5 Day Desert Tours from Fes to Marrakech, 2 Nights in the desert

On the first day of our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will pick you up from your Riad and begin our journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains and tourist towns. Our first stop will be in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco due to its alpine climate and European style. Ifrane is also home to ski stations and a large national park and is known as the second cleanest town in the world. From there, we will drive to the Cedar Forest near Azrou, a Berber village and the oldest and largest forest in the country. There, you can enjoy walking around the forest and seeing the tall Cedar trees and local monkeys.

After visiting the Cedar Forest, we will continue on to Midelt, one of the industrial centers in Morocco known for its apple production and fossils. Along the way, we will see nomad tents and their herds on the side of the road. In Midelt, we will have lunch and then drive through the Tizi-N-Talghamt pass and the Zabel Tunnel to reach the Ziz Valley, where we will stop for a panoramic view of the valley of dates. From there, we will drive through the palm oases towards Erfoud city, where you will have the chance to explore the traditional market with its variety of date fruits and local products such as fossils and spices. We will then drive along the mountains, where locals hunt for fossils and geological trips are organized, before arriving in Merzouga. In Merzouga, you will spend the night in a Riad or hotel, with dinner and breakfast included.

On the second day of our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will spend the day in the small village of Merzouga, surrounded by golden dunes. There are many desert activities to enjoy in Merzouga, and today you will have the chance to experience most of them. Firstly, you will visit the Sahrij Lake in the west of Merzouga, which attracts flamingos, desert sparrows, and other birds during the spring. You will then visit the Khamlia village, also known as the Gnawa village, where you will meet the Grnawa musical group and watch them play music. You will also have the opportunity to explore the black desert and enjoy the views of the dunes. Around 50 kilometers from the border of Algeria, you will visit nomads living in traditional tents and have lunch with them. Afterwards, you will visit a challenging work mine.

Later in the day, you will embark on a camel trekking adventure, riding camels across the dunes and enjoying the sunset. You will also have the chance to try sandboarding in the camp. After dinner, you will be entertained with drum music around the campfire and have the chance to see the stars and the Milky Way on top of the dunes near the camp. Finally, you will spend the night in tents to experience nomad style.

On the third day of our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will wake up early to watch the sunrise, a must-do experience. After enjoying a hot shower and breakfast at the camp, we will return to our accommodation and continue our journey to other destinations. Our first stop will be in Rissani, a commercial center known for its lively market that takes place three times a week. At the market, you can see different sections such as dates, vegetables, animals, clothes, and handicrafts. From Rissani, we will drive through the oasis of Tafilalete towards the towns of Jorf and Fezna, where we will visit the Khettarrat, an underground system channel used for irrigation in ancient times.

After visiting the Khettarrat, we will pass through the Tizi n' Tichka road, a curved mountain path that stretches over the plains of the High Atlas Mountains. We will stop there to enjoy a panoramic view of the mountain ranges. Next, you will visit an Argan oil cooperative and learn about the local Argan products and the process of making them. Afterwards, we will drive to the imperial city of Marrakech and drop you off at your Riad, bringing our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech to a close.

On the first day of our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will begin by exploring the Dades Valley. We will then drive through the Thousand Kasbahs road, where you can see many kasbahs on either side of the road. In Kalaat M’Gouna, you will have the opportunity to visit the Rose Valley, which blooms with roses in April and May. During this time, women collect the roses and transform them into rose products. The Rose Festival takes place each May to celebrate the rose harvest season and lasts for 7 days, with the final day being the selection of Miss Roses. Afterwards, we will visit the Amridil Kasbah in the Skoura oasis, which dates back to the 19th century. Next, we will visit Ouarzazate, known as the city of movies in Morocco. There, you can visit the largest Atlas Movie Studios and see film materials. You will also have the chance to visit the old Taourirt Kasbah. Finally, we will spend the night in a Riad, with dinner and breakfast included

On the last day of our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will travel deep into the High Atlas Mountains to visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. This earthen and impressive kasbah dates back to the 17th century and was once a trading route between Morocco and the Sahara. The brick village has been declared a World Heritage Site since 1987 and is known for its architectural homes and corner towers. While there are still a few residents living in the kasbah, most have moved to the modern village. Today, the kasbah is often used as a movie set, with films such as Gladiator, Alexander, and Game of Thrones being filmed there.

After visiting the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, we will continue our journey through the High Atlas Mountains, passing over the Tizi n' Tichka road. This winding mountain path offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Next, we will visit the Argan oil cooperative, where you can learn about the production process and discover local Argan products. Finally, we will arrive in the imperial city of Marrakech, where we will drop you off at your Riad. This marks the end of our 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech