5-Day Marrakech to Fes Tour: Erg Chigaga Desert & Camel Trek Experience

Embark on a 5-day adventure from Marrakech to Fes, exploring the Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert and experiencing a camel trek. Discover the High Atlas Mountains, visit historic kasbahs, and enjoy the beauty of Zagora Draa Valley and Todra Gorges.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Marrakech – High Atlas Mountain – Telouet – Ounila Valley– Ait Ben Haddou

Tizi n Tichka - Your Private Tour will start at 9 am from your accommodation Riad / Hotel in Marrakech. We journey over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2260m/7500ft- It is the highest pass-road in Africa. Panoramic views over the Berber villages and beautiful landscapes in the background. We stop for a break and pictures.

Telouet Kasbah - Later, we drive through the Ounila Valley We reach Kasbah of Telout, which was the seat of the powerful Glaoui family’s controlling the region. They were given political power in southern Morocco by King Moulay Hassan. After the visit, we lunch in Telouet village,

Ounila Valley - then we continue our trip through beautiful Ounila Valley, a former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.

Ait Ben Haddou - We arrive at the famous Ksar Ait Benhaddou built in the 11th century (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987), where Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, Gladiator, and Alexander have been filmed. Night in the hotel nearby.

Ait ben Haddou Tazenakht Foum Zguid _ Erg Chigaga

Erg Chigaga - the Lifetime adventure continues to reach Foum-Zguid, the last village before going off-road. Stop for lunch. We will drive through different terrain, rocky desert, sand dunes, and oasis. Stopping at Iriqui Lake in the middle of nowhere. We will be in Erg Chigagga before sunset. Your camels will be ready at the dunes to start your trekking. Dinner, campfire, Nomads entertainment, and overnight in Berber tent at the Nomadic Desert Camp.

Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert to Zagora Via Tamagroute

Erg Chigaga - Sunrise is a magical moment not to be missed. This is why the wake-up is gonna be early today, so you can climb to the top of the dunes and assist the most beautiful sunrise ever. After having your breakfast,

M’Hamid - we will leave Chigaga toward Zagora we drive by off-road for 2 hours, to join the tarmac road at M’hamid El Ghezlane in our way we will stop at the Oases many picture opportunities, We drive you towards Zagora through Tizi Anagame and Ben Selman Mountain,

Tamgrout - On the way, we will stop to visit the 16th-century village called Tamegroute. You will visit the Koranic school & its library, the Underground Kasbah, and the green pottery makers.

Zagora – Draa Valley - Jbel Saghrou – Todra Gorges

Draa Valley - After breakfast, we resume our journey to the Todra Gorges along Draa Valley a fascinating Palm grove, oases, and ancient Kasbahs.

Todra River - From Tinghir, travel north along the Todra River to enter the famous Todra Mountain Gorge, It is a contrasted valley with Rocky canons & huge palm trees. We will absolutely make picture stops, at Mountain Gorge, (Its altitude: 400m/ 1312ft.) where you can walkthrough.

Todra gorges – Atlas Mountains –Medilt– Azrou – Ifrane – Fez

Midelt - We stop for lunch at Midelt the Apple capital.

Azrou Cedar Forest - We continue along the Middle Atlas Mountains to Cedar forest.

Ifrane National Park - The last stop before Fez is Ifrane, this Swiss Moroccan city looks stunning. Houses with triangle roofs (lofts) and wide streets are very beautiful & clean even if it snows here during the season.

Fez Mellah - later we drive to Fes, Your 5 Days from Marrakech to Fes Via Erg Chigaga will be ends around 6 pm at your accommodation riad & Hotel Fes.

What's Included
  • Camel trekking in the desert.
  • Hotel transfers from Marrakech to Fes.
  • Stay in a traditional nomad desert camp.
  • Meals including lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
  • A variety of accommodation options.
  • Transport by private 4X4/SUV with A/C, fuel, and an English-speaking driver/guide.
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the sites and monuments
  • Tipping if the person who serving you deserves it.
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a journey with us from Marrakech to Fes, passing through the Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga. This tour grants you a taste of what Moroccan desert tours have to offer, incorporating visits to the imperial cities of Marrakech and Fes. We provide an incredible 5-day journey from Marrakech to Fes, through Erg Chigaga.
During this tour, you get to traverse the High Atlas Mountains, explore the iconic Telouet Kasbah and the fortified Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. You’ll spend an unforgettable night in Erg Chigaga desert camp dunes, and enjoy a camel ride through the vast sand dunes at sunset.
Staying for two nights in Zagora Draa Valle and Todra Gorges, you’ll be able to take a refreshing walk within the Todra Gorges.
On the fifth day, we’ll guide you back to Fes by a different route, through a stunning cedar forest. You’ll have a chance to observe the Barbary monkeys in the heart of the Atlas Mountains and take a coffee break in Ifrane, often referred to as Morocco’s little Switzerland.

Location
Marrakesh
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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