The 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the key features of all Moroccan tours. This journey often begins in Fes and concludes in Marrakech. However, on the first day, we will depart from your lodging and travel through other fascinating locations before spending the night in the desert. Then, on the second day, we’ll go wandering in the desert. The third day is a little different from the previous two. We’ll travel a different route via Berber rural settlements and spend the night in the Todra Gorges. On the fourth day, we’ll travel through the Dades Valleys before spending the night in Morocco’s Oualyywood. Finally, on the final day, we will visit Ait Benhaddou before driving straight to Marrakech.
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga Dunes:
Our 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech will start with pick up service from your accommodation in Fes. We will drive heading to Merzouga desert. Firstly, we will stop by Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, which seen as the cleanest city in Africa. Not very far from this latter, we will visit the Cedar forest, where we will take a walk and see the Barbary Macaques. Furthermore, we will continue our way traveling through the Atlas Mountains. However, on the way we will pass by Zaida and Midelt where we would stop to rest and have lunch. The next stop will be the panoramic views of Ait Chakr, one of the best Panoramas in Morocco. Further, we will head to visit the biggest source of dates in Morocco, Ziz valley. Finally, we will have reached our last destination. Usually, we arrive early in the evening so that we have the chance to watch the sunset. We will take the camels and drive through the golden dunes of Erg Echabbi. the desert night starts with serving a delicious Moroccan meal. After that, our team will make you fire and play you their drums under the stars.
Day 2: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga:
Today, the second day of our 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech will be all about exploring the desert area. Usually, we start the desert tour by visiting the Berber Nomads. These people still live a simple life under the tents. As a result, if you are looking to discover the real Moroccan life, the Nomads are the best example. Further on the tour, we will go to visit and stop by many panoramic places to enjoy the desert views. Next, we will go to explore M’Ifiss, a mine of kohl that was settled by the France administration. Thereafter, we will go to visit another lifestyle. This time, you will discover the Gnawa people and listen to their music. Finally, we will end up by visiting some of the famous Oases in the area.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Todra Gorges:
After having breakfast in the desert camp, we will take the camels back to Merzouga where you will take a shower if it’s needed. Firstly, we will drive along the thousands of palm trees of Tafilalt arriving at Rissani. This city has one of the oldest and traditional markets in the southeast of Morocco. Afterward, we will travel to Erfoud and explore some worships that produce different kinds of fossils. In a while, we will have arrived at Todra canyons, one of the beautiful places in Morocco. Finally, the night will be spent in Todra Gorges where the third day of our 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech ends.
Day 4: Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate:
The Fourth day of our 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech will be a trip to Ouarzazate. Firstly, we pass by the 1000 kasbahs on the way, some of them are still fortified and but some are turned to be ruins. However, on the way we will stop by Dades Valleys passing the Skoura palm grove. Finally, we will have arrived at Ouarzazate where we will spend the night.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech:
Our 5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech continues, today we will be traveling to the red city. Firstly, after having breakfast, we will go for a walk in the Ouallywood of Morocco. The Atlas Studios are the main attraction that we will go to visit. In general, it is seen as the one of the main places to shoot movies in Africa. Further, we will head to visit the Fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a Unesco world heritage site. Thereafter, we will continue our way passing by Telouet where we would have lunch. Finally, we will arrive to our last destination where our tour ends.
INCLUDED
- Tour in 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
- Driver/Guide
- Fuel
- Hotel overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
- 1 night in a desert camp (breakfast & dinner included)
- Camel ride
EXCLUDED
- Beverages
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips
