Experience the best of Morocco on this 4 days tour from marrakech to fes. This desert Trip offers a blend of scenic beauty and cultural highlights, beginning with the dramatic landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Visit the historic Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah and the film city of Ouarzazate before exploring the stunning Dades and Todra Gorges.
Travel into the heart of the Merzouga Sahara desert, where you’ll enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and witness the breathtaking sunset and sunrise. Along the way, explore the traditional market in Rissani, known for its bustling souks, and Erfoud, famous for its fossilized marble.
The tour continues to Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco, and the nearby cedar forests where Barbary macaques reside. Conclude your adventure in the cultural city of Fes, leaving with unforgettable memories from your 4 days desert tour from Marrakech.
Begin your 4 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour with an early pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech. We’ll drive through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and making stops for panoramic views of the captivating landscape.
Our first major stop is the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its striking architecture and appearances in movies like Gladiator and The Mummy. Next, we head to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert.” Visit the Atlas Studio, where many renowned films were made, and explore the Taourirt Kasbah. Continuing to the Rose Valley, discover the annual Rose Festival held in May, showcasing local rose products. We then drive to Boumalne Dades for dinner and overnight accommodation in a hotel or a traditional riad.
After breakfast, enjoy the dramatic landscapes of Dades Gorges. Continue to Todra Gorges, where the Todra River has carved out impressive cliff-sided canyons. Enjoy some free time for lunch and take in the beauty of the area.
In the afternoon, we arrive in the Merzouga Sahara desert. Switch to camels for a trek across the sandy dunes, stopping to watch the sunset from the top of a high dune. Proceed to your luxury desert camp, where you can enjoy traditional Berber music and dance around the campfire under a starlit sky. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.
Wake up early to witness the spectacular sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, return to Merzouga on camels. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, which features sand dunes, wild lakes, mining sites, and lush oases.
Start with an off-road drive to visit an ancient eyeliner mine, then meet local nomads in their handmade woven tents and enjoy Berber tea. Visit Khamlia village to experience Gnaoua music and dance, performed by descendants of sub-Saharan immigrants. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, stroll through a palm grove and visit the Merzouga Lake, also known as the Flamingos Lake. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.
On the final day of your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech, wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga where your driver will meet you. Depart the desert and head to Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet, with its lively souk. After exploring Rissani, continue to Erfoud to visit a workshop specializing in fossilized marble.
Drive along the Ziz River and stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz Valley. Enjoy a lunch break in Midelt before proceeding to the Cedar Forest, home to the Barbary macaques. Spend some time feeding the macaques and wandering through the forest. Next, visit Ifrane, known for its cool climate and alpine-style architecture, earning it the nickname “Switzerland of Morocco.” Finally, we’ll drop you off at the airport or your accommodation in Fes, concluding your Moroccan desert journey.
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3 Breakfast – 3 Dinners
Private vehicle, Camel ride, walking.
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