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This is an all-inclusive 4 day tour from Fes to Marrakech through the Sahara Desert of Merzouga. 4-day 3-night trip from Fes to explore the Middle, the High, and the Anti Atlas Mountains, Ifrane, the cedar forest, Ziz Valley, Tinghir Valley, Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Not to mention the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you will experience camel trekking, camping in Berber tents, and going deeper in the desert on a 4×4 safari tour.
On the first day of the 4 Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour, we start by picking you up from your accommodation or the airport. First, we will head through the Middle and the High Atlas mountains. Here, we will visit the little Switzerland of Morocco, Ifrane, and the cedar forest to see the Barbary macaques. Then, we will drive by the open green fields and plateaus where you can observe the Berber Nomads with their sheep and goats herding.
The next destination is Midelt, the capital of apples, where we will stop for a break and have lunch. Afterwards, we will start driving through the High Atlas mountains up to an altitude of 1917 m above sea level. Enjoy the views as we pass by rivers and gorges. The last stop before the desert will be in Ziz Valley, one of the biggest sources of dates in Morocco. Late in the afternoon, we will arrive in Merzouga and start the adventure with a camel ride over the dunes. As we reach a big dune, we will make a stop to enjoy the sunset.
Finally, we will head to the camp, check into the tents, and get ready for a Drum party after dinner. Free time to walk up the dunes for stargazing.
Today, since you are in the middle of the desert, we recommend waking up for the sunrise. After having breakfast, we will start our 4×4 safari tour deeper into the desert. We will visit the indigenous people of the Sahara, the Berber nomads, who live in traditional tents and move from one place to another looking for better conditions for their herds. If you are interested, we can stop by, have tea, learn about their lifestyle, and how they survive in such a harsh climate. After that, we will drive across the black desert and the Acacia trees to explore the M’Ifis mines of Mascara and Barite.
Next, we will head to Khamlia for another unique lifestyle, the Gnawa people. We will make a stop at their entertainment center and listen to their special African rhythms. Further, we will make a break for lunch to enjoy a traditional meal, the Berber Pizza. Then, we continue our Safari tour to the Oasis of Hassi Labied, where most of the desert agriculture is based. You can walk around and explore the different plants and the traditional way of irrigation.
Finally, we will drop you off at your accommodation. Free evening to walk over the dunes by yourself.
On the third day of our 4 day tour from Fes to Marrakech, we will drive to Boumalne Dades.
First, we explore the market of Rissani, one of the biggest traditional Souks in Morocco. It gets very crowded on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. People from the area, the Desert, and the surrounding villages gather to buy and sell goods. If you arrive on one of these days, you will have a walk around, visit the animal market where nomads go, the donkeys parking, and much more.
Next, we will hit the road through the palm groves of Tinghir valley to Todra Gorges. A charming place with a running river and cliffs that reach up to 400m in height. You will have free time to walk around and enjoy the views. Afterwards, we will drive to Boumalne Dades and the Dades Gorges. Here, we will make two main stops to visit the monkey toes mountains and the curves of Tissdrine.
Finally, we will take you to check in at your accommodation and relax for the next day’s adventure.
On the last day of the trip, we will visit unique places. To start with, we will drive through the Rose Valley and Oases of Skoura. The first main stop will be in Ouarzazate to explore the Atlas Studios, where numerous famous movies and series were shot.
After that, we will head to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, the most famous fortress in Morocco. You will have time to walk around, explore the area, and learn about its rich history. This mud, brick, and bamboo village is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and was once an important station for the camel caravan traders crossing the Sahara desert.
Next, we will drive up the High Atlas Mountains through the Tichka Pass, the highest in Africa at an elevation of 2260m above sea level. Here, we will make a stop for panoramic views of the mountains before driving down towards Marrakech.
Finally, arriving in Marrakech, we will drop you off at your accommodation or the airport. End of the 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
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The Price of this 4 Day Fes to Marrakech desert tour varies depending on the number of travelers, accommodation type, and travel season. Please feel free to contact us for a free quote!
The tour usually starts around 8:00 AM in Fes and ends around 4-6 PM on the 4th day in Marrakech.
For 1 to 4 pax, we use an SUV, either a Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, or s Mitsubishi sport. For 5 to 8 pax, we use a minivan. For more than that, we use a minibus.
The 4 Day Fes to Marrakech desert tour is private.
The tent in the desert camp is private.
The camel ride is about 40 minutes.
We recommend comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack, and a jacket for the cool desert night. We’ll provide the rest!
The camel ride is optional. We can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the camp for free, or a quad bike ride across the dunes for an extra charge. Let us know your preference when booking.
