The 4-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour takes you around the most iconic desert spots of Moroccan Sahara. Views of the Atlas Mountains and UNESCO World Heritage Sites are also part of our tour. Villages, sand dunes, palm trees, and much more await you in this Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour!
On the first day of the Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour, we pick up you from your accommodation. You will be driven across the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2260 m) where you can take photos and enjoy the scenes of the High Atlas Mountains along and Berber villages.
Our next stop is in the village of Aït Benhaddou where you will have a lunch break and explore the exotic Kasbah. From there, we head to Ouarzazate where you may have a stop to view the Kasbah of Taourirt that was built by the Glaoui dynasty. Then, we take you to Skoura where you will be mesmerized by the palm grove along the way.
The trip also includes Boumalne du Dades, El Kelaa M’gouna (Valley of the Roses), and the Dades Valley (Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs). Dinner will be served at the hotel where you will stay for the night.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave toward Tineghir and then to Todra Gorges. You will have the chance to stop for a panoramic view of the river. We continue on the road alongside the river to reach the gorges where you will have a break for lunch. On our Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour, we recommend you walk around this stunning place to enjoy the views of high rock walls (up 300 meters).
From there, we drive to Merzouga passing by Tinejdad and Erfoud. You may have a stop in Erfoud to visit one of the marble fossils carriers. Then, we continue to your hotel which is situated on the feet of the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will have a camel ride to reach the desert camp in the middle of the dunes where you will spend the night, enjoy your evening, dine under the stars and sleep in a Nomad Berber tent.
Wake up early to witness the sunrise then enjoy breakfast. You will trek back to your hotel where you can have a hot shower and get ready for the excursion around the Erg Chebbi dunes.
This excursion allows you to explore the surrounding desert by visiting the tiny villages (such as Khamlia, the village of black people famous for Gnawa music) and fossil sites in addition to a nomad family.
Have a break for lunch, then we’ll drive you back to your hotel. You can do as you please on this afternoon of the Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour. Dinner is at the hotel where an overnight stay awaits you.
On the morning of the last day of our Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour, we will depart for Midelt. Continuing on our drive toward Errachidia passing by Erfoud, our stop is at the panoramic view of Aoufous Oasis (Ziz valley). Later, you will pass by Errachidia, known as the military city due to its numerous garrisons. We may stop at Barrage Hassan Adakhil for photos.
Alongside the Ziz River, you will enjoy the beautiful scenes of the Ksours and Ziz gorges. You will pass by the French-built Tunnel Du Legionnaire (Zaabal). The trip continues through the Middle Atlas where you will cross Tizi N’Talghom Pass (1907m). We arrive at Midelt where you will have lunch. Afterward, you will enjoy the great views of Jebel Aayachi Mountain with snow-covered peaks.
Leaving Midelt toward Azrou, you may have the chance to view the monkeys in the cedar forest. From here, we head to Ifrane “The Moroccan Switzerland» and then continue our drive to Fes, passing by Imouzzar. Upon arrival in Fes, we transfer you to a hotel of your choice.
That concludes our Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour.
Join us for a Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour, and you will get to see so many scenic sites of Moroccan, cities, towns, and villages, as well as nature and the Sahara Desert. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us.
