4 day Fantastic Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech via desert

4-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga

This 4-day guided tour suits travelers interested in exploring Morocco’s diverse landscapes, from the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert.

Highlights

• Visit the cedar forests of Azrou and meet Barbary macaques.
• Experience a camel trek in the Sahara Desert.
• Camp overnight in the desert with Berber music and stargazing.
• Explore Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit a Nomad family and learn about their lifestyle.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Michlifen - Midelt - Ziz Gorge - Ziz Valley - Merzouga
Depart from Fes in the morning and drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop at Ifrane, known as 'Little Switzerland,' then visit the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaques. Continue through the Ziz Valley oasis to Merzouga. Relax at your desert hotel with a shower and pool access, followed by a traditional Moroccan dinner. Overnight at the desert hotel.

Day 2: Merzouga - Khamlia - Dar Gnawa - Nomad Family - Desert Camp
After breakfast, begin a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit Khamlia village for a live Gnawa music performance. Return to Merzouga for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, take an optional 4x4 desert tour to explore the dunes and visit a Nomad family. Experience Berber music around the campfire and enjoy dinner at the desert camp. Overnight camping under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga - Erfoud - Khettarat - Todgha Gorge - Dades Valley - Ouarzazate
Depart Merzouga and head toward Ouarzazate. Visit the traditional water system at Khettarat, then explore Todgha Gorge’s dramatic canyons. Continue to the Dades Valley to admire rock formations before arriving in Ouarzazate. Overnight at a local or luxury hotel.

Day 4: Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Tizi n'Tichka - Marrakech
Explore Ouarzazate’s attractions, including the Atlas Film Studios. Drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before continuing to Marrakech, where the tour ends.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned transportation
• Professional driver/guide fluent in English, French, and Spanish
• 3-star dinners and breakfasts
• Camel trek
• Luxury or standard camp and desert hotel (depending on booking option)
• Local hotel in Ouarzazate
• Sandboarding
• 2-hour 4x4 tour of Berber desert cities (if luxury option booked)

Excludes

• Lunch
• Drinks
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Entrance fees (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For optimal experience, bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and a camera. The best time to visit is spring or autumn when temperatures are moderate.