4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour | 4-Day In Morocco

We will pick you up early from the airport or your accommodation in Fes to start the 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour. Our first stop will be Ifrane, known for its cool climate and alpine-style architecture. Next, we will visit the Cedars Forest, home to playful Barbary macaques, where you can enjoy some time feeding them. After lunch in Midelt, we will continue our scenic journey through the Tizi-n-Tilghmt Pass and along the Ziz River, famous for its lush date palm plantations. By the afternoon, we will arrive in the Merzouga Sahara Desert, where you will enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset. Your evening includes a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by Berber music and drumming around the campfire. Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga.

Wake up early to catch the magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, starting with an off-road drive to visit an ancient kohl mine. Next, visit a nomadic family’s handmade woven tent to enjoy Berber tea and learn about their traditional way of life. Our next stop is Khamlia Village, where you can enjoy the mesmerizing Gnaoua music and dance. Afterward, we’ll visit  Palm Grove and the seasonal Flamingo Lake, just a few kilometers away. Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your accommodation. Overnight stay in a hotel in Merzouga.

On the third day of your 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour, we leave the desert after breakfast and head to Rissani, a vibrant town known for its traditional souk, especially lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Next, we will visit Erfoud, where you can explore a fossilized marble workshop. Continuing our journey, we will drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad before arriving at the breathtaking Todra Gorges. Here, towering red cliffs create a grand canyon, perfect for photos and leisurely exploration. After lunch, we head to the Dades Valley, stopping at the unique “monkey fingers” rock formations and a scenic viewpoint overlooking the valley. Overnight stay in a charming riad in Boumalne Dades.

On the final day of your 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour, we will visit the Rose Valley, renowned for its annual Rose Festival in May, showcasing perfumes, rose water, and other products. Next, we will drive through the Skoura Palm Grove before reaching Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert.” After lunch, we visited the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Finally, we will cross the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for photos before arriving in Marrakech. We end the 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour.