Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour 4 Days
Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour 4 Days Overview:
- 4 Days/ 3 Nights
- Start in Marrakech
- Ends in Fes
This is a great 4 day trip from the city of Marrakech to the city of Fes. You will see many different landscapes and famous places in Morocco. The tour is a popular choice for people who want to see the desert. It is a long journey but it is full of amazing views.
The tour starts when we drive over the big High Atlas Mountains. We stop at old history sites like the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Then we go south to the canyons, like the Dades Gorges and the Todra Gorge. This is before we reach the main part of the trip, the Sahara Desert. In the desert, you ride a camel on the Erg Chebbi dunes. You also sleep in a nice, desert camp under the stars.
The middle of the trip is all about the desert. We explore the area around Merzouga in a 4×4 car. We drive a bit to meet local nomadic people. Then we begin our last drive to the north. We pass the green Ziz Valley and the cool Middle Atlas Mountains. We stop to see Barbary monkeys, too. The trip finishes in Fes, your driver drops you at your hotel. You see a lot of beautiful Morocco in these four days, it is very nice.
Highlights of The 4 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech to Fes
- See the amazing views when crossing the High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous site from big movies, it is a UNESCO place.
- Walk in the deep, tall canyon of Todra Gorge.
- Ride a camel on the big orange sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Sleep in a nice, luxury desert camp under the stars.
- See the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the desert sand.
- Look for the Barbary monkeys in the Ifrane cedar forest.
Why Choose The Private Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 4 Days?
When you choose a private tour, it is only for you. This means only you, your family, or your friends are in the car. This gives you a lot of freedom for your journey. You can tell the driver to stop when you like, maybe for a beautiful photo. We use good, comfortable cars and our drivers are nice people. They know Morocco very well and they are happy to show you their country. They are your good guides for this experience.
This four-day tour is the best way to see the Sahara Desert when you travel from Marrakech to Fes. You do not miss any good things, you see all the famous places in a good time. When you book with us, you get good service and a trip that is made for you. This trip is perfect for couples, families, and also for friends. Book now to start your special Morocco journey with us.
4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Itinerary:
Please look at the detailed programme for each day of the 4 day Marrakech to Fes trip below. We wrote it to help you understand the tour. Remember, this trip is private and it is your holiday. If you see something you do not like or want to change, that is okay. Feel free to contact us and we can change things to make your trip perfect.
DAY 1: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
Your 4 day trip starts in the morning from Marrakech. We will pick you up from your hotel or Riad. The first part is crossing the High Atlas Mountains. We drive up a high road, the Tizi N’Tichka pass. The views from the top are amazing, really beautiful, beautiful mountains and valleys. We will stop many times for photos and to see the traditional Berber villages on the mountain side.
Then we drive down to the south to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. This place is an old mud village, a very big Ksar, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is very special. Many famous, big movies and TV shows used this place for filming. We walk around the old buildings and walls. We will have lunch in this area. It is important to see this old place and its history.
After lunch, we drive to the Dades Gorges. We pass the city of Ouarzazate, which people call the Hollywood of Africa, and the lovely Valley of Roses. When we are close to Dades Gorges, you can see the special rock shapes. Some people call these rocks “monkey fingers.” We finish the day at your hotel in the Dades Gorges area. You have dinner and sleep there.
DAY2: Dades Valley - Tinghir Oasis - Todgha Canyon - Merzouga Desert
After a good breakfast at the hotel, we leave Dades Gorges. Our first stop today is the Todra Gorge. This is a very big canyon. The river cuts between the high rock walls, they are very, very tall. We can walk for a little time here and feel the cool air. The whole road to the gorge has many palm trees and small villages, it is a nice drive.
We drive a long time now towards the big Sahara Desert. We go to the famous Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. This is where the big sand is. Before we arrive, your driver may stop at a place to try on a traditional Berber scarf. The scarf is good to protect you from the sun and sand in the desert. We reach Merzouga in the afternoon.
In Merzouga, your camel waits for you. You ride the camel into the sand dunes. It is a long, slow ride. You will see the beautiful sunset, the colors are amazing. We go to our luxury desert camp, a very nice place. You have a good dinner there and listen to Berber music under the clear night sky. Sleeping under the millions of stars is a very special thing to do.
DAY 3: Merzouga Exploration with 4x4
It is a good idea to wake up early today to see the sunrise. The colors on the big dunes are beautiful. We eat breakfast in the camp. After that, we use a 4×4 car to explore the desert area more. We drive off-road to see more places. We will visit the nomadic Berber people who live far from the villages. We learn about their simple life and culture.
We also drive to the small village of Khamlia. This is where you can listen to the Gnaoua music. This is traditional African music, very rhythmic and interesting. We also visit Mefis village, which is an old deserted village, and sometimes the Lake of Birds if it has water from the rain.
We have lunch and then go to your Riad in Merzouga. You have free time in the afternoon. You can relax, maybe walk around the dunes close to the Riad or just relax by the swimming pool. Dinner is at your Riad or camp, depending on your choice. You can stay in the desert camp another night if you prefer, just ask us.
DAY 4: MERZOUGA ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ FES
After a good breakfast, we start the long drive to Fes. This is our last day of this trip, we go north. We travel through the Ziz Valley, a very green valley with many thousands of palm trees. We stop for a nice view of the whole valley. It is a big change from the dry desert.
We continue the drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains. We stop for lunch in a city like Midelt. Then we drive into a cedar forest. You may see the Barbary Apes here, they are wild but they are friendly. We see them sometimes. This part of Morocco is high up, so it can be cold sometimes.
Before Fes, we stop in Ifrane. This small town looks very different from other Moroccan cities. The houses look like a European city. It is sometimes called the “Switzerland of Morocco.” We take a short stop there for coffee or a photo. In the afternoon, we arrive in Fes. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel or Riad. The 4-day desert tour is finished now.
Tour Includes & Excludes
Includes:
- Private car with AC, very comfortable vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide for you.
- 3 nights accommodation (hotels and luxury desert camp).
- 3 good dinners and 3 breakfasts.
- Camel ride in the desert, this is fun.
- 4x4 tour to explore the desert on Day 3.
- Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech and drop off in Fes.
Excludes:
- Lunches and drinks (beverages).
- Entrance tickets to historical sites like Kasbahs.
- Tips for your guide and driver (optional).
4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech To Fes Price:
The price of this private tour depends on several factors, including the size of your group, the type of accommodation you choose, and your travel dates. To receive an exact and up-to-date quote, please fill out the form and we will get back to you quickly with all the details. To confirm your booking, a small deposit is required, with the remaining balance paid in cash to the driver on Day 1.
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The Tour Map
Available Tour Options
Luxury Tour Pack
- Luxury Hotels / Riads
- Luxury Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Mixed Tour Pack
- Standard Hotels / Riads
- Luxury Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Standard Tour Pack
- Standard Hotels / Riads
- Standard Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Know Before You Go:
- If you have any food allergy or you cannot eat certain foods, please tell us when you book. It is very important. We want your trip to be safe and nice, so we will tell the hotels and the camp about your needs before you arrive.
- The weather changes a lot on this trip, you will see. In the mountains, it can be cold, especially in the morning or evening. In the desert, it is very hot during the day. Please remember to bring different clothes for both hot and cold weather.
- It is a good idea to bring a small day bag for the camel ride to the camp. You only take what you need for one night in the desert. The big luggage stays safe in the car with the driver until the next day. This makes the camel ride easier for you.
- For lunch every day, your driver will suggest good, clean restaurants where you can eat. You can choose where to stop. If you have a special restaurant idea, just tell the driver.
- The desert camp has private bathrooms and good beds, it is not like hard camping. It is a very good and comfortable experience. But if you are sensitive to heat or noise, please tell us.
- We give you the choice to spend two night sat a hotel/Riad and one night at the camp in the desert area. But if you want to spend both Merzouga nights in the desert camp, you can do this. Just let us know when you book your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, 4 days is the best time for this trip. If you only take 3 days, the driving is much more hard and you do not have enough time for the desert. Four days means we can take it slow and you get one full day to explore around Merzouga. This is why we like the 4 day tour. It is more relaxing and you see more things.
The best time to go is from September to May. These months have very nice weather. The desert is warm and sunny in the day and the night is cool, good for sleeping. If you come in July and August, it is very, very hot, sometimes too hot for the desert. Winter months (like December to February) are also good, but the nights are cold, so bring a warm jacket.
The camel ride is about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes in the afternoon. This is to get you into the camp and see the beautiful sunset. In the morning, you ride the camel back to the car, it is a similar time. If you do not want to ride the camel, you can use the 4×4 car to go to and from the desert camp, that is fine.
Yes, they do. The luxury camps we use are very comfortable. You will have your own private tent, not a shared one. Each tent has a proper bed and its own bathroom inside, with a flush toilet and a hot shower. So you can be clean and comfortable in the desert, no worries.
The roads are good, but we have some long driving days. The longest drive is the last day from Merzouga to Fes, that takes about 7 hours of driving time. The other days are shorter, about 5 to 6 hours driving. But we stop many, many times for photos, lunch, coffee, and sights. Your car is an air-conditioned 4×4, so it is a good car and we make sure you are comfortable.
