4 Days Tour From Fez To Marrakech via the Sahara Desert

Fes Trip Overview

We will pick you from your Riad or hotel in Fes at 8:00 a.m. Travel from Fez to the town of Merzouga,
cedar forest of the Middle Atlas mountains.
stop to see some monkeys
we will drive through Ziz Valley, and then from Errachidia to Erfoud.
Finally, we arrive in the Sahara Desert and to the grande sand dunes of Erg Chebbi!
Dinner and overnight are in a hotel in Merzouga.

we begin the tour of the desert. Along the way, we will visit villages, Oasis of Merzouga old cities and Rissani.
Camel trek into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi!
Night in a bivouac desert camp

Sunrise in the desert, return by camel to the hotel in Merzouga.
Journey to Ouarzazate, visit Berber villages, Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, Valley of Roses, and Skoura.
Dinner and overnight are in Ouarzazate.

visiting Ouarzazate, the Kasbah of Taourirt, Tifoultoute, and the cinema studio. UNESCO heritage site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
depart back to Marrakech crossing through the High Atlas Mountains.

Additional Info

* Duration: 4 days
* Starts: Fes, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting Fes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco

We will pick you from your Riad or hotel in Fes at 8:00 a.m. Travel from Fez to the town of Merzouga,
cedar forest of the Middle Atlas mountains.
stop to see some monkeys
we will drive through Ziz Valley, and then from Errachidia to Erfoud.
Finally, we arrive in the Sahara Desert and to the grande sand dunes of Erg Chebbi!
Dinner and overnight are in a hotel in Merzouga.

we begin the tour of the desert. Along the way, we will visit villages, Oasis of Merzouga old cities and Rissani.
Camel trek into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi!
Night in a bivouac desert camp

Sunrise in the desert, return by camel to the hotel in Merzouga.
Journey to Ouarzazate, visit Berber villages, Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, Valley of Roses, and Skoura.
Dinner and overnight are in Ouarzazate.

visiting Ouarzazate, the Kasbah of Taourirt, Tifoultoute, and the cinema studio. UNESCO heritage site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
depart back to Marrakech crossing through the High Atlas Mountains.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Fes Midelt Erfoud Merzouga Erg ChebbI

Stop At: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
We will travel from Fez to the town of Merzouga, in the Sahara Desert, through the cedar forest of the Middle Atlas mountains. Along the way, we will pass through the charming ski resort of Ifrane and the town of Azrou, We will stop to see some monkeys and then visit a cedar wood handicraft center
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
we will drive through Ziz Valley, and then from Errachidia to Erfoud? city of fossils

Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
We pass throught Merzouga, it’s the beginning of sahara desert

Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Finally, we arrive in the Sahara Desert and to the grande sand dunes of Erg Chebbi! Dinner and overnight are in a hotel in Merzouga.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner: inclued, at the hotel of Merzouga
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day 2 : Merzouga Khamlia Rissani Erg Chebbi

Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
we begin the tour of the desert. Along the way, we will visit the village of Khamlia, where we will relax as the locals perform their traditional Gnawa music.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Then we move on to the Oasis of Merzouga where you will learn about the very old system of irrigation that is still in use. When we are finished our stroll in the oasis, we will head to Rissani to explore ancient Ksours and Kasbahs.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
we will arrive back at the hotel at around 16:00 p.m. Once there, we trade in our car for friendly camels and depart on a magical camel trek into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi!
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Inclued, in desert
• Breakfast: at hotel in Merzouga
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Day 3: Merzouga Rissani Erfoud Tinghir Todra Gorges Dades Ouarzazate

Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Sunrise in the desert
back to the hotel of Merzouga with camels
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Journey to Ouarzazate
Along the way, we will visit Berber villages, Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, Valley of Roses, and Skoura.
Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Arrival for night
Diner and night in hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast: inclued at merzouga
• Dinner: inclued at the hotel of Ouarzazate
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Day 4: Ouarzazate To Marrakech Via Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Marrakech

Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
the day is devoted to visiting Ouarzazate, the Kasbah of Taourirt, Tifoultoute, and the cinema studio
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Next, we will drive to the UNESCO heritage site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40000 Morocco
Once we have finished visiting the Kasbah and exploring the old village, we will depart back to Marrakech crossing through the High Atlas Mountains. We will stop along the way to enjoy the impressive views to take some photos. You will also have an opportunity to visit a women’s cooperative that produces argan oil.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
We will arrive in Marrakech at around 6:30 where we will take you to your accommodation and end the tour.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.



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