Perfect 4-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Description


4-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech. In this tour of 4 days and 3 nights, you will visit so many fabulous places in a short time. The tour begins in Fes. Ifrane, Moroccan Switzerland, and the cedar forest will be our first stops. Lunch in Midelt is followed by a drive along the magnificent Ziz River. We then arrive in Merzouga, a desert in the Sahara. Spend the night at a desert camp in the middle of the desert, where you may ride camels. Enjoy the Sahara's breathtaking sunsets and sunrises as well. Exploring the Sahara desert in a 4x4. Additionally, you will go to the Erfoud fossil town and the Rissani traditional market. Then go to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou as well as the Todra and Dades Gorges. Finally, pass via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and the High Atlas highlands. In Marrakech, the tour concludes.

Itinirary (4 Days)


The 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour starts with an early pick-up from the airport or your accommodation in Fes. Then we drive south through Imouzzer to visit Ifrane, famous for its low temperature, snow, and alpine-style houses. No wonder it is called the Switzerland of Morocco. Then we continue to the cedar forest, where the Barbary Macaques live. Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest. Later, we continue to Midelt, where lunch will be served. Then we head to the Sahara desert, driving through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz river. In the afternoon, we reach the Sahara desert of Merzouga, where you switch to camels and cross the sandy desert. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the magical sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to the desert luxury camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire under the vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

Waking up early in the morning is a must-do in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossil areas to fabulous oases. Which are the ideal places for so many outdoor activities? Firstly, we start our journey in Merzouga by driving off-road to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit in their handmade, woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. Our next destination is Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music and dancing performances. Its inhabitants are from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that, we take a stroll in a palm tree grove. Then drive a few kilometers to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called Flamingos Lake. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.

After breakfast, we leave the desert to visit Rissani town, the ancient capital of Tafilalet. Rissani is still a major trading center in the region, with a large souk lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. After a stroll in Rissani Souk, we continue to Erfoud, where we visit one of the workshops for fossilized marble. Then we drive through Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains, making a high, red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are an ideal place for rock climbers. Feel free to wander in the gorges and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades valley, through Boumalne Dades. Inevitable stops at the “monkey fingers” rock formation. And on a spot atop a mountain overlooking the Dades Valley. Finally, dinner and overnight in a hotel.

On the last day of your 4-day desert tour from Fes, we continue our trip to Kalaa Magouna to visit the Rose Valley. A rose festival is held annually in May. Where the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, and oil to cosmetic products,. We then drive through the palm groves of Skoura. Later, we reach Ouarzazate, also known as the gate of the desert. We will visit the studios where famous movies were shot. We depart to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in many movies, including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, etc. And TV series, including Game of Thrones. Then we continue to Marrakesh. Driving through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and also the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch and to take pictures at interesting spots. Finally, when we reach Marrakesh, we drop you off at the airport or your accommodation. End of the 4-day Morocco Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech.

Included & Excluded


    ✔ Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel or Airport

    ✔ Camel ride in the Sahara desert ( a Camel Per person)

    ✔ Transport in a private 4x4 car or minibus with A/C

    ✔ English / Spanish Speaking Driver

    ✔ Dinner and Breakfast

    ✘ Tips

    ✘ Personal Expenses