4 DAYS TOUR FROM FES TO DESERT AND MARRAKECH

OVERVIEW :

Join us on a wonderful four-day tour from Fes to the enchanting Merzouga Desert, and finally, to the vibrant city of Marrakech. This itinerary promises a delightful mix of natural beauty, cultural encounters, and immersive experiences in the heart of Morocco.

HIGHLIGHTS :
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, and witness the beauty of the Ziz Gorges and Valley as you make your way from Fes to Merzouga.
  • Stop to see the Berber villages of Azrou and Erfoud, and get a glimpse of their unique way of life and rich culture.
  • Experience the thrill of riding camels through the desert dunes of Merzouga, and spend a night at a traditional nomadic camp under a blanket of stars.
  • Watch the sunrise and sunset over the mesmerizing Sahara desert, and witness the magical colors of the sky changing from red to yellow to orange.
  • Visit Tissardmine Oasis, and meet local nomad families who will share with you their fascinating stories of surviving in the harsh Sahara environment.
  • Explore the stunning Todgha Gorges, also known as the Grand Canyon of Morocco, and marvel at its awe-inspiring rock formations.
  • Cinema Studios: Discover the fascinating world of African Hollywood as you tour the cinema studios and museum in Ouarzazate, which has been the backdrop for many international movies.
  • Ait Benhaddou: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a stunning fortified city made entirely of clay that has been used as a backdrop for many movies and TV shows.
  • Delicious Moroccan Cuisine: Savor the delicious Moroccan cuisine in glamorous restaurants, local cafes, and nomadic camps, and indulge in the traditional tagines, couscous, and mint tea.
  • Vibrant Marrakech: End your journey in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you can wander through the colorful souks, visit the historic landmarks, and experience the lively culture of Morocco.

DAY 1: FES – MIDELT – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT

our journey will commence by picking you up from your hotel and then we set off to Merzouga, on our way you will catch a glimpse of the middle and high atlas mountains, then we make a short stop in a small Berber village “Azrou” to see the well-known cedar forest and its apes, monkeys too ! by this time you’ll feel hungry so our lunch will be served in a glamorous restaurant in Midelt, our journey continues by driving through the mesmerizing “Tizi n talghamt “ mountain pass, beauty is still there to be discovered with the fascinating Ziz gorges formed with volcanic rocks in the Ziz Valley, we will continue driving to the well charming Berber village Erfoud and Rissani until we arrive to Merzouga, where we will be riding camels for almost an hour to have an unforgettable nomad experience, we are going to sleep in a camp located in the heart of Sahara, with sand dunes and stars in the sky and dinner of course.

DAY 2: MERZOUGA DESERT – ERG CHEBBI – DESERT NOMADS – KHAMLIA

This day will only revolve around Sahara early in the morning we’ll make sure to enjoy a tremendously wonderful sunset, take a walk over vast waves of sand dunes, have breakfast will be served at that time, and then set off to Tissardmine Oasis full of fossils excavations. We will meet some welcoming nomad families that will share with us their secrets of surviving in the Sahara, and their stories with wild animals, fear not, you’re well-safe with our team! we go around Khamlia famous for its soulful gnawa music, as night falls we’ll drive to your camp.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – TODGHA GORGE – DADES VALLEY

Make sure to wake early so as to have a soulful moment under a sky colored with shades of red and yellow and above perfect sand dunes, what a view! Worry not today we will have a special kind of breakfast to kick off the day right, and then off to Rissani we go, specifically we will visit the famous souk that opens only Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, you can pick some beautiful souvenirs for you and your friends if you would like to. our tour still continues with us heading to “Erfoud” the land of marble and apples if you’re interested you can visit the manufacturers of fossilized marble, and on our way, you will be struck by the beauty of Todgha gorges also known as the grand canyon’s of Morocco, you will surely have the chance to roam and wander in this magical and mysterious landscape, even have one delicious lunch with your beloved ones or one, after that, we hit the road up to the Dades valley and why not rest there or in Boulmane Dades until the following day.

DAY 4: DADES VALLEY- ROSES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH

Be well prepared because this journey won’t terminate there, you will have one lovely breakfast and then you get to walk and gaze at the marvels of the Dades valley, if you’re finished then let’s carry on towards the valley of roses, driving through the palm groves of Skoura and the “One Thousand Kasbah “ road, to reminisce again the remains of the 17th century! Buckle up your safety belt because this journey still isn’t over, our next stop is the one and only Ouarzazat the African Hollywood, if you’re interested enough we will be having a special tour of the cinema studios and the cinema museum where many international movies were shot. we will eat lunch in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and as evening comes we’ll be found in Marrakech and then off to your hotel, you go.

What is Included:

  • A comfy Transportation with A/C and fuel costs.
  • Car Fuel
  • An English Speaking driver/guide.
  • One night in a Berber tent. (Desert Excursions)
  • Camel ride to the desert camp. (Desert Excursions)

What is Excluded:

  • Lunches & Drinks.
  •  Tips

IMPORTANT NOTE

This itinerary of the 4 Days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga and Marrakech is just a suggested plan from our professional team; if doesn’t suit your needs and interests get in touch with us to customize a new tour for your vacation in Morocco.