FES Naar Marrakech Woestijntocht

Na een vroeg ontbijt in je hotel of riad id Fez, haalt je Engelssprekende chauffeur/gids je zo vroeg mogelijk op, 07.00 uur in de winter en 08.00 uur in de zomer (dat geeft je genoeg rijtijd om de zonsondergang in Erg Chebbi te zien).

Je tocht van Fes naar Marrakech door de woestijn begint over de vlaktes van Saiss naar de cederbossen van het Midden-Atlasgebergte, langs Ifran en Azrou. Je kunt berberapen aan de kant van de straat zien en stoppen voor wat foto's.

Ga verder naar Midelt, waar je stopt voor de lunch. Vanaf hier steek je de Ziz rivier over en rijd je langs duizenden hemelse palmbomen en versterkte Kasbahs naar Erfoud, dan naar Merzouga en Erg Chebbi, waar je kamelenkaravaan op je wacht om als nomaden de kleurveranderende zonsondergang boven de Erg Chebbi zandduinen te bekijken.

Rijd op je kamelen terug naar je Sahara woestijnkamp om je op te frissen en je klaar te maken voor je diner onder de sterrenhemel, terwijl de plaatselijke nomaden op hun trommels spelen.

Overnachting in je Sahara woestijnkamp.

Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by a peaceful camel ride back to Merzouga. After breakfast and a refreshing shower, meet your driver–guide to begin another day of discovery through Morocco’s ever-changing landscapes.

Travel west across the desert plains toward Tinghir, a lush oasis town famous for its vast palm groves and scenic beauty. Take a leisurely walk along the Todgha Riverbank, passing Berber villages and meeting locals who still live in traditional mud-brick houses. Learn about their way of life before continuing to the majestic Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs rise dramatically on both sides — a paradise for nature lovers and climbers alike.

Enjoy lunch at one of the cafés overlooking the gorge, then continue along the Kasbah Road toward the Dades Valley, known for its spectacular rock formations and ancient fortified villages. Visit one of the historic kasbahs before arriving at your boutique guesthouse, where you’ll enjoy dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by mountain scenery.After an early sunrise camel ride, meet your guide in Merzouga. Today the drive will feature one beautiful scene after another including the stunning oasis of Tinghir where you will be able to take a walk along Todgha riverbank visiting Berber villages and learning about the life style of the local inhabitants before you visit the magnificent Todgha Canyons and have lunch on the spot. 

In the afternoon, drive along the Kasbah road to Dades Valley where you will have the opportunity to visit one of the fortified Kasbahs before you arrive to your boutique guest house. 

After breakfast, follow the Valley of the Roses to Kelaat M’Gouna, where you’ll visit a local rose-water cooperative and learn how residents transform hand-picked petals into natural perfumes and oils.

Continue to Ouarzazate, passing the palm-filled Skoura Oasis, before reaching the legendary Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in many Hollywood films and fashion shoots. Enjoy lunch nearby, then explore the kasbah’s maze of earthen passages and towers — a living symbol of Morocco’s desert heritage.

In the afternoon, begin your ascent through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, admire stone-and-mud Berber villages where time seems to stand still and shepherds still tend their flocks as they have for centuries.

Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. Your driver will drop you off at your riad or hotel — marking the end of your unforgettable Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour