Embark on a 4-day authentic desert tour from Fes to Marrakech and experience the cultural and geographic diversity of Southern Morocco. Ride camels, camp under the stars, and meet a Berber family in the Sahara desert.
FES ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MIDELT ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT
Medina of Fez - Begin your 4-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech by getting picked up from your hotel or riad in Fes in the morning. Leave the city and head towards Ifrane.
Ifrane - In Ifrane, take a short 15-minute break and have a cup of coffee before continuing to the cedar forest of Azrou in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Azrou Cedar Forest - In the cedar forest of Azrou, you’ll get the chance to see the Barbary monkeys.
Aoufous - Drive to Merzouga via Midelt and along the Ziz Valley, a valley full of palm trees.
Merzouga - In the afternoon, reach Merzouga and enjoy your stay at a beautiful riad with stunning views of the golden sand dunes surrounding the town.
FULL DAY TO EXPLORE THE MERZOUGA DESERT
Merzouga - Start your day of exploration in the Merzouga desert with a delightful breakfast at your riad.
Khamlia Gnawa Music - Your first destination is the small town of Khamlia, where you can listen to a unique style of music called Gnawa. The locals, originally from South African countries, play this captivating music.
Mfis - Next, you’ll embark on an off-road drive to M’Fis, an abandoned village that once had Galena mines. Galena is a mineral used in the production of Mascara.
Merzouga - In the afternoon, get ready for an exciting camel ride across the towering dunes of Merzouga to your desert camp. Along the way, you’ll stop on a high dune to experience sandboarding while witnessing a breathtaking sunset. After dinner, unwind around a cozy campfire beneath the twinkling starry sky. The camp staff will play drums and happily teach you how to play them, adding to the enchantment of the night. Enjoy a truly magical experience.
MERZOUGA ⇢ RISSANI ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ DADES GORGE
Merzouga - Today, it’s a good idea to wake up early to see a beautiful sunrise. After that, enjoy a tasty breakfast at your camp in the desert.
Rissani - Then, you’ll go on a fun trip by car to different places like Rissani, Erfoud, Tinghir, and Todra Gorge, on your way to Dades Gorge. If it happens to be a market day in Rissani (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), you can choose to visit a traditional Moroccan market. It’s a great way to experience the local culture and see how people live there. You’ll find traditional crafts, spices, and street food that you can’t easily find anywhere else.
Todra River - You’ll also have other stops along the way to take nice pictures and learn about the local people and their customs.
Dades Gorges - In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at Dades Gorge, where your hotel for the night is waiting. You’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
DADES GORGE ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MARRAKECH
Dades Gorges - After a yummy breakfast at your hotel, you’ll have the chance to explore the area. Then, you’ll drive on the road with lots of Kasbahs to Ouarzazate.
Ouarzazate - In Ouarzazate, you have an option to visit the Atlas Studios or just take some pictures from outside.
Ait Ben Haddou - Explore the Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s famous because many movies like Gladiator, Prince of Persia, and Game of Thrones were filmed there.
High Atlas Mountains - Once you’ve had a delicious lunch, your journey will continue as you travel to Marrakech, crossing the amazing High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, you’ll pass through several lovely Moroccan Berber villages. You’ll have many stops during the trip.
Marrakech - Finally, your 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech will end when we drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
- Accommodations
- Private transportation
- Camel trekking experience
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entry fees to the sightseeings when needed
The Fes to Marrakech Desert Excursion provides a one-of-a-kind 4-day escapade through the Sahara desert of Morocco, highlighting the extraordinary cultural and geographical spectrum of South Morocco. Initiated in Fes, the journey traverses the Middle Atlas Range, the picturesque Ziz Gorge, and the breathtaking Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes.
The trip’s highlights include spending quality time with a Berber clan in the wilderness, providing a glimpse of their distinctive lifestyle. A notable experience involves a camel trek across the captivating dunes followed by an overnight camp under the starlit sky. Additionally, the trip encompasses visits to the spellbinding Todra and Dades Canyons, the historical Ait Ben Haddou Fortress, and a panoramic tour of the High Atlas Range.
The private style of tour, malleable schedule, the guide’s personalized care, and the authentic engagements, make this excursion a custom-made and engaging desert adventure in Morocco.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
