Overview

Make the most of your vacation with a 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, traversing the heart of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert in Morocco. Embark on a camel trek to explore the desert dunes and immerse yourself in the Berber lifestyle. Whether you’re flying into Marrakech and departing from Fez or vice versa, this desert tour is an ideal way to experience the beauty of Morocco. While the tour can be completed in 2 nights and 3 days, we recommend extending it to at least 3 nights and 4 days for a more enriching experience.

Highlights

Discover the lush palm groves and magnificent canyons in the Dades, Todra, and Ziz valleys.
Discover the beautiful world heritage Kasbahs in Ouarzazate.
Drive through the highest road of Tichka pass 2260 M
Meet the Barbary apes in cedar forest in the middle atlas.
Visit traditional villages, towns and beautiful valleys.
Admire the sunset and the sunrise in the Sahara Desert.
Enjoy an authentic Moroccan traditional dinner under the stars in desert camp
Stroll by camel in the desert.
Enjoy the stunning views of Erg Chebbi dunes and discover the nomads life.
This desert tour starts from Marrakech & ends in Fes.

Day 1 :

Marrakesh – Tizi-n-Tichka Pass – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge

Your private tour kicks off with a view of the Atlas Mountains as we snake through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to the Unesco World The heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous on the big screen for movies like the Gladiator and the famous HBO series Game of Thrones. We’ll then continue to Ouarzazate to visit Atlas Film Studios and a Kasbah located in the city. We’ll continue our tour from Marrakech towards the valley of Roses, famous for its annual Festival of Roses. We’ll spend the night in Dades Gorge, at a local hotel where you’ll also have the option of a complimentary dinner.

Day 2 :

Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Rissani – Merzouga Desert

Here, we’ll continue our tour by 4×4 and visit Todra Gorge, a colorful narrow canyon famous for outdoor lovers. We’ll continue through the Ziz Valley to reach Erfoud, an oasis town known as the gate to the Sahara desert and recognized for its unique fossils. There we can visit a local factory which produces artisans and house decor made from fossils, there is also a local shop where you may purchase such items as souvenirs.
Then, we’ll drive towards Rissani, where we’ll visit the local souk and then drive in direction of the desert to reach Merzouga overnight at a local riad.

Day 3 :

Merzouga Desert

This day will be spent exploring the Merzouga desert. You’ll get a chance to “do your own thing”, with the option of camel trekking, or exploring via the comfort of a 4×4. We’ll also visit the Khamlia village famous for its traditional music. We simply can’t miss the opportunity of appreciating the sunset behind the dunes of the bewildering Sahara desert. Our night will be topped off with local music and traditional Berber food around a campfire.

Day 4 :

Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Midelt – Fes

We’ll fetch an early start to the day to catch the sunrise, and then continue by camelback to our hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll drive past Rissani and Erfoud stopping in Midelt, the Atlas Mountains, for lunch. Then we’ll drive to Fes where our private tour ends.

Frequent asked questions

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Is Morocco a Safe Destination?

Morocco has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and, compared to the US and Europe, is considered a very safe destination. Moroccan people are known for their hospitality and they will make you feel very welcomed, for more information on the topic contact us and we’ll provide you with some personal single-traveller experiences.

Is There any Dress Code for Women Visiting Morocco?

No. You may wear whatever you feel comfortable in, we only have one exception on tours of the Mosque like Hassan II. To enter you would need to dress conservatively as you would in a church (no shorts, tanks tops, etc.).

As in any country you should use direction with your attire if you want to avoid unwanted attention.

What currencies can I exchange in Morocco?

US Dollars, Sterling and Euros are readily exchangeable. We recommend you take a mixture of cash and credit cards. Scottish bank notes and Australian dollar travellers cheques and cash are NOT normally accepted in Morocco.

The form of the meeting at the airport, where?

With accurate information on the schedule of your arrival, our guide and our driver await you at the customs exit at the airport, with a sign with your name and first name. It’s always easy, this appointment. In case of concern, you can contact us by phone with our contact information noted in our emails. We are always at your disposal 24 hours a day

Can we pay the balance by check?

Travel checks are not accepted in Morocco only Cash and credit cards are accepted