Private 4 Days Tour From Marrakech to Fes Via Merzouga Desert

Day 1 · Marrakech - High Atlas mountains - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Boumalne Dades

1. 1

   Marrakech

   5 min

   The 4 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour starts with an early pick up from the airport or your accommodation in Marrakesh

   + If Your accommodation is not accessible by Car, the driver will meet up with you at the nearest parking lot or at Jamaa El Fan Square

   + Pick up at 8:30am

2. 2

   High Atlas Mountains

   2 hours Admission not included

   Drive through the fascinating High Atlas mountains, and Tizi-N-Tichka pass at an elevation of 2,260 metres (7,415 ft) above the sea level (this is also indicated on a sign at the top of the pass). Stops will be made for panoramic views of the breathtaking landscapes And Berber Villages

3. 3

   Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou

   40 min Admission not included

   Continue to visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. A fortified village recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and a former caravan stop between the Sahara and Marrakesh. The Kasbah has appeared in many movies including : Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy…etc. And also TV series including Game Of Thrones

4. 4

   Ouarzazate

   40 min

   Ouarzazate “The gate of the desert. visit the Atlas Studio from outside, where famous movies were shot, and also visit Taourirt Kasbah

   + Entrance fee to Atlas Studio is 8€ per person ( A guide will be provided to walk you through the filming sets while providing essential infos ) - The Studio Tour will be in a group as it is organized by the Studio

5. 5

   El Kelaa M'gouna

   10 min

   A Rose Festival is held annually in May, in which the flowers blossom, during that time the locals offer their rose products, from perfumes, rose water, oil, to cosmetic products

   If you are traveling in a the off season, the driver will make a stop at a rose cooperative, to have glimpse of what the locals do

6. 6

   Boumalne Dades

   Passing by

   Arrive in Boumalne Dades, depending on schedule you might visit more places in the Dades valley, which your Hotel / Riad is located

Accommodation options : Option 1 : Ksar Sultan Dades Option 2 : + Riad Dades Paradise

Day 2 · Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorges – Erfoud -Merzouga Sahara (Camel Ride + Overnight in a luxury Camp )

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30 min Admission not included

   After breakfast, enjoy the spectacular landscape of Dades Valley. Then we continue to Todra Gorges, the course of Todra river has carved out a grand canyon through the mountains, free time to stroll in the Spectacular Canyon

2. 2

   Fossiles d'Erfoud

   10 min Admission not included

   Visit one of the Fossil Factories and Learn about fossils dating back hundreds of millions of years

3. 3

   Merzouga Desert

   Passing by

   Arrive in the afternoon in the Merzouga Desert. Leave the car and switch to camels and cross the Sahara to you Camp. A stop will be made for you to enjoy the spectacular sunset on top of a high dune. Then continue to your luxury camp, where you can enjoy the Berber drums music while dancing around the campfire, under vast open sky of stars

   + The Luxury Tent has private bathroom, and hot running water

Luxury Tent : Africa Luxury Camps

Day 3 · Desert Excursion in a 4x4 : Nomads - Gnawa Village - French Mine - Desert Oasis - Off-roading and Sand Dunes Experience

1. 1

   Erg Chebbi

   Passing by

   Wake up early in the morning to see the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the Sahara. Free time for breakfast. Then return to Merzouga on Camels or The Camp's 4x4 ( ATVS are Another option / Extra )

   Firstly, we driving off-road to visit the ruins of an old French eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit, in their hand woven tent. Learn how they live while drinking Berber tea. next destination will be Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music, and dancing performances of the villagers originating from the Sub-Saharan Countries . Free time for lunch in a restaurant. After that we take a stroll in a palm trees grove.

Accommodation : Riad Azawad

Day 4 · Merzouga Desert – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes

1. 1

   Errachidia

   5 min

   Depart from the desert, then Drive along the Ziz river, stop for a panoramic view of the Ziz valley.

2. 2

   Midelt

   40 min

   Lunch Break, it can be in Midelt or nearby cities, depending on when you would like to stop for lunch

3. 3

   Azrou Cedar Forest

   15 min Admission not included

   We continue to cedars forest, where the Barbary Macaques / Monkeys live . Feel free to feed them while wandering in the forest

4. 4

   Ifrane

   10 min

   Visit Ifrane, famous for its alpine-style houses, low temperature and white winters, that is called the Switzerland of Morocco

5. 5

   Fez

   Passing by

   Finally, the tour ends with a drop off at the airport or your accommodation in Fes