5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert
OVERVIEW :
Experience an unforgettable 5-day journey from Marrakech to Fez, crossing the High Atlas Mountains, exploring the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, and visiting Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley. Discover Todra Gorge, camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend a magical night in a desert camp. Immerse yourself in Berber culture with visits to Khamlia village and nomadic families. Conclude your adventure with scenic drives through the Ziz Valley, cedar forests, and Midelt before arriving in Fez.
highlights :
- Cross the breathtaking Tizi N’tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a renowned cultural and cinematic site.
- Visit the vibrant Ouarzazate, home to the Atlas Studios and historic kasbahs.
- Discover the stunning Dades Valley and Rose Valley, famous for its natural beauty.
- Marvel at the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge, a favorite for panoramic views.
- Camel trek through the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and enjoy a night in a desert camp.
- Experience the unique music and dances of Khamlia village.
- Visit nomadic families and learn about their traditional desert lifestyle.
- Enjoy sandboarding and a mesmerizing sunset and sunrise in the Sahara Desert.
- Travel through the lush Ziz Valley, scenic Midelt, and the cedar forests with playful monkeys.
- Conclude your journey in the historic city of Fez.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech – High Atlas – Ouarzazate.
After we met at the place that we had agreed upon . we will star our tour to southeast through the High Atlas via Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant that crosses the Atlas to about 2.300m with stops to enjoy the spectacular views offering and see the Berber villages . later we continue to visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou the recognized one by the UNISCO as a world heritage site since 1986, where many films took place such as Alexander, Gladiator, Babel… In the afternoon we will continue our way to Ouarzazate “the Hollywood of Africa” and stop for pictures next largest studio in Africa “Atlas studio”. Dinner and Over night in Ouarzazate.
Day 2 : Ouarzazate – Skoura – kelaat M’gouna – Dades valley
After having breakfast in the hotel, today we will drive to Boumalne Dades via Skoura to visit the 17th century Kasbah of Amridil, then to the capital of roses and stop for a stretch legs and have a coffee and take the way that leads to nomad families living in caves an d have a cup of minty tea, and have lunch in local restaurant, then continue our way to Dades valley, Dinner and overnight in The Hotel .
Day 3 : Dades valley – todra Gorge – Tinejdad – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast our Day will begin by driving to Erg-Chebbi via Tineghir the old Moroccan berber jewesh capital and visit the Todra Gorge in our way we will have many stops for panoramic views, after that we will head to touroug to have lunch. In the afternoon we will continue our way to Erg-chebbi desert passing by the Erfoud city capital of fossils and Rissani, then to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, (Merzouga ). Arrive to the hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 4 : Merzouga – Khamlia – Nomad family – 4×4 Sahara Excursion
The first day in the desert will begin by driving to Khamlia village lived by black skinned Berber to enjoy their amazing music with different dances, continue through an off-road to a nomadic family to discover their lifestyle and have a cup of tea then continue our way and make a stop of one hour and a half for lunch under the shade of a tree typical of the desert. In the afternoon we will head back to the Hotel to have a cup of minty tea and relax to get ready for the camel ride to the camp that will take about 1h & 30min enjoying the fabulous sunset and ski boarding from the top of the next highest dune to the camp, Feel like a nomad as you spend the night under a sky lit up by millions of stars and amidst Berber music.
Day 5 : Erg Chebbi Dunes – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Fes
Make sure to wake up early in order to take pictures of the sunrise from the top of the next highest sand after breakfast you will ride your camel back to th hotel , after that we will drive toward Fes via Erfoud the city of fossils and dates to visit a local fossil craft workshop, then crossing the high and middle atlas mountains enjoying the panoramic views and having lunch in Midelt. In the afternoon we will continue our way to the Switzerland of Morocco passing by the cedar forest enjoy seeing the monkies. Arriving to Fes and drop of in your accommodation.
included :
- Transport in 4×4 car with Air condition
- Private driver/English speaking guide
- Accommodation (dinner and breakfast) in hotels
- Camel ride through the desert
- Sleep in desert tent
excluded :
- Airline tickets
- Noon meals
- Drinks
- Entrance fees