Tour Highlights:
- Ifrane, the switzerland of Morocco.
- Azrou cedar forest.
- The high and middle atlas mountains.
- Ziz valley.
- Draa valley
- Erg chebbi sand dunes.
- Camel trekking.
- Camping at Berber tents.
Overview:
The 4 days in Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary is also a very popular Moroccan tour. Tourists are able in only 4 days to discover the magnificent views of the middle Atlas mountains. Moreover, the finest city in Morocco and Africa. Subsequently, move to see Midelt or the city of apples. After that cross the high Atlas mountains this time to see the dam of Errachidia city.
When moving via Errachidia and Erfoud, you will arrive at the Merzouga desert where the adventure begins. Furthermore, you will ride camels to the desert camp and watch the sunset in the heart of Erg Chebbi.
Overnight in the nomadic camp.
The next day, you will discover Merzouga from its oases to the villages.
The following day is going to be a day trip to Ouarzazate city or Wallywood of Africa. Passing by the valley of the Draa and many Berber villages, you will arrive there to discover the city’s biggest movie studios.
On the last day of the 4 days in Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary, you will cross the High Atlas mountains and visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
At final, you will pass through Telouet to discover its magnificent views, then move for Marrakech where our trip ends.
Day 1: From Fes to Merzouga desert passing by Ifrane and Erfoud:
Our 4 days in Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary usually starts at 8:00 am. Your driver/guide will come to pick you up at your accommodation in Fes. Further, the tour will begin with leaving Fes and crossing the middle Atlas mountains. Firstly, you will see the far-reaching views of the green mountains, Berber villages… Your driver will make sure to stop for coffee on the way. After that, you will reach Ifrane or little Switzerland. The latter is named so because it’s the finest city in Africa, also it’s buildings have the triangle rooftops like Switzerland cities.
You will have some time to take a walk around this city then move for the cedar forest. When arrived, your driver will take you to see the Barbary macaque monkeys. Not to mention, you will feed them a bit then continue to reach the city of Midelt. This city is also called the city of apples for its green agricultural lands where they grow this fruit. Next, you will pass through the High Atlas mountains by the road of Tizi-Ntlghamt and reach the dam of Errachidia. You will stop by if interested to take some pictures, then move through Errachidia and Erfoud to reach Merzouga. The latter is the most visited desert in Morocco. Moreover, your driver will drop you off where you will ride camels to the camp. On the way, you will enjoy such a beautiful sunset in the middle of the Sahara desert.
At final, you will enjoy the campfire with a Berberine Music show under the stars.
Day 2: Merzouga discovery day trip:
The second day of our 4 days in Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary will be a day trip to discover the beauty of Merzouga desert.
The staff will wake you up in the morning to enjoy the spectacular sunrise. After that, you will get back to the camp for breakfast.
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up to start the tour, you will visit the Moroccan Auto National Museum to discover the old international cars. Subsequently, take the road to a village called Khamlia , the latter is inhabited by black people who came from Gabon, northern Mali… You will enjoy their music and discover their story, then move for the mines of Kohl and Baryte. The place was owned by the French administration in the past. After you discover the area, you will drive to visit the nomads.
They are people living in hand-made Tents, you will discover where they cook and where the women make hand made carpets.
Afterward, you will enjoy a panoramic view on the top of a hill, it’s a chance to take some great pictures for the camps and the breathtaking dunes.
Above all, you will get back to the Berber village for lunch, the area is very famous for a meal called Berber pizza if interested to try.
After lunch, you will ahead to see the oasis of Merzouga, before you go back to your hotel to spend the night.
Day 3: From Merzouga to Ouarzazate:
The 4 days in Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary’s third day will start after breakfast at the local hotel. At first, you will drive to Rissani to discover the Souk (Market). Next, you will pass through the beautiful city of Alnif and enjoy the tall palm trees’ views in the valleys. Also, cross the Anti-Atlas mountains through Nkob. From there, you will start to see the gorgeous views of Draa’s river, the longest in Morocco.
After some lovely pictures, you will ahead via the curves of Ait-Saoun to arrive at Ouarzazate.
Overnight in a local riad.
Day 4 : Ouarzazate to Marrakech:
The last day of our 4 days in Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary starts again from your hotel in Ouarzazate.
Firstly, you will drive to see the Atlas studios of Wallywood(Ouarzazate). It is called so because many film producers gave it a part of their films or series. For instance, Game of Thrones, Gladiator… After you explore the area, you will move for Ait-Ben-Haddou or the fortress of Glaoua. The latter was built in the eleventh century by the Glaoui family or Thami El Glaoui. Your driver will drop you off to explore it and see the magnificent views from the top of the hill.
Next, you will cross the High Atlas mountains at an altitude of 2260m. That road point is called Tizi N Tichka. Not to mention, you will stop on the way at an Argan oil cooperative to discover how they use it to make the cosmetics.
At final, you will continue by the Tizi N Tichka pass to arrive at Marrakech where our 4 days in Morocco tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary ends.
