The 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech offers an unforgettable desert experience through Morocco’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From Fez city to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, you will spend an overnight in a luxury camp. In addition, you will discover the Sahara and nomadic families. And through the ancient Kasbahs and traditional villages, this tour offers an enriching experience filled with unique sights and local flavors.
Fes => Marrakech
8:00 AM
We will start the 4-day desert tour by picking you up from your hotel or Riad and taking you into the Middle Atlas Mountains. The first stop will be in Ifrane, founded by the French in the 1930s, and known as Morocco’s Switzerland because of its Alpine chalet-styled architecture and aspect. Next, you will travel through the cedar forests, where the famous Barbary macaque monkeys are. You will stop to have lunch, before heading to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Then, enjoy an unforgettable camel trek into the breathtaking sunset as you travel through the shifting sands before you arrive at a luxury desert camp to spend the night in a charming tent with a private bathroom, surrounded by the dunes. Chill out and enjoy a delicious dinner while listening to the sweet strains of traditional Berber music.
You will get up early to contemplate the most spectacular sunrise you have ever seen at the top of one of the dunes near the camp and enjoy this beautiful landscape. Then, you will have a warm breakfast in the camp before climbing back on the camels to meet your guide/driver.
Then, we will drive alongside Erg Chebbi, a large expanse of sandy desert where Morocco’s Great Dune, more than 250 meters high, is located. We will then continue along the road that was once used for the *Paris-Dakar* and ends where we can see nomad Families and learn about their customs. The next stop will be at a viewpoint to contemplate the Erg Chebbi divide. We will then reach the village of Kamilia, originally from Sudan, where we will have a relaxing cup of tea while listening to a concert of Gnawa spiritual music. Transfer to your accommodation and have a free afternoon to enjoy the dunes next to the hotel and watch the sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
You will wake up to see a beautiful sunrise over the sand dunes, then you will have breakfast before leaving the desert toward Dades. you will stop in Erfoud city to visit a fossil monument, as this city is famous for. Then, drive to Toudra Gorges, where the mountains cover the sky, and enjoy its gorgeous Canyon views. Stretch your legs and enjoy the views before continuing to the Dades Valley, where we will spend our third night.
After having breakfast at your hotel/Riad, you will drive to Marrakech through the Valley of Roses, where we can have a short break so you can get to know their products. Then, we crossed Ouarzazate (the city of Hollywood), to the dramatic village of Ait Benhaddou. UNESCO lists this amazing village as a World Heritage Site due to its unique architecture consisting of many Kasbahs (fortresses) with four tall towers, small windows, and tiny doors. After lunch, you will drive through the spectacular High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m altitude). We will have several stops to take pictures and enjoy the views. Arrival in Marrakech around 6 pm.
This 4-day tour was simply spectacular. From the very beginning, the organization was impeccable, and each destination left us speechless. We traveled through breathtaking landscapes, from the Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the desert, with authentic experiences and unforgettable moments. But best of all was our guide, Youssef. His knowledge, kindness, and passion for sharing Moroccan culture made every moment special. Always attentive to every detail, he made us feel at home as we explored this beautiful country.
