4 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

The 4 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour begins with an early pick you up from your accommodation in Fes. Then, we drive south through the magnificent Middle Atlas Mountains toward Ifran city; known as the Switzerland of Morocco, famous for its low temperatures and  alpine-style houses, according to MBC times this town is the second cleanest in the world. Also, visit Azrou Cedar Forest where the wild monkeys live known as the Barbary Apes. Later, head toward Midelt city; famous for the apples and the principal cities for the mining of several minerals. Then, you will have a free time for lunch. 

In the afternoon, you will reach to Merzouga; a small village located near the Erg Chebbi and popular tourist destination, this beautiful village has the largest natural groundwater coming from the deep of the sand dunes, then we head to a Desert hotel to relax and recharge for the adventures to come. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

After breakfast, we start an off-road journey to explore the interesting place. First, we head to nomadic families residing in the vicinity of the Sand dunes, this unique opportunity allows you to witness their lifestyle and gain insight into their remarkable ability to thrive in the arid Sahara Desert, and the privilege of sharing a cup of refreshing mint tea with them, fostering cultural connections and learning from their experiences. Next, we continue our adventure to the M’Fis mines, situated on a lofty plateau that offers a panoramic view of Erg Chebbi and the breathtaking Desert landscape. Furthermore, the next stop will be in Khamlia village; known as the Gnaoua village, its inhabitants origins are from sub-Saharan countries such as Mali, Niger and Sudan. You will have the opportunity to enjoy into their captivating Gnaoua rhythms. Later, you will have free time for lunch, savouring the flavours of Berber pizza. Then, we return to Merzouga to start camel ride to the middle of Erg Chebbi sand dunes, a stop will be made to witness the awe-inspiring view of the sunset from a high dune, moments that will forever be etched in your memory, after watching the beautiful sunset, you ride the camels again toward the Desert camp, where you will spend the night under the starlit sky. After having the dinner, you can enjoy the enchanting melodies of Berber music performed by local nomads under a sky full of stars.

Waking up early is must do in order to contemplate the colourful sunrise in the middle of nowhere. After the breakfast, you will ride your Camels back to Merzouga village. Then, our journey continues through Erfoud, Touroug and Tinjdad toward Todgha Gorges, Along the way, we may  encounter nomadic communities, offering a glimpse into their unique way of life. Once we reach to Todgha Gorge, you can stroll through this awe-inspiring natural wonder, as the picturesque river valleys showcase the beauty of the southeast region of Morocco. After a pause for lunch time, we head towards Boumaln Dades. Along the way, we will pass the fascinating rock formations known as Monkey Fingers. Finally, you will spend the night in a hotel nestled amidst the enchanting surroundings of the gorges.

Following breakfast, it’s time to enjoy on the last day of our journey towards the captivating High Atlas Mountains, on the you can enjoy views of the Dades Valley, and the Valley of Roses, a festival of roses takes place in this town annually, usually in 1st week of May. Moreover, you will visit the Hollywood of Africa, the city of Ouarzazate, where you will have the opportunity to explore its famous protected UNESCO site, in which several movies were filmed including: Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, The Babel, Gladiator…etc

After 30 minutes drive from Ouarzazate, we reach to the world heritage site of UNESCO, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou; ancient adobe village built in the 11th century, several world movies were filmed, such as The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), The Sheltering Sky (1990), also used in parts of the TV series like Game of Thrones. After lunch, we continue the journey toward the High Atlas Mountain range and the Tizi N’Tichka pass. Finally, in the late evening at around 7 PM, we will arrive in Marrakech, where we will drop you off at your chosen accommodation. This marks the end of our services and concludes the remarkable 4 Days Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour.