4 days from Marrakech to Fes trough the desert
An individualized and comfortable private tour. From Marrakech you will cross the mountains of the High Atlas and the Berber villages with houses made of stone and mud bricks; the itinerary takes you to the valley of 1000 Kasbahs with typical mud constructions and fantastic oases. From the valley of the roses you reach the valley of the Dades with its magnificent gorges. Finally you reach the desert of Merzouga and the great dunes of Erg Chebbi. On a trip with the dromedaries you can enjoy the sunset in the dunes and the nomadic hospitality and overnight stay in the desert guarantee a unique and unforgettable experience. The tour will take you to Fèz.
Activities
Itinerary:
Marrakech-High Atlas- Ait Ben Haddou – valley of 1000 Kasbahs – Dades gorge – Todra gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga- dunes of Erg Chebbi - Rissani – Erfoud – Oasi Ziz -Er Rachidia – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane -Fèz
Type of tour: Private and guided off-road /minibus tour and dromedary excursion in the desert.
Min. participants/max. participants: from 2 participants; maximum 6 participants in Jeep
Duration of the tour: 4 days and 3 nights with half board
Departure: from your Marrakech hotel
Arrival: to your Fèz Hotel
Individual starting dates, all over the year
Activities
Day 01
Marrakesh- High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of 1000 Kasbahs –Rosevalley- Valley of Dades
We set out in the morning from your hotel or Riad in Marrakesh. We'll be crossing the mountains of the High Atlas range and the pass of Tizi-n-Tichka (2,260 m), where the views are breathtaking. The scenic road runs through oak woods and walnut groves, Berber villages with stone and mud brick houses, and pastures where goats and sheep graze. After crossing the pass, we come down into the lunar landscape of the Lesser Atlas and reach Ait Benhaddou, a mud brick kasbah protected by UNESCO and known as the finest and most famous in Morocco, which has featured in a number of films, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and The Gladiator. After the tour we stop for lunch. Our journey resumes and takes us on to the Valley of Dades, travelling through magnificent oases of palm trees and spectacular kasbahs which have given this region the name of The Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. We then pass through Skoura and Kelaa M’Gouna, famous for its roses and daggers, and finally stop for the day in the Dades gorge. We have dinner here and spend the night in a hotel or traditional local Riad.
Day 02
Todra gorge – Erfoud – dunes of Merzouga, Erg Chebbi –camel riding (ca. 1,5 hours)
After breakfast in the hotel, we continue on our journey to the spectacular Todra gorge. The road passes through Tinerhir, set amidst green palms, and yellow Berber villages, until we start to see high walls of pink and grey rock stand out against the sky. After a walk through the gorge, we resume our journey to Erfoud, where we stop for lunch. On the road to Erfoud, we'll see the ancient Qanah, horizontal wells which were once used to irrigate the desert. Finally we head for the desert and the dunes of Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, where we can admire a breathtaking sunset from the saddle of a dromedary. The dunes (erg),with their gilded pink hues, reach a height of 160 metres and their shape changes continuously. We spend the night in a luxury desert tented camp, with a traditional Berber dinner and music. Don't forget to gaze at the stars in the immense desert sky.
Day 03
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud - Al Rachidia – Midelt
After breakfast with a view of the dunes of Erg Chebbi, we continue on our journey to Rissani and Erfoud. We travel north towards Al Rachidia and the valley of Ziz, famous for its millions of date palms. We spend the night in a hotel in Midelt, well known for its honey production. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 04
Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane - Fèz
After breakfast in the hotel, we head north towards the imperial city of Fèz. We pass through Azrou, a mountain settlement situated on a plateau at a height of 1,250 metres, and a famous cultural centre of the M'guild Berber people, then proceed towards Ifrane, which was founded during the French protectorate period, in 1929. It's well known for its alpine climate, with frequent snow showers and low temperatures in winter and cool summers. The town was a summer retreat for the French families living in the country, and it was initially laid out in the style of an alpine village, to suit the European tastes of the time. Finally, we reach Fèz, the holy city of Morocco where our tour ends.
Included
- Private transport in an air-conditioned Landcruiser (Minivan)
- English speaking driver/guide
- Pick up at the airport or your Riad/Hotel in Marrakech
- Drop-off at your Riad in Fez
- The opportunity to ask a driver to stop when and where you wish
- Free time to explore the places such as Ait Ben Haddou, Dadesvalley ecc for walks and photo stop
- 2 overnight in air-conditioned room with private bathroom in Hotel/Riad with breakfast and dinner
- 1 overnight in comfortable tent with private bathroom in the luxury desert camp of Merzouga with breakfast and dinner
- the camel riding with local guide in the desert (1,5 hours)
- sandboarding and berber drumming in the desert camp
- tea, coffee and mineral water in the desert camp
Not Included:
- lunch
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Tips