4 Day tour from Marrakech to Fes
4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes. This desert tour of 4 days and 3 nights will amaze you in all senses of the word. Expect to witness the magical landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, as well as learn about the rich history of Morocco’s most ancient Kasbah, known as Ait ben Haddou Kasbah. Prepare to be fascinated by the stunning Dades and Todgha Gorges. You will also get to visit the ancient market in Rissani city, in the southeast of Morocco.
Once in the desert, you have memorable moments and experiences, such as camel trekking across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and a wonderful overnight stay at a desert camp located in the heart of the Sahara. Later, explore the Sahara Desert area by visiting the backpackers, who will greet you in their handwoven tent, and the black-skinned people, who will sing you ancient African mixed music. Next, we will drive to Fes, passing through spectacular Middle Atlas landscapes and enchanting sites along the way. Your 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes comes to an end once in Fes.
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An experienced driver guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech to make a mark for a 4-day trip from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara Desert. Today we will be crossing the high Atlas Mountains with a stop at the highest point of this incredible mountain, known as the Tizi N’T’ichka pass, with an elevation of 2260 meters above sea level.
Next, as we continue towards our destination, Boumalne Dades, we should visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Built in the 11th century, this site gained global fame for filming numerous movies and series, including The Game of Thrones, The Mummy, and The Gladiator, among others. Later on, we set off again for Ouarzazate, the Berber city, whose name means “without noise.” We will capture a memorable photo in front of the ancient Taouririt Kasbah, which suffered damage from the recent earthquake.
After enjoying some free time for lunch, we will continue our journey to the Rose City (Kalaat M’Gouna), where you can visit one of the women’s cooperatives that produce handmade products from rose flowers, including body cream, soap, shampoo, and more. Finally, we drop you off in a cozy riad for an overnight stay.
Today, your 4-day Morocco Desert Tour takes us to Merzouga’s Sahara Desert. Once you have breakfast, we visit the monkey finger rocks and the gorgeous gorge of Dades, where the exotic and natural lie. Feel free to take a short walk along this fascinating gorge, and then we set off again to another mesmerizing gorge called Todgha.
Take another stroll along the river that carved its way through limestone for many centuries, creating a natural oasis in this place. The canyon walls make the gorge unique and one of the most visited attractions, reaching over 400 meters in height. Later, after a pause for lunch, we leave for the Sahara Desert via Rissani Market. Once we arrive at the desert, Ride your camels lying at the edge of the dunes and let them cross the golden dunes.
Stop in the middle of the dunes to watch a wonderful sunset, then continue to your desert camp. Upon arrival at the camp, a tea glass awaits you, followed by a shower in your tent, a typical Berber dinner, and a night party filled with drums, music, and other instruments. Before retiring for the night, observe the stars on your own.
Your Morocco tour dedicates the third day to exploring the desert area. After breakfast, we embark on today’s journey to meet the Nomad families, who have established handwoven tents behind the renowned Erg Chebbi dunes. They will welcome you with traditional Berber tea and nuts, and we will spend a half-hour or an entire hour with them, observing their lifestyle and exploring their wooden and camel-skin homes.
We also visit Mefiss, where locals extract minerals, eyeliner, and fossils. Furthermore, we will visit Khamlia Village, where black-skinned people migrated from Mali, Sudan, South Africa, and other countries to live in Morocco. We’ll stay to enjoy their show and music, then take a break for lunch. After lunch, we visit one of the area’s oases to discover what the locals are planting in the desert. In the afternoon, we drop you off at a cozy hotel with a swimming pool to enjoy your stay.
The final day of your 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes begins with a last-time sunrise watch and a last walk on the dunes. After breakfast and a much-needed shower, we leave for Fes. On the way, we will pause to witness the magical view of the Ziz Valley, the second-biggest oasis in Morocco. The oasis stretches over 150 kilometers in length. The lush palm trees that dot the terrain provide an air of tranquility and beauty, making for an idyllic setting.
After a pause for lunch in Midelt, we set off again to the Cedar Forest, where Barbary macaques took the forest as a home. Therefore, we head to Ifrane, the little Switzerland of Morocco, which has some of the cleanest streets and most beautiful houses. From there, we proceed to Fes, where we will drop you off at your accommodation. From there, your 4-day Morocco tour ends.
Thanks for reading through our detailed itinerary for this 4 Days tour from Marrakech to Fes. We hope that it fits what you are looking for! If not, we are happy to tailor a different tour itinerary to your preferences, taking into account the activities you wish to engage in Morocco and the length of stay you prefer. Please keep in mind that the more people who join our tours, the lower the price you’ll pay per person. However, the cost of accommodation varies from destination to destination. On the other hand, the cost of transportation remains constant from one period to the next.
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We recommend booking this tour as soon as possible, allowing us to arrange everything in advance, including hotel transportation and local guides. However, we only confirm the tour once we receive a deposit of 20%.
The distance between Marrakech’s Red City and Merzouga’s Mesmerizing Golden Dunes is 558 km. But for sure, if you are booking this tour, we will break it up with a night in Boumalne Dades.
The distance between Sahara Desert of Merzouga to the Scientific Captial of Morocco Fes is 476 km between 8-9 hours of drive with stops.
Yes, you have the option to travel to your desert camp using camels, a journey that typically takes between an hour and a half to two full hours. However, some individuals, particularly the elderly, may find it difficult to ride a camel for extended periods. Fortunately, we can transport you to the camp by car, (But you will pay extra fees 40 euro including return)
Yes! Even during the tour with us (Africa North Journeys), you can skip from one place to another. Additionally, you have the option to include a place not on the itinerary. You can accomplish this by either contacting us or your driver guide. However, keep in mind that you cannot change the overnight stay destinations while on the trip.
The Marrakech-Merzouga Desert Tour is the most popular in Morocco. This tour typically lasts 2–3–4–5–7 days and includes visits to the Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou, the Todra Gorge, and the Erg Chebbi dunes in the Sahara Desert. Travelers can experience camel rides, traditional Berber meals, and overnight stays in desert camps. To fully enjoy this tour, we recommend booking with a reputable tour operator who offers knowledgeable guides, comfortable transportation, and quality accommodations.
Easly Yes, we do offer this option to our travelers, who prefer to hire only our transportation, allowing them to handle their accommodations. We have previously provided transportation services to numerous tourists. So we inform you that with us, it is possible to book your hotels and flights by yourself, and we can take care of the rest.
In the Sahara Desert, you have many wonderful activities to embark on, such as camel rides, quad biking, buggy rides, horseback riding, and sandboarding.
The simple answer is yes, you can. With our tailored-made tours, every traveler can add or reduce a day from any tour he chooses. We will be delighted if you contacted us to help you with this. Our team is available 24/7 to serve as much as possible. WhatsApp us
During your stay at the desert camp or hotel, you have the sandboard free to use whenever and however long you want.
Luxury camps offer an upscale camping experience with high-end accommodations, private bathrooms, gourmet dining, and personalized services such as butlers. They often feature amenities like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and stylish furnishings. In contrast, standard camps provide a more basic and rustic experience with simpler tents or cabins, communal bathrooms, basic meals, and limited amenities.
For a 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert, pack lightweight, breathable layers for the day and warmer clothes for cool nights. Bring long-sleeved shirts, comfortable walking shoes, sandals, a hat, sunglasses, and a scarf. Essential items include sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent, toiletries, a water bottle, daypack, flashlight, power bank, and a camera or smartphone. Don’t forget travel documents, snacks, a small first aid kit, a blanket or shawl, and a travel pillow. Optional items are a journal, book, or travel games. Pack light to ensure comfort and ease during travel.
Yes, whether you choose a standard camp or a luxury camp, you have towels in your private tent and toilet paper in the bathroom.
Your driver guide will drop you off at the edge of the golden dunes. From there, your camels will take you to the desert camp, which approximately lasts 1 and a half to 2 complete hours.
Yes, you can use camels or either the camp’s car or our Jeep to get back to where your driver dropped you off.
Yes, you can use camels or either the camp’s car or our Jeep to get back to where your driver dropped you off. with a fee of 40 euro
Yes, at your desert camp, there are electrical outlets in each tent, both the luxury camp and the standard camp.
Yes, your luggage will be transported to the desert camp, where you will stay the night by the camp’s car or by us. The essential is that your luggage will arrive at the camp before you arrive.
Africa North Journeys is at your service 24/7. Our experienced and welcoming team is ready to assist you in customizing your Moroccan tour. With our deep knowledge of the tourism sector, we guarantee a lifetime tour experience. Please keep in mind that when booking a tour with Africa North Journeys, a small deposit is required in order to confirm the tour.