2 days fes to Marrakech

DAY 1: FES – IFRANE – MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA

Your 2 days Fes to Marrakech desert trip starts by picking you up from your riad in Fes. Then, travel to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Your first destination will be the city of frane, which is known as the Switzerland of Morocco because of its colder climate. After that, you will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains. You will stop by the road in a cedar forest to see some Barbary monkeys.

Lunch will be in a restaurant somewhere along the way. Then, you will travel along the Ziz Valley (an oasis full of palm trees). You will stop at a panoramic view to see this oasis.

You will reach the desert in the afternoon. Your camels will be waiting to take you across the dunes to your luxury camp.

You will also watch the sunset from a high dune. Once you arrive at the campsite, the staff will show you your private tent, where you can relax and take a shower. After having a delicious dinner, the team will light a bonfire. Then, have a seat and enjoy the view while the Berbers are drumming and singing.

DAY 2: MERZOUGA – AIT BEN HADDOU – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH

Today, waking up early in the morning is recommended to watch a calm sunrise. After a tasty breakfast, you will leave the camp by a 4×4 vehicle driving to the town of Merzouga. Then, start your long journey to Marrakech. You will have some stops along the way.

Youwill stop in Ait Benhaddou to see a panoramic view of the most famous Kasbah in Morocco. Many famous movies and TV series have used the fortified village. For example, the Mummy, Prince of Persia, and Game of Thrones used the Kasbah as a location. UNESCO has protected the ancient village as a World Heritage Site since 1987.

After taking some pictures of this historical site, you will cross the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. You will stop here for some panoramic views. Your Fes to Marrakech desert trip 2 days will end as our guide drops you off at your hotel/riad in Marrakech.