- MARRAKECH
- PRIVATE
- 4 DAYS
- HOTEL/RIAD/CAMP
- DINNER/BREAKFAST
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4 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara
The 4 Days 3 Nights Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is a perfect choice for any tourist who wants to visit Morocco and have a short vacation. It provides a complete tour itinerary to discover Morocco and see the cities of Fes and Marrakech. The 4 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will enable you to explore the magnificent Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains.
Experience a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes with a panoramic of the sunset and sunrise. You will join a nomad family on this cultural 4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert. You will also come to know about their lifestyle and traditions.
This 4 Days 3 Nights tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara Desert will carry you on an unforgettable trip across southern Morocco. Just in 4 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you will pass through the Atlas Mountains with their authentic Berber villages.
Within 4 Days Desert trip from Marrakech to Fes, you will explore old centuries kasbahs, gorges, and canyons. And also palm groves and the Sahara Desert with its oasis.
We can normally pick you up from your Hotel/Riad at 08 am, so we would appreciate it if you provide us with the accurate address of your accommodation so that we can reach easily, particularly if you are staying in a Riad in the heart of Marrakech Medina. We could sometimes arrange to meet up with you by the Cafe de France in the Square of Jemaa El-Fna if the Riad you are staying is not providing an accurate address.
– Drive through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains & enjoy the breathtaking views.
– Learn about the “Berber” Amazigh culture & how they have preserved the deep-seated culture of Morocco.
– Visit the majestic village of Ait Benhaddou with its UNESCO listed Kasbahs (fortresses).
– Stop by the Valley of Roses to sample the products extracted from the Roses.
– Spend the night in a nice and comfortable hotel/Riad in the Dades Valley.
– Stretch your legs in the Todra Gorges (Canyons)
– Have a camel ride experience in the Sahara Desert.
– Enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars followed by a time of entertainment.
Please, note that the 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Sahara remains the most popular and stress-free desert tour one can go with. You’ll have fewer hours of driving compared to the 3 days Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech offering, therefore, an excellent opportunity to fully immerse in the unique culture while enjoying the breathtaking views.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait BenHaddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Roses Valley - Dades Valley
- 6 Hours Drive
- 332 Kms/205 Miles
- Dinner/breakfast are Included
The 4 Days 3 Nights Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes is a perfect choice for any tourist who wants to visit Morocco and have a short vacation. It provides a complete tour itinerary to discover Morocco and see the cities of Fes and Marrakech. The 4 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will enable you to explore the magnificent Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains.
Experience a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes with a panoramic of the sunset and sunrise. You will join a nomad family on this cultural 4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert. You will also come to know about their lifestyle and traditions. This 4 Days 3 Nights tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara Desert will carry you on an unforgettable trip across southern Morocco.
Just in 4 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you will pass through the Atlas Mountains with their authentic Berber villages. Within 4 Days Desert trip from Marrakech to Fes, you will explore old centuries kasbahs, gorges, and canyons. And also palm groves and the Sahara Desert with its oasis.
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Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges -Tinejdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
- 4 Hours Drive
- 272 Kms/169 Miles
- Dinner/breakfast are Included
Today, after breakfast in Dades Gorges, we will depart to explore the desert. First, we’ll visit the Todra Gorges. We’ll stop here so you can take a walk through the Todgha canyons, which are about 300 meters high. Because of their rock sides with many uneven surfaces, these Gorges are well known among rock climbers.
Following that, we continue our journey through rural Berber villages. As we get closer to the desert, the scenery will change. Yet, we will pass via Tinjedad and Tinghir on the way.
Finally, today’s destination is the desert, the spotlight of our 4 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes. When you arrive in Merzouga, we will ride camels via the dunes to the desert camp, which has the highest dunes in the world.
On the way, you’ll be able to watch the sunset and take photos on camels surrounded by dunes. You could try sandboarding if it is an activity that interests you. When getting there, you will be greeted with a cup of tea. Then you will be led to your Berber tents. You will gain a better understanding of desert life. Unwind with a traditional camp dinner.
Afterward, we’ll have a small Berber concert with drums and dancing around the fire. After that, you can climb some of the dunes near the campsite to gaze at the starry sky. The second day of our 4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes ends.
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Day 3: Desert tour around Merzouga
The third day of our 4 Days trip from Marrakech to Fes is dedicated to exploring the desert surroundings. First and foremost, we will begin our desert adventure by visiting the National Auto Museum. We will see various old 4×4 cars in this location.
Then we’ll go to Khamlia, a small village populated by Berber Gnawa. You will get the chance to listen to their music and watch their unique dance moves. Following that, we will depart to learn about another lifestyle, that of the Berber nomads. We will stay with them in their tents and learn more about their life and traditions. Some families have one husband and two wives, while others have more than seven members.
Their head source of income is herding goats and sheep and selling them in neighboring towns like Rissani and Erfoud. The main thing that sets these people apart is their hospitality and generosity. Following a peaceful stay with nomads, we will depart for “Galb El Nas,” one of Merzouga’s best amazing views of the desert. It refers to “people’s heart” in English. Also, we’ll head to Mifiss to explore its kohl mine. Which once produced a million kilograms of mines.
In fact, we will stop at many panoramic locations to enjoy different views of the Sahara Desert. To sum up, we will return to your hotel and relax. You will have a free evening in Merzouga.
Day 4: Merzouga Desert - Ziz Valley - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes
On the last day of our 4 Days trip from Marrakech to Fes, you can get up early in the morning to enjoy a breathtaking sunrise. Play sandboarding, then have breakfast. We will drive back to Fes. First, we will pass through Erfoud. Stop at Ziz Valley, Morocco’s largest source of dates, to explore the fabulous sights. We’ll continue driving through the High Atlas Mountains.
Across via Midelt and Zaida, where we will have lunch. Our next stop will be the Cedar Forest, where we will spend some time seeing the Barbary Macaques, riding horses, and taking photos.
In general, the Cedar Forest was a home to various animals, most of which are now extinct. Following that, we will discover Morocco’s Switzerland, Ifrane, the world’s eighth cleanest city. We will visit this city, stroll around it and explore the Atlas Lion statue. This latter was carved for the French by a German prisoner in exchange for his freedom.
Finally, we will drop you at your Fes accommodation. Our 4 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Fes has concluded.
As always, once we arrive in Marrakech we will make sure to drop you off in the nearest location to your accommodation; however, if your Riad is in the very heart of the Medina, which is inaccessible by car, we will have you covered as we will arrange with the staff members of the Riad you are staying in to meet up with us in a designated point so that you they can escort you to your accommodation hassle-free…
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Included
- Minivan, 4WD or Minbus for transportation
- English speaking driver/guide
- Fuel & tolls
- 3 Nights accommodation in Dades Valley, Desert Camp & Merzouga.
- Camel ride experience for the sunset
- Dinners & breakfasts are included
- Local taxes
- Unique experiences
Not Inluded
- Lunch on the way
- Beverages
- Tips when appropriate
- Admission fee to attractions if any
- Extras
FAQs
Is this a private tour?
We certainly believe that the best way to dive deep in the Moroccan culture is through private tours. You can stop whenever & wherever you like while learning at your own pace. Shared tours tend to cramp travelers & you are controlled to follow a certain planned itinerary.
Does the 4 days tour to Merzouga includes lots of driving?
Unlike the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, this private tour is meant to minimize the time seating in the car while maximizing the time of exploration..
Are there any sand dunes in Merzouga Desert?
The Desert of Erg Chebbi or Merzouga is one of the main gates to the Great Sahara with the pure golden sand dunes that can pile up to 200 Meters high.
What should I pack when I travel to the desert?
On your next Morocco desert tour, make sure you pack the following
- Long hiking pants – it enhances your comfort while riding on the camel
- Long sleeve shirt to keep your skin protected from the scorching heat.
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Scarf or headband
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera
Shall we bring our towels with us?
If you choose the standard desert camp, yes please, as well as your shower condiments. For the luxury camp, they are supplied in your tent. There is no need to bring them with you.
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