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5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga desert Overview

Experience the Middle Atlas Mountains and ride camels in the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Also, have the chance to see the most impressive valleys of Ziz, Todra, and Dades as well as the Gorges of Todra and Dades. Moreover, visit the biggest cinema studios in Ouarzazate, then visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Finally, enjoy the special Berber villages in the heart of the high atlas mountains. All this and more will be done in this 5 days budget tour from Fes to Marrakech

Starts from Fes

5 days from Fes to Marrakech is a wonderful itinerary including 2 nights in the Merzouga Sahara desert, one at the hotel and the other one in a Berber camp. This Desert trip of 5 days from Fes has many highlights such as camel trekking, sunrise, and sunset, exploring the High Atlas, Middle Atlas mountains, Cedar forests, and Merzouga desert in an unforgettable experience.

Budget Morocco Tours team will make sure that you will have a distinguished trip of these 5 days from Fes in Morocco and have an unforgettable experience. In addition to that, we will assure you that you discover new things with us here in Morocco, explore some cities of Morocco, and live your best travel adventure, within 5 days tour.

Once the 5-day trip from Fes to Marrakech in Morocco is booked with Budget Morocco Tours you will be picked up from your accommodation and begin your tour. So do not hesitate to contact us for more additional information or any requests for customization about the 5 days from Fes to Marrakech here in Morocco.

How to see Morocco in 5 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

Pre-planning a trip to Morocco is as exciting as it is important. With so many different cultural identities, landscapes, and histories, there may be too much to see in too little time. Here Our mission begins! This is how you can get a full Moroccan experience in 5 days.

Day 1:Fes – Cedar forests and monkey troupes of Azrou – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert.

Follow the Caravan Roads to Merzouga after breakfast in your riad to the southeast. You will see the Middle Atlas and the Mountains of the Higher Atlas during this trip. Park at the biggest Cedar forest in Morocco over the mountains of the Middle Atlas – you can see barbarian apes. After lunch in Midelt, you will drive through the wide open high desert, and you will find that as you enter ErRachidia, the landscape shifts to expose hints of the desert. You continue to visit the luxuriant Ziz Valley, the date palm grove in Tafilalet, renowned for its date-growing. This region was the base of the Alaouite dynasty, the royal family that is currently governing Morocco. At the end of the afternoon, you will arrive at Merzouga-welcome to your riad with a slice of mint tea.

Day 2:Merzouga area – Rissani Market – Erg Chebbi – Camel trek and overnight in Berber tent.

You will begin an exploratory tour of the region after breakfast on the Riad. You are going to meet the Gnawa people – formerly Sudanese slaves – and hear their music and way of life. The Merzouga Bay, with its colonies of birds, is not far away. You will have the chance to visit the souk of Rissani, a historic town descending from the Moroccan ruling family and a meeting place of the caravans traded in Timbuctu, Mali. A lot of men are capsized and women are veiled here. Back to the village of Merzouga to relax, you will ride your camel in the afternoon, led by a professional camel man who will discover the sandy sea of Merzouga. Overnight will be at our desert camp, where you will have your dinner. For your convenience, the camp is equipped with western bathrooms.

Fes

Day 3:Merzouga Desert – Todra Gorges – Palm Groves of Tinghir – Dades Gorges.

Your camel guide will wake you up early in the morning to see what might be the best sunrise in life. You will return after sunrise to Merzouga town. Alongside the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes, you could not fail to appreciate the beauty – it changed with the light of the day. You'll leave the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco after you have breakfast in the riad, Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra. We will drive through Dades Valley, the majestic castles of sand and amazing rock formations known as 'singles toads,' after lunch in the heart of the gorge. Overnight stay in a luxurious hotel overlooking the Valle Dades.

Merzouga

Day 4 :Dades Valley – Kasbah Amridil – Palm Groves of Skoura – Ouarzazate.

We travel through the Dades Valley to KalaatMgouna and Ouarzazat following our breakfast in the hotel. The Dades Valley Road is the direction of the thousand Kasbahs, giving you various possibilities to take some of the best photos of the journey. We're going to stop at KalaatMgouna, the "rose place," to buy rosé water that makes your linen smell nice after a long journey is over. The Kasbah is now a home for many Glaoui people; it continues to Ouarzazate from the kasbah of Amridil, one of the last Berber rulers in the 18th century. You're going to stop in Ouarzazat at night.

Day 5 :Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Tizin’Tichka Pass – Marrakech.

Following an early morning breakfast in the riad, you can visit the famed Kasbah (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986), which is situated in the fortified village of Ait bin Haddou. Fameful films, including Gladiator, Obélix, The Mummy, The Gem of the Nile, Sahara, and Penélope Cruz, have been filmed in this magnificent venue. We're going to Marrakech after visiting the Kasbah, TiziNtichkaport we can see that. It's our country's highest point at 2.260 m. We will admire lovely scenery on the way, from the viewpoint, and pause at the end of the afternoon to photograph the Berber villages and take a look at the riad inside the Medina. Riad for overnight.

What you'll do and see on this 5 days Morocco tour

  • Desert experience (Sunrise,Sunset, andCamel trekking).
  • Visit Erfoud and Rissani; 2 main Sahara towns.
  • Pick up from your Fes Riad/Hotel at the time.
  • See the desert landscapes.
  • Go through the Middle & High Atlas mountains.
  • Night in a Berber camp.
  • And more adventurous things that will be explored.

What makes the 5 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech trip must do ?

  • The 5 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is a must-do experience, ride camels, watch the sunrise and sunset ...
  • At Budget Morocco Tours this Shared 5 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech includes an hour camel ride. Pass the high Atlas Mountains, and visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todgha gorges, and Rose Valley.
  • The 5 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech offers an opportunity to explore the Berber culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
  • The 5 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, includes all Merzouga desert activities such as camel trekking, Sandboarding, Berber music performance, and quad bikes if requested.
  • To book this Sahara desert trip of 5 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech we need a small deposit of 30 % of the total payments in advance to confirm your trip, and we will arrange everything for you before you come. The methods of payments we use are Paypal, Bank Transfer, and Western-Union/MoneyGram.

Costs in 5 days from Fes Morocco tour

Inluded in 2 days from Fes
  • Pick up from your accommodation and drop-off

  • Car + Fuel

  • Camel Trek (Camel per person)

  • Dinner & Breakfast

Excluded in 2 days from Fes
  • These prices are excluded from the trip:
  • Lunches

  • Drinks

  • Flights Tickets

  • Entrance to monuments

About prices

The price for these 5 days in Morocco from Fes to Marrakech; a desert trip, varies on the total number of participants on the trip, seasons, and hotel categories. And can be a private package or a shared small group. The Accommodation will be suitable to your budget, it will be from 2 stars to 5 stars hotels or riads as requested.

To book this Sahara desert trip of 5 days from Fes to Marrakech desert tour we need a small deposit of 30 % of the total payments in advance to confirm your trip, and we will arrange everything for you before you come. The methods of payment we use are Paypal, Bank Transfer, and Western-Union/MoneyGram.

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Frequently asked questions about 5 days from Fes to to Marrakech

Where is the Desert Merzouga located?

Merzougais a small, dusty town in eastern Morocco on the outskirts of the starkly beautiful Sahara Desert. Although the town itself has little to offer the adventurous traveler (aside from a few hotels and restaurants), it is well-known as the entry point to the vast Erg Chebbi dunes.

What is the best part of this 5-day trip from Fes to Fes experience?

Travelling to Morocco is a unique experience. It is a country rich in culture and traditions. One of the most interesting things about Morocco is that it has the oldest alphabet in the world and it has preserved its cultural heritage better than many other countries.

The highlights of this tour include:

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    The old medina, which dates back to the 11th century and is one of the largest car-free urban areas in North Africa.

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    The local markets, where you can buy all sorts of spices, spices, clothes and so much more.

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    Taking a camel ride through the Sahara Desert with traditional Berber tents on either side of you.

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    Visiting an authentic Moroccan home to learn more about their culture and lifestyle (if possible).

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    Visit Todra Gorge which is one of Morocco's most beautiful gorges and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    Go through the Atlas Mountains and pass by the Berber villages.

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    enjoy the architectural beauty of Fes.

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    Get a feeling for traditional Moroccan culture.

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    Try out some traditional activities.

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    Enjoy a buffet dinner as well as a dance performance.

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    Wake up early in the morning to experience sunrise with a morning camel ride and a delicious breakfast.

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    Discover Arab culture.

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    Sample local cuisine and sweets.

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    Go on a desert adventure, including sandboarding and dune bashing.

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    Enjoy comfortable Khayma lodging, complete with shower, bed, and washroom.

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    In a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, you can travel safely to and from your hotel.

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    Sleep under the stars at night in a Berber tent.

How does this trip fit your requirements and budget?

The 5 days from Fes to Marrakch tripis designed to be in the form that suits most travelers to Morocco to discover the desert in one night, but it is not fixed, as you can request modification, addition or dispensation to suit your requirements and aspirations, all you have to do iswrite to us.

This trip in terms of price depends on the season and the quality of the desert camp (luxury or standard);

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intended for visitors who do not require the level of luxury. The tents are cozy enough for a good night's sleep. Toilets and showers are shared by the entire camp.

arrow_rightMerzouga Luxury Desert Camps:

This is the best type of camping because it provides all of the amenities. A private camp in Morocco's Sahara desert. The tents offer a comfortable room with all bed sizes: king, double, twin, or single. The bathroom includes a full-size shower with hot and cold water, a sink, and a toilet. Our camp staff is always eager to assist you in making your night memorable.

What needed to pack for the Sahara desert of Merzouga stay?
  1. Bottled water.
  2. A big scarf or a cap that’s tight fitting.
  3. Clothing with zipped pockets.
  4. Ziploc bags.
  5. Wet wipes.
  6. Basic toiletries in a small bag.
  7. Sleeping sheet.
  8. External battery.
  9. Camera protection.
What will a camel ride be like in the Merzouga sands?

Camel riding usually takes an hour or an hour and some minutes, and it comes from the camel's place, which is the launch point, towards the sand.

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