6 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Arrive at the airport of Fes.

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 then you will have time to have a mean tea welcome the hospitality and do a little shopping on your own if you are interested. We will drive you to the traditional riad at the heart of the medina where you will have an overnight.6 days Fes Marrakech desert tour via Atlas

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, a panoramic view of the old city, and the ceramic factory to see the traditional Moroccan handicrafts. Afterward, you will have enough time to see the inside the wall of the medina including Tanneries, the Bou Anania Medersa and the 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 ATLAS MOUNTAINS- MEDALT- Ziz gorges- MERZOUGA (Camel rides)

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. On 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 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 is famous for its apples. En route, and before arriving at 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.6 days Fes Marrakech desert tour via Atlas

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 had to use for 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 night while having traditional Berber music and a beautiful view of stars and moon in the middle of nowhere.

Day 5: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – TOUDRA GORGES – DADES VALLEY

While you are enjoying the sunrise at the heart of the dunes and making beautiful memories your camel man will take you back to the hotel where you will enjoy your breakfast and have a hot shower as well. Later on, we will drive to Dades Valley passing through the city of Rissani/Sijilmassa which is one of the main stops of commercial caravans that come from Africa. On Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday there will be an opportunity to visit the traditional market of Rissani. We drive to Todra Gorges as the main place to have a picnic because it has a wonderful view. Arriving at Dades Valley you will have an overnight in a hotel that sheds light and has a good view of the valley.6 days Fes Marrakech desert tour via Atlas

Day 6: DADES VALLEY – ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – 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.