4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes

4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour

This 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes is a customized itinerary focused on the Sahara desert experience. You will spend the first day in Dades Gorge and have a chance to spend 2 nights in Merzouga desert and Erg Chebbi Sand dunes. During this Sahara trip you will ride a camel and overnight Berber camp. Moreover, an adventure 4×4 desert excursion to discover the desert and its people.

The adventure 4 days Marrakech to Fes cross The Atlas Mounatians, Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes.

4 Days Tour Marrakech to Fes Highlight:

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains with its Tizi Ntichka pass
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou famous for movies
• Pass by Ouarzazate and visit film studios and the Kasbah Taourirt
• Drive through the Valley of the Roses and the Road of 1001 Kasbahs
• Hiking in gorgeous Todra Gorge canyan
• Enjoy a splendid sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes
• Adenture 4×4 desert Excursion around The dunes
• Drive along Ziz Valley and cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to Fes
• Stop in cedar forests to watch Barbary apes in their natural inhabitance

Itinerary Program 4 days tour Marrakech to Fes:

Day 1: From Marrakech to Boumalne Dades (330km / +7.5H)

The 4 day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour start when meeting and greeting you at your accommodation in Marrakech at 8am, or pick up you from airport and start travelling to the Dades Valley via the Tizi n’Tichka (2260m) Pass and over the High Atlas Mountains.

Today in this 3 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour you will enjoy travelling through the dramatic pass and the fascinating views of the Berber villages and the amazing landscape changing as the day progresses. Your first stop will be at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah , the largest Kasbah in Morocco. Built by the last Berber chieftain El Glaoui Et-Hami in the late 13th century, it is now a UNESCO matrimonial historical site, which today still houses many Glaoui family members. you will have a guided visit in this fortified Berber village here you will feel like you are a movie star .

Lunch by the Kasbah and continue to Ouarzazate city famous for cinema and movies such as Game Of Thrones, Gladiator, Lawrence Of Arabia… The journey continues to Dades Gorge through the road of ”the Thousand Kasbahs“, which offers many fine photo opportunities of nature . You will make a stop in the oasis town at Skoura in the birds valley to see the standing 18th century Kasbah of Ameridhil, we’ll get to Kalaat Mgouna – famous for pink roses and its annual festival during the roses harvest in May then Dades valley . For the first night in the 3 day Marrakech Sahara trip at Dades Gorge.

Day 2: From Boumalne Dades To Merzouga Desert (270km / 6,5H).

Today we’ll start our desert trip from Boumalene Dades after breakfast, We head to Merzouga desert through the Berber village. Tinghir is a charming city by Todra Valley and palm tree droves.

We will visit the famous Todra Gorge where the cliffs are as high as 300m and only 10m apart. you have a chance to walk in the hiestest canyon in Morocco. We leave Todra and pass through many other Berber villages such as Tinjdad where we can stop for lunch or if you prefer continue to Rissani where you could have the local specialty Berber Pizza for lunch if we get there by midday.

After lunch we make our way to Merzouga Sahara to meet the camels who are waiting for you to join the camel trekking experience. The camels take you to a Berber camp in the middle of Erg chebbi golden sand dunes. The south east of Morocco desert is as large as 35 km long and 5 to 8 km wide, It’s also reputed as the highest sand dunes in North Africa. It is a unique and diverse environment.

There we set up the Berber tents with an additional restaurant and kitchen with western toilets. The tents are well equipped and we provide mattresses, blankets, and cushions. After dinner you gather around the fire and enjoy the desert night perhaps with traditional Berber drums. You also have the chance to participate in playing Berber traditional drums. you will be free to walk on sand dunes to see a magic starry sky with a high chance to see a shooting star.

Day 3: Exolore Sahara desert

Today will start before the sunrise. You will wake up to see a beautiful sunrise. The dunes become orange with sunshine. After Breakfast, You will have option to ride the camel back or start the 4×4 excursion from the camp.

The driver will pick you up a 4×4 vehicle with A/C. And you will drive to Merzouga Lake ( if there is water to see births, it’s seasonal lake ). Then drive to Khamlia village known as black town. Most of inhabitant are black people originally slaves from Sudan. They still hold their old traditional music and culture. after a glass of mind tea and traditional Gnawa music in black town. We will continue driving on unpaved roads of Paris Dakar Till we will get to the black mountains where you will see the panoramic view of Erg Chebbi sand dunes from far away. and the border of Algeria.

After that we will head to the phosphate mines and an old isolated and ruined village built by the French army during the French occupation in Morocco. Our following destination will be the nomad families in the black desert living in Berber tents. the hospitality of a nomad family with mint tea. explore the life of nomad in the Desert then go back by different road enjoying driving on sand dunes. The adventure Merzouga 4×4 desert excursion finishes at your hotel

Day 4: From Merzouga to Fes (463km / +8H)

Today after breakfast, We leave Merzouga and start the journey to Fes passing through. Erfoud , fossils and dates city. drive beside Ziz valley, one of the longest and largest valleys in Morocco. The valley has hundreds of palm trees. Make some stops for pictures. The trip continue to Errachidia city then to the High Atlas mountains. lunch will be in Midelt city, the capital of apples. After midday, We will drive to the village Zaida and Azrou Cedar forest to meet the wild monkeys in their natural habitat. Continue the trip to Ifrane known as Moroccan switzerland. the most beautiful and clean city in the country. The final destination will be in Fes. where we drop you off in your Riad Commendation. Here is the end of your adventure Sahara desert tour in Morocco.

Import Notes:

– This 4 days Desert tour Marrakech To Fes can be changed and customized to your intersts and requirements.

4 Days tour Marrakech to Fes Price:

The prices of our private 4 Days desert tour Marrakech to Fes Price are changing depend on the many factors as : Number of people, number of days, accommodations, and season.

Includes in 4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes:

• Pick up & Drop off from Hotel / Riad / Airport
• Desert tour in 4×4 vehicle / Minibus with A/C
• Expert driver / tour guide
• 2 nights Hotel / Riad overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
• Overnight Berber Desert Camp (breakfast & dinner)
• Camel ride in Merzouga desert ( Camel each person )

NOT Includes :

• Flight Ticket
• Hotel in Marrakech & Fes
• Lunches & Beverages
• Hotel in Marrakech & Fes
• Entrance fees ( optional )
• Guides tips ( optional )

4 Days tour Marrakech to Fez Via Merzouga

  4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga desert is a great way to explore the south of Morocco. The tour covers a distance of 1031 km and takes you through the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Rose fields in Kalaat M’gouna, and the Sahara Desert. You will also have the opportunity to share a cup of tea with the Berber nomads, ride a camel, and spend an amazing night in a Berber nomadic tent under an endless sky of Saharan stars.

On the first day of the tour, you will meet your personal driver/guide at your preferred location in Marrakech. You will then travel along mountain roads and climb over Morocco’s highest pass, Tizi N’Tichka (2260 m), to Ait Ben Haddou. After a leisurely lunch near the Kasbah, you will drive to the Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate and also known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. It’s famed for being the filming location for many Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows including Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, and more recently Game of Thrones¹.

On the second day, you will journey into the Sahara Desert with a medley of palm groves, fertile valleys, barren & rocky landscapes, Grand canyons of Dades & Todra, and Rose fields in Kalaat M’gouna. You will also share a cup of tea with the Berber nomads, ride a camel, and spend an amazing night in a Berber nomadic tent under an endless sky of Saharan stars.

On the third day, you will visit the Todra Gorge, surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs. You will then head to Kasbah Ait ben haddou and cross the High Atlas mountains to Marrakech. Along the way, you will encounter Barbary macaques in the Cedar Forest and explore Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”.

On the fourth and final day of the tour, you will have a full day in the desert experiencing the 4×4 trip and the camel riding with desert camping before heading to Fes. You will cross the Middle Atlas mountains and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. You will also make important stops along the way, especially at Glaoui Kasbah and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Finally, you will drive through the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass before arriving in Fes .

In conclusion, the 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga desert is a fantastic way to explore the south of Morocco. The tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse landscapes, culture, and history of Morocco. You will have the chance to visit iconic sites such as Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, Todra Gorge, and Kasbah Ait ben haddou. You will also have the opportunity to share a cup of tea with the Berber nomads, ride a camel, and spend an amazing night in a Berber nomadic tent under an endless sky of Saharan stars. I hope this information helps you plan your trip!

4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes FAQs

 Here are some frequently asked questions about the 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga desert:

Q: What is the distance covered by the tour? A: The tour covers a distance of 1031 km 1.

Q: What are the major attractions covered in the tour? A: The tour takes you through the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, Rose fields in Kalaat M’gouna, and the Sahara Desert. You will also have the opportunity to share a cup of tea with the Berber nomads, ride a camel, and spend an amazing night in a Berber nomadic tent under an endless sky of Saharan stars 2.

Q: What is the duration of the tour? A: The tour is a 4-day trip 1.

Q: What is the cost of the tour? A: The cost of the tour depends on the number of travelers, type of accommodations (Standard, Luxury, or Mixed), and the season. Please feel free to contact the tour operator for more information 1.

Q: What is the best time to take this tour? A: The best time to take this tour is from September to May when the weather is mild and pleasant 1.

4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes Reviews

Here are some reviews from people who have taken the 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga desert:

Rama B. – “Unforgettable Sahara Trip!” ★★★★★
“Travel from Marrakech to Fes on a 4-day private Morocco Sahara desert tour filled with jaw-dropping scenery. From crossing the High Atlas Mountains to exploring the fascinating Kasbahs towering every Morocco desert oasis. Soak in the breath-taking dunes of Merzouga while watching a magical sunset on the back of your camel, and end the day with a lifetime experience of spending the night at your Sahara desert camp.”

Daniel M. – “Incredible Morocco and Sceneris!” ★★★★★
“Our thoughtfully organized 4-day Fes desert trip not only covered the essential southern attractions but also showcased the incredible diversity of Morocco’s geography and rich culture. The accommodations were of top-notch quality, and the night spent in the Sahara was truly unforgettable, highlighted by a camel experience.”

Emma T. – “Great 4-day sahara trip!” ★★★★★
“It was a great experience. Hassan, our minibus driver for our private tour, was more than a driver, a rich source of history, local geography, language, culture, and customs. Why? Why is it Berber, this made our best 4-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech an enriching experience.”

Alexa K. – “Fantastic Desert Expedition!” ★★★★★
“My boyfriend and I took the 4 days trip from Fes to Marrakesh. We booked the group tour but ended up just the two of us with our awesome guide and driver. The journey was fabulous. The sceneries were magnificent and the activities were great.”

5. Sofia G. – “Mesmerizing Desert Escape!” ★★★★★
This tour was everything I hoped for and more. The contrast between Marrakech and the tranquil desert was remarkable. The camel trek was fun, and the camp ambiance was authentic. The team ensured we felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. I left with a heart full of memories and a desire to return.

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