4 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

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Tour di 4 giorni da Fes a Marrakech

4 Days Tour Fes to Marrakech Overview:​

This 4-day desert tour from Fes to Merzouga offers a perfect blend of adventure, cultural diversity, and natural beauty, experience the best of Morocco’s desert landscapes and traditional simple way of life.

Starting in the cultural city of Fes, visiting the Little Switzerland of Morocco, Cedar Forest, Wild Monkey, and the city of the apple Midelt. In addition, Ziz Valley, Erfoud Fossil Workshop, and Rissani lively Market.

Next, camel ride to the middle of the desert, watch a fabulous sunset and sunrise and spend an overnight in the desert camp, Traditional music, and the shooting stars sky in the desert.

Plus visit nomads, Eyes liner Mines, Gnawa people, and the desert surroundings. Also, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate, Taourirt and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs. Finally, the tour ends in Marrakech

4 Days Tour Fes to Marrakech Info:​

  • Departure time: Around 8 AM
  • Departure point: Fes accommodation
  • Tour Style: Private cultural trip
  • Trip Length: 4 days/3 night
  • Ending time: Around 07:00 PM
  • Ending Point: Hotel, Riad, or Airport in Marrakech

4 Days Desert Trip Fes to Marrakech Highlights:

  • Spectacular landscapes of the Atlas Mountains
  • The little Switzerland of Morocco
  • Meet the Wild Monkeys
  • Camel ride into the dunes
  • Colorful sunsets and sunrises
  • Spend a night in nomadic tents
  • Berber drums at the Desert camp
  • Stargazing
  • The simple lifestyle of Nomads
  • Dades Valley
  • Kasbah Taourirt and the Atlas Studios
  • the Unesco-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Tizi N Tichka winding road

Itinerary Program of 4 Days Tour Fes to Marrakech:

Day 1: Fes - Moroccan Switzerland - Cedar Forest - Merzouga

The 4 days tour Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert starts with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Fes, departing and journeying through the Middle Atlas Mountains via Imouzzar Kandar.

First, a stop will be made in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” with its alpine-style architecture and low temperatures, considered one of the cleanest cities in the world according to MBC Times and well-known for the stone Landmark or the Lion Stone in the center of the city. Next, a pause in the Cedar Forest in Michlifen to meet the Barbary Apes.

Afterward, continue to Midelt, known as the “City of Apples,” for lunch, then travel through Tizi N Talghemt pass and the Ziz Valley where we will make a stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the view of the palm trees

Finally, reach Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, and head toward the hotel

Day 2: Explore Merzouga - Nomads - Overnight Camel Trek

The desert sunrise is nature’s way of reminding you that every day is a fresh new opportunity. After breakfast, we start an off-road adventure to discover the fascinating attractions of the Merzouga Desert, which include visits to Nomadic communities, Eyeliner Mines, the village of Khamlia, oases of Hassi Labied, and the overnight camel trek

First, we make our way to visit nomadic families, generous people known for their welcoming hospitality to both tourists and strangers. Sitting beneath their traditional woven tents, enjoying a cup of mint tea, and observing their modest way of life is an incredibly fabulous experience.

Furthermore, continue the journey to the Mifis Mines, located within the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Morocco, known as kohl Mines, an ancient eye cosmetic utilized as eyeliner to make the eyes more attractive and seductive.

Subsequently, reach Khamlia village to see the Gnawa people performing live performances of their traditional music, and explore the Hassi Labied oases.

Afterward, you’ll embark on a camel ride into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes, experience one of the most breathtaking sunsets, and capture stunning photographs of the desert scenery. As the sun sets, the camel trek proceeds to a traditional Berber desert camp in the heart of the desert and enjoy Berber music around the campfire under the clear desert sky.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert - Rissani - Boumalne Dades

After breakfast, we commence the third day of the 4 days desert tour toward Boumalne Dades. First, we stop at Rissani, a beautiful town that serves as an important economic center in the region and is famous for its traditional souk where locals buy and sell a variety of goods like spices, textiles, and handicrafts.

Next, we continue through El Jorf, Touroug, Melaab, and Tenjdad where you will have free time for lunch.

Finally, arrive in Boumalne Dades and visit the rock formation known as Monkey Toes, then continue to the hotel in the middle of the Gorges.

Day 4: Dades Valley - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate

Here we are continuing the last day of the tour departing from the Dades Gorges and traveling through the Valley of Roses, Skoura’s lush palm trees, and the cinematic city of Ouarzazate where you can explore its film studios and the historic kasbah of Taourirt.

Next, arrive at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortified village located in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its well-preserved earthen architecture, which includes traditional mud-brick buildings surrounded by high walls, also, it has a long history, dating back several centuries, and has been used as a filming location for numerous movies and TV shows such the 1985 American action-adventure romantic comedy movie “The Jewel of the Nile”, the 1987 spy film “The Living Daylights”, the 1988 epic religious drama film “The Last Temptation of Christ”, and the American fantasy drama “Game of Thrones”

Later, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N Tichka pass with a stop at the viewpoint of the winding road. Finally, arrive at Marrakech in the evening and drop off at your accommodation

Fes to Marrakech Sahara Tour 4 Days pricing includes:

Here are the things included in the pricing of the 4-day desert trip from Fes to Marrakech:

  • Pick up from accommodation
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Vehicle Fuel
  • 1 night in the desert camp
  • 1 night in Merzouga at a hotel
  • 1 night in Boumalne Dades
  • Private tents
  • Camel Trekking experience
  • Panoramic pauses along the way
  • Sandboarding (optional)
  • Drop off at your accommodation airport

4 Days Tour Fes to Marrakech pricing excludes:

The following items are Not included in the pricing of the four days tour:

  • Lunches
  • Extra drinks
  • Tipping (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions of the 4-Day Fes Tour to Marrakech:

Ait Ben Haddou is a historic fortified village (ksar) located in Morocco, near the town of Ouarzazate, famous for its traditional mud-brick buildings and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

The exact age of Ait Ben Haddou is uncertain, but it is believed to date back several centuries, with some parts possibly dating to the 11th century.

Ait Ben Haddou is famous for its well-preserved architecture, which represents traditional Moroccan construction techniques. It has also gained fame as a filming location for numerous movies and TV shows, including “Gladiator,” “Game of Thrones,” and “The Mummy.”

Yes, visitors can enter Ait Ben Haddou and explore its narrow streets, alleyways, and historic buildings.

At Ait Ben Haddou, visitors can expect to see traditional Moroccan architecture, including kasbahs, houses, and a mosque. Also, shops selling local handicrafts, cafes, and restaurants.

Yes, Ait Ben Haddou is accessible by car, and there is parking available near the site

Yes, guided tours of Ait Ben Haddou are available, offering visitors insights into the history, architecture, and culture of the site. Feel free to contact us for more details

Ait Ben Haddou is generally open to visitors during daylight hours

Yes, there are accommodations available in the nearby town of Ouarzazate, ranging from budget guesthouses to luxury hotels. Some visitors may also choose to stay in traditional riads or guesthouses in or near Ait Ben Haddou itself.

Know Before You Go

Before you book the 4-day trip from Fes to Marrakech, please read the following information to know what to expect:

  • You can extend your trip by choosing the 5-day tour from Fes to Marrakech.
  • If you want to stay longer in the Merzouga Desert (like 2 or 3 nights of camel trekking), please inform us at the time of booking.
  • You will receive a booking confirmation immediately.
  • Our 4-day Morocco Fes Desert tour to Marrakech has no tourist traps.
  • There are no hidden costs in our Morocco Desert Tour packages.
  • You can buy alcoholic drinks during the tour. Just let us know during the tour or at the start, and we will take you to the best places to buy them.
  • Book your Morocco desert trip with us in advance to get the best prices.
  • The tour starts every day at around 8:00 AM. We will confirm the exact time the day before.
  • You can do extra activities like quad biking or buggies in the Sahara desert.
  • If you have any dietary needs, like being vegetarian or having food allergies, please tell us when you book so we can make your tour unforgettable.