Marrakech, Ait benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, Torda canyons, Erg Chebbi, Ziz valley, Ifrane
| Tour name: Marrakech to Fes 4 Days Desert | Duration: 4 days 3 nights | Distance: 1180 km |
| Vehicule: SUV Vehicle / Deluxe Van Or Similar | Starting from: Marrakech | Finishing at: Fes |
Fes To Marrakech 3 Days Desert Tour
You will be collected from your accommodation (Riad or Hotel) in Marrakech, travelling through the famous chain of the Atlas Mountains and crossing the Tizi N Tichka pass. You will be fascinated by the wonderful views of the surrounding landscapes and Berber villages, arriving at the UNESCO world Heritage of the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah where you will enjoy a walking tour to get a hold of its background as well ah its history of being one of the most targeted places of shooting many glorious movies such as the Gladiator, Prince of Persia, Lawrence of Arabia… etc. You will pass through Ouarzazate to reach Skoura; A dusty town with beautiful palmary and views over the snowy peaks of the Atlas Mountains. The palmary is home of charming guesthouses and boutique hotels, an ideal place to break your journey before the dessert. Dinner & overnight in Skoura.
After breakfast at your guesthouse, the journey to Erg Chebbi desert in south eastern Morocco continues, you will pass through different and interesting cities and beautiful valleys such as Dades & Todra; Popular for its canyons; You will head to Merzouga desert via Erfoud and Rissani; Also known as the old Sijilmassa; Rissani is considered the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty which rules Morocco today. Its market considered the most important in the south, where many nomads come to shop. Heading further more to one of the main Moroccan desert destinations, Erg Chebbi dunes, where you will take a camel trek to reach the camp and experience the sunset on the way over the sand dunes, you will enjoy your dinner and spend the night in the tented camp.
Wake up early in the morning, to enjoy the views of the sunrise over the sand dunes before you take your breakfast, ride back the camels to the Auberge at the dune line to freshen up, and then choose to leave for an off-road discovery of the surrounding villages such as Hassi Labied, Khamlia where a lot of dark skinned musicians known for their love of the Gnawa music that came originally from Sub-Saharan countries.Or relax next to the poool overlooking the dunes, alternatively you can visit the local market in Rissani and why not an hour ATV Quad biking in the dunes to end up your day. The night is spent at the hotel at the dune line.
After breakfast at the hotel, you load your suitcases to your car ready to take a long leg journey to Fes stopping at Ziz valley, cedar forests and Ifrane city before you end up to Fes where the 4 days Sahara desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes, a perfect way to link between the vibrant cities and get off the beaten track to discover the sourthern wonders.