4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes – Merzouga

Your journey will start with a pickup from your Fes hotel or riad. You’ll travel to the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping briefly in Ifrane. Ifrane is known for its distinctive architecture and European-style climate, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore the town and visit the renowned Al Akhawayn University.

Following Ifrane, you’ll travel to Midelt, a small town at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll have lunch here and have the opportunity to explore the town and its local market, where you can pick up some souvenirs.

You’ll then travel to Erfoud, a small town on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert. You’ll pass through stunning landscapes of barren mountains, rocky valleys, and palm groves along the way. When you arrive in Erfoud, you can visit a local fossil museum and learn about the area’s rich geological history.

Finally, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, a small village on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert. You’ll check into your traditional desert camp here, where you’ll spend the night under the stars and experience the desert’s magic.

Day 2: Merzouga – Dades Valley

On the second day of your tour, you’ll get up early to watch the sunrise over the Saharan dunes. After breakfast, depart Merzouga for the Dades Valley, passing through small Berber villages along the way.

You’ll stop in Rissani, the birthplace of the Alawite dynasty and former Moroccan capital. You’ll be able to explore the local souk and the ancient ruins of Sijilmassa, an important trading post in the Sahara.

Then you’ll continue on to the Todra Gorge, a stunning canyon in the eastern High Atlas Mountains. You’ll be able to hike through the gorge and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Following Todra Gorge, you’ll travel to the Dades Valley, which is known for its dramatic rock formations and stunning landscapes. In the valley, you’ll spend the night in a traditional riad.

Day 3: Merzouga to Dades

You will have the opportunity to explore the Dades Valley further on the third day of your tour. The Dades Gorge, a canyon known for its rock formations and scenic beauty, will be visited.

You’ll then travel to the Valley of Roses, which is famous for its rose cultivation and rosewater production. You will have the opportunity to visit a local cooperative and learn about traditional rose cultivation methods and rose product production.

After visiting the Valley of Roses, you’ll return to Merzouga via the small town of Tinghir and the Tinjdad Oasis. In Merzouga, you’ll spend the night in a traditional desert camp.

Day 4: Dades to Marrakech

On the final day of your tour, you’ll leave the Dades Valley and travel to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains’ breathtaking scenery. You’ll come to a halt at the Tizi n’Tichka pass, which provides breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The Kasbah Ait Ben haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved kasbahs, will be your next stop. This ancient fortress, made of clay and straw, has served as a backdrop for a number of Hollywood films, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. You will be able to explore the kasbah and learn about its fascinating history.

After Ait Benhaddou, you’ll travel to Marrakech via the Ounila Valley and the Tizi n’Tnifift pass. You’ll pass through small Berber villages and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes along the way.

When you arrive in Marrakech, your driver will take you to your hotel or the airport. This concludes your 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech.