4 Day Desert Adventure Fes to Erg Chebbi and Marrakech

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Duration4 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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Overview

Journey through Morocco’s stunning landscapes on this immersive 4-day tour from Fes to Marrakech. Experience the majestic Erg Chebbi Dunes, ride camels at sunset, and spend nights in both a luxury desert camp and a traditional riad. Explore the dramatic Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, all while indulging in traditional Moroccan cuisine. This tour provides a deep dive into the rich culture of the Sahara, complete with opportunities to experience Gnawa music and visit nomadic families on a 4WD.

- 2 nights in Erg Chebbi: luxury desert camp and traditional riad
- Camel rides at sunset and traditional dinners by the fire
- Explore stunning landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • lunch

What to expect

Day 1: Fes - Ifrane - Azrou - Midelt - Errachidia - Merzouga
  1. Ifrane
    15m
    We will begin your journey from Fes by going via Ifrane ( after 1h20min)a French-built ski resort in the 1930s designed to imitate a Swiss town and make the French feel like home.
  2. 15m
    We explore Azrou, cedar forest where you will have the chance to meet and feed local monkeys.
  3. 1h
    You will stop for lunch at Er-rich, a town known for its fossils and rocks and Apples farming. After lunch in Midelt, we continue our journey and cross the Tizi N' Talghoun pass while taking in the breathtaking scenery.
  4. Errachidia
    10m
    We stop at the beautiful Ziz Valley for taking pictures and admire the view of the palm trees.
  5. Merzouga
    12h
    After 2hrs drive from Ziz Valley we get to Merzouga where you will start the camel ride ( about 40min) then wait to see the sunset beore you continue to the Camp where you will be welcomed with mint Tea. After you will get your tent to get ready for dinner. Atfter you will enjoy the campfire and dance with the locals.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert Tour & Camel Trek (Night in Luxury Desert Camp)
  1. Merzouga
    3h
    After breakfast, we’ll start exploring the area, by visiting the village of dark skin people originally from Mali to enjoy their music and the way they live.

    After that, we will drive to Miffis Mines to explore how they work over there before getting behind the Dunes in a full desert with charming views where we will sit for a warm cup of tea with the local Bedouins, before returning back to the hotel.

    After a rest, your local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount and other handy camel-related safety tips then you begin exploring the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Overnight in a Berber tent.
Day 3: Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Boumalne Dades - Rose Valley - Ouarzazate
  1. Merzouga
    30m
    Wake up early to catch the sunrise and enjoy Sandboarding then have breakfast and take the camels/Jeep back to meet your driver.
  2. Todra Gorge
    30m
    The Todra Gorges, one of the nicest spots in the High Atlas, will be reached 2hrs later. The river's path has carved out a cliff-sided canyon, which is famous among climbers due to its beauty and steep rock walls. Lunch is on your own time at this lovely location. It is highly recommended to take a brief stroll through the gorges in order to better enjoy the landscape's magnificence.
  3. Boumalne Dades
    5m
    You will have the chance to take beautiful pictures from a panoramic view of the valley.
  4. 15m
    Its time to a have a pause for Coffee and Toilets. At the same time you will enjoy a lovely view of the Rose valley together with the high atlas mountains and beautiful kasbahs. Following the "One Thousand Kasbahs Road" and the vast Skoura palm grove will bring us to Ouarzazate.
  5. Ouarzazate
    12h
    As we arrive to Ouarzazate you will check in to your accommodations. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 4: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Atlas Mountain - Marrakech
  1. Ouarzazate
    1h
    After Breakfast we explore Ouarzazate, you will pay a visit to the film studios if you want.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    We will stop at the ksar in Ait Ben Haddou dated back to the 11th century where we will explore the well-known Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). This fantastic stage has been used to film a number of films, including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara starring Penélope Cruz, etc.
  3. 10m
    We drive to Marrakech through the famous route of Tizi'n Tichka. You will enjoy a spectacular view of the high atlas mountains where you will have the possibility to stop for taking picture at the altitude of 2260m.
  4. Marrakech
    10m
    After lunch you will continue the drive to Marrakech and admire the scenic view of the atlas mountain till you get to Marrakech. Drop off at the main square.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The hotel is located in the medina (old city) of Fès, near Place Batha.

It is also listed on Place Batha, in the Fès El Bali district.

End point

The drop-off point is Jemaa el-Fna square, the city’s most famous landmark. Or the nearest accesible point close to your place.

Pickup details

The hotel located at the round about near the famous batha place

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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