Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, Todra canyons, Erg Chebbi, Ziz valley, Ifrane
| Tour name: Fes To Marrakech 3 Days Desert | Duration: 3 days 2 nights | Distance: 1060 km |
| Tour name: Fes to Marrakech 3 Days Desert | Starting from: Fes | Finishing at: Marrakech |
Fes To Marrakech 3 Days Desert Tour
Early pick up at around 7:30 AM from your hotel or riad in Fes, heading to the sahara desert of Merzouga, known as Erg Chebbi dunes, via Tizi N’Tlghomt in the Atlas Mountains, passing firstly by Ifrane the sky resort city and home of the famous university Al Alakhawayn then through the lush hilly lands to the famous cedar forest, home of maggot monkeys. You are invited for a short break to take pictures while feeding the monkeys and also an optional walk to enjoy the fresh air of the forest. You will continue your Fes to Marrakech desert trip via the amazing Ziz valley through multiple cities such as Errachidia, Erfoud and Rissani, also known as the old Sijilmassa; Rissani is considered the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, which rules Morocco today. Its traditional market is considered the most important in the south, especially in the old days, nomads still come to shop there on specific days of the week. Heading further more to one of the main Moroccan desert destinations, Erg Chebbi sand sea dunes, where you will take a camel trek to reach the camp and experience the sunset on the way to your tented camp, you will enjoy your dinner under the stars, get entertained by the camel drivers playing drums.
Wake up early in the morning to witness the sunrise over the top of the higher sand dunes. Have your breakfast in the camp, then ride camels back to the Auberge at the edge of the dunes to shower, and meet up with your driver. Your Fes to Marrakech Sahara tour takes you to the Skoura Palmary where you will be spending your night, passing through the Todra gorges, which is one of the most spectacular natural attractions that Morocco has to offer, attracting rock climbers from all over the world. Next will be the colourful Dades valley along the road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Once you arrive in Skoura you will check into your guesthouse hotel, have dinner and spend the night.
You will start your morning by having breakfast at your hotel, then leave Skoura to continue on your trip to Marrakech, with a visit to the cinema sets, studios and the famous Taourirt Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Later on, you will have time to walk and explore the traditional Moroccan architecture of the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the Kasbah that has been a stage of many glorious films that were shot there. In the afternoon, you will cross the Tizi N Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech, where the tour ends.