2 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes

2 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes

2 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes. This is the shortest trip we offer for time-pressed travelers who need only to visit the Southeast of the country. This 2 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour caters to those who wish to immerse themselves in the authentic desert by riding camels and spending a night at one of the desert’s top luxury camps. Morocco boasts wonderful valleys, enchanting gorges, spectacular mountains, magical deserts, breathtaking rivers, mesmerizing landscapes, and stunning villages. You will have the opportunity to witness all of this during a 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.

An expert driver guide from Arica North Journeys Agency, with over 20 years of experience, will be your companion throughout the entire trip. You can anticipate a very early morning pickup from your Marrakech lodging to embark on the journey to the Sahara Desert. We have 12 hours of driving ahead of us, but we will break it up with several stops at very interesting sites, such as the first Tizi N T’ichka Pass, which boasts a beautiful panoramic view of the Grand Atlas Mountains. The pass is 2260 meters above sea level. In Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, you have a short pause to take a stroll in Morocco’s famous Kasbah. Next, take a tour of the enchanting Todgha Valley and Gorge.

Finally arrive Merzouga

Once we arrive in the Merzouga Desert, your camels will be ready and waiting for you to mount them and traverse the golden dunes to reach the desert camp, where you can enjoy a memorable overnight stay. At the camp, immerse yourself in the desert atmosphere by dancing to the melodies of Berber music and singing, all beneath an expansive, star-filled sky.

On the second day of your Marrakech to Fes desert tour 2 days, rise early to catch the sunrise before mounting your camel back. After meeting your driver, embark on a journey to Fes via Ziz Valley, the capital apple city of Midlet. Travel through the Cadar Forest to observe the Barbary Macaques and Ifrane, immersing yourself in the ambiance of this quaint city, often referred to as the “Little Switzerland of Morocco.” Finally, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Fes, marking the conclusion of the 2-day Marrakech-to-Fes tour.

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Day 1: Marrakech » High Atlas Mountains » Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah » Ouarzazate » Todgha Gorge » Merzouga Desert (564 Km – 10 Hours’ Drive)

Today marks the start of your Marrakech to Fes Desert tour 2 Days, from your Marrakech accommodation. A native driver from Africa North Journeys Agency will pick you up and head to the Sahara Desert, leaving the Red City of Marrakech behind. The Journey is filled with numerous stops and visits in every interesting place. While crossing the High Atlas Mountains, we will make a first stop at Tizi N T’ichka Pass, an elevation of 2260 meters above sea level.

We will pause only to take in the breathtaking view of the mountains, creating a mystical location for each onlooker. Furthermore, we continue our journey to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, passing through stunning landscapes many Berber villages along the way. Once in the Kasbah, we will guide you all around to discover and understand the complex history and to get to know the ancient Moroccan architecture. Since 1987, the UNESCO has recognized the Kasbah as World as a World Heritage Site. Many movies This historical Kasbah has hosted including “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Mummy,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Gladiator,” among many others.

Next Ouarzazate, Rose Valley, Todgha Gorge and Sahara Desert

Once your visit concludes, we take a break for lunch near the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before continuing our journey towards Ouarzazate City, known as the Hollywood of Africa thanks to the numerous films shot in the Atlas Studio that gave a good impact for the city. We will only take a photo in front of the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, regrettably destroyed after the last earthquake. Therefore, we proceed to Kalaat M’Gouna, where an annual rose festival commences.

Next, we stop to admire the stunning view of the Rose Valley, then continue driving to the Todgha Gorge and Valley in Tinghir. On the way, we will pass by Tinjadad and Mallaab village, where you can try to wear the traditional Berber outfit for a memorable picture in front of the palm trees that live in the area.

Furthermore, we will reach the Sahara Desert, where your camels are prepared to embark on a journey that will leave a lasting impression. You’ll cross the desert with camels. Stop at a peak overlooking the view in the middle of the dunes to enjoy a stunning sunset and capture unforgettable photos. When you arrive at your desert camp, a mint tea glass awaits you. Later, the camp staff will show you your tent, where you will spend the night. After having dinner, you will enjoy Berber music around the campfire under a vast open sky of stars, which is the highlight of today’s journey.

Day 2: Sahara Desert » Erfoud » Ziz Valley » Midelt » Cedar Forest » Ifrane » Fes (470 Km – 9 Hours’ drive)

If you’re lucky and the weather is clear, you can catch a fabulous sunrise over the dunes today. After that, have breakfast and maybe a much-needed shower; pack your luggage; and get ready for a 9-hour’ drive. Your 2-day trip from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara Desert commences. From the golden dunes of Merzouga, we will be heading to the scientific capital, Fes.

Numerous places await exploration amidst the enchanting landscapes. Ziz Valley is today’s first stop after crossing the Desert Gate (Erfoud City). The inhabitants of these charming oases solely cultivate palm trees, as they are the only plants capable of enduring the dry, desert climate and challenging terrain. Following that, we head to Medilt for a lunch break. Later, we cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the Cedar Forest, where you can witness both the beautiful view and the wild monkeys that settled their home in the forest.

From there, we move on to Ifrane, a cozy small town called the “Little Switzerland of Morocco.” Here, we take a break for coffee and see the lion statue in the middle of the city. Finally, after a long route, we arrive in Fes, where we will either drop you off at your accommodation or directly at the airport.