Overview
4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes description
Discover Morocco's diverse landscapes and rich culture on our 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga. Begin by crossing the High Atlas Mountains, exploring Ait Ben Haddou, and spending a night in the Dades Gorges. Head to Merzouga for a camel ride to a desert camp beneath the Sahara stars. Witness the sunrise over the Sahara before journeying to Fes through the Ziz Valley. Traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains, visit Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, and arrive in Fes to delve into its historical medina. This expedition promises a harmonious blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration.
This 4 days tour from Marrakech promises a seamless blend of natural wonders, historical marvels, and cultural encounters, offering an immersive exploration from the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the captivating landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and the magical Sahara, ultimately concluding in the imperial city of Fes.
Day By Day
4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes itinerary
Your overnights in Ouarzazate, near Tinghir, and the Merzouga desert camp are confirmed in advance — this is a guide to how the four days unfold.
Day 01
Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Today, we pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech and depart for Telouet over the High Atlas, passing through the Tizi N'tichka pass (2,260m in altitude). We visit the Kasbah of Pasha Glaoui in Telouet and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we drive to Ait Ben Haddou along the Ounila Valley with its Berber villages. You'll visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou before continuing to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate.
Summary
- Tizi N'tichka pass and the Kasbah of Pasha Glaoui in Telouet
- Ounila Valley and its Berber villages
- UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Overnight: hotel, Ouarzazate
Day 02
Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges
After breakfast, we leave Ouarzazate for Skoura, where we visit the Kasbah of Amredil, a beautiful kasbah on the "Route of a Thousand Kasbahs." The journey continues through the Valley of Roses and, off-road, past the possibility of visiting a nomad family living in caves. You'll visit the Dades Gorges and its striking rock formations before a lunch break in Boulmane du Dades. In the afternoon we continue to Tinghir and on to the Todra Gorges to take in their marvelous canyon views. Dinner and overnight in a kasbah hotel.
Summary
- Kasbah of Amredil in Skoura, on the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs
- Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges rock formations
- Todra Gorges near Tinghir
- Overnight: kasbah hotel, near Tinghir
Day 03
Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
This morning, you'll walk around the palm plantations and enjoy panoramic views of the Todra River. We then drive toward Tinjedad for lunch at a local restaurant, passing several villages such as Touroug (a Berber village) and El-Jarf before reaching Erfoud, where you'll visit a local fossil craft workshop. From there, we continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, also known as the Merzouga dunes. On arrival, you'll set off on a camel trek of an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset, riding on to the desert camp for an overnight stay in a traditional nomad tent, with dinner in the bivouac among the dunes.
Summary
- Palm plantations and views of the Todra River
- Fossil craft workshop in Erfoud
- Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight: nomad tent, desert camp, Merzouga
Day 04
Merzouga – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Wake up early to enjoy sunrise from the top of the dunes, then have breakfast. You'll ride your camel back to the hotel to shower before departing for Errachidia via Erfoud, Aoufous, and the Ziz Valley, stopping for a panoramic view of the Aoufous oasis in the Tafilalet region. We continue to Midelt across the Tizi N'talghamt pass for a lunch break, then drive on to Fes via the cedar forest near Azrou and the Middle Atlas mountains, with the possibility of seeing Barbary macaques. There's a stop in Ifrane — the "Switzerland of Morocco" — before arriving in Fes for drop-off.
Summary
- Sunrise over the dunes and camel ride back to the hotel
- Ziz Valley and the Aoufous oasis viewpoint
- Cedar forest near Azrou, home to Barbary macaques
- Stop in Ifrane before drop-off in Fes
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the 4 day Marrakech to Fes 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 Ait Benhaddou Kasbah is visited on day 1, on the way from Marrakech to Ouarzazate.
Where does the 4 day tour end?
The tour starts in Marrakech and ends in Fes, with drop-off in the city on day 4.
What are the highlights of the 4-day Marrakech to Fes tour?
Highlights include Ait Benhaddou, the Valley of Roses, Dades and Todra Gorges, the Erg Chebbi dunes, camel trekking, a Sahara desert camp, and the cedar forests near Ifrane.
