Marrakech to fes in 3 days desert trip
Marrakech to Fes in 3 days Desert Trip, Presented to you by Prime Morocco Tours.
“Marrakech to Fes Private Tour: A 3-Day Odyssey of Culture and Contrasts”
Embark on a whirlwind adventure through the heart of Morocco, spanning from the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the ancient medinas of Fes. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Moroccan culture as you traverse the Atlas Mountains, visit historic kasbahs, and wander through bustling souks. With expert guides leading the way, this unforgettable journey promises to captivate your senses and leave you spellbound by the beauty and diversity of this enchanting land.
Program: Private Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 3-Day
3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
DAY 1: MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – DADES VALLEY
The tour will start from Marrakesh where we will meet first time; this city was an old capital of Morocco’s ancient monarchs, and it is named to be the capital of the Maghreb Union. At 8 am we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains which is known as the highest top in Morocco 4,167m named Toubkal go Through the Tizi N’Tichka passage on the mountain and enjoy the various landscape views. On the route, we will have a break for tea with mint or coffee at one of the Amazigh Hamlets. The next break will be at Ait Ben Hadou village to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou; an old building that is for collective living, this Kasbah was nominated as a UNESCO Heritage in 1987. This Kasbah and the region in general is very important for the industry of filmmaking (famous movies like The Man Who Would Be King in 1975 and many others) it is also a fortress on the Salt Road where caravans from different regions came to buy slaves, gold, ivory and salt. Here we will enjoy the lunchtime special food of the region. Then we will continue the path towards the Dades Valley, through the Kalaat Magouna; a town known for its thousands of hectares of roses you can admire on May, Skoura Amazigh villages surrounding the valley of Dades; this valley which is shaped in a form of gorges long time ago, here we can spend the first night.
DAY 2: BOUMALNE DADES – TODRA GORGES – TINEJDAD – TOUROUG TOWN – ERFOUD – ERG CHEBBI (SAHARA DESERT)
The following day after your breakfast meal. The caravan will continue the road through the valley admiring the amazing rock formation ( the monkey toes) and the integration of the Kasbahs within the beautiful nature to name but a few of the amazing Kasbah of AitYul from the 19th century. Entering Tinrghir region and the Todra Valley and its panoramic landscape view and surrounding Amazigh villages. In the Todra Valley, we will have a walk through the river with its amazing 300m high red cliff which is a favorite destination for many rock-limbers to practice this sport. Lunchtime will be served either in Rissani or Erfoud; two town oases in the Sahara, before leaving for Merzouga the village of the golden sand where you will be welcomed with tea with mint then check in a Hotel and leave ride camels to the camp in the desert to enjoy the sunrise and spend the night under the Amazigh tent
DAY 3: SAHARA DESERT – ERFOUD – ERRACHIDIA – MIDELT – AZROU – IFRANE – FES
The next day you will wake up very early to admire the sunrise shining on the golden sand. After that you will ride back to the Hotel or Riad through the dunes of Erg Chebbi color changing with light of the sun appearing slowly. Arriving there you can enjoy a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast. The tour will continue to Fez its; the old capital of Morocco known as the scientific capital of Morocco because of its old Karawiyin Madrassa or the oldest University in the world recognized; the city as a world heritage by UNSCO in 1981. Before we ome to the last destination and end of services, we are going to cross Errachidia the capital of the Daraa Tafillat Region, we will enjoy the Ziz gorges along the way and pass through Tunnel Zaabal which is if we can say the border to start a new landscape view. 30 minutes from the city of Midelt; there is the Tizi N’talghamt or the passage of the camel in the Middle Atlas mountain, we will pass from Midelt city which is known for its apple production and old Plumb mines of Minladen and Ahouli. Arriving to a small village called Zaida we will have lunch; barbecue and mint tea. Then the trip will continue to Azrou, an Amazigh town surrounded by the Cedar forest and stop to feed the Altlas monkeys. After that we will go through Ifran (the European village) because of its architecture and beauty surrounded by the Cedar forest, stopping to take pictures and have a drink. In about 30 minutes the trip tour comes to an end.