Overview
4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech description
Discover the diverse landscapes and cultural wonders of Morocco on a 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga. This captivating journey guides you through the Atlas Mountains, where ancient kasbahs and traditional villages invite exploration. Traverse the picturesque landscapes of the Dades and Todra Gorges, witness the expansive Sahara Desert, and savor an enchanting overnight stay at a desert camp near Merzouga. Immerse yourself in the hospitality of local Berber communities, explore historic towns, and marvel at the ever-changing scenery.
This comprehensive expedition guarantees an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, cultural discovery, and the enchanting allure of the Merzouga desert.
Day By Day
4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech itinerary
Your hotel at the foothills of Erg Chebbi, your night in the desert camp, and your stay in Ouarzazate are confirmed in advance — this is a guide to how the four days unfold.
Day 01
Fes – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
At 8:00 am, we commence our four-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara. We depart for Midelt, traversing the mountains and cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. En route, we pass through Ifrane, a delightful ski resort, and Azrou, a significant handicraft center specializing in cedar woodwork. We reach Midelt for lunch. In the afternoon, our journey progresses to Erfoud and into the desert. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be arranged in a hotel at the foothills of the captivating Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
Summary
- Ifrane and Azrou's cedar-woodwork handicraft center
- Lunch stop in Midelt
- Onward to Erfoud and the foothills of Erg Chebbi
- Overnight: hotel at the foot of the dunes, Merzouga
Day 02
Merzouga – Tour Around Erg Chebbi Sahara Dunes
After breakfast, we head to Khamlia village to enjoy live Gnawa music, continue through an off-track road for a tour around the sand dunes, and stop for a cup of tea with nomads living in Berber tents. You will discover a new sense of life from there and enjoy Berber pizza for lunch. You will get back to the hotel to relax before starting your camel trip into the dunes to watch sunset. After that, you will go to the camp to spend the night in a nomadic tent.
Summary
- Live Gnawa music in Khamlia village
- Off-track tour of the dunes and tea with local nomads
- Berber pizza for lunch
- Sunset camel trek and overnight in a nomadic desert camp tent
Day 03
Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Ouarzazate
You will wake up early to watch the spectacular sunrise at a place where the color of the sand dunes and the play of shadows make an awesome sight. Then, breakfast and a shower at the hotel/riad. We continue to Ouarzazate via Rissani, stopping in Erfoud, a city famous for its fossilized marbles, where you'll visit a workshop that produces marble fossils. Afterwards, we continue to the Todra Gorges, an ideal place for walking and exploring on your own. After lunch, we drive through the town of roses, Kelaa M'Gouna, and continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing the Skoura palm grove until we arrive in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco," and check into the hotel/riad.
Summary
- Sunrise over the dunes and camel ride back to the hotel
- Erfoud's fossilized marble workshop and Rissani
- Todra Gorges, Kelaa M'Gouna and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Overnight: hotel/riad, Ouarzazate
Day 04
Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, we head to Ait Benhaddou, a fortified kasbah situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Built on a hill along the Ouarzazate River, it boasts beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, the site has been the setting for many films, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. After a lunch stop, we continue to Marrakech over the High Atlas Mountains.
Summary
- UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Crossing of the High Atlas Mountains
- Arrival in Marrakech
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the 4 day Fes to Marrakech tour private?
Yes. This is a private tour with your own driver-guide and vehicle for the full 4 days, not a group tour.
Does the tour include camel trekking in Merzouga?
Yes. A sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes is included, followed by an overnight stay in a desert camp.
Does the itinerary include Ait Benhaddou?
Yes, the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah is visited on day 4, on the way from Ouarzazate to Marrakech.
Where does the 4 day tour end?
The tour starts in Fes and ends in Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains on the final day.
What are the highlights of the 4-day Fes to Marrakech tour?
Highlights include the Erg Chebbi dunes, camel trekking, a Sahara desert camp, the Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, and the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
