9 days Morocco desert tour Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Arrive at the airport of Fes.

9 days Camel trekking Fes Marrakech tour departure: After your arrival, your driver/ guide will pick you up from the airport to the old city of Fes. It depends on your arrival if it is early than you will have time to have a meant tea welcoming as the hospitality and do a little shopping on your own if you are interested. We will drive you to traditional riad at the heart of the medina where you will have an overnight.

Day 2: FES SIGHTSEE (CULTURE TOUR)

Today you will have almost 6 hours exploring the city of Fes with a local guide. The tour is divided into two parts. The first will be by car as you will see the royal palace gate, the Jewish quarter, panoramic view of the old city and the ceramic factory to see the traditional Moroccan handicraft. Afterward, you will have enough time to see the inside the wall of the medina including Tanneries, the Bou Anania Medersa and Karaouine mosque. In the afternoon you have the view of the new medina and the sunset time at the panoramic view of the old city.

Day 3: FES- MIDDLE ATLASS MOUNTAINS- MEDALT- Ziz gorges- MERZOUGA.

After breakfast you will meet your diver/guide again and you will start your long day where you will see different things in one day. Our itinerary will start from the first imperial city of Morocco (Fes) toward the Sahara desert. We will travel through the middle Atlas Mountains. In our way, we will pass through the city of Ifrane which is known as “Moroccan Switzerland” because of its building. We will continue to the home of the native barbarian apes which the cedar forest, the largest and the biggest one in Morocco. After crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains we will see many tents and caves of the nomadic families before stopping at the city of Medalt which famous for the apples. En route, and before arriving the overnight accommodation to have a warm res we will have a stop at the palm groves which is an impressive view of the palm trees.

Day 4: MERZOUGA (desert area) – OVERNIGHT AT THE CAMP.

After the traditional breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to explore the desert area starting with one of the most attractive irrigation systems, which the inhabitants have used over 100 years. From there to the village of KHAMLIA to discover a new style of life full of music and Gnaoua culture. They are originally from different African countries but they became a part of the Berber tribe which is in the same area. Today you will experience the favorite food of this area which is “Berber pizza” organized by a Berber family. In the afternoon, we will drive to the camel rides where you will have your adventure using camels among the dunes and having the overnight in a nomadic camp. You will have a wonderful experience at night while having traditional Berber music and a beautiful view of stars and moon in the middle of nowhere.

Day 5: MERZOUGA- TAOUZ- RAMLIA- TAFRAOUT (Adventure day).

While you were enjoying the sunrise at the heart of the dunes and taking beautiful memories your camel man will take you back to the hotel where you will enjoy your breakfast and having a hot shower as well. The adventure journey will take us around 8 hours towards Tafraout village. The day will include one the old military area of the French colonial during its occupation to Morocco. The most of the day is just having the adventure among the dry land by passing through different villages where few families and nomadic people in their tents, then we will have the opportunity to discover their daily life. Our lunch will be traditional and organised by us as a part of our daily life food. Continuing among the Mountains towards the overnight accommodation near the farms.

Day 6: TAFRAOUT- ALNIF- TOUDRA GORGES- DADES VALLEY.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will have enough time to explore the farms and the kind of agriculture that people use in this area. En route, we will enjoy the view of the place where people cultivate and harvest the wit and hay. We drive to Todra gorges as the main place of having a picnic because it is a wonderful view. Arriving at Dades valley where you will have an overnight in a hotel that sheds the light and have a good view of the valley.

Day 7: DADES VALLEY- ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZAT- MARRAKECH.

Today we travel off-road and explore the region between the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses. You will encounter the local nomads, some of whom still live in caves and tents. At El-Kelaa M’Gouna up to 4000 tonnes of rose petals are picked every spring to be processed into rosewater or exported for the perfume industry. The Rose Festival is held here in May. As we travel from El-Kelaa M’Gouna towards Skoura you will see Kasbahs set out among the greenery of the Dades Valley. The small town of Skoura is surrounded by an impressive palm grove and the most beautiful Kasbahs in southern Morocco are to be found here. Continuing south we arrive at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, probably the most celebrated, filmed and photographed Kasbah in Morocco. Featured in numerous films (including Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky and Gladiator), it is the best-preserved Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Crossing the mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass, we arrive in Marrakesh where your experience with our professional team ends.

Day 8: MARRAKECH (city tour by local guide)

After breakfast at your Riad, the local guide will pick you up to start exploring the city of Marrakech. Today will see the most attractive sights and monuments that Marrakech contains including Bahia Palace, Koutoubia mosque, Saadian tombs, Jamaa El Fanaa square as well as exploring the traditional Souk of the city. In the afternoon, your driver will take you to visit the famous Majorelle Garden, Menara Garden and having a look at the new medina ( geliz) of Marrakech. Later on, he will drop you off at your accommodation where your experience ends with our expert team.

Day 9: MARRAKECH (departure to airport)

Departing on your flight time regarding to what you agreed about with your driver/guide. This is the last day of your trip with our expert team ( have a safe flight). End of our 9 days Morocco desert tour Fes to Marrakech.