Fes To Marrakech Desert Tour 4 Days

Your 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel/riad in Fes. As we leave the city behind, we will venture through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, making fascinating stops along the way:

Highlights of the Day:

• Ifrane: The “Little Switzerland of Morocco,” this picturesque town is known for its European-style architecture, clean streets, and cool climate.
• Azrou Cedar Forest: Home to wild Barbary monkeys, this lush forest offers a unique opportunity to see these playful creatures up close.
• Midelt: A charming town known as the “Apple Capital of Morocco”, where we’ll stop for lunch.
• Ziz Valley: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of palm groves and oases, as we drive past thousands of date palms on the way to Erfoud.

By late afternoon, we will arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Check into your hotel, savor a traditional Moroccan dinner, and spend the night in a hotel.

⟶ Meals: Dinner
⟶ Driving Time: 7.5 hours

Wake up to the peaceful desert morning and enjoy breakfast before heading off for a day of Sahara exploration.

Highlights of the Day:

• Khamlia Village: Visit this unique village, home to descendants of sub-Saharan Africans, and enjoy a captivating live performance of Gnawa spiritual music at Dar Gnawa.
• 4×4 Off-Road Desert Tour: Explore the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, with stops at incredible viewpoints for unforgettable photos.
• Nomadic Family Visit: Experience the traditional desert lifestyle, have Moroccan tea with local nomads, and learn about their life in the Desert.

After lunch, return to your hotel to relax, then prepare for your camel trek into the dunes. Ride across the golden sands and witness a spectacular sunset, a moment you’ll never forget.

Upon arrival at your luxury desert camp, you’ll be greeted with a warm Berber welcome with mint tea. Enjoy a delicious traditional dinner, then gather around the campfire for live Berber drumming and music under the beautiful starry sky of the Sahara.

⟶ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
⟶ Driving Time: 1.25 hours

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast in the open air at the camp before riding camels or taking a 4×4 back to Merzouga.

Highlights of the Day:

• Rissani Traditional Market: Explore the weekly souk, where locals trade spices, fresh produce, and handcrafted goods. Try the famous “Madfouna” (Berber Pizza), a local specialty.
• Todra Gorge: Walk through Morocco’s most breathtaking canyon, where towering red cliffs (300m high) create a stunning natural setting. Take a short walk along the serene riverbanks surrounded by lush palm groves.
• Dades Valley: Drive through the spectacular “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs”, passing Berber villages and unique rock formations like the Monkey Fingers Mountains.

Arrive at your hotel overlooking the Dades Valley, enjoy a delicious dinner, and relax for the night.

⟶ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
⟶ Driving Time: 6 hours

On the final day of your 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech, travel through Morocco’s most famous historic sites before arriving in Marrakech.

Highlights of the Day:

• Kalaat Mgouna (Valley of Roses): Visit a rosewater cooperative and learn how the region’s fragrant roses are turned into cosmetics and perfumes.
• Skoura Oasis: Drive through the palm groves of Skoura, home to beautifully preserved kasbahs and ancient fortresses.
• Ouarzazate: Explore the “Hollywood of Africa”, stopping at Kasbah Taourirt and, if time allows, Atlas Film Studios, where many popular films were shot.
• Ait Ben Haddou: Visit this UNESCO-listed kasbah, a breathtaking example of traditional Moroccan architecture. Explore its ancient mud-brick structures, which have served as the backdrop for famous films and TV series like “Gladiator”, “Game of Thrones” etc.
• Tizi n’Tichka Pass: Cross the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for breathtaking views of Berber villages and rugged landscapes.

By evening, arrive in Marrakech, where your unforgettable 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour comes to an end.

⟶ Meals: Breakfast
⟶ Driving Time: 6 hours