Marrakech to Fes desert tour 4 days

Your 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes begins today. You will be picked up by a local tour guide from Morocco Daily Adventures company at the airport or place of lodging, and then you will go to Boumalne Dades. We will halt numerous times along the route, the first of which will be at Tizi N’T’ichka Pass, which is 2260 meters high in the High Atlas Mountains. We pause here to take in the breathtaking view of the Atlas before moving on to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, our next stop. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah is well known for its exquisite examples of traditional Moroccan architecture, which are made of earthen clay and harmoniously integrate into the surrounding terrain.

Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Ait Ben Haddou has become well-known for serving as the shooting location for a number of motion pictures and television shows, such as “Game of Thrones,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and “Gladiator.” Its stunning and well-preserved buildings make the ideal setting for epic and historical settings. After your exploration of the Kasbah is complete, we stop for lunch at a nearby eatery before continuing on to Ouarzazate, which is referred to as the “gateway to the desert.” One of the biggest film studios in the world, Atlas Studios, is located in Ouarzazate, which is also well-known for its film industry.

Later on, we set off to to Kalaat M’Gouna, a city renowned for rose cultivation and distillation, after you feel free to snap a memorable photo in front of the Taourirte Kasbah. Furthermore, the city’s inhabitants celebrate the Rose Festival at the castle every year since it produces a lot of cosmetics using local flowers.

To find out more about how they make different goods from roses, like body cream, shampoo, hair oil, and soap, feel free to stop by one of the women’s cooperatives. So we keep on to Boumalane Dades, our destination. We send you off for the night at your riad upon arrival.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Riad or Hotel
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: From Marrakech to Boumalne Dades: 314 km / 5-6 Hours with stops

We visit the Dades Gorge for a brief visit today after breakfast. Beautiful views of the valley and the distinctive rock formations may be had from the winding road that winds through the gorge. Enjoy a typical lunch at a nearby restaurant while admiring the lovely surroundings. We then make a halt not far from the gorge to view the Monkey Finger Rocks, so called because of their unusual shape that resembles monkey fingers.

This natural marvel is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll and picture ops. After that, we depart from Boumalne and go across the Todgha Gorge to the Sahara Desert. Once there, visitors are welcome to stroll among the 300-meter-tall canyon walls and take in the striking scenery. This location is ideal for a quick hike and photography. At last, we reach Merzouga after a customary lunch by the Gorge. We leave you off at the edge of the sand, ride your camels, and begin navigating the dunes.

After making a stop at the stunning panorama to take in the enchanted sunset vista, proceed to the Desert Camp. You will be greeted with a mint teacup and a delectable dinner at the camp. Before you go to bed, see the stars away from the light of the campfire and bask in the desert sensations of Berber music.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Luxury or Standard Camp
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: From Boumalne Dades to Merzouga: 253 km / 6-7 Hours with stops

Make sure you get up early to see the amazing sunrise over the dunes that are close to your camp. You can also observe how the color of the sand changes as the sun rises. We begin our exploring day with a visit to the first Berber nomadic families behind the Erg Chebbi dunes after breakfast.

Discover their customs and graciousness while also getting a glimpse of their everyday lives. We tip them and move on to the Mefiss Mountains, which are renowned for their breathtaking vistas and historical significance as the location of a previous kohl mining operation. Meet the Gnawa people, who are descended from African slaves and are known for their distinctive music and dance, by going to the village of Khamlia afterwards.

Take in a riveting show that showcases their rich cultural history. Later, we stop for lunch at a nearby eatery known for its Berber pizza. We stop briefly to investigate the verdant oases before our adventure comes to an end. These areas stand in stark contrast to the surrounding desert. Learn about the variety of plants and animals that grow in these lush environments. At last, we check you into a lovely hotel for the night.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Hotel
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: Excursion around Erg Chebbi: 30 km / 4 Hours of exploration

After leaving the enthralling Merzouga desert on the fourth day of your 4-day from Marrakech to Fes desert tour, we will travel to Fes. We will make multiple stops along the way to explore and take in each fascinating location. First, the Ziz Valley is today’s destination. It has become known as Morocco’s second-largest oases, after the Daraa Valley. We then take a car to Midelt, the apple capital.

We stop here for lunch and continue on to the Cedar Forest. The wild Barbary Macaques settled in the woodland after migrating from Gibraltar. Feeding the monkeys is welcome, but we advise using caution. So let’s continue exploring Ifrane, Morocco’s Little Switzerland, which is situated in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Before traveling to Fes, feel free to have a little stroll about the city. After your three-day Morocco Desert tour, we drop you off at the airport or at your lodging in Fes.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Hotel or Riad
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast
• ⇒ Distance: From to Fes Merzouga : 467 km / 8-9 Hours with stops