3 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech via Desert

Salam Alaykum! and welcome to Morocco, After breakfast, your 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour leaves Fes and heads toward the Sahara. Visit Ifrane, which is known as the "Switzerland of Morocco" and was named the second cleanest city in the world in 2013. The Berber name for it means "caves." See the endangered Barbary macaques, also known as Gibraltar monkeys, in their native environment by continuing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and well-known cedar forests.

For a traditional lunch, travel through Midelt, the final city in the Middle Atlas, which is well-known for its apple orchards and mineral mining. On your Fes to Marrakech tour, traverse the stunning Ziz Valley Oasis in the afternoon, which is Morocco's longest river with 20 million palm groves and 10 million palm trees. Make panoramic stops to take in the lush-to-golden landscape transformation as it approaches the Sahara.

Your 3 day journey from Fes to Marrakech arrives in Merzouga by late afternoon, where you will embark on a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Reach the top for a breathtaking sunset, where the sand glows golden and the sky changes to orange, red, purple, and crimson. Arrive at your opulent desert camp on camelback between 7:00 and 8:00 PM, where you will be greeted with traditional mint tea. Comfortable beds, heating, and hot showers are all included in your roomy Berber tent. Tagine and Moroccan tea are served for dinner at 10:45 PM while local entertainment takes place around the campfire.

On this memorable first nite of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour, sleep beneath the Sahara's blanket of stars. Thousands of stars, and the deep silence of the desert create a profoundly spiritual experience.

Get up early to witness the magnificent sunrise over Merzouga's dunes, where golden light creates breathtaking photographic opportunities on the sand. For a filling Moroccan breakfast (bread, jams, honey, eggs, fresh juice, and tea), head back to camp. Select your preferred mode of transportation to return to Merzouga: a comfortable 4x4 or a camel ride for one last desert experience. Drive from Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty and a historic trading hub. For a taste of real Berber culture, visit Rissani's traditional marketplace on Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday. Proceed through Erfoud, which highlights Morocco's geological past and is well-known for its associations with marble and fossil stones.

The breathtaking Todra Gorges (Todgha Gorges) near Tinghir, which have towering canyon walls that reach 300 meters (1,000 feet) and were sculpted over millions of years by the Todra River, are the second stop on your 3 days Fes to Marrakech tour. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Todra River beneath the canyon walls while taking pictures of the striking geology and palm groves.

On your journey to Marrakech from Fes, arrive at Boumalne Dades by the afternoon. Drive through Dades Valley to see the well-known "Monkey Fingers" rock formations, which are dramatic spires that resemble fingers reaching skyward and were formed by millions of years of erosion, before you check into your hotel. Enjoy a comfortable evening at a quaint hotel tucked away in the center of Dades Valley, encircled by striking canyon walls. The hotel serves real Moroccan food for dinner.

After a full day of breathtaking sightseeing on your 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour, get plenty of rest.

On the last day of your tour from Fes to Marrakech, after breakfast, say goodbye to Dades Valley and travel through the charming Valley of Roses (Kalaat M'Gouna), which is well-known for its rose gardens and rose water production. Roses bloom in April and May, turning the valley into vibrant flower fields that are particularly breathtaking. Every April, the town holds its well-known Flower Festival.

Proceed to Ouarzazate (also known as the "City Without Noise"), where you can tour the Atlas Film Studios, the biggest film studio in Africa and the site of many Hollywood blockbusters. Film sets and decorations from classic productions are preserved by studios. Before your last leg of this 3 day journey from Fes to Marrakech, stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and relaxation.

The crown jewel, the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, is only 15 kilometers away. It is an old fortified city with tall terracotta structures that have appeared in films such as Game of Thrones (Yunkai), Gladiator,the odyssey, Lawrence of Arabia, Sahara, The Mummy, and more. Explore winding clay streets, ascend rooftops for sweeping vistas, and find craftspeople who are still engaged in their traditional crafts.

After lunch, travel through the magnificent High Atlas Mountains via the well-known Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2,260 meters/7,415 feet). Your experience in the desert will enhance the breathtaking peaks you crossed on Day 1. As you head down toward Marrakech, stop whenever you want to take pictures of the stunning scenery.

Arrive in Marrakech between 7:00 and 8:00 PM to finish your 3-day tour of the Marrakech desert.

With enduring memories of the Sahara, Moroccan hospitality, sleeping under desert stars, breathtaking scenery, and rich cultural experiences, you return to the energetic city.