4-Day Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes

4-Day Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes – Private & Shared

The 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes offers the chance to see Kasbahs and old villages and marvel at the Atlas landscapes, mountains and palm grooves. Todra & Dades gorges, Sahara desert, and a Camel trek overnight at a desert camp under the stars of the night. View the sunset from the Erg Chebbi dunes and meet the nomadic tribespeople.

Morocco Tour Operator We offer private standard, luxury, and standard tours that run from Marrakech to Fes in 4 days and more. We also organize a Marrakech to Fes desert tour through our Sahara Desert on Morocco small group tours. Please note that you only share transportation.

The cost for the four-day Marrakech from Fes desert tour is based partly on the number of people who travel, the type of accommodation (standard, luxury or mixed (Medium choice)), and the time of the year. Feel free to contact us at any time.

The 4-Day Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes is perfect for any desert walker enthusiastic about making the best desert in the North African country.

Our Morocco tour from Marrakech to Fes offers a wide range of options to explore in the Sahara Desert region, Skoura Palm Groves, Berber Villages, and The High Atlas Mountains.

Travelers will be able to explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, where several Hollywood films were shot. Take a Camel hike through the Sahara Desert, Sip Tea with a Berber Family, and enjoy The High Atlas Mountains. The tour will give you an insider’s look at the country in the Moroccan Odyssey.

Highlights of the Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 4 Days

Program Itinerary of the 4-day Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Marrakech » Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate » Dades Valley (317 km):

Our driver/guide will collect you from the hotel you are staying at in Marrakech to begin the four-day desert excursion from Marrakech until Fes.

The journey towards the Kasbah in Ait Benhaddou (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987) crosses the mountains of the high Atlas, traversing the Tizi N’tichka Pass, which is at an altitude of 2260m. Visit the famous construction located in Morocco and take a break for lunch at the local restaurant.

After lunch, we’ll travel through Ouarzazate, the city. We’ll visit the Atlas film studios for a shot and then continue to the town’s centre to enjoy a stunning panorama of the Kasbah in Taourirt, a historically fortified residence.

You’ll then travel to Kalaa M’gouna and Boumalne Dades to spend the night: dinner and the night stay in the hotel.

Accommodation:

• Standard: Hotel Babylon o similar.
• Superior: Hotel Xaluca o similar.
• Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 2: Dades » Todra Gorges » Erfoud » Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) (255 km)

After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive towards Tinghir, take in Boumalne du Dades, and stop to enjoy a stunning view of Dades Valley. Then, we’ll proceed to Todra Gorges through Imider along with Tinghir.

On the way, they will make several stops to take photos while enjoying the view. You will arrive in Todra Gorges and walk through its narrow valleys, taking in the breathtaking scenery of the canyons.

In the afternoon, we head to Tinjdad and stop for lunch before heading to Erfoud, famous for its fossil-based manufacturers. Following that, we travel to the stunning Dunes at Erg Chebbi. These spectacular dunes are also known as Merzouga Dunes.

Get to the dunes’ edge and prepare for a camel ride for an hour and a half to take in the stunning sunset, which will be accompanied by laughter and excitement.

When you are sitting on the back of your dromedary, with just the sound of the footprints of the camels in the sand, you will make your way to the camp to stay overnight in the traditional nomad tent.

Delicious dinner and entertainment around the campfire (Berber Drums) before staying the night in a fully-equipped camp for desert camping with all the facilities in the desert.

Accommodation:

• Standard: Jannat Luxury Camp o similar.
• Superior: Jannat Luxury Camp o similar.
• Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert » Nomads Families » Erg Chebbi (40 Km)

This is the third day of our four-day desert tour from Marrakech through Fes. It is a stunning morning in the Sahara desert and a breathtaking sunrise, as you’re in a borderless area. It is worth waking up early to see the most stunning sunrise you’ve ever witnessed from the top of a dune close to the camp. Enjoy the unique landscape.

A delicious breakfast is ready for you. Take a shower before riding your camels to Merzouga.

Then we’ll make our way through the Erg Chebbi and its tinny villages, an amazing extension of a sand desert that is home to the Big Dune of Morocco. Then we continue on the road that was used to transport Dakar-Paris “Paris—Dakar” and finish in the desert of black.

The next stop is at a viewpoint where we can look over the hole that Erg Chebbi has dug. Then we’ll arrive at Kamilia Village, where most of the inhabitants are of dark skin and originate from Mali in the Mali region. Here, we’ll have an energizing tea while we listen to a live performance of local music from Gnawa.

Make a stop at Mefis, an abandoned village in the region, where you’ll have the opportunity to see the lead mines and other minerals dating back to the French colonial period. We travel to Mefis via a road that leads us to meet a nomad family who lives in tents and discover their practices and secrets.

Transfer to your hotel. You will have some free time to explore the city or the dunes next to the hotel for a spectacular sunset. Dinner and a night in the hotel.

Accommodation:

• Standard: Hotel Nomad Palace o similar.
• Superior: Riad Serai o similar.
• Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 4: Merzouga » Ziz Valley » Azrou Cedar forest & Barbary Apes » Fes (466 km)

Following breakfast, we begin the final day of our Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes in the north. We travel through Tafilalet, the largest palm grove in the country.

Hundreds of palm trees line the 20-km road. The route leads towards the Ziz Valley, where water runs through the palm grove. We stop here and, from the top of the hill, take in the magnificent view of the valley and the Aoufous town.

The day will end with a stop in Midelt City, in the middle of the Atlas, where you can have some free time for lunch and rest for a bit. In the afternoon, we journey to the Cedar Forest of Azrou, and if we are lucky, we may spot some Barbary Apes next to the road.

We’ll visit Ifrane, the capital city, in the following location: Ifrane is located on the northwestern slope of the Middle Atlas at 1630 meters above sea level. Its vast avenues, urbanization with a high standard of cleanliness, grassy areas, greenery, and architectural style make the city appear like a Swiss town.

Ifrane feels lost, which is a bit lost in Morocco. It’s why it’s called “Moroccan Switzerland”, and if that’s still not enough, it also has a significant skiing resort (Michlifen). At 6 pm, we will get to Fes, transfer you to your hotel, and conclude our service. (4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes)

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