Program: Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Amazing 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes, an ideal tour to explore the south of Morocco including the magical Erg Chebbi Merzouga. This Desert tour starts from Marrakech and ends in Fes. It has a lot to offer besides the magical Sahara desert and the importance of visiting both the imperial cities in Morocco.
This desert trip from Marrakech offers you a unique experience of the nature and the landscape of the south Of Morocco, explore the valleys of Dades, the gorges of Todgha, and later on, the tour leads us to the fabulous Sahara desert of Merzouga where you will experience the camel riding, the full-day discovery and an overnight in a luxury camp.
Program: Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi -n-Tichka – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate- Dades valley
We depart our desert tour from Marrakech and travel over the stunning High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (alt 2260 m.) We stop to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes over the valley and view local Berber villages. In the afternoon we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou and have lunch nearby. We depart to Ouarzazate, then to Dades Valley passing by the famous Valley of the Roses, which blooms in April and May. We travel to a traditional hotel for our lodging and dinner.
Duration: 7 hours drive
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Dades valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, you can have a walk in the Dades Valley before we continue towards Todgha Gorges, one of the most beautiful and impressive canyons in the area. It’s also a destination for serious climbers in Morocco. From Todgha Gorges we drive through palm groves and oases on the way to the Merzouga. We pass Erfoud, the Moroccan fossil capital, then on to Erg Chebbi, the sand sea. We take a camel ride for 2 hours and watch the sunset on the top of the dunes. We camp in the desert in traditional Berber tents.
Duration: 5 hours drive
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Optional activity: Horst riding and Camel riding
Day 3: Dunes tour and enjoying Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi is a fascinating area, we will spend the day exploring the nomads, lakes, wells, and wildlife. We stop in Khamlia, known as the village of black people, and have a cup of tea and listen to their spiritual Gnawa music. Lunch will be in a hotel or a picnic under the shadow of Tamarix trees. In the afternoon you can leisurely enjoy the camp, listen to musicians play traditional music, and watch the sunset and the stars rise.
Duration: 3 hours drive
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Optional activity: Quad biking
Day 4: Merzouga – the Atlas Mountains -Fes
You can wake up early for the sunrise and enjoy a relaxing breakfast in your luxury camp before we begin our day trip to Fes. We drive to Fez via the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing the fantastic Ziz Valley, Medilt, and Azrou. Although it’s a long driving day, there will be an amazing landscape of the Atlas mountains while we will enjoy the photo breaks along the way. We arrive in Fes in the early evening.
Duration 8 Hours drive
Meals included: Breakfast
Option 2: Marrakech Desert tour 4 days
- 1st day: Marrakech- Telouat- Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate
- 2nd day: Ouarzazate – Botghrar(off-road)- Dades Gorges -Todgha gorges
- 3rd day: Todgha Gorges- Merzouga dunes
- 4th day: Merzouga- Midelt- Azro- Fes
Option 3: Marrakech Desert tour 4 days
- 1st day: Marrakech- Ait Ben Haddou- Nkob
- 2nd day: Nkob- Tizi N Tzazert ( off road) – Todgha Gorges
- 3rd day: Todgha Gorges- Merzouga dunes
- 4th day: Merzouga dunes- Midelt- Azro- Fes
End of your trip: Sahara tour from Marrakech to Fes / 4 days
