4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, Morocco

Day 1: From Marrakech to the Dades Valley: Exploring the High Atlas Mountains, Ait-Benhaddou, and Ouarzazate.

Pick from your accommodation in Marrakech and drive into the High Atlas Mountains.

We will arrive the Kasbah of Ait-Benhaddou; a fortified village classified by UNESCO as one of the world’s cultural treasures, a backdrop for many Hollywood Movies and series such as Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia. Besides, the kasbah used to be an important fortress stronghold on the old Road caravan routes from The Sub-Saharan Countries to Marrakech. Continue to the city of Ouarzazate, visit the Touarirt Kasbah and Cinema studios if you prefer to.

We continue then across the road of thousand Kasbahs to reach the Dades Valley via Skoura Oases, the city of roses, and Berbere villages along the way.

Overnight in Dades Gorges.

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Day 2: From Dades Valley to the Sahara Desert via Tinghir, Todgha Gorges, Arfoud.

After breakfast, we drive to Tinghir; one of the most trading positions for the caravans in the past, inside the old city still the Jewish quarter and cemetery.

We then continue to Todgha Gorges; a 300m canyons towered by rocks. A short walk inside the canyons before we drive to Arfoud, the city of dates and fossils.

We will reach Merzouga Desert before the sunset and a quick stop in the hotel at the sand dunes where you will switch the car for the camels. The camel ride to your desert camp will take 1h30 with stops for pictures in the middle of the dunes.

When you arrive the camp, hot shower, and dinner followed by a traditional music live show around the fire.

Overnight at a desert camp inside the dunes Merzouga Desert.

​Day 3: Merzouga Sahara Desert excursion

Today, we will enjoy exploring Merzouga Desert and get to know about the nomad's life. After picking you up from your desert camp, we will drive through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. A dramatic scenery and one of Morocco’s top sights. Our first stop will be at the Nomad’s tent where we will be invited to a traditional cup of tea while chatting with the nomads and discover their culture and their way of life.
We then, move closer to the coal mines located in Mefis village. tunnels and holes where local people used to work during the French occupation.

Next, we head to Khamlia village, whose inhabitants are believed to be descended from the slave that were escaped from the slave trading caravans. This village is known for their traditional type of music known as Gnaoua. We will enjoy together traditional music live show before we treat ourselves for with a local traditional lunch in a local restaurant specialized in Berber Pizza.
After lunch, we will continues to another hidden treasures of the desert. A surprising lake in the middle of the desert, and a life source for many desert birds such as the desert warblers and flocks of flamingos.
At the end of our excursion, we will take you back to the hotel in the dune lines to rest and enjoy the dunes view from your terrace.
After you rest, a multiple optional desert sports and activities can be arranged for you if you prefer to.

Overnight in a luxury desert camp inside the dunes of Merzouga Desert. (HB)

Day 4: From Sahara Desert to Fes via Ziz Oases, Midelt, Azrou forest and Ifrane

Today, you will return to the hotel by camels or a 4x4 car if you prefer.

We will meet in the hotel and drive to Arfoud city where we change direction toward the Ziz Oases.

A short break in panoramic view of the Oases and we continue our way toward Midelt where we will stop for lunch. Then, drive to Azrou Forest where we will visit the Macaque Barbary Monkeys inside the forest. Next, we move to Ifrane city nicknamed as a Switzerland of Morocco.

A pet stop in Ifrane before we drive to Fes; one of the oldest medieval cities in the world.

When we arrive, we will drop you at your accommodation in Fes.

Inclusions:

• Air-conditioned Vehicle
• English speaking driver/guide
• Overnight in a desert camp dinner (HB)
• Recommended accommodations for 2 nights (HB)
• Camel ride

Exclusions:

• Drinks and personal items
• Lunch
• Entry fees to monuments and sites.

Notes:

• Our tours are open for further customization, contact us to help you design your tour.