4 days in Morocco tour from Marrakech to Fes

On the first day of your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you’ll be picked up in Marrakech and make way to Boumalne Dades.

To start off the adventure, you will pass through the spectacular Atlas Mountains. Several stops will be made along the way to give you the chance to appreciate the jaw-dropping beauty of the landscapes before continuing on to the world-famous Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou.

Once there, cross over into another world as you explore the outstanding beauty of this kasbah with its centuries-old, but very impressive Berber architecture. Ait Benhaddou also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for several major Hollywood movies, including Academy Award winners The Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, and blockbuster hits, such as The Mummy.

Enjoy a delicious Moroccan lunch just outside of the kasbah before making your way over to neighboring city Ouarzazate, known as the little Hollywood of Africa. There you can visit the famous Atlas Studios.

Your next stop will be at the Valley of Roses, named after its thousands of rose bushes. The region is home to the production of roses for various uses, ranging anywhere from beauty products to cooking products. While the industry exists year-round, a Rose Festival is held once a year in mid-May to celebrate the end of the rose season. 

Finish your day in Boumalne Dades, where you will be taken to your riad to spend the night.

On the second day of your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you will depart for the golden sand dunes of the Sahara Desert.

On your way to Merzouga, there will be plenty of fascinating spots to visit.

One of the first stops will be at the Todra Gorges, known for its towering cliffs and breathtaking scenery, plus the sensational Dades Valley, characterized by its stunning rock formations and picturesque landscapes. 

In the evening you’ll arrive to Merzouga where you’ll hop on a camel and trek your way into the mesmerizing Sahara Desert for a spectacular sunset, followed by a night spent in a desert camp. You’ll be greeted by some delicious tea and local snacks as you settle into your desert haven before being swept away by the beauty of the night sky and berber music around the campfire, making for a truly memorable lifetime experience. 

On the third day of your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, it’s all about a local tour around the region. Today, we encourage you to wake up early in order to witness the stunning sunrise over the Sahara Desert. It’s worth it, we promise!

After a tasty desert breakfast at the camp, you’ll explore the surrounding area and be welcomed into the home of a nomadic family to learn more about their traditional way of life.

From there you’ll take a trip to M’fis, an abandoned mining town peacefully tucked away in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. While it may be a ghost town, it still holds its allure as a formerly vibrant place where the mineral kohl was extracted to create ancient eyeliner. 

On your way to Khamlia where you will pay a visit to the Tuareg people – an indigenous ethnic group also known as the “Blue Men of the Sahara Desert” – venture up to some of the highest viewpoints where you can properly take in the vast beauty of the region. Once in Khamlia, you will be treated to some exceptional traditional music and dance by this special group of people found in Morocco only here. 

After some fine entertainment, take delight in trying a local dish found only in Morocco – Berber Pizza. A classic recipe composed of ground beef, onions and exotic spices which harmoniously come together for a culinary experience like no other. 

Later venture into the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes and enjoy the tranquility of the desert. In the afternoon you’ll head back to the hotel near the palm grove, where you can relax and take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. 

On the final day of your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, you will depart for the imperial city of Fes.

Shortly after leaving Merzouga, you will make a quick stop in Erfoud, a desert town known for its fossils and traditional outfits.

Continue for a lovely scenic drive through the Ziz Valley and oasis, dotted with the seemingly endless palm groves of Ouled Chaker and small Berber villages. This location is one of the principle resource areas for the production of dates – an essential element of the Moroccan way of life – and are of the very best quality.

For those of you who love apples, the next stop is for you. Midelt is a famous agricultural hinterland producing all kinds of delicious fruits and vegetables, but is most commonly referred to as the national apple capital as 90% of the countries apples are produced here. 

From there, you’ll head off to Michlifen, home to Morocco’s famous ski resorts, and you’ll explore the beautiful cedar forest in Azrou, home to the Barbary apes. You can even feed the monkeys if you fancy!

Soon after, you can enjoy a short stop in Ifrane, lovingly referred to as “Little Switzerland.” Go for a walk through the pleasant green streets, or enjoy some coffee and pastries at one of the French-style coffee shops.

Once you reach Fes, you will be taken to your drop-off location as your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end.