4 day Marrakech to Fes desert tour

The Marrakech to Fes desert tour 4 days starts with an early departure from the red city. The itinerary of the Marrakech tour goes through the majestic High Atlas mountains. You will pass by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2 260 meters), and discover pine forests, Berber villages, and sweeping mountain views. Your first big stop is Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco’s iconic mudbrick fortress and a UNESCO World heritage site. During this Marrakech to Fes desert trip, you will enjoy a walk there with local guide. You will go through its maze of alleys, climb to the top, and see why it’s a favorite for film crews from around the world.

After lunch, continue on to Ouarzazate, the so-called « Hollywood of Africa ». This Marrakech desert tour to Fes takes you to the film studios and grand kasbahs like Taourirt. After these visits, you continue the journey to Skoura. It is a palm oasis dotted with hidden kasbahs and old-world charm. Enjoy a calm evening in a guesthouse surrounded by date palms.

After breakfast, the Marrakech to Fes desert tour goes through the Valley of Roses, especially fragrant in spring (April and May), before arriving in the Dades Valley. This stretch of road winds through strange rock formations and red cliffs that look sculpted by giants. It’s a photographer’s dream.

Next step of this Morocco tour – Todra Gorge – a spectacular canyon where 300 meter high walls squeeze close together. You enjoy a short walk through the Gorge, at the river, and breathe in the fresh mountain air. You’ll overnight near the Todra Gorge, in a charming guesthouse or riad surrounded by cliffs and palm trees. The stars here are bright, and the peace is deep.

This 4 days trip from Marrakech to Fes takes the direction of the South, toward the Sahara. The scenery shifts again – oasis towns, dry plains, and flat-topped mountains guide you toward Merzouga.

You stop for lunch in Erfoud. In the late afternoon, meet the camel caravan and enjoy an memorable tour into the Erg Chebbi dunes, some of the tallest in Morocco.

As the sun sets, everything turns gold. This is the Sahara moment you’ve been waiting for. At the desert camp, you’ll find private tents, warm hospitality, and a traditional Moroccan dinner by firelight. Listen to drums played by Nomads. Watch the stars. Overnight in a Merzouga desert camp, in a tent.

Wake early for a Sahara sunrise, an unique moment and lifetime experience. After breakfast at the Sahara desert camp, you head North along the lush Ziz Valley, framed by palms and kasbahs. Cross the Middle Atlas mountains that contrast with the golden desert. Stop in Midelt for lunch, then wind through cedar forests toward Ifrane, Morocco’s most surprising town. With its red-tile roofs and alpine feel, it’s often called the « Switzerland of Morocco ».

By early evening, you’ll arrive in Fez.