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4 Days Desert Tour from Marakech to Fes

4 Days - 3 Nights
Marrakech

4 Days Desert Tour from Marakech to Fes

Overview:
4 Days Desert Tour from Marakech to Fes

Join a 4-day/3-night trip from Marrakech to Fes via the Merzouga Desert. Traveling throughout the mountains and discovering the most fascinating landscapes, each corner in Morocco offers rich culture and history. During the desert trip, everybody deserves to attempt the tasty Moroccan cuisin. Embark on a desert lifetime experience and stoll among the traditional souks. The captivating Kasbahs are also included in this tour to visit and admire the beautiful Berber architecture.

HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Days Desert Tour from Marakech to Fes

  • Having a scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains and enjoying the sights of Tizi N-Tichka Pass.
  • Visiting the well-preserved Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
  • Exploring Ouarzazate and its famous spots, including Studio Atlas and the gorgeous Taourirt Kasbah.
  • Passing by spectacular palm groves, exceptional valleys, and both remarkable gorges, Dades and Todra.
  • Experience a camel ride over the Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes and spending an unbelieveable night in a desert camp.
  • Observe a magical and charming sunset and sunrise over the top of sand dunes.
  • Join some outstanding Saharian rhythms while staying at Desert Camp with locals.
  • Stroll along the traditional markets and learn about lifestyles while meeting people.
  • Stop by the fabulous Ziz Valley panoramic view and take enough photographs to make memories.
  • Meet Barbary Apes along the road from Merzouga Desert to Fes around Azrou at a Cedar Fores.
ITINERARY: 4 Days Desert Tour from Marakech to Fes

DAY 1:MARRAKECH - TIZI N-TICHKA- AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - SKOURA - ROSES VALLEY - DADES VALLEY.

Our Marrakech Desert tour, “4 days/3 nights,” starts with a scenic drive through the impressive high Atlas mountains, connecting with nature and the fascinating desert. Touring along the high Atlas Mountains is a peaceful place to connect yourself to nature, enjoying the scenery of the Tizi n-Tichka Pass. The next step is moving to an argan cooperative and observing some berber women making local products from argan seeds.

Furthermore, continue to one of the well-preserved kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the Kasbah and dive into Berber culture and real history. The Kasbah has been featured in some famous movies and TV series; for instance, Game of Thrones, Yummy, Lowrence of Arabia, and more were shot there.

In the afternoon, continue the road through Ouarzazate, famous as an African Hollywood due to its enchanted surroundings and breathtaking geology; in addition, visit Taourirt Kasbah and the famous Atlas Studio. Moreover, see the gorgeous palm groves of Skoura and visit a nice roses cooperative in Kalaat Mgouna, which holds a festival that takes place in May. Arrive at the rock formation view known as Monkey Fingers before heading to the hotel in Dades Valley.

DAY 2:DADES VALLEY - TOUDRA GORGES - ERFOUD - ERG CHEBBI DUNES - DESERT CAMP.

The following day begins with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, followed by a four-hour drive to Merzouga. Before viewing two additional spots, there will be chances to explore the little village of Tinghir, walk through the Toudra oasis, and then enter the canyons, the best place to climb and hike, as it has been featured in an American TV show called “Expedition Impossible. Continue to Erfoud, the city famous for fossils and date variety; it has an annual date festival that takes place in October.

When we get to Merzouga, our expert camel guide will be there for us. The journey will now take an hour to pass the Erg Chebbi Dunes, ending at the same time as the Saharan sun sets. After taking in the sunset from the top of the sand dunes, we continue on to the desert camp for a fantastic evening. Together with the locals, we enjoy a delectable supper and berber music under a starry sky.

DAY 3:DISCOVER MERZOUGA REGION BY 4X4 VEHICLE.

Our explorative desert journey begins after catching a fabulous sunrise and delighhtful breakfast. Firstly, drive over the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, arrive in the nomad family, have a cup of tea, and learn about their lifestyle. In addition, move to an abandoned village where the locals used to work the Galena mine.

Secondly, move to a charming village called Khamlia, where we discover and perform Gnaoua music. Next, have a berber pizza in a traditional restaurant before heading to the Merzouga groves, as we learn how the locals still use the old irrigation system. Consequently, move forward with the accommodation for a relaxed evening after a long day. There would be a chance to try some different activities over the Erg Chebbi dunes, such as buggy riding,quad biking or horseback riding.

DAY 4:MERZOUGA DESERT - RISSANI - ZIZ VALLEY - MIDELT - AZROU - CEDAR FOREST - IFRAN - FES.

On the last day of our Marrakech to desert experience, it is worth getting up early in the morning for a witness and spectacular sunrise. Our journey starts with a drive to Rissani, a small town around the Merzouga Desert. We stroll in a traditional market where locals from different villages gather and do shopping every week. Moreover, we continue over the landmark palm groves of Ziz Valley and arrive in a breathtaking panoramic view where you can take some lovely photographs. We move through Midelt and Azrou, where there will be a chance to meet Barbary macaques. Additionally, we will then visit Ifrane, which, due to its much snow during the winter, is called the little Switzerland of Morocco. Thus, we end our Marrakech Desert Tour with a safe drop-off at your accommodation in Fes.

4 Days Desert Tour from Marakech to Fes

Price Includes

  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
  • Private vehicle with A/C
  • English,Spanish,Portuguese Speaking Guide/Driver
  • Private room at your preferred Riad or hotel
  • A private tent at a desert camp
  • Camel ride (A camel for each person)
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • 4x4 vehicle In case you do not need a camel
  • Car Fuel
  • Drop-off at your accommodation in Fes

Price Excludes

  • Lunches,Drinks,Tips
  • Enterance fees, if needed
  • Activities:Buggies,Quads

Important Observation

Please be aware that all our Morocco Tour itineraries can be modified and designed according to your choices.

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