Full Description
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey from Marrakech to Fes through the heart of Morocco's most stunning landscapes. This comprehensive tour takes you from the vibrant streets of Marrakech, across the majestic High Atlas Mountains, through the legendary Sahara Desert, and finally to the ancient imperial city of Fes. Enjoy two nights in the Merzouga area with a magical evening in a desert camp and a full day to explore the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Highlights
- Private driver
- Dades Valley
- Merzouga Desert
- Cedar Forest & Ifrane
Includes
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 3 nights accommodation (1 night desert camp, 2 nights hotels)
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips for driver and local guides
- Travel insurance
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Start your adventure early morning from Marrakech. Drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m) with breathtaking views. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning example of southern Moroccan architecture. Continue through the Valley of Roses and arrive at your hotel in the Dades Valley for the night.
📏 350 km, approximately 6-7 hours
Day 2
Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert Camp
After breakfast, explore the spectacular Dades Gorges before continuing to the Todra Gorges, where limestone cliffs rise 300 meters high. In the afternoon, arrive at the edge of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Meet your camel guide and trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to your luxury desert camp. Enjoy sunset views, traditional Berber music, and stargazing.
📏 160 km, approximately 3 hours + 1 hour camel trek
Day 3
Merzouga Desert Exploration – Overnight near dunes
Wake up early for a spectacular desert sunrise. After breakfast, embark on a full-day 4x4 adventure exploring the diverse landscapes around Merzouga. Visit nomadic Berber families, the fossil mines, the abandoned Spanish mine village, and the mystical lake of Dayet Srji. In the late afternoon, enjoy free time to sandboard or relax at your hotel near the dunes.
📏 100 km of 4x4 touring
Day 4
Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Depart Merzouga and travel through the vast Ziz Valley with its endless palm groves. Stop in Midelt for lunch, then continue through the Middle Atlas region. Visit the charming Swiss-style town of Ifrane and see the wild Barbary macaques in the Cedar Forest of Azrou. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, where your tour concludes.
📏 480 km, approximately 7-8 hours