Best 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

5-day trip from Marrakech to Fez

Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley
- Morning: Depart from Marrakech and head towards the High Atlas Mountains.

- Highlights:

- Tizi n'Tichka Pass (stunning panoramic views).
  - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified village.
  - Optional stop at Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt or the cinema studios.
- **Evening**: Continue to Dades Valley for an overnight stay in a hotel or guesthouse.

Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

- Morning:  Explore Dades Gorges, a scenic canyon carved by the Dades River.
- **Midday**: Drive through Todra Gorges, famous for its towering cliffs.
- **Afternoon**: Continue the journey to the Sahara Desert, arriving in Merzouga.
- **Evening**: Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy a sunset camel ride, and spend the night in a desert camp with traditional Berber music under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration

- Morning:  Experience the desert sunrise. Optional activities include quad biking, sandboarding, or visiting a nomadic family.
- Afternoon: Explore the surrounding area with a 4x4 tour to discover:
  - Khamlia village, home to Gnawa musicians.
  - The black desert and fossil fields.
  - An oasis and the lake of Merzouga (seasonal).
- Evening: Return to the camp or stay in a hotel in Merzouga.

Day 4: Merzouga to Midelt.

- Morning: Leave the desert and head toward Midelt, crossing the Ziz Valley.

- Highlights:

  - Drive through the scenic Ziz Gorges.
  - Stop at traditional Berber towns, such as Erfoud (famous for fossils).
- **Evening**: Arrive in Midelt, located between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountains. Stay overnight.

Day 5: Midelt to Fez

- Morning: Depart from Midelt and head towards Fez, passing through cedar forests and the town of Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco" for its alpine-style architecture.

- Highlights:

 - Optional stop to see Barbary monkeys in the cedar forests near Azrou.
- Afternoon:  Arrive in Fez, where the trip ends.

Inclusions:

- Private transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.
- Professional driver/guide.
- Camel trek and night in a desert camp.
- Accommodations in hotels/riads.
- Daily breakfast and dinner.

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