4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour

Your 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech begins as our driver picks you up from your accommodation in Fes. You'll start on the first leg of your Fes to Marrakech desert tour, heading toward the Middle Atlas Mountains. During the drive, you'll traverse beautiful cedar forests, admire jagged rock faces, and pass through traditional Berber villages as you gradually descend toward the edge of the Sahara.

You'll enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Midelt, known for its rich fossil heritage and distinctive rock formations. After lunch, continue your journey along mountain roads that overlook the wide, flowing Oued Ziz. As you travel, you'll cross impressive kasbahs and palm groves and pass through the adobe-colored city of Errachidia.

In the late afternoon, you'll arrive in Merzouga, a city on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert, where you will check into your hotel or riad for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, our exciting desert excursion will begin as we explore the marvel Erg Chebbi region. We will drive off-road to visit the nomadic families living around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, giving you a chance to observe their unique lifestyle and learn how they survive in the dry Sahara Desert. We'll share a cup of mint tea with them.

Next, we will drive to the M'Fis mines, which are located on a high plateau that offers a fantastic panoramic view of Erg Chebbi and the surrounding desert landscape. After that, we will head to Khamlia Village, also known as Gnaoua Village. The inhabitants of this small village originated in Black Africa and share a long-standing relationship with the Sahara, as their ancestors were brought from Central and West Africa through caravans that traversed the desert to southeastern Morocco.

During our visit, you'll learn more about their culture and enjoy their traditional music. After immersing yourself in the sounds of Gnaoua music, it's time to have a delicious lunch which is Berber pizza.

Later in the day at Erg Chebbi, we leave the car behind to join on an unforgettable camel trek experience over the high sand dunes of the desert. Your local guides will show how to safely mount and dismount on camels, ensuring you have a comfortable and secure ride. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunset from atop a high dune before continuing to your desert camp.

After a delicious dinner at the camp, relax under the stars as you listen to Berber music played by local nomads. If you love dancing, feel free to join in and dance to the rhythms of the music. You'll be amazed by the starlit sky above you, then, before you go to your tent.

Before returning to the meeting point, you'll wake up early to witness the beautiful sunrise over the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. See the early light reflecting the large sea of sand. After this unforgettable moment, return to your desert camp for a shower and a delicious breakfast.

Once you've had your breakfast, you'll ride back to the camel departure point and prepare for the next step of your desert trip. We'll leave the vast desert behind as we travel toward the historic city of Rissani, once a major stop on the ancient Sahara caravan routes. If your visit coincides with the local market days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays), you'll have the opportunity to explore the largest souk in the region.

Our journey continues with a stop in Erfoud, known as the Fossil Town, before heading into the Dades Valley. As we travel, you'll pass through charming villages such as Jorf, Tinjdad, and Tinghir, eventually arriving at Todra Valley, a green oasis surrounded by mud villages and towering mountains. After a 30-minute drive, we reach Todra Gorges, a dramatic, narrow passage with vertical cliffs rising 300 meters on each side, popular with climbing lovers.

We then continue our journey into the Dades Valley, where we'll stop at majestic sand castles, unique rock formations known as "monkey toes", and beautiful mud kasbahs. You will spend the night in the tranquil surroundings of the Dades Valley.

After breakfast, you'll set off toward the High Atlas Mountains, traveling through Ouarzazate, where you'll visit the famous film studios, known as the Hollywood of Africa, for a glimpse into where many famous movies were shot. In this region lies one of Morocco's hidden jewels, the great Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Tucked away off the beaten path, this kasbah has served as a backdrop for more films than any other location in Morocco, including classics such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and The Gladiator.

Enjoy lunch at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, where you can immerse yourself in its rich history and breathtaking setting. In the afternoon, you'll continue your journey along the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech via the Tizi N'Tichka pass, which stands at 2,260 meters in altitude. This picturesque drive takes nearly four hours, offering dramatic views of rugged valleys, high peaks, and traditional Berber villages along the way.

You will arrive in Marrakech in the late evening at approximately 7 PM, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation (riad/hotel). This marks the end of our services for the 4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour.