7 Days Desert Tours From Fes To Merzouga Sahara Desert

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga:

Early in the morning . Our wonderful trip towards the desert is going to start at 8:00 am from your accommodation in Fes. from here we will depart for our wonderful destination Merzouga’s desert, passing by some of Morocco’s unique places such as the Switzerland of Africa the city of Ifrane ; visiting the largest cedar’s forests in Azrou where you will have the opportunity to see berberic Apes ; a long entertaining drive across the middle Atlas Mountains with some breath-taking views as far as the eye can see.
Half way, we are going to stop by the great city of Midelt to enjoy a traditional lunch before continuing to Merzouga.
On the way we are going to do what we like to call it a worth stop to enjoy a panoramic view of a carpet of palm’s oasis.
Eventually, when arriving at Merzouga you will check up in the hotel, where you can take a relaxing shower and enjoy a relaxing mint tea to restore.
Overnight and dinner at the hotel .

Day 2: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani “ Erg Chebbi”:

In today’s program after breakfast, we will explore the surrounding areas of the marvel Erg Echebbi’s desert by visiting the village of khamlia inhabited by Senegalese musicians, to enjoy folk dances, and black gnaoui music.following by the spectacular lake of Merzouga with its rich birds species, you may also want to visit the nomad wire house where you can see some Berber handicrafts.
Then we will move to the town of Rissani where you are going to enjoy a traditional berberic pizza.
In the afternoon we will ride the camels back into the golden dunes to enjoy sunset in the middle of Sahara, to conclude the day by a traditional dinner in the camp while enjoying berberic music.
Overnight in a nomadic camel hair tent in the camp.

Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges:

In the morning, before breakfast, it’s recommended to wake-up early so you cannot miss the spectacular sunrise of Merzouga in the middle of the Sahara. Afterwards we are going to ride camels back to the hotel where you can take a relaxing shower and a breakfast before resuming our tour towards todgha gorge one of the most spectacular canyons around the world passing by the beautiful ziz Valley, in todgha you will have the opportunity to hike among local people to enjoy todgha’s Beauty.
Eventually we will reach Dades gorge, where you will spend the night in a traditional kasbah.

Day 4: Dades Gorge – El Kelaa Magona – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, we will resume our journey through the Dades Valley, towards the beautiful city of kalaat mgouna a city literally covered in roses, a carpet of roses as far as the eye can see, then Ouarzazate also known as ” African Hollywood “, passing through the enjoyable path of the thousand Kasbahs passing by tiny Berber villages where you can take some great pictures.
Next we are going to continue towards Skoura, where you are going to explore the well preserved Kasbah of Ameridil
After lunch in front of the spectacular area, we will continue towards our final location of today passing by interesting places and far reaching views
Eventually we will arrive to Ouarzazate,
Overnight, will be in a hotel

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

After a traditional breakfast, we are going to explore Ouarzazate the city that attracted with her unique landscapes many producers to give it a part in the film, with her biggest film studios in Morocco. And of course the famous kasbah of taourit.
Next you are going to head out to explore the famous Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Hadou, a world Heritage site, which was a part of many universal films such as “Gladiator” .
Afterwards, you are going to experience the beauty of atlas mountains via the road of Tizi-n-Tichka the highest road in Morocco with an altitude of 2260m, offering you charming views as far as the eye can admire, valleys, oasis, mountains, and Berber villages.
Eventually, arriving to the red city “Marrakech”, where you are going to stay in a local Riad.
Overnight and dinner in the Riad.

Day 6: Marrakech – Essaouira:

Early in the morning after breakfast in the Riad, we will head over to our next destination The magnificent Essaouira from Marrakech
On our way – since this is the land of Argan culture – there’s an opportunity to visit the women’s co-operative of Argan oil where they extract the oil that is famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medical properties. After several stops to take photographs, you will continue your travel.
When arriving at Essaouira you are going to start exploring a special town in Morocco the unique and great with its historical sides , starting by Scala the kasbah the copy of the french coastal town saint-Malo,build by the French architecture “Théodore Cornut”. Next you are going to walk through the old Medina and enjoy the rich handicraft products that the city provide, Also the Jewish headquarter, and the antique traditional colored houses in the Medina.
Next you will try a special dish with a fresh fishes.
Eventually we are going to get back to Marrakech to drop you by your accommodation, where unfortunately our wonderful journey is going to End.

Day 7 Marrakech sightseeing

After breakfast in the Riad, you are going to dive into a historical tour with our guide that he will be sure to show you all the historic sites of the city, such as The saadian tombs, the palace of El bahia, and the famous Ben Youssef Coranic school.
Lunch will be in a restaurant in front of jamaa El fna.
Then resuming our tour by enjoying the view in the Majorelle gardens, and the koutoubia., and a walk through the old souq, where you can find an infinite amount of handicrafts.