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4 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech
Tour Overview
4 days desert from Fes to Marrakech The Fes to Marrakech Tour is conducted in a very short time, where 4 days / 3 nights you will be able to visit a good number of magnificent cities. The tour departs from Fes. First, we will go to the Switzerland of Morocco Ifrane and the cedar forest. Next stop is a lunch at Midelt and after that a drive along the beautifull Ziz river. After that, we head towards the desert of Merzouga. Very soon you can ride camel, sleep in the nomadic tent, that is immersed in the sea of sand. And of course see the breathtaking sunset and sunrise. Drive in the 4×4 exploring the sahara desert. Also you will go to Rissani local market and fossils town – Erfoud. Further visit the Todra gorges, Dades gorges and the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Last part of the tour is crossing the High Atlas mountains and Tizi n Tichka pass, ending the whole tour in Marrakech.
Itinerary
The very first day of the 4 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour is initiated with a pick up either at Fes airport or at the accommodation in groups around Fes. Our next destination is Ifrane via Imouzzer where we can experience an environment of very low temperature and snow with unique style of homes. No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Afterwards, we move to cedars forest, which is inhabited by the Barbary Macaques. The visitors are encouraged to walk around the forest and even feed some of the monkeys. Later on, we proceed further to Midelt – time for lunch. Then we proceed to Saharan desert, passing through Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass, and the Ziz river
In the afternoon we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. where you exchange ordinary footsteps for the feet of camels to take a ride across the sandy ergs. A halt will be made to enable you to experience the enchanting spectacle of the sun setting over the horizon from the top of a gigantic dune. After meals, spend the evening at the desert luxury “glamping” camp, where you can dance to Berber drums and sit around a campfire and gaze up at the wonderful night sky full of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp
To appreciate the glorious sunrise, it is vital to get out of bed quite early in the desert. Free time for breakfast. From Merzouga, the camels take you back to where the driver is waiting. Explore further as we spend the day in the Merzouga region. There are such interesting places in the region as sand dune, a wild lake, some mines, fossil areas and beautiful reserves. What are great places to have many outdoor activities.
First of all, in Merzouga, your adventure begins with a drive off the beaten track to an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we visit the nomads in their tent made of hand woven clothes. They will explain their lifestyle- and offer you a Berber tea. Next stop is the Khamlia village, where you will be invited to enjoy Gnaoua music and dancing performance. People from countries such as Mali, Sudan and Niger were brought up here. Free time for lunch at the restaurant with cash payment. Then we will go for a walk in a palm grove. After a short drive of few kilometers from the resort we see the wild lake of Merzouga which is sometimes called the flamingos lake. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
After having breakfast, we depart from the desert to head to the town of Rissani, which is the former capital of the Tafilalet region. Rissani remains an important commercial hub within the region with a great souk that is vibrant on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
After a tour of Rissani Souk, we set off to the city of Erfoud which has marble fossil stone carving workshops. Then we cross Touroug and Tinjdad palm trees and head towards the Todra Gorges Mountains. The watershed of the Todra river has provided incredible carving in the selected mountains therefore forming a towering red-walled canyon. These gorges provide aunique opportunity for all skilled rock climbers. Therefore it is allowed to walk around the gorges and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Rest of the time is free for lunch in a restaurant. Then there is continuing mauve and sparsely populated Dades valley from Boumalne Dades. There will be unavoidable stops for the view of “monkey fingers” tracing formation. And also will be standing on a place visible from afar to the Dades valley above. Finally dinner and overnight stay will be in a hotel.
It is the last day of the four-day desert tour. After fully appreciating the desert, we embark on another journey where we head to Kalaa Magouna, to visit the Rose valley. There is a festival that takes place during the month of May where the focus is on rose flower cultivation and marketing. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, oil, to cosmetic products. After that, we go on a palm groves tour visiting Skoura. At last, we come to Ouarzazate, which is also called the entry point to the desert. View the studios where well-known films were made.
Moving on, we proceed to an another location – Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – Known for its ancient earthen buildings. Aυh site is in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Also Kasbah appears in another famous sport moves as : Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And in game of thrones as well. After that we proceed to Marrakesh. Enroute, crossing the tizi-n-tichka pass, also the lovely high atlas. Lunch will be taken and panorama shots at relevant areas. At last we arrive in marrakech we either drop you at airport or your place of stay. Closure of the excursion.
What is included
- Pick up from the hotel
- Transport in an A/C vehicle for a private tour
- Experienced English/Spanish-speaking driver/guide.
- All accommodation in hotels/riads
- All Breakfasts/dinners as per itinerary
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert
- Accommodation in desert camp
- Drop off at your hotel
What is not included
- Drinks / Lunches
- Anything extra
- Entrance fees to monuments.