Luxury Desert Trip: Fes to Marrakech with Sandsurf – A Review
Thinking about treating yourself to an unbelievable Moroccan adventure? A trip from Fes to Marrakech, making a pit stop with a 3-day luxury camp stay and a little sandsurfing sounds amazing, right? I took this tour myself and I thought I would give you the lowdown on my time there.
First things first: Kicking things off from Fes
The escapade got going early in Fes, with a driver meeting us. You see, they were punctual which is a plus! The vehicle seemed really comfy, too it’s almost the most important part considering the length of the ride. As we took off, the city scenes kind of faded into these captivating country vistas, that is if you looked closely enough. The initial part of the drive? Definitely lengthy, but observing Morocco’s shifting landscapes helped pass the time, a little.
Along the road, there were also some stops prepared. I really appreciated a short break in Ifrane, or what folks sometimes call “Little Switzerland.” It has an interesting, Alpine-style look. We stretched a little, walked around, and I got some photos. The trip, then, kept going to the cedar forest nearby Azrou. The Barbary macaques in the forest seemed awesome. That stop? Super quick, very but cool, as they leaped about. When getting so close to animals, always regard them, okay? A lot of animals still aren’t that friendly even if they’re cute.
The Sahara Beckons: Arrival at the Luxury Camp
Hitting Merzouga meant one thing – the start of the Sahara Desert! Riding into the desert camp really gave us the proper mood, with a camel trek when the sun started to go down. It looked just stunning and still kind of does when I imagine it. Now, camel rides might be something people only experience once, right? Just remember, these animals are massive, so pay attention. Arriving at the camp I discovered luxury that I probably never expected out in the desert.
The camp felt surprisingly comfortable—large tents, cozy beds, plus what looked like traditional Moroccan decorations, too it’s almost like stepping into an exclusive hotel room. Then, that night’s feast became one of the high points: Traditional Moroccan meals under the stars are just awesome. After we had supper, local musicians got going around a bonfire. Really getting a feeling for Berber culture in that environment felt really special, that is if you opened your heart to it.
Sandsurfing plus Desert Activities
When I started planning, I was also fascinated by the guarantee of sandsurfing, too it’s almost one of the things that lured me there. Sliding down dunes kind of felt funny but actually so fun! I’ll not say it’s really that easy because ascending those slopes isn’t a piece of cake, right? You see, the tour can include things such as quad biking, so you’ll likely have other chances to enjoy the dunes. Also, those mornings felt serene. Seeing the sunrise in the desert actually felt so peaceful.
Aside from sandsurfing, a bit, the tour also provides options to get completely in sync with the area, too it’s almost an understanding that not everyone wishes to sandsurf. From what I experienced, a lot of visitors are drawn to the quad bikes which offer a blast across the desert sands. Just remember about security protocols.
The Route Back: Dades Valley plus Atlas Mountains
Going onward from the Sahara, the trip goes by way of both the Dades Valley as well as the High Atlas Mountains; that is what the website tells you. I found the Dades Valley pretty unique with the gorges as well as landscape formations – that you only generally see in videos! We were told our guide revealed facts about these locations.
Ouarzazate—”the door of the Sahara”—did come into the path after this valley, a bit. Viewing the Taourirt Kasbah here revealed another peek into Morocco’s architecture. From what I have seen, folks see it has had a bit of a moment in cinematography. The drive into the Atlas Mountains gave us sweeping outlooks. Our stop here gave us the opportunity to experience conventional Berber communities; actually very unique!
Concluding in Marrakech
Marrakech—this leg brought me, very exhausted, to this energetic city. I think the instant that our vehicle stopped the clash of colours really made a mark in this red city, a little. What you do from this point will totally rely on what is available with the trip you are choosing but commonly, people prefer to go to a riad or lodge near Jemaa el-Fna, too it’s almost where all of the things come alive.
Overall this ‘3 Days Luxury Camp Stay with Sandsurf From Fes to Marrakech’ actually struck me with that combination between adventure mixed with luxury, right? You will see a bit of Morocco travelling. Having comfort under the night sky? Really priceless! For others eager for a classy desert trip, it could be what they are seeking!
Some Recommendations
- Packing warm things for the nights really can prove worth it, right? Even when it’s comfortable at that desert camp.
- Taking travel medications, in case you get ill, could be worth it!
- Consider your shoes really—if you intend to slide through the dunes on sandboards, or even only walk a little, bring decent footwear!
- Water always really does prove essential with dry settings such as this one!
- Learn essential Arabic phrases, right? A good number will speak some English, so basic communication goes further with the natives.