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5 Days From Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

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Length

5 days

Itinerary

5 days planned

Group

Max 15

Guides

English, French

Overview

A 5-day trip from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert is a thrilling expedition through Morocco’s contrasting landscapes and cultural treasures. Starting in Fes, you’ll journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, pausing to explore charming towns like Ifrane and Azrou. Upon reaching Merzouga, you’ll embark on an unforgettable camel trek into the Sahara Desert, witnessing the enchanting sunrise and spending a magical night under the desert stars.

On day two of your 5-day trip from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert, your adventure continues as you explore the awe-inspiring Todra Gorge, the captivating Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate’s film-worthy landscapes and historic kasbahs. Your final day sees you crossing the majestic High Atlas Mountains and visiting the iconic Ait Ben Haddou before arriving in the vibrant city of Marrakech. This whirlwind tour encapsulates the incredible diversity of Morocco’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and the sheer magic of the Sahara Desert.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Ziz valley – Erfoud – Merzouga⌄

    5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga. In the early morning, we will meet you in your riad, then you leave for Midelt through the mountains and the cedar woods of the middle Atlas, passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou an important handicraft centre specialised in the work of cedarwood. Arrive in Midelt for lunch. Then in afternoon you will drive to Erfoud via Errachidia and the Ziz valley dotted with palm trees. Continuation then to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi for the desert tours. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Merzouga.

    Meals: Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in hotel Nomad Palace or Similar

  2. 2Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Tour 4×4 – Merzouga⌄

    After the breakfast, you will make the large turn of the dunes while passing by oases of MERZOUGA, the village of KHAMLIA (village of the Gnaoua) mines of MIFISS, the plates desert with the meeting of the Berber nomads of the desert, and return to the hotel around 3 p.m. for the departure of your caravan with the back of dromedary so attending the sunset and spend the night in Berber tents in the middle of the dunes. Dinner and overnight in camp.

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in Luxury Camp

  3. 3Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra gorges – Dades valley⌄

    Early morning in order to see the sunrise, return by camels to the hotel after breakfast departure to Rissani and Erfoud in order to visit the treatment plant marble fossilized before continuing to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves, arrival to Todra gorges and have lunch in the place, afternoon you will drive to Dades gorges via Boumalne and the Dades valley. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in Dar Blues or Similar

  4. 4Dades valley – Roses valley – Amridil Kasbah – Ouarzazate⌄

    After breakfast return by the Dades valley until the kasbah of Ait youl, the track raod crossing rose valley with its Kasbah and ksoura, in this part you can see very nice landscapes before you get to Kelaa Mgouna, lunch in the way, afternoon departure to the palm groves of skoura and visit of the Amridil Kasbah. continuation to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in Dar chamaa Or Similar

  5. 5Ouarzazate – High-Atlas – Marrakech⌄

    After breakfast, the entire day is devoted to the visit of Ouarzazate: the Kasbah of Taourirt, Tifoultout and the cinema studio. Then you will drive to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (under Unesco protection); visit of the Kasbah and the old village afternoon departure to Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Ticha pass; arrival to Marrakech around 5:30 pm. End of 5 days Morocco tour from Fes.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Pickup from your accomodation
  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Other activities not mentioned previously
  • ✕Entrances fees 5 to 15 euro
  • ✕Tips

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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