4-Day Marrakech to Fes Tour Via Morocco’s Sahara Desert

Travel from Marrakech to Fes on a 4-day private Morocco Sahara desert tour filled with jaw-dropping scenery. From crossing the High Atlas Mountains to exploring the fascinating Kasbahs towering every Morocco desert oasis. Soak in the breath-taking dunes of Merzouga while watching a magical sunset on the back of your camel, and end the day with a lifetime experience of spending the night at your Sahara desert camp.

4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour Highlights:

• Cross the high Atlas Mountains from Marrakech to Ouarzazate
• Discover the remarkably preserved Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou and Amrdil
• Join your guide for a walk in the oasis of Todgha to learn about the Berber culture
• Ride your camel in Erg Chebbi and watch a stunning sunset view in the horizon
• Spend the night at your luxury Sahara desert camp
• Watch Barbary apes in Middle Atlas Mountains on your way to Fes

Marrakech to Fes 4 Days Desert Tour Itinerary:

• Day 1: Marrakech - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Boumalne Dades

  (6 Hours Drive)

  Start your 4-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour with an early departure (07h30 AM towards the High Atlas Mountains, and Tizi Ntichka pass, driving along the scenic drive past Berber villages.
  You will continue to the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, famed for its Gladiator and Game of Thrones sets. Explore the Kasbah accompanied by a local Berber guide. Continue to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa, where you might want to stop for a visit to Atlas Film Studios, one of the largest open-air Studios in the world.
  In the afternoon, we follow the road of the Kasbahs towards the oasis of Skoura, famous for its most preserved Kasbah in Morocco: Amrdil, surrounded by lush green palm trees oasis.
  We will conclude the day with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbahs and the valley of the roses towards your hotel located next to Dades Canyons.
  

  Accomodation Details:

  • Hotel Panorama
  • OR
  • Hotel Babylon

• Day 2: Tinghir - Merzouga

  (4 Hours Drive)

  Today’s adventure will begin with a drive to the oasis of Tnghir, a former military post during the French occupation of Morocco. It is famed for hosting a significant Jewish community until the 1960s. Meet your local guide for a walk in the oasis along the stream, watching local Berbers working the fields. End your walk with the stunning views of Todgha Canyons.
  In the afternoon, we continue to Rissani, a holy city and the cradle of the Alaouite Dynasty, which rules Morocco until today.
  Visit the dates market before you continue to Merzouga. Dinner and overnight will take place at one of the lodges, only a couple hundred meters from the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  

  Accomodation Details:

  • Auberge du Sud
  • OR
  • Xaluca Tomboctou

• Day 3: Merzouga - Erg Chebbi

  (1 Hour Drive)

  After a late breakfast, get ready to get your first taste of the Sahara desert: hop on your vehicle for a visit to Tisserdmine oasis and meet local nomads, who are hospitable enough to invite you to share a cup of mint tea. You will spot the Hamada stretching to the sharp cliffs marking the Algerian borders from the horizon.
  In the afternoon, meet your camel caravan, pick a camel, and follow your guide! Admire beautiful 360-degree views of the desert landscape as the sun slowly sets over the color changing dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  Arrive at your Sahara desert camp just before it gets dark and settle up in your tent. Dinner will be served under the stars next to the campfire.
  Walk to the nearest dune to admire the crystal clear sky, or join your local host nomads playing their Tam Tam drums.
  

  Accomodation Details:

  • Comfortable camp
  • OR
  • Luxury camp

• Day 4: Merzouga - Midelt - Fes

  (7 Hours Drive)

  Today, you can opt for an early wake-up to watch the sun rises on top of one of the sand dunes next to your desert camp. After breakfast, meet your driver to travel to Fes.
  First, you will drive along Ziz Valley, famous for its Ksours (fortified villages) and lush green oases dotted with date pam trees. Then, you will arrive at Midelt, located in the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains. This region is known for its apple farms and the mining industry.
  From here, continue to Fes through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains with a couple of stops in Azrou t watch the Barbary apes and Ifran for a cup of coffee.
  Arrive in Fes late in the afternoon, and your 4-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour will conclude with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your riad.
  

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