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4-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour
Overview
Adventure in the Sahara: 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
Embark on a captivating 4-day journey from Marrakech to Fes, traversing the mesmerizing Sahara Desert. Experience a camel trek through the stunning Erg Echabbi dunes, spending nights under the starry desert sky. Explore iconic sites such as Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, lush palm groves, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorge. This tour offers an unforgettable blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty, providing a truly immersive Moroccan adventure.
These tours are flexible and can be customized to 3, 4, or 5 days. To truly savor the breathtaking landscapes and avoid lengthy drives, we recommend opting for the 4 days/3 nights or 5 days/4 nights options.
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Tizi-n-Tichka Pass: High Atlas crossing at 2,260 meters
- Telouat Kasbah: Historic site of Pacha Glaoui
- Ait Ben Haddou: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hollywood of Africa: Ouarzazate cinema studios
- Dades Valley & Todra Gorge: Scenic landscapes and Berber villages
- Erg Echabbi (Merzouga): Camel trek and starry night in Berber tents
- Ziz Valley & Atlas Mountains: Diverse and stunning scenery
- Cedar Forests: Magot monkeys in Middle Atlas
- Ifran: Morocco's first ski resort
Inclusions
What's included
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned accommodation
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Inclusive breakfasts and dinners (dietary needs catered for)
- Camel treks with a private tent
Finding Peace in the Sahara Desert
Embrace the serenity of the Sahara Desert, where endless dunes and starry nights offer a peaceful escape from daily life.
Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
Footprint
Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Day 1
Marrakech - Telouat - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
Depart after breakfast at 8:00 am from your hotel towards Ouarzazate. Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Visit Telouat Kasbah, built by Pacha Glaoui during the French colonization period. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, preserved since 1987. Proceed to Ouarzazate, stopping for photographs, and visit the Hollywood of Africa cinema studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, depart from Ouarzazate and head towards Skoura, known for its palm trees and authentic Kasbahs at Amredil and Ben Moro. Continue to the spectacular Rose Valley, where you'll see fig, almond, and walnut trees. Pass through the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, witnessing many Berber villages and Kasbahs before arriving at Todra Gorge. Overnight stay in a hotel at Todra Gorge.
Day 2
Ouarzazate - Dades Valley - Todra Gorge
Day 3
Todra Gorge - Erg Echabbi (Merzouga)
Depart from Todra Gorge and drive towards Erg Echabbi (Merzouga), passing spectacular landscapes and the volcanic mountains of Saghrou in the Anti Atlas. Pass through the village of Tinejdad and stop for lunch in Touroug. After lunch, continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossil factories. Marvel at the beautiful sand dunes as you pass by Erissani. Upon arrival at Erg Echabbi, take a camel trek to the heart of the Sahara Desert and spend the night under the stars in Berber tents.
After breakfast, ride your camels back to the hotel to freshen up before heading to Fes. Enjoy the fabulous landscapes of Ziz Valley along the way. Take in the stunning scenery of the Atlas Mountains, passing through Tizi-n-Talghoumt at 1,907 meters. Stop for lunch in the small town of Midelt and visit the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you may see Magot monkeys. Pass through Ifran, Morocco's first ski resort, before arriving in the Imperial City of Fes.
Experience the best of the Moroccan desert with cultural visits, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable adventures.
Day 4
Merzouga - Ziz Valley - Azrou - Ifran - Fes
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I spent two weeks in Morocco with 9 female friends and we could not have asked for a better tour guide! I've done many group trips and I don't think I've ever had a guide that was so attentive, energetic, positive, patient and informative without bombarding you with information. Ahmed knows his country well and knows how to make you feel immersed in the culture. He's incredibly professional yet very approachable. We started in Casablanca and finished in Marrakesh, stopping in Rabat, Meknes, Fez and the Sahara and thanks to Ahmed's knowledge and sharing of information, we got to truly understand the nuances of each area, allowing us to appreciate the diversity that is Morocco!
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