5 days morocco tour from Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Ait ben Haddou kasbah – Ouarzazate.

We will start our 5-day desert tour from Marrakech and drive to Ouarzazate through the High Atlas Mountains. On our way, we will pass through the Tizi Ntichka pass by a height of 2.260m. It is the highest point in our country that a car can reach. Along the way, we will enjoy the beautiful scenery from observation decks and make several stops to take pictures of Berber villages. We will then turn off onto a small road leading to the Teluat Kasbah. After visiting the kasbah, you will have free time to enjoy a typical meal in town. Then, we will continue through the valley of Ulina, where you will see small Berber villages and families living in adobe houses lost in the mountains to reach the ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit the famous kasbah (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986). Several films like Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Pearl of the Nile, The Sahara with Penelope Cruz, etc…, have been filmed in this spectacular scene. After a visit to the kasbah, we will head to Ouarzazate, also known as the ‘Gate of the Desert.’ Dinner will be at the hotel/Riad, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Gorges.

On the second day of our 5-day Sahara tour, we will go to Dades Valley, passing through the palm groves of Skoura, a wonderful place to contemplate the more than 700,000 palm trees and many kasbahs built in the surrounding area, you will visit the Ameridil Kasbah, a well-preserved Kasbah in this area, and a historic fortified residence (kasbah). Then, we will stop in the Rose Valley, where we will have the opportunity to see many products made by Roses. Our next destination will be Dades Gorges, where we will stop in a beautiful rock formation known as “monkey fingers.” Overnight in a Riad/Hotel.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga:

After breakfast, we will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Dades Valley from one of the strategic viewpoints in the mountains. After a few stops along the way, we will reach Todra Gorges. The scenery here is spectacular. Local people live in the area and can be seen in their adobe villages. Due to their rocks with many uneven surfaces, these gorges are popular among rock climbers. After a short walk in the Todra Gorges, we will have free time for lunch in Tinjdad or Touroug, and then we will continue into the desert ‘Merzouga.’ There, we will ride our camels through the magic dunes (Erg Chebbi), and admire the sunset on top of the dune. Then continue to our camp, where we will enjoy an ambiance with Berber music under a starry sky. Dinner and overnight will be the camp.

     Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Nomadic families – Khamlia village – Erg Chebbi:

  We will wake up early to have the opportunity to see the sunrise and enjoy the landscape. After a hearty breakfast, we will ride our camels back to Merzouga, where our driver waits for us. Then, we will continue along the road, where we can see nomadic settlements and learn their secrets and manners. Our next stop will be at an observation point to contemplate the Erg Chebbi hole. There, we can also see the limits between Morocco and Algeria. We will then make our way to the village of Kamilia, originally from Mali, where we will have a relaxing tea and listen to a concert of Gnawa spiritual music. Transfer to the hotel and have a free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes next to the hotel to admire the sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel. 

     Day 5: Merzouga – Valley of Ziz – Cedar forests of Azrou – Fes:

  On the last day of our 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, we will take the road to Fes through the beautiful Ziz Valley. Here you will see a series of dramatic gorges, reddish-golden dunes, and some beautiful Tafilalt oases. Here you’ll see a thick, lush canopy of palm trees sprouting up the sides and bottom of the cliffs, breathtaking views of golden sandstone buildings with a pink hue, and deep gorges running throughout this picturesque valley. After crossing Midelt, we will go to one of the cleanest and most charming cities. Ifrane is known in Morocco as “little Switzerland” because it is located high in the Atlas Mountains and is known to get snow during the winter season. We’ll stop for lunch and pictures of wild monkeys in the Cedar forests of Azrou, the culmination of our journey and exciting adventure will be the drive to Fez, where you will arrive in this lovely city. Our 5-day tour from Marrakech ends with a transfer to your hotel or riad in Fes.