2-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour
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2-Day Fes to Marrakech Trip Via Desert
Overview
Discover with this 2-day Fes to Marrakech trip the most beautiful sceneries of Morocco. Starting from Morocco’s cultural city, Fes, you drive southwards through Ifrane – a lovely little town with verdant cedars synonymous with monkeys called Barbary macaques. Furthermore, the road stretches to the middle Atlas ranges to Midelt which fairly equivalent to the green valleys and the rocky hills.
During your journey you will move through the Ziz Valley with stunning palm trees or groves that form the large area in the Sahara. Here you get to meet a camel and do a sunset trip on a back of a camel across the stunning sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. This is not the end of the journey; the second day you will also visit the Todra Gorge, we will drive through the Rose valley and visit the UNESCO heritage site; the Ait Ben Haddou. Last but not the least the tour ends when you reach the colourful city of Marrakech thus giving you all that you can desire in terms of drive, culture and desert.
Highlights of the 2-Day Fes to Marrakech Trip Via Desert
- Drive through cedar wood largest forests in Ifrane and Azrou.
- It’s time to enjoy the view of stunning Ziz Valley.
- Discover a camel ride across the beautiful sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Tourist attractions: meet Todra Gorge with terrific cliffs.
- Visit Rose Valley famous for the Rose festival held annually.
- Go to the Ait Ben Haddou a historic site of world heritage as per the UNISCO.
- A scenic drive pass through desert, mountain region, as well as passing through some major cities.
- Marrakech is the cultural capital of Morocco; it should be the last destination of the trip.
Inclusive and Exclusive of the tour
What's Included:
- Private, air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour.
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
- 1 night accommodation: hotel/riad in the desert camp, including dinner and breakfast.
- Experienced, English-speaking guide throughout the journey.
- Entrance fees to all sites and landmarks visited.
- Water and snacks provided during the journey.
- Traditional Moroccan dinner at the desert camp with local entertainment.
What's Excluded:
2-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi
Your 2-day Fes to Marrakech trip starts early in Fes since moving south of the city towards the Middle Atlas Mountains. First, you will go through Ifrane which is a picturesque town known as the mini Morocco Switzerland because of its freshly paved road and build architecture.
Then you will be driven through the cedars of Azrou through which the Barbary apes Macaques can be found of. Further on down the journey the road takes you through Midelt, a town famous for apples and the scenic Mountains wherein you may grab a lunch break. After that, the ride continues through the Ziz Valley the views change drastically, while travelers can enjoy the sight of green palms along the valley.
Also passing through the town of Erfoud where fossils and local arts and crafts can be bought. Last is Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara desert where you will depart on an exciting camel riding across the beautiful sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will arrive at an exquisitely appointed luxury desert camp at sunset with gorgeous effect on the sand. Here, have a typical Moroccan meal, in the starlight, together with some Moroccan music, making for an excellent evening.
Day 2: Erg Chebbi – Todra Gorge – Rose Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
For the second day of our 2-day Fes to Marrakech trip, we get up at dawn to be able to see how beautiful the Sahara looks when painted from the orange light of the sun. After breakfast in the camp you will ride back on the camel to Merzouga and your tour continues towards west. First of all drive through desert like area to get to the Todra Gorge where cliffs of astonishing red color stand loom some tens of meters above the ground. Here you will have time to take a peaceful stroll together with some of the most picturesque views in the world under the two bridges across the gorge.
After that proceed to Dades Valley which is beautiful and proceed to Rose Valley that is famed for cultivation and festival of roses. The road then winds and leads to the old clay built World Heritage listed Ait Ben Haddou that was also featured in many movies. Here, you can wonder around the different kasbahs and discover the history of this incredible place. The last part of the trails involves cruising through the High Atlas Mountains, before reaching the energetic city of Marrakech, where the tour finishes. The Fes to Marrakech tour presents a diversified picture of the places to visit, people and the way of life in Morocco.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it possible to do this 2-day Fes to Marrakech tour at any age?
Well, yes this tour is so designated; this means that anyone from the family, regardless of their age will be allowed on this tour. Nevertheless, the camel trekking is relatively quite strenuous for the very young children or for those people with tender ages or very senior citizens. However, if you have particular requirements, kindly inform us beforehand so that we may make appropriate changes for the benefit of all concerned as far as possible.
2. What do I need to bring for this 2 days desert excursion?
Due to the variations in the topography and climate and during the day and the night, it’s advisable to dress lightly and takealong comfortable formal-wear for the desert night. Then, of course, people should also pack a camera for great sceneries to photograph on their way across these attractions.
3. This camel trekking tour in Erg Chebbi how long?
The camel exposure normally takes about 1 to 2 hours. That is the opportunity to observe the stunning sunset that you manage to see when driving along the dunes to your ultra-modern desert luxury camp.
4. Is meal plan in the tour plan?
Lunch is on your own while taking the tour that comes with breakfast and dinner when you are in the desert camp. There will be a Moroccan style dinner under the star in addition to local entertainment.
5. Can I connect to the internet and use Wi-Fi during the 2 days of the tour?
Almost all the hotels and lodges in the towns along the trail will have this facility but in the desert you will find it hard to get this service at the camp we intend to organize. This enables you the rare chance of detaching yourself from the day to day activities and participate intensely in the activities of the desert. However, if you will have to have internet access, please let us know beforehand and we will offer concerning portable Wi-Fi or SIM cards.
6. When should one go for this type of 2-day fes to Marrakech trip?
Summer is the final months of the year, and the temperatures range from hot in the plains and cool in the mountains. While summer is really hot, especially in the desert, nights in winter can get quite cold.
