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5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

5 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour

5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech

Day-1: Airport- Fez ( optional guided tour ).

5 days tour from Fes to Marrakech  start in morning and  we will Pick up at the airport in Fez (Saïss) at 3:05PM and transfer to the accommodation. free time ,posibility you can have a first contact and go to the center of the Medina of Fez, cultural capital of the country. In Fez, you will know another aspect much more traditional and picturesque of Morocco, is one of the oldest cities of the north of Morocco. It was an important religious and commercial center, which has left a mark on its architecture. A local guide (opcional) will help you to discover the medina and its corners without losing among the narrow streets.
It is a commercial city, which makes it especially busy and amazing for the visitor. In addition to having the honor of having been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, both its Medina, its mosques and walls.
Some optional visits that can not be missed are:
-Chouwara Tannery, one of the four traditional tanneries that continue with their life in the heart of the medina of Fes.
-Al Karaouine Mosque , built in 859 under the command of Fatima al Fihriya, Al Karaouine Mosque (symbol of the city) is the most important mosque in Fez and one of its largest architectural complexes in the city.
-Bob Bou Jeloud, the Gate is the most important access to the Medina Fez el-Bali, the oldest and most charming area of ​​the city.
– Royal Palace of Fez, built in the 14th century, the Royal Palace of Fez is one of the largest and oldest in Morocco. Although it is not possible to visit, it is worth coming to see its seven spectacular doors.
Rest of the day free to enjoy by yoursef the souks .and lodging Accommodation in a Riad.

5 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour

Day-2: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Monkey Forest- Desert (Erg Chebbi)

After breakfast We start the day towards the Middle Atlas, to visit Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Africa. The next village will Azrou “the rock”, Berber village known for its tradition in crafts, carpets and wood sculpture, then arrival in Midelt. Follow the road for the Tizi Talghemt or Camel Collar, at 1,907 meters altitude. The relief is impressive, the mountains are completely bare. Arrival in Errachidia where the Tafilalet massif develops to the Erfoud palm grove where we will visit the most important fossil quarries in Morocco, that same city is also famous for the best dates in the country. We will continue along the track until we reach the famous sand dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. To rest in the hotel and prepare to go into the desert. We will leave in the hotel what is not necessary and we will ride on the dromedaries that will take us into the desert while we wrap up the beautiful sunset that offers spectacular colors on the sand. This night will be special in a haimas camp. where we will enjoy a great dinner, music and a beautiful starry sky. Dinner and accommodation in Tent.

5 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour

Day-3: Desert- Erfoud – Gorges of Todra – Dades Valley

It will be a great day, We recommend getting up early to see the sunrise from the top of a large dune and then we will return with the camels to the hotel. After having breakfast and resting a bit, we will continue our route to Erfoud where you can discover fossils of more than 380 million years old, where they are extracted and later worked to obtain multiple objects. We will continue until we reach the famous Gorges of Todra, a favorite place for climbers and lovers of trekking, where you will have free time to walk among the gorges and refresh yourself in the river. We will continue towards the valley of Dades through the “Route of the thousand Kashbas” and we will go to the beautiful gorges of Dades, following the course of the river that will take us into landscapes full of strange geological formations, abandoned kasbahs, Berber villages and leafy orchards. Dinner and night in a nice hotel next to the river Dades.

5 days Fes to Marrakech desert tour

Day 4: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast we will continue to Ouarzazate, where we will make a panoramic view of the Taourirt kasbah. Ouarzazate the capital of the Cinema, also known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”, so if you are interested in the cinema we recommend a visit to the studios, where many famous films have been filmed. 30 kms from Ouarzazate we will visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). Free time to walk through the streets of the Kasbah and climb to the top to see the beautiful views of the valley. In the afternoon we continue our way through the High Atlas mountains crossing the Tizi Ntichka pass (2,260m altitude), making the stops you want to enjoy the spectacular mountain landscapes with their stone villages in their valleys or hillsides. We will also visit an Argan cooperative if you wish. In the afternoon Arrival in Marrakech free time, you can take advantage of the afternoon to know the magical atmosphere of Jemma el Fna square, a unique show. Night in a riad in the medina.

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Day 5: Marrakech-Free day (The exploration of the city) Optional guided tour 40€.

Today explore Marrakech on your own,after breakfast if you need “local guide” to know the most important places of Marrakech, famous for its Jemaa el Fna square, which will occupy much of your time: an amalgam of aromas, sounds and unrepeatable sensations. The city also has countless places to wander and enjoy: the Jardines de Majorelle, the Menara, the Saadian Tombs, walks through the medina or the mellah (the old Jewish quarter), the route of the walls and the modern city (Gueliz) with its western ways of life. Accommodation for your account.

Morocco Fes desert trips

Tour includes:

– Experienced guide/ driver

– Air-conditioned 4×4 with AC

– Fuel

– Accomodation (Bed, Dinner, breakfast)

– Camp (Bed, Dinner, breakfast)

– Camel trekking “1 Camel Per person”

Private tours from Fes to Marrakech

Not Includes:

– Flights

– Drinks/Lunches

– Tips

Morocco Fes Marrakech desert trips

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