4 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

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Overview

This 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech offers a glimpse of Morocco’s beauty and culture. Start with a visit to Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and the cedar forest. After a lunch stop in Midelt, drive along the scenic Ziz River to reach the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride, a night in a desert camp, and witness the stunning sunset and sunrise.

Explore the desert by 4×4, visit Rissani market, Erfoud (fossil town), Todgha Gorges, Dades Gorges, and the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Finally, cross the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, ending in Marrakech.

Tour Highlights

Discover "Little Switzerland" in Ifrane
Spot Barbary apes in the cedar forest of Azrou
Relish a memorable camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
Spend the night under a canopy of stars in a Merzouga Sahara desert luxury camp.
Enjoy a delicious dinner and festivities around the campfire, accompanied by Berber drumming
Visit Sahara nomads and enjoy a Gnawa music
Wander along the Todra oasis and explore the impressive Todgha gorges.
Spend a night in the stunning Dades Gorges.
Visit Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

4 Days Fes to Marrakech desert tour Itinerary

Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Azrou (Cedar forest) - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga (Sahara)

Your 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour begins with breakfast at your hotel or riad, followed by a drive to the Moroccan desert. First, visit Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in cedar forests to see Barbary macaques.

Enjoy a delicious lunch in Midelt, then continue to Merzouga, passing the scenic Ziz Valley. By afternoon, arrive in Merzouga and embark on a camel trek to a luxury camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you’ll witness a breathtaking sunset.

At the camp, savor a traditional dinner, followed by Saharan drumming, storytelling, and stargazing under the desert sky.

Day 2: A full day to discover Merzouga Sahara Desert.

After a delicious breakfast, we’ll begin exploring the Merzouga desert. Ride in a 4×4 to discover the vast desert, meet the Berber nomads, and learn about their way of life. Next, visit Mefis, an abandoned village with remnants of colonial-era lead and mineral mines.

Finally, we’ll head to Kamilia Village, home to dark-skinned residents from Mali, where you can relax with tea and enjoy a Gnawa music performance. Then you will go for lunch in a restaurant nearby.

After lunch, your driver will take you to the hotel/Riad where you will spend the night with a delicious traditional dinner.

Day 3: Merzouga (Sahara) - Rissani - Todgha Gorges - Dades Gorges

After enjoying breakfast, begin your journey to Dades Gorges, passing through the desert, Rissani, and Erfoud. If it’s market day in Rissani (Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday), explore the vibrant souk.

Continue to the stunning Todra Gorges for a walk along the river, then head to Dades Gorges for the night, enjoying a delicious dinner at your hotel/Riad.

Day 4: Dades Gorges - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech

On the last day of our 4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour, We will pass through the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses before reaching Ouarzazate. Along the way, you’ll visit the historic Kasbah of Taourirt.

Next, we’ll stop at Ait Ben Haddou for a delicious lunch before discovering the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage kasbah, known for its role in numerous blockbusters.

The journey continues through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, with views of small Berber villages, waterfalls, and scenic valleys. We’ll cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon, where your unforgettable tour concludes.