6-Day Tour from Marrakech to Fes

The first journey of the 6 days tour from Marrakech to Fes begins as we leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi N'Tichka pass, which stands at an altitude of 2,260 meters. Our next stop is the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, an old and fortified village known for its beautiful Kasbahs. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect synthesis of the earthen architecture of the pre-Saharan regions of Morocco. It has been the backdrop for numerous famous films.

You'll have lunch in either Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate before continuing the journey. After lunch, we will head toward Boumalne Dades, passing through Ouarzazate which is home to several film studios and is often referred to as the "Hollywood of Africa", the Palm Grove of Skoura (If time allows, you will visit Amridil Kasbah), and the beautiful Roses Valley. The first night of the Marrakech to Fes 6-day desert tour will be spent in Boumalne Dades, where you'll rest and prepare for the next step of this incredible desert tour.

After breakfast, this desert tour continues a short distance to Tinghir and the very different Todra Gorges where you can take a short walk to appreciate the steep sides of the gorge and the narrow expanse of sky above. From there, we will head to the Erg Chebbi dunes, passing through Tinjdad, the Oasis of Tafilalet near Erfoud, which is famous for its Date Festival, and Rissani, the seat of the Alaouite family, the current royal family of Morocco.

Between Tinjdad and Erfoud, you have the opportunity to visit and go down into the fascinating underground water channels deep below the earth, always cool and preventing the evaporation of this source of irrigation. In Erfoud itself, we can stop to see the workings of thousands of fossils made into all sorts of artifacts.

Lunch will be served in a Berber village along the way. Afterward, we will continue our journey till we reach Erg Chebbi, an extensive sea of sand. Here, you will join the caravan of camel trek across the high sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert. Your local guides (camels-man) will show you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips.

Afterward, you will enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset from a high dune before riding the camels to your desert camp for the night. After a delicious dinner, time to listen to Berber music played by local nomads under the stars. If you love dancing, feel free to join in and dance to the rhythms of the music. Don't miss the one-of-a-kind desert sunrise the next morning.

After waking up early, you'll have the chance to enjoy the beautiful view of the sunrise, which is the amazing part of the day in the desert. Following this, you will return to the desert camp where you can take a shower and savor a delicious breakfast.

After breakfast, our desert excursion will begin as we explore the Erg Chebbi region. We will drive off-road to visit the nomadic families living around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, giving you a chance to see their unique lifestyle and learn how they survive in the dry Sahara Desert. We'll share a cup of mint tea with them. A tip is recommended (starting from 10€).

Next, we will drive to the M'Fis mines, which are located on a high plateau that offers a fantastic panoramic view of Erg Chebbi and the surrounding desert landscape. After that, we will head to Khamlia Village, also known as Gnaoua Village. The inhabitants of this small village originated in Black Africa and share a long-standing relationship with the Sahara, as their ancestors were brought from Central and West Africa through caravans that traversed the desert to southeastern Morocco.

During our visit, you'll learn more about their culture and enjoy their traditional music. After immersing yourself in the sounds of Gnaoua music, it's time to have a delicious lunch which is Berber pizza.

Later in the day, we will return to Merzouga and drop you off at your accommodation for the night.

After breakfast, we will leave the immense desert and travel toward Midelt, passing through the towns of Rissani and Erfoud. If our visit of Rissani coincides with one of the local markets, which take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, you will have the chance to explore the souk largest market in the region. Here, we can walk through the original souk, where we'll find a variety of vegetables, spices, and dates, as well as observe the vibrant interactions among the hooded men and veiled women.

Your journey will then continue to Errachidia, where you will travel through the impressive Ziz Valley near Er-Rich city. There will be a stop to enjoy the panoramic views of the Ziz Canyon before heading to Midelt, where we will spend the night.

After breakfast at your accommodation, we will depart for Fes, traveling through the cedar forest in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Keep an eye out for Barbary apes along this interesting route.

The next stop on our journey will be the city of Ifrane, located on the northwestern slope of the Middle Atlas at a high of 1,630 meters above sea level. With its broad avenues, urban development, beautiful gardens, and green spaces, Ifrane looks like a Swiss town, earning it the nickname "Moroccan Switzerland". It also features an important ski resort, Michlifen.

After exploring Ifrane, we will continue our journey to Fes. We expect to arrive in Fes around 6 PM.

Today is dedicated to exploring the important sightseeing and monuments of Fez, one of the oldest cultural and spiritual cities in the world. Founded in 790 A.D. by Moulay Idriss II, Fez is rich with many fantastic interesting sites. You will be accompanied by a local guide as you visit key attractions, including Al-Qarawiyyin University (the world's first established university), Bou Inania Madrasa (theological college), the Jewish District (Mellah), plazas, neighborhoods of Andalusians, potters, museums, traditional Souks (markets), the amazing Tanneries, and Bab Boujloud.

Lunch will be served at a typical Moroccan restaurant located in the old Medina (Fes El-Bali). In particular, Fez is known as the artisan capital of Morocco. Your full-day trip in Fez will also include an opportunity to visit a panoramic view of the whole Old Medina of Fes. After the tour, we will drive to your accommodation. End of our services.