7 days from fes to marrakech desert tour

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Overview:

Experience the Wonders of Morocco: A 7-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Embark on an extraordinary 7-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech and embark on an adventure that will leave you spellbound. From the historic streets of Fes to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, this journey promises to immerse you in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and timeless traditions of Morocco. Join us as we traverse ancient cities, wander through labyrinthine souks, and camp under the starry desert skies on this unforgettable expedition through the heart of Morocco.

Itinerary:

Day 1 : Arrival to Fes

Our driver/guide will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your riad for an overnight

Day 2 : Fes local guided tour – Middle atlas mountains – Midelt

Today will be dedicated to visit one of the oldest Medina in Morocco, starting by the royal Palace, the jewish headquarter the first ( Mellah) overbuilt in Morocco, you local guide will ensure that you visit all sites with cultural and historical interest including the famous Al Qaraouine University, the oldest in the region, the Tanneries,the Attarine museum, the ceramic cooperative to see traditional moroccan crafts.Afterlunch you will drive to Midelt via Ifrane (switzerland of morocco) and then to the Middle Atlas mountains stopping by cedar forest to take some fascinating photos with the Barbarian Apes,before arriving to Midelt.Overnight stay in hote/riad.

Day 3 : Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara desert

After breakfast,you will be picked up from your hotel and start driving South east, to Merzouga sahara desert via the Ziz Valley , Erfoud, and Rissani before we reaching Merzouga your local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips afterwards you begin exploring the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi.Overnight,stay in a berber tent

Day 4 : Sahara desert – Rissani – Todra gorge – Dades valley

You will wake up to watch the best sunrise on the top of the dunes ,take some lovely pictures before walking back to have breakfast and take a shower for Sunrise lovely pictures and then take the camels back to the town of Merzouga ( there is also the option of going back with the car ) to depart to rissani to visit its famous local market and then to Erfoud again before arriving to the massive fascinating todra gorge a great spot for rock climbing , take a walk, see some nomad Bedouin people ,afterwards drive straight to Dades valley for an overnight in a hotel/riad.

Day 5 : Dades valley – Ouarzazate – Ait ben haddou- High atlas mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast,the journey will continue towards Marrakech passing by the town of Kelaa M’gouna well known for its festival of roses every year ( between May and June) and the road of a thousand Kasbahs.Arriving to Ouarzazate ( Hollywood of Africa) visit the Atlas corporation studios and then UNESCO world heritage site Ait Benhaddou Kasbah known as a movoe set also because of many movies filmed there such as the Gladiator,lawrance of Arabia , the Mommy, Game of thrones and much more, Lunch will be on the way , before crossing the hight atlas mountains to Marrakech.Overnight stay in a riad/hotel.

Day 6 : Marrakech sightseeing

Today your 7 days from Fes Marrakech desert tour will be dedicated to discover the most exotic places of Marrakech,the famous Jamaa El fna square, the koutoubia mosque,Majorelle Gardens, Saadians Tombs with astroll in the labyrinth of the narrow streets of the Medina amongst its famous Souks.Overnight at hotel/riad.