4-day Marrakech to Fes desert tours. This 4-day, 3-night journey will take you to various wonderful locations, including the Atlas Mountains, the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate city, the Dades, and the Todra Gorges. In addition to the Merzouga sahara desert, there are other Berber communities. Camel trekking in the Merzouga desert. Witness the magnificent sunset and sunrise over the sahara. You will also visit the Rissani traditional Souk and Erfoud fossils, the Fossil Town. Then visit Morocco switzerland, Ifrane, and the cedar forest, where the Barbary macaque lives. Finally, the trip concludes in Fes.

DEPARTURE LOCATION Marrakesh
RETURN LOCATION Fes
DURATION 4 days/3 nights
TOUR STYLE Private
INCLUDED
Pick up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech
A/C modern 4×4 SUV, a van, or a minibus
English/Spanish speaking driver
First, second, and third-night accommodations
Meals: 3 dinners & 3 breakfasts
Tour around Erg Chebbi Dunes by a 4×4 vehicle on the third day
Camel trekking excursion
Sandboarding
Drop you off at your hotel/riad in Fes
NOT INCLUDED
Lunches
Beverages
Entrance fees, when needed
Tips (optional)

 

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains
  • Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Stop at Ouarzazate atlas Studio
  • Argan oil cooperative
  • Discovering Dades Gorges and Todra Canyon
  • Camel Trekking through Merzouga Desert
  • Enjoying a magical Sunset & Sunrise
  • Overnight in Desert camp
  • playing Sandboarding at Sand Dunes
  • Visit a nomad family
  • drive through the Ziz valley To Fes
  • Stop at Azrou forest.
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Marrakech ⇢ High Atlas mountains ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Dades Valley

The 3-day Marrakech desert tour begins at 8 AM from the airport or your Marrakech Hotel. Then drive across the magnificent High Atlas highlands and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the stunning scenery.

Following that, We will visit the famed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou—a fortified settlement designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Kasbah has appeared in movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy. In addition, there are television shows such as Game of Thrones. Then we travel to Ouarzazate, known as ¨The Gate of the Desert. After lunch, we will continue our tour of Rose Valley, passing through Skoura’s vast palm grove. Finally, we drive to Boumalne Dades, where we will spend the night.

  • Driving distance: Approximately 353 km.
  • Driving time: Approximately 6 hr 30 min.
2

Dades Valley ⇢ Tinghir Oasis ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Merzouga desert

On the second day of your Morocco desert tour, we travel through the Dades Valley and stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Valley to take in the stunning panorama of the Dades Gorges, where the passage of the Todra River has cut a spectacular canyon through the mountains, resulting in a steep red cliff-side gorge. Feel free to roam through the gorges and enjoy the scenery. Following that, we drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. There will be time for lunch along the route.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You switch to camels to cross the sandy desert. A pouse will be made for you to admire the spectacular sunset from the top of a high dune. Then go to the desert luxury camp, where you may listen to Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire beneath the huge open sky of stars. Dinner and stay at the camp.

  • Driving distance: Approximately 275 km.
  • Driving time: Approximately 4 hr.
3

Nomad Family ⇢ Mines of Mifis ⇢ Khamlia Village

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the lovely sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the Merzouga region. The area contains numerous magnificent sights, fossil locations, and a fabulous oasis. Which are perfect locations for a variety of outdoor sports.

First, we begin our excursion in Merzouga by driving off-road to an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit in their hand-woven tent. Drink Berber tea and learn about their way of life. Our next stop is Khamlia village, where you may enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances. Its residents are from sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Following that, we take a stroll through a palm tree grove. Then drive a few Kilometers to visit the wild lake of Merzouga, commonly known as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

  • Driving distance: Approximately 75 km.
  • Driving time: Approximately 3 hr.
4

Merzouga desert ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Fes

On the last day of your 4-day desert tour Marrakech to Fes. Rise beforehand to appreciate the stirring dawn in the middle of the desert. After having breakfast on your own, lift camels back to Merzouga, where your motorist is staying for you. Next, we went from the desert and trip to Rissani town, which was Tafilalet’s former capital. Remaining a significant mecca for trade in the area, Rissani features a sizable souk that comes alive on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. We visit one of the fossilized marble shops in Erfoud after taking a perambulation through the Rissani souk.

Following that, we drive alongside the Ziz Valley and pause to take in the expansive panorama of the Ziz Valley. Lunch break free in Midelt. Next, we head into the Cedars Forest, home of the Barbary Macaques. While exploring the forest, feel free to give them food. Subsequently, we travel to Ifrane, which is renowned for its frigid temperatures, snowfall, and chalet-style homes surprise it’s dubbed the Switzerland of Morocco. Lastly, we drop you off at your Fes lodging or the airport. On the final day of the 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.

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  • Driving distance: Approximately 500 km.
  • Driving time: Approximately 9 hr 30 min
  1. When making your reservation, please specify any food limitations you may have, such as being vegetarian or vegan.
  2. Throughout the tour, your guide will recommend eating lunch at places that serve fresh ingredients. Nonetheless, if you have a specific restaurant in mind, please convey it to your guide; they will gladly accompany you there.
  3. If you want to spice up your trip, we have some extra activities for you to try: Quad Bike or Buggy in the Merzouga desert. If you are interested in participating in these activities please let your guide know.
  4. If you dont have enough time for the 4-day Marrakech to Fes desert tours, consider the 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tours instead.
  5. During your trip, your driver will stop for you to take pictures but if you see a beautiful view and want to stop you can let your driver know

Morocco offers a rich tapestry of extra activities that cater to diverse interests, from adventure seekers to cultural enthusiasts. The country’s unique blend of landscapes, traditions, and modern influences creates a vibrant environment for exploration. Here’s a detailed overview of the various activities you can enjoy:

Before& After the tour During the tour
  • Airport transfers
  • Marrakech guided tour
  • Day trip to Ourika Valley
  • Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls
  • Hot Air Ballon ride in Marrakech
  • Day trip to Essaouira
  • Quad biking activity
  • Buggy driving activity
  • Horse ride
  • Romantic dinner in the desert
  • birthday cake

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