Marrakech to Fes desert tour – 7 days(one week in Morocco)

On day two of your seven-day (one week) trip from Marrakech to the desert city of Fes, you will have the opportunity to see the sights that have made this city famous. Your local guide will pick you up shortly after breakfast and transport you safely throughout the city. The Majorelle and Menara Gardens are our usual first stops.

Learn more about the fascinating past of these scenic areas, where locals often go for a break. As an example, Majorelle was created by a French artist who ultimately decided to make Morocco his permanent home. The second stop on our tour will be the historic city of Bahia and the El Badi Palace, two of the finest specimens of Moroccan architecture in the world.

We will eventually show you how the Saadians, who founded the city, created a kind of unique Tombs to bury their victims in. You’ll then visit the Koutoubia Mosque, home to Morocco’s tallest minaret. Finally, tonight is dedicated to touring the historic Jamaa El Fna square.

Today, after breakfast, we’ll be on the road towards Boumalne Dades. The first part of our journey will take us through the High Atlas Mountains. Morocco has managed to construct a path through the mountains so that you may go to the southeast and reach the desert. From its beginning at the base of the High Atlas Mountains, this pass winds its way along a curving path for close to 200 kilometers.

As you make your way through the Tichka pass, be sure to pull over at the twistiest spot of the route ( about 2260m). A stunning view of the Atlas Mountains may be had from here. We shall soon resume our journey to the southeast, this time taking in the site of Ait Benhaddou along the way. You may take your time here, crossing the river to reach the massive Ksar that served as a major hub for camel caravans and merchants in the past.

A visit to Morocco’s Ouallywood is on on the itinerary for the afternoon. The Southeast of Morocco is without any major cities that have access to international airports, with Ouarzazate being the only exception. Our tour of the city will begin with a stop to the Atlas Studios, one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations. Location scouts and film crew members may also rent equipment there.

Back on the road again, our next stops will be at the Rose valley and the city of Kalaat Mgouna, both of which are well-known for their cosmetics. We will then continue on to Boumalne Dades, traveling through a number of picturesque Berber towns and valleys. We leave you here, and you eat supper and spend the night in a tent.

On day three of our seven-day desert journey from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, we will visit the destination that serves as the trip’s high point and, perhaps, of all Morocco desert vacations. But first, we’re going to check out some worthwhile spots, such the Toudgha or Toudra canyons, the greatest spot in the country for rock climbers at an altitude of roughly 300 meters. Furthermore, you’ll be traveling through several interesting urban centers like Tinghir and Tinejdad.

We may visit either Erfoud or Rissani cities if time permits. When we get to the Merzouga desert, it will be our last destination. We’re going to go right up to the camel that’s waiting by the sand dunes. Count on our staff of camel guys to ensure that your camel ride goes off without a hitch.

In a good attitude, we make our way through the golden sand dunes. Sunsets are best enjoyed in the desert camp, but if we’re running late, we’ll stop and take in the scenery along the route. The camp offers sandboarding and skiing once you get there. The Berber drums will play beneath the stars while you dine on a traditional Moroccan feast.

The fifth day of our one-week desert trip from Marrakech to Fes through Merzouga will be dedicated entirely to exploring the desert landscape. First, get up early on the morning of your vacation and climb some sand dunes to see a spectacular sunrise. Once you get back to camp, freshen up with a shower and then enjoy a hearty meal.

At some point, you’ll get in the 4×4 and go out into the desert in search of the nomadic Berbers who founded the city of Merzouga. These people still rely on the sale of their goats and sheep in nearby souks, most often in Erfoud and Rissani, for their survival. We’ll get in the car and go to M’Ifiss, where you can explore one of the region’s oldest kohl mines.

We will next drive you to Glb Nass, which translates to “the people’s heart” in English and is one of the few vantage points from which you can take in the picturesque landscapes of the desert. We will be leaving shortly for the town of Khamlia, which is approximately 4 kilometers from the heart of Merzouga. One way of life is contrasted with another here. Among the many things that make the Merzouga desert interesting to tourists is the presence of the Gnawa people.

For three days each year, this group of people throws a celebration they call the Gnawa festival. Now they perform traditional dances and songs in a variety of styles. We’ll be going to a spot called Dar Gnaoua once we get there. Here you may learn about their background and enjoy their songs. We’ll next go to an Emirati’s private museum in Morocco, where he displays a variety of vintage 4x4s.

Our Marrakech to Fes desert trip is scheduled to conclude at the cultural city, so on the sixth day, we will make our way there. To begin, right after breakfast back at basecamp or the hotel. About thirty to forty minutes’ drive from the desert brings us to Erfoud, which we want to explore. The city is known for its abundance of fossils, and we want to check out some of them. There will come a time when we resume our excursion and proceed for the Errachidia dam.

That river is the lifeblood of the Errachidia region and the surrounding desert. Moving further, we’ll keep on driving to Fes, this time going by way of Midelt and Zaida, two more stunning Moroccan towns. One of these two rooms will host the lunch buffet. We will stop for lunch and then continue on our journey to the cultural capital. Next up is a visit to the stunning cedar grove near Azrou. We’re going to go on a hike in this area in search of Barbary macaques.

In a few time, we’ll be off to Ifrane, Morocco’s “little Switzerland,” where the city’s namesake Atlas lion monument serves as the major point of interest. Our day’s journey will conclude when we reach Fes. We’ll drop you off at your lodging for the night so you can get some rest before seeing the city in the morning.

Our Marrakech to Fes desert trip (7 days) through Merzouga is a week long and concludes with a guided visit of Fes on the last day. As is well-known, Fes is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It goes without saying that the highlights of the area will be explored during this trip. You’ll start your exploration of Fes in the largest of the city’s three tanneries, the Chouara tannery. Tanneries have been around for a long time since they were the primary location for dying textiles and producing leather goods. Typically, after seeing the tanneries, we go to the world’s first and oldest university for a look around.

Fatima al-Fihri established the University of Al Qarawiyyin in 859, drawing students from all over the globe. A trip to the Jewish quarter (known as the Mellah) is on the itinerary at some point. Afterward, you’ll go to Fes’s historic medina to wander the winding alleyways there. There are, of course, many more things to do and see in Fes besides learning about the city’s history, and your local guide will help you find them all.