5-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour

On the second day, we'll travel east to the Merzouga golden dunes. Our first stop will be at Tineghir, where you will be impressed by the panoramic views of the old mud villages and the beautiful palm oasis that stretches on both sides of town, and then we will continue to Todra gorges, where you will walk under steep red cliffs up to 300-meter canyon made by Todra's largest river. Our journey continues south, passing via Jorf and Erfoud, known as the "Fossil Capital" because of the millions of fossils discovered in the area. After a few kilometers, you'll start noticing the beginnings of Erg Chebbi's immense sand sea looming on the horizon, just like a mirage. When we arrive in Merzouga, you will check into your hotel and then have free time to explore the charming village and the dunes nearby to enjoy the magnificent Sahara sunset.

ACCOMMODATION:

Standard Option: Hotel Kasbah Didis or a similar

Superior Option: Hotel Ksar Sultan or a similar

<The third day will be spent off-roading farther into the desert, exploring various unexplored desert sites. We'll begin with a stop at Merzouga's seasonal lake if it's full of water during your visit. This magical lake has s stunning view with the highest golden dunes in the background. When it is full of water, it attracts a large number of birds, including flamingos. Following that, we will continue to Khamlia, a small village whose inhabitants are original from Mali and Sudan. After discovering around, we'll stop at a local band that plays Gnaoua music, which is a type of African percussion music. Following our enjoyment and dancing to African beats, we will go to the black desert, a volcanic enormous rocky desert on the est side of Merzouga's dunes (Erg Chebbi) with various minerals and fossils to discover. We will have time to explore some of the abandoned villages and, we will stop at several points with panoramic views of a sand sea. Our next exploration will be with a large nomad family who continues to move from one location to another with their animal. We will learn about their way of life and have mint tea or even lunch (optional) in their traditional tent or the shade of an acacia tree nearby. We will end our 4WD safari by visiting a desert oasis before returning to Merzouga, where you will ride a camel deep into the desert and spend the night in a tent. You'll be amazed by the desert landscapes and the sunset over the dunes. When you get to the camp, you'll have a mint and then check into your tent. After the dinner, the local team will play traditional drum music and attempt to teach some rhythms. Before you go to bed, you can walk in the nearest dunes to enjoy the starry sky.

ACCOMMODATION:

Standard Option: Standard Desert Camp

Superior Option: Luxury Desert Camp

On the fourth day early morning, you'll weaken up to watch the sunrise creating various shadows and colors across the sand sea, and then begin the day after finishing your breakfast, shower, and the morning camel trek. We will be heading north, and our first stop of the day will be in Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet and a previous old caravan destination that is now the biggest souk (Market) in the area. We will continue towards the anti atlas, with few stops on several places such as Ziz Valley and various Berber towns, passing through the Tizi Ntalghamt before reaching Medilt, where we will spend the night.

ACCOMMODATION:

Standard Option: Hotel Taddar or a similar

Superior Option: Villa Pomme D'or or a similar

On the last day, we drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, which are considered home to the enormous cedar forests and the Barbary monkeys found at Azrou. They are entertaining to watch. Then we travel to Ifrane, known as the "Little Switzerland of Africa" due to its alpine-style architecture, where we will stop for pictures and coffee before continuing to Fes, where the tour ends.