This 4 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes takes you from Marrakech to Fes, showing you beautiful mountains, deserts, and villages. You will drive through the Atlas Mountains and stop at the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, then visit Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley.
Next, you will visit the Todra Gorges, see the markets in Erfoud and Rissani, and then reach Merzouga to stay near the Erg Chebbi dunes.
In the desert, you will visit a nomad family, enjoy Gnawa music, and ride camels to see the sunset in the dunes. You’ll stay in a desert camp with a Berber drum show at night. The Tour will end in Fes. On our way to Fes, you’ll travel through Ziz Valley, Azrou, and Ifrane, a town called “Morocco’s Switzerland,” before finishing the tour in Fes.
After breakfast, we will leave Marrakech and head towards the Dades Valley. Our journey begins by crossing the Tizi N’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, offering stunning views of Berber villages and mountain landscapes. Our first stop is the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its beautiful architecture and as a filming location for many movies.
After a guided tour of the Kasbah, we will continue to Ouarzazate, also called the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you can visit the Atlas Film Studio. We will then drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through Kalaat M’Gouna, the “Rose City,” where you can stop at a cooperative for rose-based products. In the evening, we will reach the Dades Valley, where you will stay overnight in a hotel overlooking the green valley. Dinner and breakfast are included.
After breakfast, we will leave the Dades Valley and drive through palm groves and Berber villages to reach the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon about 300 meters (984 feet) high. You will have time to walk along the river and take in the cool, refreshing atmosphere.
Next, we will pass through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops, and Rissani, where Morocco’s royal Alaouite dynasty began. In Rissani, you can visit the lively market with sections for dates, spices, and other local goods.
By evening, we will reach Merzouga, where you will be welcomed with mint tea. You will check into your Hotel near the Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight at the hotel.
Today will be an exciting day in the Sahara Desert of Morocco! After breakfast at your hotel, we will explore the amazing golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. These dunes stretch 28 km from north to south, 8 km wide and rise up to 160 meters high. Your driver-guide will take you around the dunes.
You will visit a nomad family living in a tent in the desert. While sharing a glass of mint tea, your guide will explain their unique way of life.
Next, drive deep in the black roky desert to vist the Mascara mine. The French used to exploit this mine during their colonial rule in Morocco. Today, the mine is abandoned, but you can still see the old scars and tunnels. After we will pass by old Berber villages made of mud and stopping at scenic spots for great views.
You will meet the Gnawa people, originally brought from Sudan and Mali, and enjoy their spiritual music and culture. After lunch you will relax at your hotel, we will stop at the Merzouga lake, a great spot for birdwatching, where you might see flamingos and other desert birds.
In the evening, you will ride camels into the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes to watch a magical sunset. As the sun goes down, you will see the dunes change color. Overnight at the desert camp includes dinner, a live Berber drum show, and breakfast.
Start the day early by watching the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp before heading back to Merzouga by camel. From there, we will drive through the Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves and stunning views, stopping to take pictures along the way.
We will continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Berber villages and the town of Midelt, where we can stop for lunch. Afterward, we will visit the Cedar Forest near Azrou, where you can see and feed Barbary monkeys.
Our last stop is Ifrane, a charming town built in the French style, often called “Morocco’s Switzerland” for its alpine-style architecture. By evening, we will arrive in Fes, where your 4 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour will end with a drop-off at your accommodation.
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