4 DAYS TOUR FROM FES TO MARRAKECH

DAY 1: FES – IFRANE – AZROU – MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS – SAHARA DESERT:

Starting from your accommodation in Fes, our driver will transport you to the Merzouga desert in Moring via Ifrane, Azerou, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara Desert on the first day of your tour. On the way, we’ll stop at Ifrane, which is sometimes referred to as Morocco’s Switzerland, so you can admire the picturesque town and snap some breathtaking photos. Our next stop is in the cedar forest of Azrou, home to a variety of playful monkeys.

After a long trek into the heart of the Atlas Mountains, we’ll have lunch in Midelt. Our next stop is at the TIZI N TALGHAMT pass, from whence we can see the Ziz Gorges and Ziz Valley in all their glory.

Our route to Erg Chebbi Dunes will take us through Aoufous and Erfoud, two cities that are rich in fossils. For anyone interested in learning more about this unique art form, there is a fossil craft class right here.

You will check into your lodging and have a magnificent lunch accompanied by Berber music when we reach Erg Chebbi’s Merzouga Dunes after a lengthy journey. Guests may relax in unique and comfortable rooms while taking in the serene beauty of the desert at night at this hotel.

DAY 2: AN EXPLORATIVE JOURNEY OF THE DESERT – VISIT NOMADS – CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT DESERT CAMP:

We head to Khamlia village after a delicious breakfast, where you may listen to traditional Gnawa music set to mesmerizing rhythms.

Our route will then take a detour via the dunes on an unpaved road, where we will stop for tea with nomadic Berber families. Through this comprehensive experience, you will be able to witness a different way of life and even have lunch—Berber pizza.

Prepare for a breathtaking camel ride into the heart of the dunes to witness the breathtaking sunset after a relaxing afternoon at the hotel.

Relax in your spacious tents with attached toilets and showers after a refreshing mint tea reception at the camp. At night, watch the Sahara come alive with its mesmerizing array of colors. As you enjoy your dinner under the twinkling Saharan stars, the band playing music around the fire will set the mood.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – RISSANI – ARFOUD – TODGHA GORGES – DADS VALLEY:

On the third day, you’ll go via Merzouga, Rissani, Arfoud, Todgha Gorges, and Dads Valley.
Do yourself a favor and rise early today to witness the breathtaking morning, when the dunes transform into a mesmerizing spectacle of light and shadow. After you’ve had breakfast, you’ll ride your camel back to Merzouga to meet your driver and then head to Dades Gorges.

Along the way, we’ll stop at the lively Rissani traditional market. On market days (Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays), the streets come alive with a kaleidoscope of smells, colors, and sounds. The next stop on our route is Arfoud, where you get the opportunity to see petrified marble on exhibit in a workshop. As we continue our drive through the picturesque Touroug and Tinjdad palm plantations, we will stop for lunch.

After that, we’ll head to the Todgha Gorges in a vehicle. In A River, you may go rock climbing in some stunning canyons with red cliff sides. Do not rush your exploration of the gorges; instead, take your time and enjoy the stunning scenery as you go.

Our journey to the Dades Valley begins in Boumalne Dades. Along the way, you’ll pass by some famous rock formations called “monkey fingers” and a charming spot on a mountain with stunning views of the Dades Valley. Finally, head back to your hotel for dinner and call it a day.

DAY 4: DADES GORGE – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH:

The fourth day continues with stops in Dades Gorge, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, and Marrakech.
After breakfast, we will travel to Kalaa Magouna to see the rose valley. In May, there is the annual Rose Festival, when vendors display their wares centered around roses, such as oil, perfume, and decorations. You will pass through the palm groves of Skoura on your way to Ouarzazate. Take a tour of the Ouarzazate film studios, the locations of many famous films.

The famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a walled town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the next stop on the way. This renowned Kasbah has been featured in several films and television series, such as Alexander, Combatant, The Mummy, and Diversion of Positions of Authority.

After visiting this famous kasbah, we continue on to Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Lunch and photo stops at scenic sites will be scheduled along the way. After a long day, we retire to a riad in Marrakech for the night.