This 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is a common option. On this tour, we lead our clients through many places. Thus, you will explore the south of Morocco and enjoy activities in the Merzouga desert, such as camel trekking. First, you travel through Ifrane, Cedar Forest, the Ziz Valley, and Merzouga. And then, you visit Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate. Finally, you discover Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and end the tour in Marrakech
On the first day of our 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech is available in private. After breakfast, we will drive to Merzouga Desert via Ifrane town. This is the Small Switzerland of Morocco and the most popular skiing area. Secondly, we continue to Azrou and Cedar Forest, where you can see the small Macaque monkeys, climbing the trees. Azrou is also famous for its wool carpets and cedar wood carvings. Thereafter, we continue to Midelt, the Apple’s Capital, then cross the Ziz Valley, which links the High Atlas Mountains with the Sahara desert. You enjoy palm trees and explore the charms of the ancient abandoned Kasbahs in Berber towns. After that, we arrived at the Merzouga desert. Dinner and overnight stay are in a Hotel.
On the second day of our 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech, you will discover the region of Merzouga. Besides, you will begin in the village of dark-skinned people, and you will have a cup of mint tea. Here, you will stop to enjoy the live Gnawa music, which is played by those people.
Following that, you will learn about the nomad lifestyle as you cover them in their tents around the Erg Chebbi dunes. Moreover, lunch with locals in the Berber village. In the afternoon, you ride out on your camel, crossing the ocean of the dunes to spend the night in the heart of the dunes. Then, dinner and overnight under a nomad tent.
On the third day of our 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech, you will wake up early to see the magical view of the sunrise over the dunes. Then, you return to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. After that, you will drive through the Saghro mountains. In addition, you will take a short walk through Todra Gorge before arriving at Boumaln Dades for dinner and accommodation.
After breakfast, you will leave Ouarzazate along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. We then cross the palm groves of Skoura and continue to Ouarzazate and the Famous Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates from the 16th century and has provided the setting for numerous Hollywood films such as Babel, Lawrence of Arabia, The Secret of Sahara, and Légionnaire. After lunch in Ait Ben Haddou, we travel to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains. Finally, we ended our 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech.
A beautiful mix of desert, mountains, and culture. The camel ride and camp in Merzouga were unforgettable.
Very well organized from Fes to Marrakech. Every stop was stunning and the Sahara experience was magical.
Around 6 to 8 hours depending on stops and sightseeing.
Yes, camel trekking in Erg Chebbi is included.
One night in a desert camp is included, plus hotel accommodation depending on itinerary.
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a warm jacket for desert nights.
The tour ends in Marrakech on the fourth day.
Yes, it is suitable for families, couples, and small groups.
