Fes Trip Overview
This is your perfect short trip to combine the two fascinating cities of Fez and Marrakech in a short time, but with a lot to discover. From northern Morocco over the middle atlas to the desert, and further over the high atlas mountains to bustling Marrakech – such a lot to see and discover!
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Standard Desert camp (shared toilet- and shower-facilities)
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N’Tichka
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Fes, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco
This is your perfect short trip to combine the two fascinating cities of Fez and Marrakech in a short time, but with a lot to discover. From northern Morocco over the middle atlas to the desert, and further over the high atlas mountains to bustling Marrakech – such a lot to see and discover!
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Standard Desert camp (shared toilet- and shower-facilities)
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N’Tichka
Itinerary
Day 1: Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
We start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Middle Atlas, Skoura M’Daz Morocco
From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N’ Talghoumt pass.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in nomad tent!
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Standard desert camp in the dunes of Merzouga, f.e. Camp Hassan or Orient Standard (shared facilities)
Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel’s back or 4×4 to the village of Merzouga
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands. Dinner and overnight at a riad in Dades.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dades Valley in a Standard Riad, for example Riad Babylon
Day 3: Dades Gorges – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Stop At: Skoura, Skoura, Beni Mellal-Khenifra
Today we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road.
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
In the desert city Ouarzazate, also knows as «Hollywood of Morocco»,you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Telouet Kasbah, Telouet Morocco
We continue through beautiful mountain landscapes until we reach Telouet. This fortress was occupied by Thami el Glaoui before he was expelled by independence efforts. One section has unfortunately disintegrated into red sand, but you can still visit the beautiful rooms with mosaic tiles and wood carvings.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
Afterwards, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos.
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Evening arrival in Marrakech at your Riad or Hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: No accommodation included
