Morocco Desert Tours

5-Day Desert Tour from Rabat to Marrakech

Embark on an immersive 5-day desert tour departing from the historic city of Rabat, weaving through the cultural tapestry of Morocco. Your journey begins with the exploration of Meknes, a city steeped in history and architectural wonders, and a visit to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Next, dive into the enchanting labyrinth of Fes, where vibrant markets and centuries-old medinas await.

5-Day Desert Tour from Rabat to Marrakech

Why should you book the 5-Day Desert Tour from Rabat to Marrakech?

Embark on a captivating 5-day desert tour from Rabat to Marrakech. Explore the imperial cities of Meknes, Volubilis, and Fes, indulge in a mesmerizing camel ride through Merzouga’s dunes, and marvel at the majestic Todra Gorges. Immerse yourself in the ancient allure of Ait Benhaddou Village, concluding your journey in the vibrant city of Marrakech. A fusion of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes awaits on this unforgettable adventure.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes

Today, we will pick up from your Riad/Hotel in Rabat to start our 5 day tour from Rabat to Marrakech and drive to Fes via Meknes This city is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco along with Rabat, Fes and Marrakech.

Meknes is located in northern central Morocco and the sixth largest city by population in the kingdom. Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, then became the capital of Morocco under the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727), son of the founder of the Alaouite dynasty after that we will continue to Volubilis  is a partly-excavated Berber-Roman city in Morocco situated near the city of Meknes that may have been the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania, at least from the time of King Juba II. Before Volubilis, the capital of the kingdom may have been at Gilda and after lunch, we will drive to Fes Overnight will be at Riad in the Medina ((BB)

  •  Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including bed and breakfast.

Day 2: Explore Fes & Drive to Midelt

After breakfast in your Riad/Hotel, you will start the second day of your 5-day desert tour from Rabat to Marrakech by exploring the highlight sites of Fes with a local guide, you will start visiting the King’s palace, and Jewish Quarter then you will drive to a nice panoramic view of Fes to take the pictures of the old city of Fes.

You will continue to the poetry section to see how they work the Mosaics after that we will drive to the Medina to start the walking tour, you will visit one of the oldest Universities of the world founded by a woman, visit The Chouara tanneries of Fes is one of the city’s most famous sights.

After lunch, we will drive to Midelt through the Atlas Mountains, we will stop in Ifrane “The Switzerland city of Morocco” and then we will continue to Midelt Overnight stay will be in a Riad -Hotel (HB)

  • Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast.

Day 3: Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, we will resume our trip to Merzouga desert via Ziz Valley and lunch will be in Erfoud famous for Dates and Fossils if you are interested in visiting a Fossil factory to learn about the Fossils of this area then we continue to Merzouga desert to ride camels and to spend the night in the Camp (HB).

  • Overnight accommodation in a comfortable desert camp including dinner and breakfast.

 

Day 4: Merzouga Desert - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley

Today, you will wake up early to see the sunrise view over the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi before having breakfast. After meeting your private driver, you will continue on the track to the Dades Valley via the impressive Todgha Gorges where you will have some time to walk and stretch your legs. These canyons are known for climbing and Hiking. Lunch will be on the way and we will reach Dades Valley The Canyon of Morocco Overnight will be in Riad /Hotel (HB).

  • Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner and breakfast.

Day 5: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

After breakfast, on the last day of our 5 days Morocco Tour from Rabat to Marrakech, we will cross the Rose Valley and “The Road of Thousand Kasbah” Then we will be in Ouarzazate “The Hollywood of Africa” then continue to Ksar Ait Benhaddou Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987, is an iconic adobe and raw brick pre-Saharan architecture example located in southern Morocco many movies turned there like Hidalgo, Sahara, Game of Throne, Ali Baba and forty thieves…Lunch will be there then continue to Marrakech via Atlas Mountains.
 

Morocco Camel Trips ensures your travel with us throughout the Kingdom of Morocco is hassle-free, for this reason, once we arrive to any destination, we always make sure to help to get you to your accommodation stress-free. If your hotel/Riad is accessible by car, then expect to drop you off right by the hotel’s main entrance; however, if it happens that your accommodation is located within the old Medinas of either Marrakech, Fes, Tangier or Rabat…we coordinate with the staff members of the aforementioned accommodation so that they can come out & meet you in person. Please note this is not a warning message as Morocco is one of the safest destinations in the world but it’s, conversely, an assurance to get to the right accommodation…

What's Included

  • Air Conditioned Private Car/Mini-Van for 5 days.
  • Fuel
  • Car insurance
  • English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Meet & greet upon arrival at Errachidia Airport.
  • 4 nights accommodation as clearly illustrated on the itinerary.
  • Camel Ride in Merzouga desert
  • Private rooms -Tents
  • Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
  • Unique Experiences.

What's not Included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Extras
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Questions & Answers

Nuestros viajes se han basado en las 4 principales ciudades marroquíes: Tánger, Marrakech, Fez y Casablanca. Sin embargo, podemos iniciar cualquier viaje extendido desde cualquier lugar de Marruecos, excepto el tours al desierto de Marrakech & tours al desierto de Fez ya que están pensados para disfrutar específicamente de la experiencia del desierto en un corto periodo de tiempo. El aeropuerto internacional de Casablanca sigue siendo el más popular, con una amplia oferta de vuelos de todo el mundo, seguido del aeropuerto de Marrakech Menara... Se puede llegar a Tánger en ferry desde España cruzando el estrecho de Gibraltar...

Los ciudadanos de muchos países no necesitan visado para entrar en Marruecos. Recibirá un sello de entrada en su pasaporte a su llegada.

Lo haces no need to apply for a tourist visa for the Morocco Tour if you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain or any of the other countries listed here.

Necesitará un pasaporte con una validez de seis meses más allá de su estancia y un billete de avión de ida y vuelta. El pasaporte debe tener al menos una página en blanco.

Si tiene dólares estadounidenses, euros o libras esterlinas, puede cambiar su dinero en una oficina de cambio al llegar al aeropuerto o a su hotel, pero el tipo de cambio no será tan bueno como el de las oficinas de cambio que encontraremos en otros lugares. Nuestra guía puede ayudarle a encontrar el mejor lugar para cambiar su dinero en efectivo por moneda local.

En Marruecos suele haber problemas para dar el cambio y puede ser difícil pagar con billetes grandes, así que asegúrese de conseguir billetes de menor denominación (de 10 y 20), ya que esto le facilitará la vida a la hora de pagar artículos económicos como bebidas y recuerdos.

Sí. Sólo pasaremos una o dos noches como máximo en el Sáhara y, aunque viajaremos al campamento de tiendas de campaña en camello (opcional), el equipaje se llevará en vehículo o se podrá guardar con seguridad en el hotel/Riad encargado de gestionar el campamento del desierto.

Sí, definitivamente hay energía en las tiendas.

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