4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Discover the best of Morocco with this 4 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, featuring the imperial cities of Fes as well as the desert. You will explore mud-brick cities in desert communities, ride a camel across the shifting sands of the Sahara, and cross the high rocky peaks of the Atlas Mountains. You will also stroll through the cobblestone pathways of Medieval Medinas.

Highlights of a 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Wander Fes's confusing medieval streets.
Learn about the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Visit Taourirt Kasbah & Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate.
Spend the night in the heart of the breathtaking Dades gorges.
Panoramic views of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Camel rides in Merzouga Sahara are an unforgettable experience.
Enjoy the sunset over the beach dunes.
Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp for the Night
A hearty dinner and a campfire party (Berber Drums)

Itinerary:

Day 1: Travel over the Atlas Mountains to Merzouga Desert Camp

Today, dump the hustle and bustle of city life for an outdoor adventure in the Sahara Desert. After breakfast, drive to Merzouga, which has long served as a crossroads for northern and southern Morocco. If you have time, there are a few interesting stops along the way. You can see wild Barbary apes in their natural habitat or visit the mountain towns of Azrou and Ifrane, known as “Morocco’s Switzerland.” Take a detour to Erfoud if you’re interested in learning more about nomadic life in Morocco.

Prepare for your desert camel ride once you arrive in Merzouga. Your guide will provide you with all of the necessary clothing and equipment, as well as assist you in becoming acquainted with riding a camel. Once you’re at ease, go to a vantage point to watch the sunset. Then, make your way to your overnight camp, where dinner will be waiting for you in the restaurant tent. After dinner, sit outside your private tent and listen to the camp’s local musicians before retiring. You can play along with them or dance under the desert sky.

Day 2: Merzouga – Erfoud – Explore Todra Gorge

Get up early to catch the sunrise outside your Bedouin tent. Then, meet your driver and depart for Rissani, another market town with a grand entrance. Continue on through the desert, past oases and palmeries, to Tinerhir (Tinghir). You’ll get a good look at the nearby towns that cling to the sides of the green river oasis, which is lined with palm trees. The surrounding desert landscape features spectacular buttes, mesas, and plateaus.

Todra Gorge is a natural limestone gorge in Morocco’s mountains. A dried-up river bed between the gorge’s towering walls allows visitors to walk through the landscape most of the year. Photographers, hikers, and climbers frequent this location. After a scenic drive through the Sahara, check into your hotel and unwind.

Day 3: Drive to Aït Ben Haddou via Ouarzazate

Travel to Ouarzazate, a popular stopping point for Sahara Desert travelers set in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Its attractions include a historic 19th-century palace and a museum dedicated to the movies that have used the area as a filming location.

Continue driving toward At Ben Haddou, which is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ksar At Ben Haddou. With the help of some Hollywood make-up, this fortified village appears to be frozen in time, reminiscent of its days as an Almoravid caravanserai (roadside inn and settlement). It has appeared in films such as “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Jesus of Nazareth,” “Jewel of the Nile,” “Gladiator,” and, most recently, “Game of Thrones.” Walk to the top of the kasbah (fortification) to watch the sunset.

Day 4: Head to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains

Begin your journey through the High Atlas Mountains. Pass through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, North Africa’s highest major mountain pass, and stop to see Berber villages and take some breathtaking photos.

You’ll soon reach Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. It’s no surprise that Marrakech, also known as the “Red City,” is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, with its bustling souks (markets), flavorful food, and famously welcoming hospitality. It is Morocco’s fourth-largest city, located near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Driver guide speaking English
3 nights accommodation
Private transport
3 X breakfast, 3 X dinner
Camel Ride in Sahara
Night in Berber Camp in Sahara

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT OUR 4 DAYS FES TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR:

This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request.
Quad biking or Marrakech day trips can be included as an extra.
Instead of riding a camel, you can drive to the desert camp.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
You can simply ask your driver if you wish to miss some of the attractions and spend more time elsewhere.

Travel Insurance:

At the risk of sounding like your parents, buy travel insurance before you leave. It’s one of those items you don’t want to leave the house without. Depending on your travel style, we recommend either World Nomads or Safety Wing.

Before departing on a tour, the client should get personal insurance from a reliable insurer to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation fees, luggage loss, and tour cancellation penalties.

NOTES:

If you wish to change something about this trip, just let us know your ideas and travel plans, and we’ll come up with a comparable or alternative schedule that meets your needs. For further information, please contact us.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT

To reserve your 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech, we require a deposit via PayPal or bank transfer, with the remainder paid in cash upon your arrival. We are entirely flexible in arranging your customised trip based on your travel preferences and budget.

Cash or credit cards:

We accept cash in Euros(€), Pounds(£), USD($), or local Dirhams(MAD) for the 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech balance. We recommend paying cash to your guide on the first day of the tour. If you do not want to go with a lot of cash, we propose paying with credit or mastercard, however there is a 6% fee.

Cancellation Policy

We can cancel your 4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech for free if you notify us one week before the tour begins. Simply notify us of your cancellation by email, and we will issue a full refund. Also, if you wish to postpone your trip to a later date.

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What kind of vehicles are used?

Morocco Ultra Tours uses a comfortable automobile. As a result, for parties of less than six people, we use a Toyota Prado Land Cruiser. We used an 8-seater van and a 17-seater minibus for groups larger than 8 people.

How far is Merzouga from Fes?

The distance between Fes and Merzouga is 460 kilometers. 7 hours.

Is there another option to go to the camp except Camels?

Yes, for travelers who choose not to ride camels, we employ a 4×4 vehicle to transport you to the camp at no additional cost. Optionally, ATV Quads / Buggy Dune can be rented for an additional fee. You only need to notify us at the time of booking.

4 days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech