MARRAKECH TO FES 4 DAYS TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley:

Departure from the hotel or the airport in Marrakech at 8 am and  travel to the High Atlas, the foothills of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, through the port of Tizi N’Tichka with stops for panoramic views and photography of the small Berber villages. We will then continue south to the ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben-Haddou, where we will visit the famous kasbah (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986). several films like Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Pearl of the Nile, and The Sahara with Penelope Cruz…, have been filmed in this spectacular scene. Lunch will be in one of the restaurants nearby. We will then continue to Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Desert. There, we will see the Taourirt kasbah, one of the most impressive kasbahs in Morocco. The next place to visit will be the Valley of Roses, passing through the palm groves of Skoura, a wonderful place to contemplate the more than 700,000 palm trees and the many kasbahs built in the surrounding area. Damask roses are grown in this valley for cosmetic purposes, such as obtaining valuable rose water. Finally, we will continue to Dades Valley, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga:

After breakfast, we will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Dades Valley from one of the strategic viewpoints in the mountains. After a few stops along the way, we will reach Todra Gorges. The scenery here is spectacular. Local people live in the area and can be seen in their adobe villages. Due to their rocks with many uneven surfaces, these gorges are popular among rock climbers. After a short walk in the Todra Gorges, we will have free time for lunch in Tinjdad or Touroug, and then we will continue into the desert ‘Merzouga.’ There we will ride our camels through the magic dunes (Erg Chebbi), and admire the sunset on top of the dune. Then continue to our camp, where we will enjoy an ambiance with Berber music under a starry sky. Dinner and overnight will be the camp.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Nomadic families – Khamlia village – Erg Chebbi:

We will wake up early to have the opportunity to see the sunrise and enjoy the landscape. After a hearty breakfast, we will ride our camels back to Merzouga, where our driver waits. Then, we will continue along the road, where we can see nomadic settlements and learn their secrets and manners. Our next stop will be at an observation point to contemplate the Erg Chebbi hole. There, we can also see the limits between Morocco and Algeria. We will then make our way to the village of Kamilia, originally from Mali, where we will have a relaxing tea and listen to a concert of Gnawa spiritual music. Transfer to the hotel and have a free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes next to the hotel to admire the sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel. 

Day 4: Merzouga – Valley of Ziz – Cedar forest of Azrou – Fes:

On the last day of our 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, we will leave the Merzouga desert, and head the road to Fes through the beautiful Ziz Valley. Here you will see a series of dramatic gorges, reddish-golden dunes, and some beautiful Tafilalt oases. Here you’ll see a thick, lush canopy of palm trees sprouting up the sides and bottom of the cliffs, breathtaking views of golden sandstone buildings with a pink hue, and deep gorges running throughout this picturesque valley. After crossing Midelt, we will go to one of the cleanest and most charming cities. Ifrane is known in Morocco as “little Switzerland” because it is located high in the Atlas Mountains and is known to get snow during the winter season. We’ll stop for lunch and pictures of wild monkeys in the Cedar forests of Azrou, the culmination of our journey and exciting adventure will be the drive to Fez, where you will arrive in this lovely city around 5:00 or 6:00 pm. Our 4-day tour from Marrakech ends with a transfer to your hotel or riad in Fes.