2 days to Fes desert tour from Marrakech

2 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes

2 days tour from Marrakech to Fes passingh through Sahara desert is one of the popular touristic trips that most of travellers demand, especially those who haven’t enough time. In this tour you will have the opportunity to explore many touristic an historical sites and enjoy several activities such as Camel trek, hiking, Sandboarding and spend a spectacular night in desert camp under starry sky.

inclusion tour

Private AC Vehicle throughout the tour + fuel.
Experienced English-speaking driver (Guide).
Breakfast and dinner.
Camel trek with professional guide (Desert Tours).
1 Night Stay With Breakfast At desert camp

tour exclusion

Lunch
Gratuities/tips
Personal expenses

2 Days Morocco Desert Tour

Merzouga is a small Moroccan town located in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. Merzouga opens onto Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of the city. To the west is Dayet Srji, a seasonal salt lake, often dry in summer. When it fills up again, it attracts a wide variety of migratory and desert birds, including warblers, nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.

the history of Morocco great civilisations

Morocco, a country of North Africa on the coast of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, is distinguished by its Berber, Arab and European influences. The medina of Marrakech, a medieval district with the appearance of a labyrinth, is a lively place, with its Jemaa el-Fna square and its souks (markets) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The Oudayas Kasbah in Rabat, the capital, is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the ocean.

Morocco desert activities

Spending a night in the Sahara Desert is an unforgettable experience for first-time visitors to Morocco, and the Erg Shaqa Dunes are the closest to Marrakesh. This tour departs from the desert city of Zagora and includes an off-road 4x4 desert safari adventure, and a camel sunrise across sand dunes.

itinerary

In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakesch to start the first day of our trip. We will cross the Atlas Mountains and make a break to take pictures on the highest point of the mountains (2260 meters). You will enjoy the panoramic views of Tizi n'Tichka pass with its beautiful Berber villages below. After passing this interesting area we will reach the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. This historical and touristic site was appointed to a world heritage by UNESCO in 1987. We will continue our way to Ouarzazate, also called the“Hollywood of Africa“, where we will stop to visit the Atlas Movies Studio. After visiting this interesting place we will continue our way to Tinejdad, where we will stop for lunch break. Then we will drive toward Merzouga/Erg Chebbi, the Sahara desert. You will reach the camp in the desert by riding camels. In your camp you have the chance to see the magical sunset in Sahara desert. After dinner in the camp you will enjoy listening to traditional Berber music under stars before sleeping.

In the morning after breakfast you will leave the camp in the desert, full of an unforgettable impressions from your lovely time there. Then we will start our trip to Fes, one of the imperial cities in the kingdom. Our first stop on this way is on the panoramic view of Ziz Valley and the Tafilalt. The valley presents a great view of the Palm trees (the second biggest of Palm trees in whole Morocco) between high cliffs, which date to the Jurassic period. After that we will go on, passing by Al Hassan Addakhil Dam, which is used to keep water for the Ziz valley agricultural and of course to provide flood protection. We will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and reach Midelt, the Apple town of Morocco. It has got its name because it‘s located in the middle of an apple-growing area. There we will stop for lunch break. After this break we will drive for about 1,5 hours to stop in another interesting place, it is the Cedar forest of Azrou, where you will have the chance to see wild monkeys and take pictures. We will continue our way to Ifrane City, also known as the Switzerland of Morocco, and finish our tour in your hotel or riad in Fes.