4-Day from Fes to Marrakech through the Desert

Duration

4 Days

Max People

17

Min Age

10+

Pickup

4×4 Vehicle or Minibus

Overview:

Embark on an exciting 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech and experience the breathtaking Erg Chebbi Dunes. This guided journey crosses Morocco’s Sahara Desert, showcasing the extraordinary cultural and geographic diversity of southern Morocco.

Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the picturesque Ziz Valley on your way to Merzouga. On day two, meet a local Berber family in the desert, ride a camel across the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend the night camping under the stars.

On day three, explore the dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges, marveling at their impressive rock formations. The final day takes you along the legendary “Road of 1000 Kasbahs” to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Traverse the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech, completing your unforgettable four-day journey.

This once-in-a-lifetime trip lets you discover the best of Morocco’s Sahara Desert while immersing yourself in its unique culture and vibrant traditions.

Tour Highlights:

  • Spot Barbary apes in the cedar forest of Azrou

  • Admire the stunning sunset over the Erg Chebbi Dunes

  • Visit and spend time with a Berber family in the desert

  • Enjoy an unforgettable camel ride across the Sahara

  • Sleep beneath the stars in a traditional desert camp

  • Walk among the breathtaking rock formations of Todra Gorge

  • Explore the ancient walls and courtyards of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

  • Take in the spectacular vistas of the High Atlas Mountains

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up from your accommodation in Fez
  • A/C modern 4x4 SUV, a van, or a minibus
  • English speaking driver or a driver and an English speaking tour guide
  • First, second, and third-night accommodations
  • Meals: three breakfasts & three dinners
  • Camel Trek per per person
  • Excursion by a 4x4 vehicle in Merzouga
  • Camel trekking experience
  • Sandboarding
  • Drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Entrance fees, when needed
  • Tips (optional)

Tour Plan

Day 01 FES ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MERZOUGA

Begin your 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert trip with a morning pickup from your Fes hotel or riad. Depart the city and go to Ifrane, where you may take a quick 15-minute break and possibly have a cup of coffee before continuing on to the cedar forest of Azrou in the Middle Atlas Mountains. You may be able to see barbary monkeys here.

Drive to Merzouga via Midelt and the Ziz Valley (a valley filled with palm trees). Arrive at Merzouga in the afternoon and spend the night in a magnificent riad with views of the town's golden sand dunes.

Day 02 FULL DAY TO EXPLORE THE MERZOUGA DESERT

Your day of sightseeing in the Merzouga desert will start with a lovely breakfast at your riad. The little hamlet of Khamlia will be your first stop, where natives who originally migrated from South Africa play a distinctive kind of music known as Gnawa. Next, you'll embark on an off-road journey to M'Fis, an abandoned settlement home to Galena mines that once produced Mascara.

You will also be able to learn about the nomadic lifestyle of a family that lives behind the Erg Chebbi Dunes near the border while sipping tea in one of their traditional Berber tents. This ethnic group has decided to live a totally different existence away from society, and learning about their customs is interesting.

In the afternoon, prepare for an amazing camel ride across Merzouga's high dunes to your desert tent. On the way, you will stop at a high dune to sandboard while admiring the beautiful sunset. After supper, you may relax around a campfire beneath the stars while the camp staff plays drums and cheerfully teaches you how to play them. Enjoy a fantastic night.

Day 03 MERZOUGA ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ DADES GORGE

We strongly recommend getting up early today to enjoy a beautiful dawn. After that, have a delicious breakfast at your desert camp.

Next, you'll take a delightful road trip to Dades Gorge, passing via Rissani, Erfoud, Tinghir, and Todra Gorge along the way. If today is a market day in Rissani (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), you may go to a typical Moroccan market. It is an excellent cultural experience that will give you an insight into the local way of life. This is where you may find local handicrafts, spices, and street cuisine that are not readily available elsewhere. There will be several pauses along the trip to capture fascinating photos and learn about the locals and their customs.

Travel to Dades Gorge in the afternoon for your overnight stay. Dinner and stay at your hotel.

Day 04 DADES GORGE ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MARRAKECH

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you'll be able to explore the region. Then, take the 1000 Kasbahs route to Ouarzazate. You may explore the Atlas Studios or just take some shots outdoors. Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has served as the shooting location for numerous notable films such as Gladiator, Prince of Persia, and the television series Game of Thrones.

After a delicious lunch, continue your trip to Marrakech over the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains. You will travel through many lovely Moroccan Berber communities. You will make many stops along the route. Your 4-day trip from Fes to Marrakech will conclude with a drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech, leaving you feeling enriched by the experience.

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