Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour 4 Days
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Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour 4 Days Overview
Join our private and shared 4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes. When booking the shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour with Best Tours in Morocco, you will have many options to suit your needs, requirements, and budget. Please note that you will only share transportation. At Best Tours in Morocco, we offer both shared and private desert tours for all ranges.
You will get the opportunity to explore the traditional lifestyle of the Berbers and the architecture of old buildings, including clay and straw houses built to protect locals from the summer heat and winter cold.
During this exciting journey, you will discover various places, including the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dades Gorges, Todra Canyon, riding a camel over the dunes, spending the night in a desert camp, visiting the Berber nomads, and seeing some Barbary apes in the Cedar Forest in Azrou next to the road.
4 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Fes Details
Please note, the listed price applies to a small group tour. Contact us for a personalized price quote for your private tour.
Duration | Depart & Arrival Time | Start & End Location | Price Per Person |
4 Days - 3 Night | 08:00 - 18:00 | Marrakech to Fes | From €180 |
4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Fes Highlights
Here are the highlights of the 4-Day Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour:
- Admire the stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N Tichka pass.
- Visit the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Walk through the panoramic Todra Canyon.
- Enjoy a sunset camel ride in the Merzouga desert.
- Spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp.
- Enjoy Berber songs around the campfire and stargazing.
- Visit the Berber nomads in the Merzouga desert.
- Stop in the Cedar Forest to see Barbary monkeys.
4 Day Marrakech To Fes Desert Tour Itinerary
Explore our itinerary to discover the amazing sights you’ll experience during the tour. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Day 1
- 6 Hours drive
- 350 kilometers
Marrakech ⇢ High Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ait Ben Ben Haddou ⇢ Dades Gorges.
We will start our expedition around 8:00 from your accommodation in Marrakech. Traveling over the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N Tichka Pass, you’ll see Berber villages lining the main route on the mountainside, away from the river. Olive trees and various palms border the valleys, and you may spot groups of goats and sheep tended by Berber women.
We will arrive at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, featured in many movies, including Gladiator (2000), Game of Thrones (2011–2019), and Time Bandits (1981). After a lunch break, we’ll continue our desert trip toward Boumalne Dades, passing through Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Roses Valley.
Before reaching your accommodation in Dades Gorges, we’ll stop to see a unique rock formation called Monkey Fingers. Dinner and overnight stay in Dades.
- Day 2
- 4 Hours drive
- 266 kilometers
Dades Gorges ⇢ Todra Canyon ⇢ Merzouga Desert Camp.
After a tasty breakfast, we will continue our expedition and travel to the Merzouga desert through the Todra River, with its palm groves and Berber villages. We will visit Todra Canyon in Tinghir, with several stops for photos along the way and a lunch break. In the afternoon, we continue through Tinejdad and Erfoud, the gateway to the desert.
Once we arrive, you will join the camel caravan trek deep into the heart of the desert to watch the sunset on top of high dunes and experience sandboarding. Later on, you will spend the night at the camp and enjoy a tasty dinner and Berber songs under the stars.
- Day 3
Merzouga Desert Camp ⇢ Berber Nomads.
Today, it is worth waking up early to watch the sunrise at the nearest dune. After a tasty breakfast at the camp, you will choose either to ride camels or take a 4×4 car transfer to the hotel, where you will meet your guide and start the adventure toward the Berber nomads. You will have the chance to see the seasonal lakes, Dayet Srij and Yasmina.
Before heading to the nomads, we will visit Khamlia village and enjoy some Gnawa songs, then meet one of the nomad families, sharing time connecting and learning about their rich culture. Then, across the dunes to the hotel, followed by a delicious lunch.
Later, you will have free time; you can swim, walk on the dunes next to the hotel, or experience an ATV quad or buggy ride. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day 4
- 7 Hours drive
- 470 kilometers
Merzouga ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Cedar Forest Azrou ⇢ Fes.
After a wonderful breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver and travel to Fes via Ziz Valley, with a stop along the way for the stunning view. Continue to Midelt City with a lunch break, then head to Ifrane.
On the way, we may see some Barbary apes in the Cedar Forest of Azrou next to the road. In the late afternoon, we end our Marrakech to Fes desert tour as we reach Fes and transfer you to your accommodation.
Price Include And Exclude
Included
- Pick-up & Drop off at/from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Private Air Conditioner 4WD vehicle or a van
- Experienced English speaking driver and guide
- Vehicle fuel
- Two Nights private room at your preferred room type Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride experience
- Sunset camel ride
- Overnight desert camp "At your preferred tent type"
- Meals: Breakfasts & Dinners x 3
- Your preferred transfer from the camp either by camels or car
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees if needed
- Tipping (Optional)
Know Before You Go
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
In Merzouga, your luggage will be transported to the camp by our private 4WD car.
On day two, we may arrive in the desert by early afternoon, depending on the season. If you wish, you can try quad biking or buggies before joining a camel trek to your desert camp.
On the third day, you’ll have a full day to explore the Sahara and beyond. You can choose between a day and night camel ride in Merzouga, a 4×4 desert tour, or a SafSaf Oasis day tour.
You can start this trip from Fes by choosing, a 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech.
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FAQs
If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a comfortable 4WD vehicle to transport you to and from the desert camp at no extra cost. Just let your guide know your preference.
We use different cars depending on how many people are in the group. We offer a variety of options, including Toyota Prado TX, Renault vans, Ford vans, and Mercedes vans (8-seater), all equipped with air conditioning. This ensures a comfortable journey, whether you’re on a private or shared tour.
To confirm your reservation, a small deposit is required, payable via PayPal or bank transfer. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (euros, dollars, or dirhams) to your guide on the first day of your tour.
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