6 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH
- 6 Days
- 5 Nights
- Marrakech
Overview
6 days tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara desert. During these 6 days / 5 nights, you will visit so many amazing sites. Including the high Atlas mountains, the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and Ouarzazate city. In addition to Amridil Kasbah, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorges. Also, visit the Merzouga Sahara desert. Where ride camels, witness magical sunset and sunrise, and spend the night in a desert camp. Explore the Sahara desert of Merzouga in a 4×4 car. Furthermore, you will visit the Rissani traditional market, and Erfoud the fossils town. Then visit the Switzerland of Morocco Ifrane and the cedars forest where the Barbary macaque lives. Explore Fes and Meknes two of the imperial cities of Morocco. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Finally, the tour ends in FEZ.
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MOROCCO ITINERARY / 6 days tour from MARRAKECH
BETTER TO SEE SOMETHING ONCE THAN HEAR ABOUT IT A THOUSAND TIMES
1st day : Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Telouat Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate
The 6 days tour starts with an early pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Marrakech. Then drive through the fascinating High Atlas mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the breathtaking landscapes. Then we visit the Kasbah of Telouat.
After that, we continue to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And also TV series including Game Of Thrones. Then we head to “The Gate of the desert” Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel
2rd day : Ouarzazate - Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges -Erfoud -Merzouga Sahara – overnight in a luxury camp
the day 2 of the 6 days tour from Marrakech, After breakfast, we continue to Todra Gorges, the course of Todra River carved out a grand canyon through the mountains -Making a high red cliff-sided canyon. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Then drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. Free time for lunch on the way.
In the afternoon we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to the desert luxury camp where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
3rd day : Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi – palm grove
Wake up early in the morning is a must do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to explore the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lake, mines, fossils areas to fabulous oases. Which are ideal places for so many outdoor activities.
Firstly, we start our journey in Merzouga, by driving off-road to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit, in their handmade woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking a Berber tea. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music, and dancing performances. Its inhabitants are originating from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that we take a stroll in a palm trees grove. Then drive a few kilometres to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called flamingos lake. Dinner and overnight In a hotel
4th day: Merzouga Dunes – Erfoud – Midelt – cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud where we visit one of the workshops of fossilized marble
After that we drive along the Ziz river, we stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz valley. Free time for lunch in Midelt. Then we continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. After that we visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow and the alpine-style houses -No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we drop you off at your accommodation in Fes.
5th day : Guided tour sightseeing Fes
We pick you from your accommodation in Fes after breakfast, to explore the city of Fes. The city is considered one of the imperial cities, besides being the cultural and religious center of Morocco.
We start the day by visiting the Royal Palace gate. Then the well preserved medieval Medina, that is listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The Blue gate or Bab Boujloud is the entrance of the old Medina. You will enter the Medina with a local guide. To visit The Medrasa Bouanania, the Najjarine fountain, the Tanneries and finally the Quaraouin mosque and university – The oldest university in the world. After that we leave the Medina to visit the Jewish quarter “the Mellah”. Then we drive to an ancient fortress, for panoramic views of the Medina and the city of Fes. Then return to your riad.
6th day :
Tour Includes
- Pickup & drop off
- Breakfasts and 4 Dinners
- Berber tent in the desert
- Camel ride in Sahara desert
- Professional English / Spanish Guide
- Private Vehicle with A/C
- Authentic Hotel/Riad
- Fuel
Tour Excludes
- Drinks
- Tips
- Lunches
