tichka Pass – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah -Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge :
Your private tour kicks off with a view of the Atlas Mountains as we snake through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to the Unesco World The heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous on the big screen for movies like the Gladiator and the famous HBO series Game of Thrones. We’ll then continue to Ouarzazate to visit Atlas Film Studios and a Kasbah located in the city. We’ll continue our tour from Marrakech towards the valley of Roses, famous for its annual Festival of Roses. We’ll spend the night in Dades Gorge, at a local hotel where you’ll also have the option of a complimentary dinner.
Day02: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Rissani – Merzouga Desert :
Here, we’ll continue our tour by 4×4 and visit Todra Gorge, a colorful narrow canyon famous for outdoor lovers. We’ll continue through the Ziz Valley to reach Erfoud, an oasis town known as the gate to the Sahara desert and recognized for its unique fossils. There we can visit a local factory which produces artisans and house decor made from fossils, there is also a local shop where you may purchase such items as souvenirs.Then, we’ll drive towards Rissani, where we’ll visit the local souk and then drive in direction of the desert to reach Merzouga overnight at a local riad.
Day03: Merzouga Sightseeing Desert :
This day will be spent exploring the Merzouga desert. You’ll get a chance to “do your own thing”, with the option of camel trekking, or exploring via the comfort of a 4×4. We’ll also visit the Khamlia village famous for its traditional music. We simply can’t miss the opportunity of appreciating the sunset behind the dunes of the bewildering Sahara desert. Our night will be topped off with local music and traditional Berber food around a campfire.
Day04: Merzouga Desert –Ziz Valley – Midelt – Fes :
We’ll fetch an early start to the day to catch the sunrise, and then continue by camelback to our hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll drive past Rissani and Erfoud stopping in Midelt, the Atlas Mountains, for lunch. Then we’ll drive to Fes where our private tour ends.
Highlights
- Wander the beautiful world heritage Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou in Ouarzazate
- Explore the palm groves and the Todra Valley and Ziz valley
- Admire the sunset and the sunrise in the Sahara Desert
- Enjoy an Desert Night under the stars in desert camp
- Meet the Barbary apes in cedar forest in the middle atlas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that lunch is not included.
On the final day the transfer time to Fes is approximately 10 hours
Pickup is available from accommodations
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.