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Camel Tour

Family Escape : Fes

5 - Day Itinerary

Start: Fes | End: Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira, Tangier, Rabat or Fes

Day 1

Depending on your arrival time, you might have the chance to explore the city and experience your first glimpse of a Fes tour. 

 

Arrive in the vibrant city of Fes and settle into your riad. Begin your adventure with a light and friendly walk through the old medina. Visit the famous tanneries, see how mosaics are made at a pottery studio, and take in the energy of the souks.

Overnight in Fes
Included: Dinner

Day 2

This day is all about immersing yourself in the culture and history of Fes Morocco. Known as the intellectual and spiritual heart of the country, a Fes tour offers endless treasures to explore. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Medersas (ancient Koranic schools) like Cherratine, Bou Inania, and Attarine. Stroll through the vibrant Souks, admire the stunning architecture of Fes El-Jedid, and discover the Karaouine Mosque, the oldest university in the world. Every corner of Fes tells a story, making it a must-see destination on your journey.

 

Overnight in Fes
Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3

After breakfast, we’ll start our exciting desert tour from Fes to Merzouga. The journey begins with a stop in Ifrane, often called “Moroccan Switzerland” for its clean streets and charming alpine-style houses. Next, we’ll visit the Cedar Forest, home to the friendly Barbary monkeys. As we travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley, you’ll marvel at the scenic palm groves and gorges. By afternoon, we’ll arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Here, an unforgettable camel ride will take you across the golden dunes. Watch a magical sunset before settling into a luxurious desert camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner and traditional music under a starry sky.

Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp (private tent)
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Fun: Sandboarding, music night, desert games under the stars

Day 4

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes—a highlight of any desert tour from Fes. After breakfast, we’ll set off to explore the Merzouga desert. Our 4×4 adventure will take us to Lake Dayet Srij, often visited by flamingos, and to a local Gnawa family who will share their unique music and culture. We’ll also meet semi-nomadic families who live in the vast Merzouga desert, offering a glimpse into their traditional way of life. By evening, we’ll return to the hotel for a relaxing night’s stay.

 

Overnight in Merzouga
Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

After breakfast, we’ll start our return journey from the Merzouga desert to Fes. Our first stop is Rissani, a historic town that was once a vital trade hub. From there, we’ll travel through the scenic Ziz Valley, filled with lush palm groves and dramatic landscapes. Along the way, we’ll stop in Azrou to visit the famous Cedar Forest, home to playful monkeys, before passing through Ifrane. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive back in Fes where you can relax and reflect on the incredible Fes to desert adventure you’ve just experienced.

Drop-off in Fes (or custom transfer location)
Included: Breakfast

Price Includes

Price Excludes

  • Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C

  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation

  • Car Fuel

  • Experience English driver guide

  • Local guide in Fes

  • 3 Nights in a luxury Riad in Fes (breakfasts included)

  • 2 nights in a luxury desert camp (dinners and breakfasts included)

  • Camel ride (Camel per person)

  • Sandboard available in the camp (Optional)

  • 4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)

  • Visit all interesting attractions along the trip

  • Free time for lunches and discovering

  • Flexible stops

  • Lunches

  • Drinks

  • Dinners in Fes

5 Day Trip Highlights

Ride camels together into the golden Sahara and stargaze from your luxury family tent

Visit a local nomadic family and see how people live off-grid in the desert

Feed friendly monkeys in the cedar forest and take photos in Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” Ifrane

Taste authentic Berber pizza and wander through the colorful desert market in Rissani

Enjoy sandboarding, drumming, and family bonding time around the campfire in Merzouga

Travel through scenic valleys and mountain towns, with space to explore, play, and relax at your pace

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