Marrakech to Fes desert tour 4 days
Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 4 days & 3 Nights Via Erg Chebbi Merzouga Overview:
Day 1: Journey through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, stopping to explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, renowned for its cinematic history. Passing through Skoura and the fragrant Rose Valley, the trip continues to the stunning Dades Valley, known for its sculpted rock formations, where you will enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 2: Discover the historical significance of Todra Valley and marvel at the dramatic rock formations of the Todra Gorges. Visit the fossil workshops in Erfoud before heading to the magical red dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and spend a memorable night in a luxury desert camp beneath the starry sky.
Day 3: Relax and immerse yourself in the unique culture of Merzouga. Explore the village, meet locals, or simply unwind amidst the desert’s tranquil beauty.
Day 4: Depart from the desert, passing through the scenic Ziz Valley, the town of Midelt, and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you may encounter Barbary macaques. Continue through Ifrane, known for its alpine charm, before arriving in the historic city of Fes.
This comprehensive tour beautifully captures Morocco’s captivating landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unforgettable experiences.
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi-n- Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Gorge
Marrakech to Fes desert tour. We will pick up you at 08 am at your hotel/riad then we travel to the south of High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka (2260m). A spectacular road of red mountains and berber villages. We will visit Ait BenHaddou Kasbah (listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO 1987), the most famous authentic berber village of making movies in Morocco, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiators, Prince of Persia…, Crossing the oasis of Skoura to carry on to valley of roses, the only place in Morocco where we harvest Damascus rose of which we extract some products like rose water and rose oil best for skin treatment and anti-wrinkles. Dades Valley will be the last thing to see for today as it has a beautiful formation of rocks which looks like a natural sculpture. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi Desert dunes
After breakfast, we continue our trip to Toudra Valley. It is considered as one of the old valleys in Morocco for caravans trading and where the first Moroccan money was made out of silver. A beautiful valley of 15 km of date palms ends up with a spectacular Gorges, mainly used for rock climbing and picnics. There are many oases on the way to Merzouga for instance Erfoud where you will see the fossil’s factory. These fossils are witnesses of an era of 5 hundred million years ago. Next place will be Merzouga where you can go for a camel ride and enjoy the sunset in the amazing red dunes of Erg Chebbi. Overnight in Berber camp.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Sahara Desert Erg Chebbi
However, we will have a very interesting and stunning relaxing day in the Sahara, with a possibility to go around the dunes on the camel, doing camel trekking and camel ride or on 4X4, there is a gnaoua musical group to see celebrating African rhythms in the desert. Overnight in Hotel. This day is perfect because of the very cool activities in it.
Day 4: Erg Chebbi – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Erg Chebbi to Fes. The last day of the trip we leave the desert and cross Ziz Valley driving through oasis Risani and Erfoud. Time for lunch in Midelt and carry on to Fes, crossing the forest of cedar woods and stop to see the maggot Morocco’s monkeys local. Tea break in Ifrane, or what we name the small Switzerland, the 2nd ski resort in Morocco. Dropping you off in your hotel/riad in Fes. End of the tour from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi Merzouga 4 days
Included
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off At Your Hotel Or Airport
- Transport In A Private 4×4 Car Or Minibus With A/C
- Fuel And Anythings Linked To The Car And Driver
- 3 Nights In The Camp & Hotel
- Camel Rides To Reach The Desert Camp In Merzouga Sahara Desert
- Dinners And Breakfasts.
- Multilingual Driver/Guide
Not Included
- Personal Purchases
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Tips