4-Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech With Camel Ride

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Fes - Azrou - Ziz Valley - Merzouga⌄

   After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Fes. The exact pickup time and meeting point will be confirmed one day before departure. Travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing to the cedar forest of Azrou, home to the famous Barbary macaques. Pass scenic forests, mountain villages, and landscapes before a lunch break in Midelt. In the afternoon, drive through the spectacular Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves, oasis, and ancient kasbahs, with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint. Continue via Erfoud to Merzouga, where you’ll be welcomed with traditional mint tea. Meet your camel caravan for a sunset ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to your desert camp. Enjoy dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an unforgettable night beneath the star-filled Sahara sky.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at hotel Mamouche, Dar Fatima or Similar

2. 2Camel Ride, Sandboarding and Stars gazing.⌄

   Exploring Merzouga and Surroundings Rise early to witness the magical sunrise over the Sahara an unforgettable experience. Afterward, enjoy a hearty breakfast at your desert camp before heading to your hotel (Dar Fatima or similar) for the day's activities. Day Activities: 4x4 Desert Tour: Explore the surrounding desert by 4x4. Visit nomadic Berber families, the village of Khamlia (famous for Gnawa music), and nearby fossil sites. Sand boarding: Experience the thrill of sand boarding down the towering dunes. Lunch: Return to hotel and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. Relaxation: Spend your afternoon relaxing at the hotel or take a guided walk in the dunes. Quad Biking: For adrenaline seekers, opt for an exhilarating quad biking adventure over the dunes.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in in the camp

3. 3Merzouga - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Valley of Roses⌄

   Begin your morning with an invigorating climb up the sand dunes to witness the breathtaking sunrise, followed by a leisurely camel ride back to the hotel for a refreshing shower and breakfast. Our journey continues towards the enchanting Dades Valley, passing through Erfoud, Jorf, and Tinjdad before arriving in Tinghir to explore the awe-inspiring Todra Gorges. Enjoy lunch either in the road or in the bustling city of Tinghir. After an enriching exploration, we proceed along the road to Dades View and traversing the picturesque Rose Valley and Skoura along the way. Then reach your hotel in Ouarzazate.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in Ouarzazate at hotel Rose Valley or Similar

4. 4Kasbah ait ben haddou - Marrakech⌄

   After your breakfast you will be taken to the renowned cinema studios. Next, venture to the majestic Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you'll enjoy lunch amidst its captivating surroundings. Continuing onward, cross the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n Tichka pass before arriving in Marrakech, where you'll be dropped off at your accommodation.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Excluded