5 Day Tour From Fez to Marrakech

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Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Azrou Ziz Valley – Merzouga: 425km

After breakfast at your riad, we’ll embark on our journey from Fes to Merzouga via Midelt and the Ziz valley. Along the way, you’ll experience the scenic beauty of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains, with stops at picturesque villages like Ifran, often called “the Switzerland of Morocco,” and Azrou, known for its cedar forest and resident Barbary apes. Continuing through the Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorge, you’ll witness the landscape gradually transition to desert as we approach Errachidia. After lunch in Errachidia, we’ll travel through the lush Ziz Valley, stopping for scenic views on our way to Erfoud and Rissani. Upon arrival in Merzouga, you’ll be greeted with mint tea before checking in to your riad for the night. Overnight at Riad Nezha (DBB) or similar.

Day 2: Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) and Camel Trek

5 Day Tour from Fez to Marrakech Camel Trek

Your camel guide will wake you early to witness what may be the most breathtaking sunrise of your life. As you peacefully trek back to Merzouga village, you’ll marvel at the unique beauty of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, which transform with the changing light. After breakfast at the riad, we’ll depart for Rissani, Tinghir, and Todra Gorges, renowned as the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. Following lunch in the heart of the gorge, we’ll journey through the Dades Valley, where you’ll encounter majestic sand castles and the incredible rock formations known as “monkey toes.” Tonight, you’ll stay in a luxurious hotel overlooking the Dades Valley at Hotel Xalucadades (or similar). Dinner, bed, and breakfast are included.

Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Your camel Guide will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. You’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast in the riad, you’ll leave for Rissani , Tinghir, and Todra gorges – the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. After lunch in the heart of the gorge we’ll drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy hotel overlooking the Dades valley, Hotel Xalucadades./Similar. DBB

Day 4: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate: 140km

After breakfast in the hotel we’ll drive through the Dades Valley towards Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazat. The route through Dades Valley is the way of the thousand kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. We’ll stop at Kalaa Mgouna, “the rose city”, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continue to Skoura and the dirds valley; visit the Kasbah Ameridil, a well-preserved kasbah in this area. After some hiking in the valley stop in a restaurant, overlooking the whole valley, for lunch. On to Ouarzazate , “the Hollywood of Africa”, whose geography and beautiful landscapes has attracted many world class movie producers. Here you may choose to visit the studios, containing props used in movies such as The Mummy, Gladiator and the Last temptation of Christ. Overnight accommodation will be in riad Bouchedor (BDB).

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech

After breakfast in your riad, we’ll head to Marrakech , visiting Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. The former is the largest Kasbah in Morocco, built by T-hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the beginning of the XXth Century, it used to be one of his stops during his long travel from the Sahara to Marrakech. Now one of the UNESCO heritage site. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. the Tour ends at your accommodation in Marrakech. BB.

My husband and I had a glorious day trip with Morocco Expert Tours in September. Arranging our day to Essaouira was completed promptly and with excellent communication. Our stop along the way to see the goats in the argan trees was a real treat. Essauoira is a picturesque seaside town and we had a terrific lunch with seafood chosen fresh from the water. Youssef, our guide and Mohammed our experienced driver were terrific to travel with. Youssef gave wonderful historical facts and commentary and kept us humoured by riddles en route. Many thanks to Hamid for helping with the arrangements.

Thank you Morocco Expert Tours for this memory of a lifetime!

ShelleyandJoel

Ottawa, Canada, TripAdvisor

Morocco Expert Tours took me throughout Morocco, from Casablanca, to Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Merzouga, through the gorges and into Marrakech. The company booked me into beautiful riads in each city. The guides and drivers were incredibly attentive, reliable and sensitive to my needs. By the end of the two weeks, I felt like family. I can’t say enough good about this touring company.

Aida L

Williamstown, Massachusetts, TripAdvisor

Morocco Expert Tours did an AMAZING job customizing a tour to our needs, right down to a last minute change required because our luggage arrived late. They were nothing short of spectacular! We felt so well taken care of! MET took care to match our activities to our interests and made long days travel days in the car fly by, pacing stops and excursions with perfect timing! We could not have been happier with our trip!

eirekay

San Jose, California, TripAdvisor