4 Days desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

Depart from Fes and head into the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, often called “Morocco’s Switzerland,” known for its unique chalet-style architecture. Continue to the Azrou Cedar Forest to see the native Barbary macaques. Descend south through the dramatic Ziz Gorge and the vast palm-filled Ziz Valley, arriving in Merzouga. Experience a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend your first night under the stars at a luxury desert camp.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert Exploration

Wake early for a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, set out on a 4×4 desert adventure. Visit nomadic families, explore the stark black desert (Hamada), and enjoy the rhythms of Gnawa music in Khamlia village. Return to your desert camp for relaxation and a second memorable night in the Sahara.

Day 3: Merzouga – Dades Valley

Enjoy your final desert sunrise before departing Merzouga. Journey through the stunning Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs create a dramatic canyon. Continue along the scenic “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” to the dramatic rock formations of the Dades Valley. Overnight in a hotel or riad nestled within the valley.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel through the beautiful Valley of the Roses to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. Explore this ancient fortified village, famous for its role in films and television. Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying sweeping panoramic views, before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon.