Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley via High Atlas and Ait Benhaddou

The 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour has been spectacular whereby it starts off in the early mornings of Marrakeh with a departure towards the eastern direction. Your personal vehicle is off on an instant start-up into the grandiose Atlas Mountains Tour. I still have a very clear memory of the morning sun on the mountain peaks the morning on the other side of the Tizi n’Tichka Pass; the shade of the colors can never be described, and it is changing between terracotta and deep violet. We take a complete pause to take this beauty and have a sight of traditional Berber villages that hang on steep slopes.

Moreover, the remarkable climb across the Tizi n’Tichka Pass offers spectacular sceneries of the High Atlas which display the vast size of the territory and the difficult nature of the terrain. Once passed, we head down, paying our mandatory visit to an example of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. This is very old and mud-brick fortress.

Furthermore, we proceed to Ouarzazate, so-called the Gateway to the Desert, where the famous film studios are situated. We then travel on the popular road known as the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and pass through the magnificent Skoura Palm Grove as well as the aromatic Valley of Roses. And, lastly, we come to the Dades Valley with its great gorges and its distinctive rock structures which are known as Monkey Fingers.

The canyon walls in the Dades Valley are dramatic features, which offer the best views of the route as we head deeper into the interior of Morocco. And we take ourselves into a nice riad, in the region of the Dades Gorges, where you may have a good supper, and hearken to the deep silence of the foothills.

Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert (Erg Chebbi Dunes)

The second day begins with the immediate penetration of nature as we drive along the upper Valley of the Dades to reach the amazing Todra Gorge. You are to pass through this gorgeous canyon, limestone cliffs rise more than 300 meters. It is an immensely humbling experience to be standing there, with the coolness and looking up at the sheer rock face and it is always a favorite memory of any Morocco Desert Trip.

Moreover, the great Todra Gorge with its towering walls gives you a glimpse of some cool rest and height then you are greeted by the greatness of Sahara. Moving on to the east we visit the fossil rich town of Erfoud where you will find the evidence of the old marine life in stone that shows the lengthy and interesting geological history of the region.

Then, later in the afternoon we arrive at the fringe of the high dunes of the Erg Chebbi near Merzouga where you will join your faithful caravan of camels and make a peaceful march across the dunes with the sun beginning its magnificent setting. The quietness is deep and the sole disturbances are the gentle tucking of the feet of the camel on the yellow sand.

Furthermore, the paint, the last ray of the setting sun touches the boundless Erg Chebbi dunes in unbelievable tones of gold, rose, and orange, and leaves a wonderful, never to be forgotten memory. Lastly, we will take you to your high-end desert camp where we pass through a warm welcome, traditional Berber meal, and live drumming music , then you will spend the night under the amazingly clear and star-studded sky.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration and Discovery

And this is the day that will make the 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour unique compared to the shorter ones: the whole day at the Sahara. You need to turn up early and see the amazing desert sunrise, which is pure and untarnished beauty. Then we go out to the nearby desert area after breakfast and provide you with an even more in-depth insight into the local life and culture of this place.

Furthermore, a peaceful yet breathtaking experience is waking up to the sunrise of the huge dunes which served as the beginning of this special exploration day and the description of the Luxury Trip To Morocco. By 4×4 we make the visit to the nomadic families of the Berber, in their primitive tents, providing you with a unique and intimate experience of their simple and strong lifestyle, serving you along with a glass of mint tea.

We then proceed to the neighbouring village of Khamlia which is the residence of Gnaoua folks. They are descendants of sub-Saharan slaves which have retained their own culture and music. You will have a lively musical performance of their ancient hypnotic music which is one of the strongest cultural immersions. You can then visit the traditional market in Rissani, the ancient Sijilmassa and go back to your comfortable stay in the dunes.

Moreover, Visiting the villages of the desert and the local Gnaoua musicians makes your trip rich with rich and pure cultural experiences and this day becomes a necessary part of the 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour. This is a relaxed, off road day that will ensure you feel refreshed and greatly attached to the heart of the deserts before our last push northwards to Fes.

Day 4: Merzouga to Fes via Ziz Valley, Midelt, and Ifrane

Your 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour will culminate in a long-distance trip to the north, a scenic one. first, we drop off the desert and yet the beauty does not stop when we take the road of the beautiful Ziz Valley. A sea of palm groves, miles of them, coloured in violent green, characterises this part, and is a dramatic contrast to the arid sceneries of which we have just parted. You will make a stop to take panoramic shots of this fertile oasis in the perfect way.

The unparalleled lushness of the Ziz Valley, with its full date palm trees, is a beautiful sight, and it confirms the diversity of the geographical status of Morocco. Then we head towards Midelt, a popular town and the home of apple orchards and we take a traditional Moroccan lunch there and head out to the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Furthermore, we will be driving through the dense cedar trees around Azrou and you will get out to visit the wild playful Barbary Macaques which are native to Morocco the monkeys. It is a wild romp of an encounter with wildlife. And lastly we come to Ifrane or  the Little Switzerland, with its unique and well-kept alpine buildings and cooler climate.

The last destinations in the Middle Atlas Mountains are a refreshing and totally different mood of landscape before you get to your last destination. In the late afternoon, we get to Fes, which completes your fantastic 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour as we deliver you to your riad/hotel full of memories of the mountains, the desert, and the ancient cities.