4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to fes

✔Sunset Camel Trek into the Sahara
✔A Night of Music & Stargazing in a Luxury Camp
✔Full-Day 4×4 Desert Safari
✔Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔Hike a Towering Canyon (Todgha Gorge)
✔Meet a Nomadic Family & Hear Gnawa Music
✔Spot Wild Monkeys in a Cedar Forest

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

Morning: Depart Marrakech at 7:00 AM, winding through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Stop at an argan oil cooperative to see Berber women crafting this liquid gold.

Afternoon: Explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar (fortified village) famed for films like Gladiator. Enjoy lunch in town before driving through the “Hollywood of Africa” (Ouarzazate).

Evening: Arrive in the Dades Valley, where wind-sculpted rock formations nicknamed “Monkey Fingers” glow at sunset. Dinner and overnight in a cozy guesthouse with valley views.

Day 2: Dades Valley → Todgha Gorge → Merzouga Desert

Morning: After breakfast, head to the Todgha Gorge, a 300m-deep canyon with sheer cliffs ideal for photos and short hikes. Visit a local Berber family for mint tea to learn about their traditions.

Afternoon: Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Swap your vehicle for camels and trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes as the sun sets.

Night: Arrive at your luxury desert camp nestled in the dunes. Savor a traditional tagine dinner, then gather around the fire for Berber drum music and stargazing.

Day 3: Full day to explore the Sahara desert

Your day begins with the breathtaking spectacle of a desert sunrise over the dunes—a truly unforgettable moment. After breakfast, you’ll embark on a thrilling 4×4 expedition to explore the diverse landscapes surrounding Merzouga.

This immersive journey will take you to meet a nomadic Berber family, offering an intimate glimpse into their resilient lifestyle and rich cultural traditions. We will uncover the history of the deserted Mefis mines, feel the powerful rhythms of Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia, and visit the serene, seasonal Lake of Birds, a temporary sanctuary for local wildlife.

Following lunch, you will check into your Riad for an afternoon of relaxation. Take a refreshing swim in the pool or enjoy a quiet stroll to the nearby dunes. In the evening, dinner will be served at the Riad.

(For your overnight stay, you have the unique choice of enjoying the comfort of your Riad or returning to the luxury desert camp for a second magical night beneath the stars.)

Day 4: Merzouga → Ziz Valley → Ifrane → Fes

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the desert and begin our journey north towards Fes. Our route leads us through the spectacular Ziz Valley, where we’ll pause at a panoramic viewpoint to admire its stunning sea of palm groves.

We then ascend into the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping for lunch in the town of Midelt. As we travel through the ancient cedar forests, we’ll watch for the playful Barbary apes that call this region home. Our final stop is Ifrane, a pristine alpine-style town often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.” As the day draws to a close, we will arrive in the historic city of Fes, where your unforgettable tour concludes with a drop-off at your designated accommodation.