4-Day Tour from Fez to Marrakech via the Desert

Summary

16 Days Morocco Discovery Tour from Casablanca

This 4-day tour from Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga offers a complete experience of southern Morocco. We begin by crossing the Atlas Mountains, visiting Ifrane and its famous cedar forest, before continuing to the Ziz Valley and Merzouga, where we will spend the night in a local riad. We will explore the Erg Chebbi desert dunes, learn about the life of the nomads, visit the village of Khamlia with its Gnawa music, enjoy a Berber pizza in Rissani, and ride camels to watch the sunset, spending the night in a desert camp with a traditional dinner and Berber music. Then, after watching the sunrise, we continue to the Todra and Dades Gorges, visiting Berber villages and spending the night in the Dades Valley. Finally, we travel along the Thousand Kasbahs Route, stop in Kalaat Mgouna, and visit the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.

  • DURATION: 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
  • FROM: FES
  • TOUR: PRIVATE
  • ACCOMMODATIONS: AS FOLLOWS
  • PRICE: DEPENDS ON THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS

Main Highlights of the 4-Day Tour

  • Meet the Barbary monkeys in the cedar forest of Azrou

  • Ride a camel and admire the magical sunset and sunrise over the sand dunes

  • Enjoy a romantic dinner in a desert camp under the stars in Merzouga

  • Explore the lush palm groves of the Ziz Valley

  • Meet local people and discover their traditions and culture

  • Travel through stunning landscapes on the road from Fes to Merzouga

  • Cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains and uncover hidden Berber villages

  • Explore the impressive gorges and canyons of Dades and Todra

  • Discover the remarkable architecture of the UNESCO-listed Kasbah

  • Visit the famous cinema studios in Ouarzazate

  • Wander through green palm groves and valleys

  • Explore the lively weekly Berber markets in the villages and interact with locals

4-Day Morocco Tour Itinerary from TANGIER

Discover the 4-day Morocco itinerary below to see what the tour includes. You also have the freedom to customize the route according to your preferences and interests.

Day 1: Fez – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga

Our private tour begins with a departure towards the Atlas Mountains, making a stop in the charming town of Ifrane, where we can stroll through the famous cedar forest, home to Barbary monkeys. After lunch en route, we continue across the Atlas while enjoying the spectacular landscapes of Midelt until reaching the Ziz Valley. Finally, we proceed to Merzouga, where we will spend the night in a local riad.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert Tour and Camel Ride

This day will be dedicated to exploring the desert region and the Erg Chebbi dunes. We will learn about the lifestyle of the nomads and admire the striking landscape contrasts. We will visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy Gnawa music and taste an authentic Berber pizza in the historic town of Rissani. In the afternoon, we will take a camel excursion to watch the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in a desert camp, with a traditional tagine dinner, mint tea, and Berber music around the campfire under the starry Sahara sky.

Day 3: Merzouga – Dades Gorges

At sunrise, we will watch the sun rise before heading to a hotel for breakfast and freshening up. We continue the journey towards Ouarzazate, passing through Berber villages and visiting the impressive Todra and Dades Gorges. Accommodation will be in a traditional hotel in the Dades Valley.

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

After breakfast, we continue the route towards Ouarzazate along the famous Thousand Kasbahs Road. We will stop in Kalaat Mgouna, known as the heart of the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual festival. We then proceed to the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator, as well as the series Game of Thrones. Finally, we cross the Tizi n Tichka mountain pass to reach Marrakech, where the tour concludes.

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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions​

Price Includes:
  • Pick-up and transfer to the airport included
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced local guide throughout the tour
  • Breakfasts and dinners included at selected accommodations
  • Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
  • Overnight stay in a traditional desert camp
  • Guided visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Stops at panoramic viewpoints for photos
  • Visits to Berber villages and local markets
  • Fuel and road expenses included
  • Flights
  • Lunches and some dinners
  • Entrance fees to monuments

Price of the 4-Day Morocco Itinerary

The price varies depending on the number of participants: the more people join the tour, the lower the price per person. Since transportation costs are fixed, the price is divided among the participants. The price also depends on the quality of accommodation. Contact us to get an exact quote.

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