7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Overview:

7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech will take you to different destinations such as; Merzouga desert to experience camel trekking and a night stay in the desert camp, visit the old market of Rissani, explore Todgha gorges and Dades gorges, get in through Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and thousand of villages. Moreover, our 7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech will carry on to visit Marrakech and its main attractions, visit Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Volubilis; the Roman ruins. Later on head to Fes, which is the ending point of our 7 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakech.

Highlights of the 7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

  • Explore the cedar forests of Azrou and encounter Barbary macaques.
  • Enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • Witness a breathtaking Sahara Desert sunset.
  • Drive through the dramatic Ziz Valley.
  • Explore Todra Gorge with its towering cliffs and river.
  • Visit the Valley of Roses in Kelaat M’gouna.
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved kasbah.
  • Drive through the scenic Dades Valley, known for its kasbahs and lush oases.
  • Cross the mountains, appreciating breathtaking scenery.

Suggested itinerary for the 7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech:

Day 1 : Fes –Ifrane-Azrou-Midelt

We invite you to discover Sahara desert in guided camel excursion in Merzouga with Our Morocco Tours. The 7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech and Marrakech starts with a pick up from your Fes accommodation by your driver/guide, take way via Merzouga, through Ifrane to arrive to the cedar forests of Azrou where the wild monkeys are located. It will be good opportunity to take photos of wilderness in Morocco. Take some break for lunch in the small Berbere village of Zaida, we continued our road to the Atlas Mountains to the southern Morocco, enjoying the landscapes of Midelt ,overnight night in hotel

Day 2 : Midelt – Erdoud-Rissani- Merzouga desert

After you enjoy your breakfast, our 7 days tour from Fes to Merzouga and Marrakech starts to the Sahara desert of Merzouga, that is our next destination, you travel through the beautiful gorges of the Ziz to wonder geological structures , arrival to Errachidia a main city in south east of Morocco, continue to Rissani via Ziz valley and arrive in Merzouga where your camel guide will be waiting to carry you across the high sand dunes of Morocco Erg Chebbi dunes, the Camel ride across the high dunes after watching the stunning sunset from the top of the dunes. Your overnight stay is at the foot of the dunes in a Berber tent where you will have dinner and listen to Berber music drums.

Day 3: Merzouga- Toudra gorges – Dades Gorges

 Early morning departure to be at the sunrise on the dunes, return by camels to the hotel, after breakfast, start to the huge palm grove of Tafilalet through Rissani. Visit the old public Souk in Rissani for animals. Way towards Gorge Toudra we stop for lunch and taking pictures, we walk a little bit in the Gorges, and continue via Dades Gorges ,cross the way of the gorges, take pictures of the mountains, monkies foots. Overnight will be in the hotel.

Day 4: Gorges dades- Kelaat Magouna – Ouarzazat-Ait Ben Haddou

The 7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech journey as follow; in morning at 9am we travel via valley of Roses and the Dades valley, Skoura oasis with its authentic 17 century kasbah, the valley of a thousand Kasbahs where cross 50km off road on Valley tracks. Ait Youl Kasbah, then arrive to the Ouarzazate city, which is known for its movies studios and kasbah of Taourirt. Continuing to the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhadou is the UNESCO site classified since 1987 where few families are still living in Ait Ben Haddou. We stay overnight in the hotel in Ouarzazate

Day 5: Ait Ben Hadou – Tizi n Tichka -Marrakesh

After breakfast , our 7 days desert trip from Fes to Marrakech will take us to visit the kasbah of Ait Benhadou, which is known by (record in the world heritage), where several American movies have been filmed as “The Gladiator”, “Asterix and Obelix”, after that, we will take a side road to the Telouet Kasbah, which now stands in ruins after the last Pasha left following the departure of the French. Crossing the mountainous chain of the High Atlas through the Tizi N’ Tichka, the highest narrowest path in the country. Arrival in Marrakech.

Day 6: Marrakesh-Casablanca- 

After breakfast , 9am take road via Casablanca city where we visit the city’s highlights, Mohamed V Square, United Nations Square, and lastly an external visit to the mosque Hassan II; built on the seashore, its minaret is 200m high, making it the world’s tallest religious building. Stop fur lunch , after that continued via Rabat, visit the administrative capital and seat of government, its monuments was known by the kasbah of Oudaya, a historical spot near the ocean, then the tower of Hassan II which was intended to be the largest minaret in the world, along with the mosque the modern Mausoleum of Mohammed 5, all together forms an important historical and tourist complex in Rabat. Dinner and overnight in the hotel

Day 7: Rabat –Meknas- Fes

Morning at 9am ,we continue our trip to Meknes with stop a long the way to visit Volubilis and discover its Roman ruins arrival to the city of Moulay ismail, visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, numerous edifices, gardens, monumental gates like Bab El-Mansour mosques and great walls.We continue to Fes where we stay for dinner and night in the hotel and the 7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech ends.

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7 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

  • All hotel/riad transfers.
  • Private travel from Fes in a comfortable A/C vehicle.
  • English-speaking driver/guide.
  • All dinners and breakfasts.
  • Camel excursion to Merzouga camp.
  • Comfortable accommodation in riad/hotel and Sahara camp.

Booking Inquiries

Frequently asked questions:

The 7 days desert tour Fes to Marrakech takes around 8 hours to reach the Merzouga desert, including stops in the panoramic views, breaks and lunch.

  • Pack appropriate clothing for the desert, including lightweight, breathable clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring desert terrain.
  • Bring a warm jacket or layers for cooler evenings in the desert.

The cost can vary significantly depending on the duration, type of accommodations, and inclusions. Budget options can start at around 200$ per person, while luxury tours can cost several hundred dollars or more.

Yes, a 4×4 car is available to take you to the camp as an alternative to dromedaries.

You will be staying at a private tent in the desert camp and have a private bathroom.

The answer is yes, you can bring your drinks with you to the camp.

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