Description
5 Days Fez to Marrakech itinerary :
Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga Dunes
Start your captivating 5 day Fez to Marrakech by a pick up at 8:30 am from your hotel in Fez. Traverse the scenic central Atlas mountains, meandering through Berber villages. First stop at Ifrane, often referred to as the “Moroccan Switzerland,” and continue to the national park, home to the famous cedar forest where monkeys roam freely. Proceed to Midelt for a leisurely lunch before heading south through the enchanting Ziz Valley, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the oasis landscape. Your day concludes with a mesmerizing arrival at the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, where your night will be in a Hotel with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2: Merzouga Sightseeing
Take a 4×4 tour of the captivating Merzouga region after breakfast at your hotel. Explore the unique sites surrounding the Erg Chebbi dunes, beginning with the seasonal lake Dayt Srij, and continue to the village of Khamlia to experience the Gnawa music. Explore the M’Ifis Mines and visit a nomadic Berber family, savoring a cup of mint tea and gaining insights into desert living.
Back to Merzouga late afternoon for your camel excursions to the camp, and an unforgettable sunset atop a dune. Try sandboarding, listen to the traditional Berber music around the fire. Night in the camp with Diner and Breakfast.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades
After a delightful breakfast in the desert, ride camels back to Merzouga for a refreshing shower. Drive through the palm tree-lined Tafilalt region to explore Rissani’s traditional market ( Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday). Then to Erfoud, known for its fossil production, and then marvel at the stunning Todra Gorges where you will have some free time on your own. The day concludes with a night in the Dades valley with dinner and Breakfast.
Day 4: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate
Commence the day with breakfast at your hotel before starting a scenic journey along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Traverse the Dades Valley, winding through mountainous road trails, and marvel at the vibrant landscapes of the Rose Valley. Reach Skoura’s palm grove where you can visit the Amridil Kasbah, later, Ouarzazate for an overnight stay at a hotel with Dinner and Breakfast
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Begin your day with an early breakfast in the riad before venturing to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the famous Kasbah, backdrop to numerous iconic films. Drice through the High Atlas, enjoying scenic landscapes and capturing the essence of Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, drop of at your Hotel. The end of your 5 days Fez to Marrakech.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- – Confortable Vehicle AC with driver-guide and diesel included for 5 days.
- – 3 nights in hotel with half boarding (bed, diner and breakfast) in Dades and Merzouga.
- – 1 night with half boarding ( bed,diner and breakfast) in the desert camp.
- – Camels to admire the sunset and spend night in heart of Erg Chebbi dunes.
- – Pick up from hotel/ Riad.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- -Lunches
- -Drinks
- -Tips