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4 Days Desert Tour From Fes To Marrakech

Fez To Sahara | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Overview:

The 4Day Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech which goes from Fes to Marrakech via the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in Merzouga, is highly recommended. The plan includes two nights in the Sahara desert, a short drive, and a camel trip. You have the opportunity to do the tour and explore the finest of Morocco in just 4 days. You can, among other things, go to Azrou, take a sightseeing desert tour to see cave-dwelling nomads, visit the Risani donkey market, wander through the palmary with a local guide, hike through the Dades Valley or the Todra Gorges, spend more time at the sites, and have tea with a Berber family.

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DURATION

4 Days / 3 Nights

TYPE

Daily Tour

DEPARTURE

From Fes

Trip Highlights

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Tour Itinerary | DAY 1

DAY 1 : FEZ – IFRANE – AZROU – MIDELT – ZIZ VALLEY – ERFOUD – RISSANI – MERZOUGA

After breakfast at your Fez hotel. Starting on the route to Merzouga, stop at Ifrane to take photographs and enjoy the beauty of the city. After that, continue driving while stopping to take shots of Azrou’s cedar trees and monkey bands. Arriving at Midelt (if you are hungry, the driver will stop for lunch; if not, lunch will be available on the road); continuing on the route; passing through Ziz Valley; Errachidia; and Erfoud. Arriving at Merzouga, spending the night in a hotel.

Tour Itinerary | DAY 2

DAY 2 : MERZOUGA – MERZOUGA

After your Breakfast visit an ancient Berber village with Gnaoua music and have a special lunch (Berber pizza), you’ll head to the saint lake in the morning after having a typical breakfast. Then, after returning to your hotel and relaxing for a bit, you’ll get ready to ride camels and head to the camp inside the desert between dunes, where you’ll spend the night in a Berber tent under the stars ( Or you have a choice to stay in your hotel to relax until evening then go to the camp ).

Tour Itinerary | DAY 3

DAY 3 : MERZOUGA – ERFOUD – TODGHA GORGES – DADES VALLEY

Get up at the camp to have the chance to climb the sand dunes and watch the sunrise, Then Have your breakfast and get ready to ride camels back to your Transport and Take the way to Dades Valley, we will stop at an Old System Irrigation site and enjoy some Berber tea there. Next, we will continue on The Road to Gorge Todgha, where we will explore and eat lunch. Take the drive to Dades Valley after lunch and see the Dades Gorge. Then, have a wonderful night at your hotel in Dades Valley.

Tour Itinerary | DAY 4
DAY 4 : DADES VALLEY - VALLEY OF ROSES – OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH

You will have a delicious breakfast and some fresh Dades Valley air after a restful night’s sleep. passing Kelaa Mgouna (City Of Roses) to reach the route to Marrakech. arriving  Ait Ben Haddou after passing the “African Hollywood” at Ouarzazate. Visit Kasr Ait Ben Hadou for an hour of strolling while learning about the culture and stunning landscapes. Ksar in At-Ben-Haddou. After learning that it is listed by the UNESCO World Heritage Center, we shall have lunch there. After lunch, we continue on our journey to Marrakech by traversing Morocco’s 2260 M High Atlas. Upon arrival in Marrakech, have a rest time to enjoy your night in the red city.

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Sahara Desert Morocco | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

You see it in the movies: driving across sand dunes as your guide discusses the desert’s history. These visits, however, are more than just a visit to a lovely countryside in Morocco. They are an excursion through authentic Morocco and its intriguing culture: Mountain climbs and tea breaks with exquisite home-cooked Moroccan food await you in a region where it is always warm.

Desert Trip Merzouga | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Typical Morocco provides personalized desert adventures in Morocco’s dunes and highlands. For day trips or overnight excursions in the Sahara Desert, we offer the best guides, cars, and drivers. The most noticeable distinction is the personal attention, local knowledge, and excellent accommodations that are included in all tours.

Merzouga is a small village in Morocco’s desert, near the Sahara Desert. This town is the starting point for camel safaris and trips into the Sahara Desert.
Only nomads used to live in this area. It is currently one of the most famous tourist destinations in Morocco. Sandboarding, quad bike excursions, and camel rides are just a few of the exciting activities accessible in the desert. Merzouga is one of the most well-known sites in the Sahara Desert, which is one of the world’s largest.
The Moroccan town is around two hours from Erfoud in the country’s southeast.

Sahara Desert Merzouga | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Some travelers travel to Morocco only to see the Sahara Desert. The world’s largest searing desert, the Sahara Desert, is a magnificent natural wonder. Morocco may be the easiest way to get into this sand sea. To view them, travel east of the High Atlas spine to the farthest eastern desert region near the Algerian border. Erg Chebbi is the most well-known location for its massive and undulating sand dunes.
This is ideal for dune-surfing, four-wheel-drive dune-bashing, and sunrise and sunset camel treks, which are commonly combined with an overnight stay in a tented desert camp right in the middle of the dune field.
Sitting in the midst of sand dune splendor, gazing up into the star-studded Sahara sky.

Explore The Desert | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Many consider the Sahara Desert, located in the heart of Morocco, to be one of the most beautiful and different areas on the world.
This desert is located in the hamlet of Merzouga, which is roughly 9 hours from Marrakech and 11 hours from Casablanca.
Merzouga’s Sahara Desert is known for having the largest sand dunes in Africa. Merzouga is derived from the Berber language and means “Land of God.”
Tourists visit this location to see Morocco’s breathtaking sunsets and to immerse themselves in real Berber culture.

Merzouga Sahara | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

The Merzouga Sahara Desert is one of Morocco’s most beautiful places, and if you’re fortunate enough to visit, there are a few things you can do to make your trip as memorable as possible.

The best time to visit this desert is during the dry season, which lasts from November to February. Temperatures are gentler and more pleasant for both visitors and inhabitants during these months.

When visiting this place, you should also consider what kind of experience you want. If you want a more spiritual experience, attend during Ramadan.

Fez | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Fes is a northern Moroccan city renowned as the country’s cultural center. It is most known for its walled medina of Fes El Bali, which has medieval Marinid architecture, busy souks, and an old-world air. In the medina, religious schools like as the 14th-century Bou Inania and Al Attarine, both adorned with superb cedar carvings and excellent tile work, may be found. The medina of Fez is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s oldest urban pedestrian zone (car-free area). It is home to the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, which was founded in 857 and is said to be the world’s oldest continuously running establishment of higher learning.

Fez | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Traveling across Morocco’s gorgeous desert from Fes to Merzouga Desert and ending in Marrakech is an excellent opportunity to learn about the country’s culture, history, and natural beauty. The adventure begins in Fes, Morocco’s capital, where you will be met by hospitable residents dressed in traditional Moroccan attire. From here, we’ll drive through lush green countryside to the stunning Merzouga Desert. The trip is breathtaking as we travel past towns, villages, and tiny townships. After arriving to our destination, we will be treated with an authentic Berber campfire meal, which will be the perfect finale to this incredible adventure!

Dades Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Dades Valley is a haven of fresh air and surprising scenery, overflowing with warm-hearted people. The Dades Valley offers wonderful adventures in store for you, whether you’re a leisure visitor or an adrenaline junkie! The Oued Dades (River), which originates in the High Atlas Mountains, has sculpted some of Morocco’s most beautiful valleys. Hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing are all possibilities! The valley’s centre is a haven of pure air and breathtaking views, filled by kind and welcoming people. Explore the Dades Valley in the spring, when the valley is teeming with animals. Escape to an almond, argan, palm, poplar, and walnut-filled garden.

Dades Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

The Dades Valley, which spans from the High Atlas Mountains to the rocky Jbel Saghro in the south, is dotted with oasis, palm groves, and spectacular kasbahs. The Dades River, which flows from the High Atlas Mountains into Morocco’s largest river, the “Draa River,” makes the valley lush and beautiful. On the valley floor, the Dades’ waters support a variety of almond, fig, walnut, and birch trees, providing a magnificent contrast to the earthen-colored stone formations rising from the valley bottom. Blog about Morocco Travel

Guides and Tips | Dades Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

The bulk of tourists to the Dades Valley come to see the tight zig-zags that ascend rapidly from the valley bottom to the top. For the greatest perspective of the valley fading in front of you as the road snakes its way down, go a little past Cafe Timzillite. The slow-paced country life here, with the snowcapped peaks of the High Atlas in the distance, is the ideal antidote to the souks of Marrakech and Fez.

Typical Morocco | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Typical Morocco provides personalized desert adventures in Morocco’s dunes and highlands. For day trips or overnight excursions in the Sahara Desert, we offer the best guides, cars, and drivers. The most noticeable distinction is the personal attention, local knowledge, and excellent accommodations that are included in all tours.

Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Morocco is a country on North Africa’s southern coast known for its spectacular souks, stunning desert, and lively city of Marrakech. Morocco is brimming with history, art, culture, and adventure. In this Morocco journey, we accompany you from the Atlantic to the Western Sahara Desert. Morocco is a dream trip in the making when you have a kind, competent travel professional by your side. A destination with so much to learn and so much to explore! Morocco is a one-of-a-kind destination for real culture and experiences, as well as magnificent landscapes and desert dunes. These are the reasons why Morocco is one of the world’s most visited nations.

Todgha Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Todgha Valley is a site of natural beauty and historical value in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. It’s one of several gorgeous spots in Tinghir Province, which has some of the most breathtaking vistas in the country.

The Todgha Valley is a hilly valley next to the Anti-Atlas range, which also includes the Ourika Valley.

Tinghir & Todgha Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech
Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

The valley extends from the settlement of Todgha (its namesake) in the north to Midelt in the south. It is well-known for its rich history—it was once a shelter for outlaws and criminals hiding out in the mountains, as well as an important halt on the caravan route between Marrakech and Sijilmasa—but it is also well-known for its natural beauty. The scenery is breathtaking, with snow-capped peaks and lush valleys.

Todgha Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Explore the west side to find a secret realm behind the palm canopy. Olives, figs, almonds, and alfalfa flourish in the lush valley soil under the dark cover of the palm trees. The rebuilt ksar is stunning, but it is the numerous collapsing kasbahs that draw people in. The Monday souk is a lively market and the greatest location to buy artisan ceramics in Morocco.

Todgha Gorges | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

The Todgha Gorge is breathtaking, rising approximately 200 meters tall and barely 10 meters wide at its narrowest point. Climbing the gigantic rock wall that mysteriously changes color as the sun sets is one of the most captivating things to do in Morocco. Despite the fact that tourism-related businesses at the gorge’s bottom have contaminated the experience, there are still plenty of reasons to visit this area.

Todgha Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Todgha Valley is a Moroccan canyon. It is part of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains and is located in the Draa-Tafilalt area. The valley is named for the river that passes through it, also known as Todgha.
The valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times and was historically utilized as grazing ground for nomadic Berbers.
Tourists interested in experiencing authentic Berber culture and food flock to the valley.

Todgha Valley | Desert Tour From Fez To Marrakech

Morocco’s Todgha Valley is best visited between March and September.
The valley is flooded in wildflowers during this time of year, including andromedas, poppies, and orchids. It’s also the time of year when you can see the stunning white snow-capped Atlas Mountains from your hotel room, providing the ideal background for photographs with friends and family.
The highlight is a spectacular half-day trek around the gorge. The trail follows the canyon walls’ backside and passes nomad camps. It takes around 4 hours, and the view changes frequently and is breathtaking.

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