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Sahara Desert Tour 4 Days From Fes to Marrakech

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$752.00

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4 days

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Sahara Desert Tour 4 Days From Fes to Marrakech: A Journey of Adventure and Beauty

Discover the magic of Morocco with a Sahara Desert Tour 4 Days From Fes to Marrakech. This extraordinary journey combines breathtaking desert landscapes, cultural immersion, and historic landmarks. From the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to the ancient Kasbahs, this tour offers an unforgettable adventure.

Day 1: Fes to the Sahara Desert of Merzouga

Your Sahara Desert Tour 4 Days From Fes to Marrakech begins with an early departure from Fes. Traveling through the Middle Atlas Mountains, you’ll pass through the charming city of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” This beautiful mountain village sets the tone for the scenic journey ahead.

Exploring the Cedar Forest

Stop in the renowned cedar forest, the largest in Morocco, where you’ll encounter playful Barbary apes. This peaceful spot provides a chance to connect with nature before continuing to Midelt for lunch.

Entering the Sahara Desert

After lunch, travel through the Tiz Ntalghamt Pass and the dramatic Ziz Gorge, revealing stunning views of the High Atlas plateau. The journey continues through the lush Ziz Valley, famous for its date palms, before reaching the desert village of Merzouga.

End the day with a camel trek into the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes, arriving at your desert camp in time for a breathtaking sunset. Enjoy a traditional dinner under the starry sky and immerse yourself in Berber music and culture before retiring to your nomadic tent for the night.

Day 2: Exploring the Sahara Desert

Wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise over the dunes—an unforgettable highlight of the tour. After breakfast, embark on a day of exploration in the Merzouga region.

Visit Khamlia Village and Rissani

Begin with a visit to Khamlia, a Berber village renowned for its vibrant Gnawa music performances. Then, explore the ancient town of Rissani, known for its bustling market and historic Ksours (fortified villages).

Return to the Erg Chebbi Dunes

After a traditional Moroccan lunch, return to the golden dunes for another camel trek. Spend a second night under the vast desert sky, enjoying the serene beauty and peaceful ambiance of the Sahara.

Day 3: From Merzouga to the Dades Valley

Start the day with a final camel trek as the morning light transforms the desert. After breakfast, drive to the dramatic Todra Gorges. These towering cliffs, carved by the Todra River, are a climber’s paradise and a sight to behold. Take a leisurely walk through the gorge before continuing your journey.

The Dades Valley: Land of a Thousand Kasbahs

In the evening, arrive at the picturesque Dades Valley, known for its impressive rock formations, nicknamed “monkey toes.” Capture stunning photographs of the valley’s sand castles and spend the night in a charming guesthouse overlooking the valley.

Day 4: Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech

After breakfast, continue through the Dades Valley, often called the “Way of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Stop at Kalaat M’Gouna, famous for its Rose Valley and rosewater products.

Explore Ait Ben Haddou

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village that has served as a backdrop for iconic films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Walk through the ancient streets and marvel at its unique architecture.

Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Travel through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest in the Atlas Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the landscape. Stop at a women’s cooperative to learn about the production of argan oil, a unique Moroccan specialty.

Conclude your journey in Marrakech, where the tour ends with unforgettable memories.

Why Choose the Sahara Desert Tour 4 Days From Fes to Marrakech?

  • Cultural Immersion: Discover Berber villages, ancient Kasbahs, and local traditions.
  • Breathtaking Landscapes: From the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara dunes, each view is a masterpiece.
  • Adventure: Enjoy camel treks, stunning sunrises, and nights under the stars.
  • Historic Sites: Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and explore Morocco’s cinematic landmarks.

Included/Exclude

  • Hotel Pick up and drop off
  • Air Conditioned private Transport
  • Driver speaking English, French and Spanish
  • 2 X Nights in Berber Camp in Sahara
  • 3 X Dinners
  • 3 X breakfast
  • 1 X night accommodation in Dades
  • Camel Ride in Sahara
  • Lunch, Drinks, Tips and Extras
  • Entrance Fees

Tour Plan

Fez – Ifran – Ceder Forest – Ziz Valley – Sahara Desert of Merzouga. After breakfast, you will leave Fes travelling towards Merzouga Desert via Midelt and the Ziz valley. Today you will travel via the Ifrane city, a beautiful mountain village, named the Switzerland of Morocco. During this journey you’ll experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains and stopping at the middle of the famous cedar forest – the largest one in Morocco – where you will have the opportunity to see the Barbary apes. Your journey continues to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas. After lunch in Midelt, you’ll be travelling through the fascinating Tiz Ntalghamt pass and the spectacular Ziz Gorge, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau, seeing how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the province of the south-east Errachidia city. Afterwards, you’ll travel along the fantastic Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud and Rissani. Arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon where you will take camel ride in the dunes of Sahara Desert of Merzouga to reach the camp where you will have the night. Overnight at the camp inside Sahara Desert Sand Dunes.
Sahara Desert of Merzouga - Sahara Desert of Merzouga.
After breakfast, we will make the tour of Erg Chebbi dunes. On our way, we will visit the village of KHAMLIA, a Moroccan Berber village. The visit aims to attend their performance on Gnawa Music. We visit the Oasis of Merzouga which preserves an old system of irrigation, then orientation to Rissani to explore ancient Ksours and Kasbahs. After a local and typical lunch, we drive back to the hotel around 16:00 p.m. Once there, we change our car with friendly camels to depart in a camel trek to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will spend your night in a bivouac (camp) and enjoy Berber music, before going for a peaceful night under a camel hair made nomad tente and see the stars.
Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley. Today you will have to wake up very early in the morning to see what will may be the best sunrise of your life. You will set over the Sand Dunes of Sahara of Erg Chebbi to watch wonderful sunrise. After watching the sunrise you will go down to the Camp for breakfast. Then you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. While enjoying morning camel ride you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. Once you arrive the village of Merzouga, you will meet the driver again to continue the tour to Dades. You will have optional stop in  Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali chref, the founder of the Alaouit dynasty, and then you will continue to Arfoud to visit the fossilized marble factory before continuing to the Todra valley, where you will have lunch. Once in Todra you can highlight a half-hour walk to see the gorges. Todra gorges is the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. The Todra River has formed a gorge of enormous vertical walls of great beauty; it is a climber’s paradise and a unique place. In the evening we will drive through the Dades Valley, where you’ll see the majestic sand castles and the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes”. Overnight accommodation will be in a fancy guest house overlooking the Dades Valley.
Dades Valley- Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Hadou – Marrakech. After breakfast in your accommodation, you will start travelling through the Dades Valley towards Ouarzazate and then to Marrakech. The road through Dades Valley is called the way of the thousand Kasbahs – providing numerous opportunities to take some of your best photographic shots of the trip. You will stop at Kalaat M’Gouna -the centre of rose’s valley-, where you will have the option to visit the cooperative for the roses, to purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over. Continue to Marrakech via the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Built by Et Hami El Glaoui, one of the last Berber chieftains during the 19th century, now the Kasbah is a house of many Glaoui people. Your journey will continue through the majestic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) over the High Atlas Mountains, where you will have the opportunity to explore the process of producing the Argan oil- existing only in morocco – by Berber women in their cooperative. End of the tour in Marrakech.

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