4 DAYS TOUR FROM FEZ TO THE DESERT AND MARRAKECH

duration

4 Days

Location

Desert/Marrakech

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

20 +

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- Overview :

This 4 DAYS TOUR FROM FES TO THE DESERT AND MARRAKECH , we drive through Ifrane, a snowy town with Swiss-style houses, and encounter Barbary macaques in a nearby forest. We proceed to Midelt for lunch and travel through the Merzouga Desert, where you will ride camels to a camp with nomadic tents. Experience a mesmerizing sunrise in the desert and explore the diverse landscapes of Merzouga , including sand dunes, a lake, mines, and an oasis. Visit the market in Rissani , explore the fossil workshop in Erfoud, and discover the Todra Gorges and Dades Valley. Continue through the Valley of Roses, Ouarzazate , and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, concluding your trip in Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass.

- Highlights :

Explore the Swiss-style town of Ifrane
Encounter Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of Azrou
Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley
Stop for lunch in Midelt
Ride camels across the golden dunes of Merzouga
Spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars
Witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara Desert
Explore Merzouga’s diverse landscapes, including sand dunes, a lake, mines, and an oasis
Visit the traditional market in Rissani
Explore the fossil workshops in Erfoud
Discover the stunning Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
Pass through the Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate
Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass
Conclude your journey in Marrakech

- Tour plan :

DAY 1: FES – IFRANE – AZROU – MIDELT – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT

After breakfast in your riad, we head towards a place called Ifrane, passing through a village called Imouzzer. Ifrane is special because it is very cold, snowy, and has houses that resemble those in the mountains of Switzerland. Next, we head to a forest where monkeys called Barbary macaques live. You can feed them and walk through the forest. Afterwards, we go to a village called Midelt, where we have some free time for lunch. Then, we drive towards another desert of Merzouga through a pass and along a valley with stops to see nice views. In the afternoon, we reach the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Here, we ride camels and drive through the sandy desert. We stop on a high sand hill to watch the sunset. Finally, we go to a camp, which is a mix of nomadic tents and a fancy hotel. There, you can listen to Berber drum music, dance around a campfire and admire the stars in the wide open sky. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 2: EXPLORATORY TRIP TO THE MERZOUGA DESERT

Wake up early to see the beautiful sunrise in the desert – it’s a must! Take some time to have breakfast. Afterwards, we return to Merzouga on camels – the driver will be waiting. We tour the Merzouga region, which is packed with amazing places for outdoor activities, including sand dunes, a wild lake, mines, fossil regions, and a wonderful oasis. In Merzouga, we start with an off-road trip to an abandoned eyeliner mine. Afterwards, we have tea with the Berbers and meet the nomads in their hand-woven tents to learn about their way of life. The next destination is the village of Khamlia, where you can enjoy Gnaoua music and dance. The people who live here are from sub-Saharan African nations, including Niger, Sudan, and Mali. We pause for lunch at a restaurant. Afterwards, we return to Merzouga for dinner and an overnight stay in a camp.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – ERFOUD – TODRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY

After breakfast, we drive to Rissani, which used to be the capital of Tafilalet. It is still an important place for trade and has a large market that is busy on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. We visit a workshop where they make things from fossilized marble in Erfoud after visiting the market in Rissani. Then, we drive through palm groves in Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the Todra Gorges. These are huge canyons with red walls carved by the Todra River. Climbers really like these canyons, and you can explore them to enjoy the amazing views. Take some time to eat at a restaurant. After that, we drive through Boumalne Dades and head to the Dades Valley. We make sure to stop at the “monkey fingers” rock formation – it’s hard to miss! This place is high up on a mountain, giving us a great view of the Dades Valley. Finally, we end the day with dinner and spend the night in a hotel.

DAY 4: DADES VALLEY – VALLEY OF ROSES – OUARZAZATE – KASBAH OF AIT BEN HADDOU – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH

After breakfast, our next stop is Kalaa Magouna to visit the Valley of Roses. If you have the chance to visit in May, you might witness the Rose Festival where locals sell rose-related products such as cosmetics, rose water, oil and perfumes. Then, we pass through the palm groves of Skoura and arrive at Ouarzazate.

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- Included / Excluded :

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation during the tour days.

Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus vehicle.

Camel ride through the desert (camel for each person).

Experienced driver who speaks Spanish and English.

Overnight accommodation in hotels, Riads and desert camp.

Local guides to tour the imperial cities mentioned above.

Drinks and lunches not included during your trip.

Airfare to and from Morocco not included.

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