Overview of the 3 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
During this 3 Days Fes to Marrakech tour through the desert, the options are endless of what one can do in that short time. It starts in Fes the historical city. First we are going to the Switzerland of Morocco which is Ifrane and Cedars forest. Lunch in Midelt, then take a ride though the constructed landscape along the Ziz River. Then we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga. The kind where you can ride a camel, sleep in the desert camp in the middle of the desert. However, we also will be capable to enjoy a very nice sunset and sunrise over the Sahara desert. Also, you will be driven to Rissani and explore the traditional market also known and Erfoud known as the city of fossils. Then, Todra gorges, Dades gorges and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. The final but not the least of it is to cross the High Atlas mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. The tour is ended in Marrakech 3-night Accommodation & 3-Breakfast Marrakech.
Highlights of the 3 Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
- Read more about Ifrane and know why it is regarded as Morocco’s Switzerland.
Cedars Forest and feeding the Barbary Macaque.
Lunch will be eats in midelt and during the day there will be a sightseeing of the Ziz Valley.
Climbing on the back of a camel during the Sahara tour in Merzouga.
Enjoy the beauty of the set in the sands that you find yourself while on the Saharan dunes.
Go to Erfoud and get to fossils in its special ateliers.
Red walls in Todra Gorges are sensational; walk through them.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou this is a world heritage site.
Included / Excluded of the 3 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
To help you plan your 3 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour , we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your 3 Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech. begins.
- Transfer back and forth from your hotel / riad with a professional French speaking driver.
- Breakfast, dinner, dromedary ride (return to camp), hotel accommodation (Gorges de Todra) and Touareg tent at the dunes of Merzouga.
- Possibility of visiting a real women’s cooperative of Argan oil for free.
- Gasoil Minibus or comfortable 4×4 has air conditioning.
- Lunch, Drinks and personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to the studio and the Kasbah.
- Tip for the driver.
Program of the 3 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
DAY 1 – Fes to Ifrane – Cedars forest- Midelt – Ziz valley – Merzouga Sahara
The 3-day desert tour to Marrakech departs from the airport or your hotel in Fes and here is the itinerary of the tour. We move southwards and head for Imouzzer to get to Ifrane; which is colder, snows and houses like those in the alps –Infact it is referred as the Switzerland of Morocco. The next place, which we visit is the Cedars Forest where Barbary Macaque, the only monkey which is resident in Lebanon, dwells. You can feed them when you are bird watching in the forest. Next we head to Midelt for lunch. Then we go to the desert which is Sahara and while getting there, we cross through Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and follow the Ziz river up to the Saharan of Merzouga. where you climb the camels and suck the desert of sand. You will be permitted to glimpse at the moment of beauty that is sun setting while seated on a high dune. Finally, we go to the desert camp; here you will be rejoiced by the other Berber drums music and dancing along the camp fire, during the night under the stars. Dinner and stay at the said camp.
DAY 2 – Merzouga Sahara to Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
It is recommended that one set their alarm clock in the morning in order to catch a glimpse of the middle of a desert gracefully bowing to the sun. After that, breakfast is accompanying leisure and after that they go back by camels to Merzouga and the driver is already expecting them there. From the desert we move to Rissani town that was the capital of Tafilalet. Rissani remains one the biggest hub of commerce in the region and this is affirmed by the huge market found in the town though businesspeople start trades on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. We then move to Erfoud and then go to one of the markets that deals in selling of fossilized marble.
We then move on to Erfoud passing through the palm groves of the two towns Touroug and Tinjdad and then to the Todra Gorges. Over time, Todra has established a gorgeous gorge through the Rockies – A high red cliff. As for these gorges, rock climbers should be interested in them. It is allowed to move around the gorges and to make a walk and admire the surrounding beauty of the nature. Free time and go to a restaurant for lunch break. We then proceed to the Dades valley passing through the village of Boumalne Dades. Of course, visiting the place formed by the monkey fingers rocks. And in a place that will be atop a hill with a view of the valleys particularly the Dades valley. Therefore, dinner and spending the night in a hotel.
Later after breakfast we proceed to Kalaa Magouna and go to the Rose valley. Rose festival is organized in May where the local develops rose products such as rose scent, rose water, oil and others including beautifying products. We then pass through palms of Skoura on our way before heading to the gite. We then move to Ouarzazate a city that is often referred to as the door of the desert. We will visit the studios that recorded famous films. The next day we formally go to the globally famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Prehistoric and ancient village that has an acropolis style and is protected and listed by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies including : From Hollywood, some of the action filled movies include; Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy and so on. And programs like Game of Thrones. After that, we have the next destination which is Marrakesh. Over coming the the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and also the attractive area of the High Atlas. There will be time to take snack and some time to be joyful and want to take photographs. Therefore, the last destination is Marrakesh; we drop you at the airport or to your hotel. End of the tour
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