- Duration / 4 Days - 3 Night
- Start / Marrakech
- End / Fes
OVERVIEW
This 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour is for adventurers who dream of doing more and experiencing the Sahara desert. Picture yourself trundling over golden sands on the back of a camel, sleeping beneath the stars in luxury desert From Marrakech to Fes: 4 Days Through the Sahara meeting friendly nomadic Berber families and delving into the ancient heartland of Moroccan culture.
Your 4 day tour from Marrakech to Fes starts with a picturesque drive through the High Atlas Mountains, as you enjoy panoramic landscapes and quaint Berber villages en-route. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, then journey on to Ouarzazate, known as ‘the Hollywood of Africa’, before making your way to the Sahara.
Todra Gorge which is one of Morocco’s amazing canyons and then Merzouga village, to explore the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes. In this article you will have the option to go on a camel trek and watch the extraordinary shades of desert sand hills nightfall and dawn, trailed by going through relax days napping at your desert camp under the shining Milky Way.
Itinerary 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley
Begin your 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour with pick-up from your Marrakech hotel or airport. Head south through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the picturesque Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Along the way, stop for photos then Continue to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its roles in major films and TV series After exploring the historic fortress, travel to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, pass through the palm groves of Skoura and the Valley of Roses, known for its fragrant flowers. Arrival in Boumalne Dades, dinner and overnight in a hotel in the picturesque Dades Gorges.
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Gorge
Meals:Dinner & breakfast
Day 2: Dades valley - Todra Gorge - sahara desert merzouga
After breakfast at your hotel in Boumalne Dades, begin your journey toward the striking Todra Gorge. The Todra River has shaped this dramatic canyon, where limestone cliffs rise up to 300 meters. Take time for a short walk through the gorge and capture some photos of the impressive scenery.
Continue on through the Berber villages of Tinghir and see the green palm groves that stretch across the Tafilalt region. Pause along the way for lunch before reaching Merzouga, known as the entrance to the Sahara Desert.
In the late afternoon, swap your 4×4 for a camel and ride across the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets. Your journey leads to a desert camp set among the dunes, where you can relax with a traditional Moroccan dinner. Spend the night around the campfire with Berber music, then sleep under the stars in the heart of the desert.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp in Merzouga (standard or luxury)
Meals:Dinner & breakfast
Activity: Camel ride + Sandboarding available
Day 3: Merzouga & Desert Trek Of Sahara — Gnaoua Village — Nomadic Families
Consider even waking up early for the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at camp. Rather than rushing off, take the time to explore the desert region surrounding Merzouga for the day.
Khamlia Village: Located near Merzouga, Khamlia is one of the traditional villages and it has the unique habitants there who are the Gnaoua people where you can listen to their very spiritually music. We continue to tour aboard a 4×4 where we visit nomadic families, oases hidden in the desert. Go back to your hotel or camp late afternoon and experience another evening of peace in the Sahara.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Hotel
Meals:Dinner & breakfast
Day 4: Merzouga – Valley Ziz – Ifrane – Fes
On the final of 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour day you wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes, and breakfast at camp. Ride back to the village of Merzouga by camel or 4×4 and set off on your scenic drive north.
Travel through the Ziz Valley with its palm-filled oases and panoramic mountain scenery. Break for lunch in scenic Midelt, a town in the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Now, travel on to the cedar forests of the Azrou region and with luck see wild Barbary monkeys as you drive and pass the Swiss-style town of Ifrane.
Arrive in Fes in the evening where your memorable desert experience comes to a close with a drop off at your hotel or riad.
End of Tour: Drop-off in Fes
What’s Included
- Private Transportation
- Experienced English/Spanish-Speaking Driver/Guide
- Pick up And Drop Off
- Three nights’ accommodation
- Camel trek & Sandboarding
- Dinner & breakfast
- Fuel and road tolls
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Personal expenses like tips
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Entrance fees
Maps
