Private Marrakech to Fes desert tour 4 days

Your marrakech to fes desert tour 4 days begins with an early pickup from the airport or from your accommodation in Marrakech. You head out toward the High Atlas Mountains and cross the famous Tizi n Tichka pass. Along the way, you stop at viewpoints to take in wide views of the mountains and valleys.

Next, you visit the legendary Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a fortified village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many well known movies were filmed here, such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy, along with TV series like Game of Thrones.

You then continue to Ouarzazate, often called the gate of the desert, where you visit Atlas Studios, home to many film sets. After the visit, you drive through the Rose Valley. Every May, the area celebrates the Rose Festival, where locals sell rose based products like perfumes, rose water, oils, and cosmetics.

By late afternoon, you arrive in Boumalne Dades. Dinner is served at your hotel or riad, where you spend the night.

After breakfast, you enjoy the striking views of the Dades Gorges, with their rugged rock formations and winding road. Then you continue to the Todra Gorges. The Todra River has carved a deep canyon into the mountains, creating high red cliffs on both sides. You have free time for lunch, and you can walk inside the gorges to enjoy the scenery and fresh air.

In the afternoon, you travel on to the Merzouga Sahara Desert. There, you meet your camels and start a peaceful ride across the golden dunes. You stop on a high dune to watch the sunset over the desert, a perfect moment for photos and quiet time.

After sunset, you continue to your luxury desert camp. In the evening, you enjoy traditional Berber drum music, sit around the campfire, and gaze at the clear starry sky. Dinner is served at the camp, where you spend the night in a comfortable tent.

You wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, one of the most beautiful moments of the trip. After enjoying the view, you have breakfast at the camp. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where your driver waits for you.

This day is dedicated to exploring the Merzouga region. The area is rich in natural sights, including tall sand dunes, a wild desert lake, fossil sites, old mines, and green oases that are perfect for simple outdoor activities.

First, you go off road to visit an old kohl (eyeliner) mine. Then you go to meet nomad families in their traditional woven tents. You share a cup of Berber tea with them and learn about their daily life and customs.

Your next stop is the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnaoua music. The people here have roots in Mali, Sudan, and Niger. You enjoy a live performance with music and dance. After some free time for lunch at a local restaurant, you take a walk through a palm grove to enjoy the shade and quiet paths.

Later, you drive a short distance to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called Flamingos Lake when the birds are present. At the end of the day, you return to your hotel in Merzouga for dinner and overnight.

On the last day of your 4 day desert tour from marrakech to fes, you leave the desert behind and head toward Rissani, the former capital of the Tafilalet region. Rissani still hosts an important traditional market, especially lively on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. You walk through the souk and discover local goods, from spices and dates to handmade items.

You continue to Erfoud and visit a workshop that works with fossilized marble, where you can see how fossils are cut and polished. After that, you follow the Ziz River and stop at a viewpoint over the Ziz Valley, famous for its long strip of palm trees.

You then drive to Midelt for a lunch break. In the afternoon, you cross the Middle Atlas and reach the cedars forest, home to Barbary macaques. You can walk among the tall trees and feed the monkeys if you like.

Your last visit is to Ifrane, known for its cool climate, snow in winter, and chalet style houses. Many people call it the Switzerland of Morocco because of its clean streets and mountain feel.

Finally, you continue to Fes and drop you off at your hotel or at the airport. This marks the end of your 4 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour.