4-Day Fes To Marrakech Tour
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- Duration: 4 Days
- Departure: Fes
- Return Location: Marrakech
General Overview
This 4 day Fes to Marrakech tour will take you to many spectacular locations in a short period. The trip begins in Fes.
First, we will travel to Morocco’s Switzerland, Ifrane, and the cedar forest. Lunch in Midelt, then travel along the lovely Ziz River. Then we arrive at the Merzouga Sahara desert. Where you may ride camels and sleep in a desert tent in the middle of nowhere. In addition, experience the Sahara’s magnificent sunsets and sunrises. 4-day trip over the Sahara desert From Fes.
You will also visit the historic market of Rissani and the Fossil Town of Erfoud. Then proceed to the Todra gorges, Dades gorges, and the ait ben Haddou kasbah. eventually, cross the high Atlas mountains to the last destination, Marrakech city.
Plan Of 4 Days Tour From Fes to Marrakech
Day 1: Fes → Ifrane → Ziz Valley → Merzouga
The 4-day Fes to Marrakech desert journey begins with an early pick-up from the airport or your accommodations. Then we travel south through Imouzzer to Ifrane, which is famed for its low temperatures, snow, and alpine-style residences – little surprise it is known as Morocco’s Switzerland.
Then we proceed to the cedar forest, which is home to the Barbary Macaques. You are welcome to feed them while exploring the forest. Later, we’ll make our way to Midelt for lunch. Then we drive via the Tizi-n-Tilghmt pass and along the Ziz River to the Sahara desert.
We arrive at Merzouga in the afternoon. Then, we switch to camels to cross the sandy desert. You will be brought to the top of a high dune to view the wonderful sunset. Then travel to the desert luxury camp, where you will dance around a bonfire under a large open sky of stars while listening to Berber drum music. Dinner and rest in the camp.
Day 2: Explore Merzouga Region
Wake up early in the morning is a must-do, to contemplate the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to explore the region of Merzouga. The area has so many incredible sites, from sand dunes, wild lake, mines, fossils areas to fabulous oases. Which are ideal places for so many outdoor activities.
Firstly, we start our journey in Merzouga, by driving off-road to visit an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit, in their handmade woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music and dancing performances.
Its inhabitants are originating from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that, we take a stroll in a palm trees grove. Then drive a few kilometers to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called Flamingos Lake. Dinner and overnight In a hotel.
Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley
During the third day of your program from Marrakech to Fes around 4 days, you will wake up in the morning to enjoy the fascinating sunset in the middle of the desert. Then, you return on a camel to Merzouga to explore the rest of the regions, wild lake, dune, and fossils. Then, you will have a Berber tea.
After that, we moved to Khamlia village, known for Gnaoua music and dancing. Its people are originally from Mali, Niger and Sudan. After that, you will have a break for lunch, and you will take a rest before we continue our journey of 4 days from Marrakech to Fes to visit the wild lake of Merzouga, flamingos lake. The dinner in a hotel.
Day 4: Dades Valley → Roses Valley → Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Marrakech
On the final day of your four-day desert vacation from Fes, we go to Kalaa Magouna to see the Rose Valley. In May, there is a Rose Festival. Where locals sell rose items such as fragrances, rose water, oil, and cosmetics. We then travel through Skoura’s palm groves. Later, we arrive at Ouarzazate, commonly known as the Desert Gate. We’ll go to the studios where renowned films were made.
We leave to Ait Ben Haddou’s well-known Kasbah. A fortress settlement designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Furthermore, the Kasbah has appeared in several films, including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, and others. And TV shows like Game of Thrones.
Then we proceeded to Marrakesh. Driving via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, as well as the High Atlas Mountains. Stops will be made for lunch and photographing fascinating locations. When we arrive in Marrakesh, we will drop you off at the airport or your hotel. Then we finish the tour of 4 days from Fes to Marrakech.
Included
- Private 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
- English / Spanish speaking driver
- Night in Boumalne Dades
- Night in the desert camp
- 1 night stay in Merzouga
- Camel ride
- Breakfasts & dinners
- Fuel
Excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Lunches
- Drinks
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FAQs
What is thе bеst timе to visit Morocco for a dеsеrt tour?
Thе idеal timе for a dеsеrt tour in Morocco is during thе coolеr months, from Octobеr to April, whеn tеmpеraturеs arе morе comfortablе for еxploration.
Which dеsеrt should I visit in Morocco?
Thе most famous dеsеrt in Morocco is thе Sahara Dеsеrt. Mеrzouga and Erg Chеbbi arе popular dеstinations known for thеir stunning dunеs and uniquе landscapеs.
How long doеs a typical dеsеrt tour in Morocco last?
Dеsеrt tours can vary in duration. A standard tour is around 3 to 4 days, allowing you to еxpеriеncе thе bеauty of thе dеsеrt and immеrsе yoursеlf in local culturе.
What activitiеs can I еxpеct during a dеsеrt tour?
Dеsеrt tours oftеn includе camеl ridеs, visits to traditional Bеrbеr villagеs, stargazing, and thе chancе to еxplorе anciеnt dеsеrt oasеs.
What should I pack for a dеsеrt tour?
Essеntials includе comfortablе clothing, a hat, sunglassеs, sunscrееn, and a scarf to protеct against thе dеsеrt sun. Nights can bе chilly, so bring layеrs.