4 Days Best Morocco Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes – Azrou – Middelt – Merzouga

You’ll rise into the Middle Atlas Mountains, a genuinely magnificent region of the world, after rising early for breakfast in Fes. This portion of our tours will take up the majority of the day as it winds through stunning, lush forests, past craggy rock faces, and through Berber villages.  After that, you’ll head downhill into the Sahara desert and stop for lunch in Midelt, a town well-known for its stunning stones and ancient fossils.

Proceeding along scenic mountain roads with views of the meandering Oued Ziz. You will travel through palm groves and kasbahs with our Desert Tours crew. After that, we moved in the direction of Er-Rachidia, a city colored by adobe, and arrived in Merzouga late in the afternoon. Following a short period of relaxation, our staff will assist you in mounting your camel for a breathtaking excursion across the Sahara Desert, one of the most breathtaking and hostile regions on earth. After traveling for roughly two hours, you will witness a desert sunset before setting up camp in Erg Chebbi’s dunes. sleeping beneath a sky full of thousands of stars while in a traditional nomadic tent. This night is sure to be unforgettable, with food and Berber music provided by your guide.

Day 2: Explore the area of Merzouga

Spend a full day in Merzouga to explore the area of Merzouga beginning with an enchanting sunrise over the Erg Chebbi Dunes. After a relaxing Moroccan breakfast, delve into cultural experiences by visiting Khamlia Village for traditional Gnawa music and exploring nomadic settlements. Having the Medfouna for lunch, a stuffed traditional Berber bread. In the afternoon, embark on a thrilling 4×4 desert excursion, discovering fossil beds, oases, and desert villages. Return to your accommodation to freshen up before enjoying a breathtaking desert sunset. A traditional Moroccan dinner, featuring tagines and couscous, sets the stage for an evening of stargazing beneath the clear desert skies. This day trip in Merzouga blends natural wonders with cultural encounters, offering a memorable day in the Sahara Desert of Morocco.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Dades Gorges 

On the second day of your desert tour from Fes, you’ll get up early to witness the panoramic sunrise over the dunes before riding a camel to return to Merzouga. You will proceed towards Erfoud and the Todra Gorges beyond it after breakfast. You’ll see nomads going about their daily lives as you travel. Once there, you can ascend the 300-meter-tall gorges for a great vantage point over the picturesque river valleys. Our route takes us through these same valleys and into Morocco’s southeast. After that, our desert tours take you past Tamnalt Hill’s unique rock formations and into Dades Gorge, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

On the last day of our desert tour from Fes, your group will travel through the High Atlas Mountains to the historic town of Ouarzazate. Go off-road in your 4WD for roughly 25 km. After that, you’ll come upon caverns inhabited by formerly settled tribes, and finally, one of the most exquisite and aromatic cities on earth.

Take the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs to arrive at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a fortified and UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, you will continue through the Skoura Palm Oasis. After that, you’ll reach Morocco’s Valley of Roses, home to the roses used to make most of the perfume used worldwide. Next, to Ouarzazate, which is referred to as Africa’s Hollywood. where many popular movies were shot, such as Gladiator, Jesus of Nazareth, and Lawrence of Arabia. Next, you should tour the city and look for any hidden treasures. After that, traverse the High Atlas, and in the afternoon, be dropped off at your hotel or riad.

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