Overview
A 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Ouarzazate offers an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s dramatic landscapes, historical sites, and diverse cultural landmarks. This route gives travelers an immersive experience of the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and the stunning Sahara Desert before concluding in the cultural city of Fes. Ideal for those looking to explore both natural beauty and cultural heritage, this itinerary ensures a comprehensive Moroccan adventure.
What's Included
- All Breakfasts.
- All Accommodations during the trip
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle with French, english or spanich speaking driver.
- All Dinners.
- All Lunch.
Highlights
- Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate
- Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert
- Merzouga to Midelt
- Midelt to Fes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate
Departure from Marrakech and the High Atlas Mountains The tour begins with an early morning departure from Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages. Crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass The journey includes crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), offering panoramic mountain views. Visit to Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) Explore narrow alleys of the kasbah Climb for breathtaking valley views
Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert
Dades & Todra Gorges Walk through Todra Gorges Photography & nature experience Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes Camel trek into the Sahara and sunset over the dunes. Overnight in Desert Camp Berber dinner & music
Merzouga to Midelt
Sunrise in the Sahara Early sunrise, breakfast, camel ride back. Ziz Valley Drive through palm groves and kasbah villages. Lunch & Overnight in Midelt Relax in a mountain hotel surrounded by nature.
Midelt to Fes
Middle Atlas & Cedar Forests See Barbary monkeys in cedar forests. Ifrane – Little Switzerland Stop in the alpine-style town. Arrival in Fes End of tour in the cultural capital of Morocco.
Included
- All Breakfasts.
- All Accommodations during the trip
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle with French, english or spanich speaking driver.
- All Dinners.
- All Lunch.
Not Included
- Personal Drinks & Snacks.
- Monuments entrance fees
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for driver/guide (optional but appreciated)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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What our travelers say
« Amazing Desert Trip! We had an unforgettable experience with Redouane. He was professional, friendly, and very well organized throughout the entire desert tour. Everything was perfectly planned, and he made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment... »
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« Redouane made our stay genuinely better. He’s always smiling, welcoming, and just very easy to approach. He takes the time to help, gives honest recommendations, and you can tell he really cares about the guests having a good experience. »