4 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
Overview
The 4 Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga is highly recommended. The tour includes 2 nights in the sahara desert, camel trek and short drives. The tour offers you the opportunity to see the best of Morocco in just 4 days: See the barbary Macac monkeys in Azrou’s cedar forest, take a sightseeing desert tour to visit the nomads of the Sahara, visit the donkey market in Risani, wander with a local guide in palmary or hike in Dades valley or Todra gorges, spend more time exploring sites and less time driving, share a cup of tea with a Berber family…Etc
- Duration : 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Start From : Fes
- Departs : All Year Round
- Hotels : 4 & 3 Stars
- Arrival : Airport (Fes)
- Availability : Everyday
Highlights
- Cross middle & High atlas mountains
- Beautiful views & panoramics
- Explore the Desert Day Trip
- Authentic Berber villages
- Experience Camel trek
- Overnight stay at Nomadic camp
- Enjoy watching starry sky
- Wonderful sunrise & sunset in Desert
- Ziz Valley
- Todra Gorge & Dades Valley
- Ait ben Haddou kasbah
Included / Exclude
- Pick Up: From Your Accommodation Or Airport
- Drop Off: At Your Accommodation Or Airport
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD Fuel included
- Professional driver/Driver (Multilingual)
- Official art historian guide
- Bottled water
- You can stop everywhere to take photos
- Accommodation.
- You can stop Breakfast + dinner. to take photos
- Camel ride.
- Night in Bivouac in the Desert.
- All Application Taxes
- Soft drinks
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities.
- Personal expenses on the itinerary
Itinerary
Your 4days tour Fes to Marrakesh via Merzouga Desert Tour begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or riad in Fes. Travel through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, the “Little Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing to the Cedar Forest of Azrou, where you may encounter the famous Barbary macaques.
Continue to Midelt for a relaxing lunch, then drive through the breathtaking Ziz Valley, renowned for its lush palm groves and panoramic oasis views. By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the majestic Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Enjoy an unforgettable camel trek across the golden Sahara as the sun sets, leading you to a traditional Berber desert camp. After a warm welcome, savor a delicious Moroccan dinner, gather around the campfire for live Berber music, and spend a magical night beneath the stars in the heart of the Sahara Desert.
Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Before breakfast, you may enjoy sandboarding on the dunes surrounding the camp. After breakfast, collect your luggage and meet your driver, who will be waiting to pick you up in the desert.
Begin your desert discovery tour with a visit to local Berber nomad families living in traditional black tents. Experience their warm hospitality as you share a glass of freshly brewed Moroccan tea while learning about their unique way of life.
Continue your journey to the historic M’Fis (Mascara) Mine, an abandoned mining site located in the heart of the desert that offers fascinating insights into the region’s history.
Next, visit the village of Khamlia, renowned for its rich Gnawa heritage. Enjoy a live performance of authentic Gnawa music, a unique cultural tradition with deep African roots.
Afterwards, savor a delicious traditional Berber pizza for lunch before exploring the desert oasis and its lush palm groves, where local families cultivate their farms using ancient irrigation systems.
Arrive at your hotel in Merzouga at approximately 3:00 PM, where you can relax and enjoy the swimming pool or unwind at your leisure.
Optional Activity: If you would like to experience an ATV (quad bike) ride at sunset, your driver will be happy to help arrange this activity for an additional charge.
After breakfast at your hotel in Merzouga, meet your driver and begin your journey toward the spectacular Todra Gorge.
Travel through the scenic desert landscapes, passing traditional Berber villages and the ancient irrigation system of Tinjdad before arriving at the spectacular Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most impressive natural wonders. Enjoy time to stroll through the towering canyon, where cliffs rise up to 300 meters, and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward the beautiful Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations, lush oasis, and winding mountain roads. After visiting the iconic Monkey Fingers rock formations and the panoramic viewpoint overlooking the valley, check in to your hotel, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart from the beautiful Dades Valley and travel along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara” and Morocco’s cinema capital. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified village, where you’ll have time to explore its ancient kasbahs and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping along the way to admire breathtaking panoramic views and traditional Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your 4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or riad.
We sincerely hope you have enjoyed your tour with us and that you leave Morocco with wonderful memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Thank you for choosing our services. We wish you a pleasant stay in Morocco, safe travels, and hope to welcome you again in thea future. If you need any assistance or have any questions during your stay, please feel free to contact us—we are always happy to help.