Marrakech to Fez 5 Day Private Trip
Description
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
We'll leave Marrakech at 8 am in the direction of Ouarzazate. During the journey, we'll cross the captivating landscapes of the Atlas, one of the main mountain ranges of Morocco. On this route, we'll also pass through Tizi n'Tichka: the highest stretch of road in North Africa. 2,260 metres!
Another stop will be the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, whose natural surroundings have been the setting for films such as Gladiator. We'll continue to discover Morocco's links with the seventh art in Ouarzazate, where we'll visit its famous film studios. Our day will end by staying in the Dades Valley until the next day.
Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Mharech Gorges
We'll start the day crossing different Berber towns and villages in the direction of the Todra Gorges. Do you know how their spectacular rocky landscapes originated? The tour will continue to another well-known gorge, the Mharech Gorges. To reach this point we will go through some points of the old route of the Dakar Rally.
In the late afternoon, we'll arrive at a riad in Mharech. In this typical desert accommodation, we can admire the stars in the sky as we have never seen them before.
Day 3: Mharech - Ramlia Oasis - Ouzina Dunes - Merzouga
After breakfast in Mharech, we'll start a route along wadis (dry riverbeds) and dunes that will take us to the Ramlila Oasis. Then, the next stop on the journey will be the Ouzina dunes. At this point, it will no longer be possible to travel in our all-terrain jeep. So, we'll enjoy a camel ride through the Moroccan desert!
The camels will leave us in the Merzouga desert, a majestic natural area where we'll spend the night in a real haima.
Day 4: Merzouga desert
On this day we'll be in the middle of the Merzouga desert, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Once we have breakfast we won't have to worry about anything. Just enjoy the view of the landscapes during a tour of the area in a 4x4 jeep. The nomadic Berber peoples we'll meet by the Erg Chebbi dunes, the highest in Morocco, will teach us a valuable lesson: we're so preoccupied with looking at the screen of our mobile phone or tablet that we often lose sight of what is really important: observing life through our eyes and, above all, our soul.
We'll continue to enjoy the local culture and traditions in Khamlia, a small village where we'll attend a folk music show. At the end of the show, we'll return to our desert haima.
Day 5: Rissani - Ziz Valley - Middle Atlas - Fez
We'll say goodbye to the Merzouga desert with breakfast at the foot of its dunes. Our itinerary will continue to Rissani, the ancient capital of the Alaouite sultans. From here, we'll continue the route through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas to Ifrane, whose natural landscapes have earned it the nickname of the "Moroccan Switzerland".
In the late afternoon, we'll arrive in the city of Fez, the final destination of our itinerary.
End in Marrakech
If you want the tour to end in Marrakech, you can also choose this circuit (with a very similar itinerary) of the same duration and price for the interior of Morocco, 5 Day Dakar Track and Merzouga Desert Trip.
Accommodation
When making your reservation you can choose from the following categories of accommodation:
Standard hotels:
- Dades (first night): Hotel Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Kasbah Tifawen or similar.
- Mharech (second night): Riad Nomad, Riad Les Jardins de Tafraoute, Kasbah Ramlia or similar
- Merzouga (third night): Haima camp (see photos below).
- Merzouga (fourth night): Dar Tafouyte, Riad Amara, Riad Mamouche or similar.
Superior hotels:
- Dades (first night): Xaluca Dades, Hotel La Perle du dades, Auberge Chez Pierre or similar
- Mharech (second night): Riad Nomad, Riad Les Jardins de Tafraoute, Kasbah Ramlia or similar
- Merzouga (third night): Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar
- Merzouga (fourth night): Riad Azawad, Riad Madu, Riad Nezha or similar.
Haima Camps
Standard category rooms have common showers in the camp, while superior category rooms have private bathrooms in the haimas and showers in the camp.
Here you can see the photos of the two types of haima camps:
In the hotels and desert camps, single rooms aren't available, they are always double rooms. If you prefer, triple or family rooms are also available. Standard rooms have common showers in the camp, while superior rooms have a private bathroom in the haimas and showers in the camp. Also, air-conditioning in the luxury camps has an additional charge of € 30 (US$ 32.10) per person.
Discounts
This tour includes a 50% discount for children 5-10 years old. To take advantage of this offer, please contact us.
Temporary Closure of the Kasbah of Taourirt
The Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate is temporarily closed. However, you can take photos from outside.
Price
More Information
Duration
5 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.
Included
Pickup at the hotel, riad, airport or place of your choice
Transport in 4x4 or minibus
English–speaking driver
4 nights accommodation with half board
Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses
Camel ride to get to the camp
Basic Wifi for instant messaging (only for those in the superior accommodations)
Private and exclusive tour, there will be no more people in the group
Not included
Lunch and drinks
Entrance to kasbahs and film studios
Use of air–conditioning in the luxury haimas: € 30 (US$ 32.10) per person
Guide in Ait Ben Haddou
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Maroc Expedition
Corporate name: Maroc Expedition Travel S.A.R.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can we do this tour if we are more than six people?
A - Yes, there would be no problem, but you'll have to book the necessary tours until you reach the total number of your group and indicate that you're going together in the comments section. This is because the maximum capacity of the 4x4 is six people.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
