Description
The 4-day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes will take you on a route across diverse landscapes with beautiful views as well as to Berber villages,the Todra and Dades Gorges, the World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, the cedar forests the home of the famous
Barbary Macaques, and the High Atlas mountains. Enjoy a camel trek in the Sahara at Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhadou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Gorge
Departure from Marrakech in the morning, crossing the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, to reach to Ait Benhaddou village, the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs. Ait Benhaddou has served as natural scenery for many movies producers. After lunch we will head to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate, stop at the palm grove of Skoura and Valley of Roses , where we will spend the first night.
Day 2: Dades – Todra Gorge – Risani – Merzouga
Departure after breakfast to visit Dades gorges, taking the road of 1000 kasbahs, drive around the colorful Berber villages of the Dades Valley on our way to Tineghir. We will continue to the Gorge of Todgha , where we trek along the canyons of about 300 m high, a preferred place of mountain climbers. Afterwards we will head to Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara desert and you will have time for lunch on our way. Overnight in the Hotel in a peaceful setting at the foothills of the Erg chebbi Sahara dunes.
Day 3: Merzouga sightseeing tour and Camel ride
Today we will explore the desert region and the marvel at the Erg Chebbi desert dunes. We will make a circuit of the desert dunes where you will have the opportunity to see the the nomad’s way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the of the desert. We will visit the village of
Khamlia to see the Gnawa musicians. We will have a traditional Berber pizza for lunch in the ancient capital of Rissani. In the afternoon we will ride the camels to see the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in the desert camp. We will have a traditional dinner of tagine, drink delicious mint tea, listen to traditional Berber music while watching the stars and the rising moon in the amazing Sahara desert.
Day 4: Merzouga – Errachida – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Wake early and climb the sand dunes to watch the beautiful sunrise. Pack-up the camels and trek back to the dune line, where you will shower and breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Fez passing through Ziz Valley in Errachidia, Midelt. Stop for lunch in Midelt before we continue to Azrou to
see barbary macaques and cedar forest. Afterwards we will continue to Fez via Ifrane. Our guide will make sure you reach your chosen Riad or Hotel.
What is included?
- Private A/C Vehicle, 4WD + fuel
- Hotels
- English/French/Spanish speaking driver during the tour
- Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
- Overnight in Dades Gorge in a traditional hotel
- 2 x overnights in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, Hotel & bedouin tents
- Camel Trekking for sunset and sunrise
- Dinner and Breakfast are daily included
- Free time to explore the sites, Breaks for photos
What is not included?
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance fees to monuments, studios and Kasbahs
Extra Information
- Please note:if a long Camel trek and overnight stay in the camp is not for you you can still enjoy the sunnset in Erg Chebbi with a schorter camel trek or a walk and pass the night in the Hotel at the dune line. If the itineraries that we offer does not match what you are looking for ,contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements.
- Cancellation / prepayment: Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to tour type. Please check our booking terms.
- Groups: When booking for more than 12 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
