6 Days Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech

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6 Days Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech

Why should you book the 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech?

We invite you to spend a great time with us through signing up for our well-planned 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. This desert trip will bring the most intriguing aspects of the desert alive to you & we guarantee you’ll explore the unusual Morocco. From the very moment you set off the spiritual city of Fes, you’ll be amazed by the breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains with its varied landscapes, then the impressive canyons, the palm valleys, the golden sand dunes, the warmth & the hospitality of the people and much more.

You’ll visit the nomads in the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi where you can learn about their unique style of life who live in tents, then on our way to Ouarzazate, you’ll visit another nomad family who live in the caves. Our focus is to show you & share with you the deep-seated heritage of our ancestors.

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Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Merzouga Desert

After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad in Fes, you’ll have an early start at 08 am with your private driver/guide with whom you’ll have a journey down to the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. After driving through the olive orchards & the fertile plain, you’ll reach the charming city of Ifrane where we will have a short break. This ski resort gem of a town was listed as the second cleanest city in the world in 2015. Have another short break in the lush & UNESCO listed cedar forest of the Middle Atlas that hosts a colony of Barbary Macaques.

After lunch in Midelt, you’ll continue on the track further south crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tlghamt Pass. Enjoy & take pictures of the panoramic Ziz Valley before resuming our drive by the valley to the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. Once we arrive in Merzouga Desert, a warm welcome by the staff members with mint tea to freshen you up before having a delicious dinner in the restaurant or under the stars.

Day 2: Explore The Desert Area & Camel Trek

After breakfast, we will spend most of the day exploring what the desert area has to offer. We will begin with a visit to the palm oasis of Merzouga where you can learn about the traditional system of irrigation known as “Khettaras”. Drive through the village of Merzouga to the Khamlia where you can have a time of entertainment with the spiritual music known as “Gnawa Music” and is performed by people with dark complexion who were previously brought as slaves from the Sub-Saharan Lands.

You’ll, later, have a circuit around the giant sand dune field of Erg Chebbi. Visit a local nomad family who live in a tent offering the opportunity to learn about this deep-rooted heritage of the nomads. In the late afternoon, you’ll experience the camel ride to the top of the sand dune while enjoying the impressive view of the sunrise. You’ll have an exceptional time in our luxury desert camp where you can have dinner inside the tented restaurant or under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga - Erfoud - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley

Early wake up in the morning by your camel guide, climb up the sand dune to attend the majestic view of the sunrise with the possibility to do the sand boarding. Have breakfast under the sunlight or in the restaurant, take a refreshing shower and get packed for resuming our journey. Visit the dates market in Erfoud & possibly the fossil’s factory before driving west to the Dades Valley through the impressive Todra Gorge. You may want to stretch your legs while enjoying the views. After lunch, we will drive to the Dades Valley where we will spend the night.

Day 4: Dades Valley - Nomad Caves - Valley of Roses - Ouarzazate

After having breakfast in your Riad/hotel, we will take the off-road with the purpose to enjoy the breathtaking views of the landscapes of the less-travelled route and for making a visit to a nomad family that live in a cave. Drive through the lush Valley of Roses where you may want to learn about how the production of rose water & similar products takes place. Continue on the track to Ouarzazate while including a visit to the famous Amridil Kasbah in the palm oasis of Skoura. We will arrive in Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) in the late afternoon.

Day 5: Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas - Marrakech

Today, we will drive to Marrakech while possibly including a visit to the famous Atlas Film Studios. After that, you’ll have a guided of the dramatic & UNESCO listed Ait Benhaddou Village. This striking masterpiece of architecture with numerous Kasbahs (fortresses) that have four towers, high walls, small windows & tiny doors to provide protection against probable attacks by the enemies. After lunch, you’ll drive through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) with its “Berber” Villages that are built by the edge of the mountains. You’ll reach Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Day 6: Marrakech Cultural Guided Tour

After breakfast in your Riad/hotel, you’ll have a cultural guided tour of Marrakech with a local tour guide who knows the hidden mysteries of the city and is ready to generously share them with you. Visit the F-Saint Laurent botanical Majorelle Gardens with its countless exotic plants & trees. Learn about the history of Marrakech by the Koutoubia Mosque with its unique architecture dating back to the 12th century. Then, visit the Saadian Tombs that goes back to the 15th century. Explore the Bahia Palace with its beautiful Riads & gardens and which was used by the French General Lyautey as a main residence when Morocco was a French Protectorate from 1912 to 1956.

Have a walking tour through the vibrant Souks of the old Medina that are organized into sections according to the specialty. Get to the Jemaa El Fna Square, which is the focal point of Marrakech. This famous square turns into a carnival in every evening with musicians, snake charmers, story-tellers, acrobats, fortune-tellers, magicians…along with the food stalls selling Moroccan delicious dishes.

Please Note that the 6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech offers ideal opportunities to explore the Sahara Desert while focusing on the unique nomadic style of life. However, if you have less-time for your trip, then you can check the 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, the 4 days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour or even the 3 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech. All of our tour itineraries are planned to suit your timeframe & travel requirements. However, in case you have any special inquiry, then you can contact us & we will assist you with the planning of your forthcoming Moroccan trip.

Morocco Camel Trips ensures your travel with us throughout the Kingdom of Morocco is hassle-free, for this reason, once we arrive to any destination, we always make sure to help to get you to your accommodation stress-free. If your hotel/Riad is accessible by car, then expect to drop you off right by the hotel’s main entrance; however, if it happens that your accommodation is located within the old Medinas of either Marrakech, Fes, Tangier or Rabat…we coordinate with the staff members of the aforementioned accommodation so that they can come out & meet you in person. Please note this is not a warning message as Morocco is one of the safest destinations in the world but it’s, conversely, an assurance to get to the right accommodation…

What's Included

Private Car with AC
Fuel
Car insurance
English speaking driver
Local tour guide in Marrakech
Pick up & Drop off
5 overnights’ accommodation as clearly illustrated on the itinerary.
Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert one Camel each
Overnight in a Desert Camp (HB)
Meals as clearly indicated on the itinerary.
Private rooms -Tents
Unique Experiences

What's not Included

Lunches
Drinks
Travel insurance
Entrance fees
Tips when appropriate.

Lawrence Williams California, USA

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Questions & Answers

What's the best way to fly to/from Morocco?

Our tours have been featured based on 4 main Moroccan cities Tangier, Marrakech, Fes & Casablanca. However, we can start any extended tour from anywhere in Morocco except the Marrakech Desert Tours & Fes Desert Tours as they are planned to specifically enjoy the desert experience in a short period of time. Casablanca International Airport remains the most popular one with a wide range of flights from all over the world followed by Marrakech Menara Airport…You can join Tangier by ferry from Spain crossing the Strait of Gibraltar…

Do I need a Visa to enter Morocco?

For citizens of many countries, you do not need a visa to enter Morocco. You will receive an entry stamp in your passport upon arrival.

You do not need to apply for a tourist visa for the Morocco Tour if you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain or any of the other countries listed here.

You will need a passport that is valid for six months beyond your stay and a round-trip airline ticket. The passport must have at least one blank page.

How do exchange money in Morocco?

If you have US dollars, Euros, or British Pounds, you can exchange money at an exchange bureau upon arrival at the airport or at your hotel but the rate won’t be quite as good as exchange bureaus we’ll find elsewhere. Our guide can help find the best place to exchange your cash for local currency.

There is often a problem making a change in Morocco, and it can be difficult to pay with large banknotes, so be sure to get smaller denomination banknotes (10s and 20s) as this will make your life easier when paying for inexpensive items such as drinks and souvenirs.

Will we bring luggage to the Sahara Desert?

Yes. We will be spending just one or two nights maximum in the Sahara and while we will be traveling to the tented camp via camel (optional), the luggage will be taken via vehicle or you can securely lock it in the hotel/Riad in charge of managing the desert camp.

Will we have power in the tents at the luxury camp in the Sahara?

Yes, there’s definitely power in the tents.

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