4 Days - Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Desert

Overview

Discover the enchanting landscapes of Morocco on our 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech. Immerse yourself in the diverse culture, from the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of the Merzouga Desert. This itinerary promises a blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and unforgettable experiences.

Tour Highlights

• Discover the Swiss-inspired charm of Ifrane
• Encounter Barbary Macaques amidst the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains
• Admire the picturesque palm-filled landscape of Ziz Valley
• Embark on a magical camel trek into the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi Dunes
• Witness a captivating sunset from the summit of a high dune
• Immerse yourself in a night of Berber culture at a luxury desert camp
• Experience the tranquility of a Sahara Desert sunrise
• Journey through the vibrant locales of Rissani, Erfoud, and the breathtaking Todra Gorges
• Stroll along the Todra River and beneath the towering Todgha Gorge
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
• Traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the picturesque Tizi n’Tichka Pass
• Conclude your journey in Marrakech, the ‘Red City,’ as the late afternoon unfolds

Itinerary: 

Day 1 – Tour From Fes To Merzouga Desert

We will pick you up at your riad or your hotel around 8 am. We leave for Midelt through the Mountains and the cedar forests of the middle Atlas. We pass by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft center specialized in the work of cedarwood. We arrive in Midelt for lunch. In the afternoon we will drive to Erfoud and into the desert. You will have a camel trek into the beautiful Erg Chebbi Dunes, where you will spend the evening in a bivouac (desert camp). There you will enjoy a Berber dinner and sleep in traditional Nomad camel hair tent.

Day 2 – Merzouga Desert Tour

Today we explore Merzouga desert by 4×4. We will visit the Gnawa village and its local people – originally from Mali, where we will learn about their music and lifestyle. We will meet Nomad people living in the desert and we enjoy lunch with them. We may visit Rissani and its souk. In the afternoon, we prepare for a camel ride to the desert, guided by an experienced camel guide. We explore hidden beauty in the desert – in the middle of the highest sand dunes in Morocco – in Merzouga. We will have dinner at the desert camp and we stay overnight in desert tents.