Marrakech to Fes 2 Days Tour

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Marrakech to Fes 2 Days Tour via Erg Chebbi dunes is perfect for the people who have tight  time in Morocco but they would like to experience camel trek & overnight stay at camp in Merzouga desert.

This marrakech to fes desert tour 2 days will depart with Pick up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech early morning at 7:00 a.m in order to have enough time to make as many stops along the way as possible and depart to the High Atlas mountains traveling through Tizi N´Tichka pass with stops for impressive panoramic views and taking photos of the authentic Berber small villages that disguise in the landscapes.

Then we continue south to the ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou where we will make a quick stop for pictures or do a short visit if you are traveling in summer months when the day is long enough. The famous Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986).

Famous films have been shot in this spectacular place including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz…etc. Our 2-day desert trip Marrakech to Fes continues to see Film studios and Taourirt kasbah from outside in Ouarzazate, make other quick stops for the pictures at different places where the scenery is spectacular.

You’ll have free time for lunch in Tinejdad or Touroug and then we continue our way to Merzouga desert to reach the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi. From here you’ll do the camel trek for 1 -1:30 to our Berber camp before dinner we´ll the opportunity to watch sunset at the top of a dune.

Try the sandboarding if that’s an activity you are interested in, take photos and enjoy the views…we continue to the camp where you’ll be welcomed with a cut of mint tea, have delicious dinner, listen to the traditional Berber drumming music then sleep in a tent under a beautiful starry sky.

On the second day after watching the sunrise over the dune near the camp, you’ll have a delicious breakfast and take shower at the camp then you will ride the camels again back to the original started located or by 4WD as you wish.

From here we’ll continue direction to Fes via Ziz Valley the second-longest river in Morocco, cross the middle atlas mountains where you’ll enjoy incredible views, free time to have lunch at a restaurant then in the afternoon.

We will head towards Fes we’ll stop at Cedar forest in Azrou where we’ll see the wild monkeys, a short walk through the forest to take pictures…we’ll stop at Ifrane the little Switzerland of Morocco finally we’ll reach Fes in the late-afternoon drop you off at your hotel and ends of our private Marrakech to Fes 2 Days Tour.

Highlights of: Marrakech to Fes 2 Days Tour

Here are the highlights of the Marrakech to Fes desert tour 2 days:

  • Cross high Atlas & Middle mountains
  • Beautiful views & panoramics
  • Authentic Berber villages
  • Ait ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Camel Trekking experience experience 
  • Overnight stay at Berber desert camp
  • Enjoy watching the starry sky
  • Wonderful sunrise & sunset in Erg Chebbi Desert
  • Ziz Valley
  • Cedar forest in Azrou

Tour Itinerary: Marrakech to Fes 2 Days Tour

Day 1 : Marrakech - High Atlas mountains - Ouarzazate - Merzouga Desert { 564 km } 8 Hours

Your best Marrakech to Fes desert tour 2 days will start with pick up by your driver from Sahara Camel Trips company at your hotel/riad in Marrakech early in the morning and depart to the High Atlas mountains.

Going through Tizi N´Tichka port with stops for magnificent panoramic views and take photos of the Berber villages and its beautiful landscape. Then we will travel south to Ait ben Haddou (fortified village) declared a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1986, many famous films were recorded in this amazing place such as Game of Thrones, Gladiator, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy …

Our trip continues to Ouarzazate also known as “The gate of the desert” that in the Berber language means “noiseless “. Here we´ll see the Taourirt kasbah one of the most spectacular ksars in Morocco.

The next site to see is Rose Valley going through the big Skoura palm grove a beautiful place to contemplate countless palms and numerous kasbahs that are built in the surrounding area we’ll stop for lunch. We’ll pass by Dades & Todra valleys, Tinejdad, Touroug.

And then we continue our way to the desert to reach the stunning dunes of Merzouga where we´ll experience the Camel trekking through the golden Erg Chebbi desert with a break to watch the incredible sunset over the dunes, try Sandboarding in the sand if you are interested, enjoy the beautiful landscapes…

Until the sun goes down then continue to Berber Camp Merzouga where you will be greeted with a glass of mint tea and relax till dinner time, after that there will be some traditional Berber drumming music around the fire, admire a beautiful starry sky and then sleep nomadic tented camp.

Day 2 : Erg Chebbi - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Middle atlas – Cedar forest – Fes { 470 km } 7 Hours

On the second day after watching the sunrise over the dune near the camp, you’ll have a delicious breakfast and take shower at the camp then you will ride the camels again back to the original started located or we can transfer you in 4WD as you wish.

From here we’ll continue direction to Fes via Ziz Valley the second-longest river in Morocco, cross the middle atlas mountains where you’ll enjoy incredible views, free time to have lunch at a restaurant then in the afternoon we head towards Fes we’ll stop at Cedar forest in Azrou where we’ll see the wild monkeys, a short walk through the forest to take pictures…

We’ll stop at Ifrane the little Switzerland of Morocco finally we’ll reach Fes in the late afternoon drop you off at your hotel and ends of our Marrakech to Fes 2 Days Tour ends.

Marrakech to Fes desert tour 2 days Pricing Includes

Here are the things included in the pricing of the 2 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour:

  • Pick up and drop off you at your hotel
  • Tour in air-condition vehicle A/C
  • Experienced English speaking driver
  • 1-night stay at a private tent at desert camp ( Dinner & breakfast included )
  • Camel trek in desert
  • Sandboarding in the dunes (optional)
  • Moroccan mint tea at the camp
  • Fuel
  • Stops for panoramic views, take pictures, and free time for lunch
  • Visit some interesting sites allong the way

Marrakech to Fes 2 Days Tour Pricing Excludes

Here are the things NOT included in the pricing of the Overnight Camel Trek in Merzouga desert camp:

  •  Lunches
  •  Drinks
Frequently Asked Questions

The distance from Marrakech to Merzouga is 564 km and takes around 9 hours to get there by car including quick stops for panoramic views, take pictures of some interesting sites… in order to reach Merzouga desert in the perfect time.

In Marrakech to Merzouga 2 day tour we have only private option available.
 
This Marrakech 2 desert tour will start and end at your hotel in Marrakech.
 
Yes, you can do the sandboarding in Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga desert.
 
The camel ride takes around 1:30 h to reach the camp.
 
 
The tents are always private but the difference is that at standard camp the bathroom is common and at luxury camp, the tents are private with ensuite bathrooms.
 
 
 
Yes,  we’ll take you in our 4WD from and to the camp.
 
 
 
 
We’ll transport all your luggage to the camp so you’ll have it with you in your tent once you get there.
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, there are towels and toilet paper at the desert camp, but it’s recommended to have yours in case.
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, the camp is equipped with electricity from solar panels energy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here’s a list of what to pack for your Morocco desert tour:
 
– Sunglasses 
– Sun cream 
– Scarf or Hat 
– Long jean pants ( comfortable for the camel trek )
– Long light sleeves
– Rugged sandals or shoes 
– Flip flops
– Hand sanitizers
– Portable charger
– First Aid Kit 
– A small backpack where to pack everything
– A wallet to secure your valuables like phone, cards…
 
 
 
 
 
 
What To Know?

Before you book this Marrakech to Fes 2 days tour kindly read the following points: 

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