Overview
Experience an unforgettable 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour through Morocco’s mountains, valleys, and Sahara Desert. This journey combines culture, history, nature, and adventure.
Begin in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Continue through the cedar forests and the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. Travel along the beautiful Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga and the Sahara Desert.
Enjoy a camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset over the Sahara and spend a magical night at a desert camp. Wake early to admire the sunrise over the dunes.
Continue through traditional villages, souks, ancient kasbahs, and dramatic gorges. Cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech.
This private Morocco desert tour from Fes to Marrakech offers an unforgettable way to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes and rich culture.
Highlights
What is Included
What is Not Included
Itinerary:
Fes – Ifrane – Cedars Forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Your 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech begins with an early pickup from your hotel or the airport. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then continue to the cedar forest to see Barbary macaques. After lunch in Midelt, drive through the scenic Ziz Valley and its palm groves before reaching Merzouga. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and watch the sunset. Spend the night at a Sahara desert camp with dinner, Berber music, and traditional entertainment under the stars.
Explore Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga
Wake up early to enjoy the spectacular Sahara Desert sunrise before breakfast. Today, explore the Merzouga region by 4x4, visiting the ancient mines and meeting nomadic families to learn about their traditional lifestyle. Continue to Khamlia village to experience authentic Gnawa music and culture. After lunch, visit the palm grove and Merzouga Lake, also known as Flamingo Lake. Return to your hotel near the dunes for dinner and an overnight stay.
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
After breakfast, leave the Sahara and travel to Rissani, an important historic market town. Continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossils and traditional fossil workshops. The journey then takes you through palm groves and Berber villages to the spectacular Todra Gorges, surrounded by towering red cliffs. After exploring the gorge, continue to Dades Valley and visit the famous Monkey Fingers rock formations. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel in the valley.
Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, drive through the beautiful Rose Valley and continue to the palm groves of Skoura. Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” and explore its famous film studios or Taourirt Kasbah. Next, visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location. Finally, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
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The 4 days from Fes to Marrakech is very open-ended and can be structure to wherever you may wish to go. If you wish to extend one or more visited places, if you would like to have morelesh activities, or if you prefer the lodgings at accommodation differently then please let us know – we will adjust your holiday to Morocco.
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There are several activities in Merzouga including camel trekking and other non-tourist jeep excursions, sand boarding, quad biking. You can also enjoy yourself with the Berber music and dance and learn the local custom of the place. Here our activities could be arranged according to your preferences thus making your stay in the desert something to talk about for sometime.
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Internet connection may be scarce at the desert camp, therefore giving a good opportunity to simply relax and immerse into the Desert. However, most of the hotels in Merzouga and Dades Valley offer use of wireless connectivity to the internet. We kindly guide the guests to welcome the empty space of the desert and avoid spending time with their technological devices.
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The best time are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) because the weather is generally moderate and pleasant. However, the Sahara desert can be attractive any time of any year. The conditions we offer to clients will however suit the different seasons prevailing throughout the year as we shall try to copy with them in order to enhance the experience.
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Of course, solo travellers are also very welcome – a group of six is a common size for our local life changing journeys. Some of the choices you have in terms of our tours include having a private car or joining a group. Of course, travelling alone can also be fantastic travelling across Morocco and you will be able to get to know other like-minded travellers being on the same 4 days from Fes to Marrakech.
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Booking is easy. You can reach us through email or our phone or by sending us a message through the website, then we talk about the details required. We also welcome visa, master-card, money gram, bank checks, and cash payments, bank transmits. All events should be booked in advance especially during major holidays because the slots may fill up very fast.
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Of course, we can serve diverse types of meals, including vegetarian and vegan meals if requested. Kindly let us know in advance your choice in this so that befitting meals may be arranged throughout the trip. It is our aim that every bottled guest has a great experience while partaking any of the meals.
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Absolutely! If you do not want to ride a camel, a 4 x 4 car will take you to the desert camp. You always come first and we will make sure you enjoy your desert experience and that pleases you most. This brings up questions about vegetarianism and veganism are there meals taken during the tour that are vegetarian free from meat products.
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Desert wear should be relatively free-fitting for the day and warmer during the night. High temperatures range during a day can decrease sharply during the night. Also, also bring a hat, Sunglasses, and Sunblock for the sun. We recommend taking only some water, snacks and camera for the camel ride and lighter bags in the hotel.
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Yes the tour is appropriate for families and children of all ages are welcome. It remains safe and comfortable from start to end and suffices to say that children will enjoy the journey. However, if there are certain requirements that you wish to fulfill, we can suggest where we can go if you tell us in advance and that it would be best for families to speak to us.
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