Fes to Marrakech desert tour

On the first day of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour, your English-speaking guide will collect you at 7 am, in winter. As for summer, you’ll be picked up at 8 am, from your riad or hotel in Fez. We’ll start our tour by crossing the plains of Saiss and head to the Cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains. After passing Ifran, Azrou, and Midelt. Subsequently, we’ll stop and enjoy a leisurely lunch. After that, you will continue our journey driving past fortified Kasbahs and thousands of sky-scraping palm trees as we cross the River Ziz and head to Erfoud, Merzouga, and then to Erg Chebbi.

It’s here at Erg Chebbi that we’ll meet up with our camel caravan. Accordingly, you’ll enjoy riding a camel. much like nomads used to do. As you watch the most amazing sunset over Erg Chebbi sand dunes, a leisurely camel ride back to our secluded Sahara Desert camp will take place. You’ll have time to freshen up before enjoying a beautiful Moroccan dinner beside a campfire. As you lay under the stars whilst being entertained by the local nomads as they serenade you with their drums. As you enjoy your comfortable overnight stay at our Sahara Desert camp you’ll be wondering what’s in store for you on day two of your Sahara Desert tour!

On the second day of your tour, you’ll visit the beautiful Oasis of Tinghir, and stroll beside the Todgha river bank. Together we’ll visit Berber villages and learn first-hand the lifestyle of the local inhabitants. From here we’ll travel to see the simply magnificent Todgha Canyons, which is where we’ll stop for lunch. The scenery you’ll see on our journey together is truly unbelievable. For this reason, we suggest that you do not forget to bring your camera with you. Before arriving at your boutique guest house, we’ll drive to Dade’s Valley, along the Kasbah road, where together we’ll visit one of the fortified Kasbahs.

After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll drive along the Valley of Roses to Kalaa Mgouna. To visit one of the Rose-water cooperatives. Where you’ll get see how locals use distilled rose-water to prepare rose scented perfumes. After that, We’ll continue on with our travels. You will be passing through the Shoura Oasis on our way to Ouarzazate and marvel at the Date palms as we continue on to our luncheon at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This Kasbah has been used as a movie set for many Hollywood blockbusters. Other than the fact that it was used as a backdrop for numerous commercial and fashion shoots. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll notice that, although appearing to be one single unit, the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is actually a series of combined Kasbahs.

After a leisurely lunch, we’ll begin our descent through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n- Tichka Pass. In addition, you will travel through a number of Berber villages. Homes are built with mud and stone, which provides a stunning scene. You will notice that time has stood still. Life has changed very little, as most of the locals are still spending their days as shepherds.

Finally, you’ll arrive at Marrakesh. After which, your guide will take you to your hotel or riad. Which, will mark the end of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour.