Best 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
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Overview of the 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech To Fes via Merzouga:
This 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes is one of the most popular desert tours between the two imperial capitals of Marrakech and Fes. It is the best tour you can take to visit Merzouga Erg Chebbi desert. Enjoy the Moroccan Desert tour on a 4 days camel desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Erg Chebbi. Ride a camel to watch the sunset and spend the night at a Berber desert camp on the edge of Erg Chebbi sand dunes and meet locals.
On the first day you will travel over the high Atlas mountains through Tizi Ntichka pass, visit the world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, and drive along the Kasbah trail via Ouarzazate, Skoura and the rose valley then you will spend the night in Dades valley. On the second you will admire the green lush valley of Dades, walk in the Todra gorge and ride camel to stay overnight in a desert camp, Third day will be easy in the desert area as there is no much driving while you will visit Khamlia village to see the Gnaoua musicians and you will experience the authentic local souk of Rissani. On the last day of the 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes you will take the road to Fes crossing Ziz valley and the middle Atlas where you will have the opportunity to meet the Barbary Apes in their wild environment.
Our Marrakech to Fes desert tours can be customized based on your budget and interests, so just tell us what you want to see and visit, what you want to experience, which category of accommodation do you prefer and this is our tour experts are ready to take you on a lifetime desert tour.
Highlights of 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga:
• Cross the high Atlas mountains through Tizi Ntichka pass enjoying stunning views.
• Visit the world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
• Drive along the one thousand Kasbah trail.
• Enjoy the scenic scenery of the lush valley of Dades.
• Walk on the Todra gorges.
• Ride camels over the stunning sand dunes and enjoy one of the best sunsets in the world.
• Enjoy a drum party in the desert camp and sleep in a private tent.
• Dance with Gnaoua musicians in Khamlia
• Visit the authentic Souk of Rissani
• Meet the wild Barbary apes in the cedar forest of Middle Atlas Mountains
Detailed Itinerary of 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga:
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Dades valley
Your 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga will start by greetings at your accommodation in Marrakech where you will be picked up then depart Marrakech and travel over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass while enjoying superb views of the High Atlas Mountains and of the Berber villages. Your trip will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou. This beautiful village has been used as a backdrop for over 20 films including Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Jewel of the Nile, and Gladiator. After lunch, continue to Dades valley via Ouarzazate and the rose valley. Overnight in a riad in Dades.
Driving distance: 313 Kilometers
Day 2: Dades valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Desert
After breakfast you will depart to Merzouga Erg Chebbi desert through Todra Gorges. Rises up 300 meters, you may see the Berber nomad families tending their sheep and goats. After lunch, travel further into the desert to the beautiful Erg Chebbi sand dunes where you will camel trek to the desert camp to spend the evening, enjoy a Moroccan dinner, listen to Berber music, you can join by drumming and dancing. Overnight in a private tent.
Driving distance: 247 Kilometers
Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Khamlia – Rissani – Merzouga
Wake-up early to catch the sunrise in the desert and after breakfast you will start an amazing trip alongside the dunes. Visit Khamlia village to listen Gnaoua musicians, then short drive will take you to Rissani to experience the authentic local market, lunch in Rissani and return to Merzouga to spend the night in the hotel.
Driving distance: 84 Kilometers
Day 4: Merzouga Desert - Ziz valley – Ifrane - Fes
On the last day of your 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes you will start your journey to Fes via Ziz Valley enjoying its palm groove. After lunch in Midelt, you will continue to Fes via Ifrane where you will have the opportunity to see the largest forest of cedar trees in the region that is inhabited by the Barbary macaque, short break in Ifrane (the little Switzerland). Afterward, you will continue to Fes where your 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga ends.
Driving distance: 463 Kilometers
Inclusions and exclusions of the 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour:
Included services:
• Private transport in a 4x4 vehicle or minivan
• Professional English speaking driver guide
• Night in a riad in Dades valley with dinner and breakfast.
• Night in a luxury tent in the desert with dinner and breakfast,
• Camel ride in Desert.
• Hotel pick up and drop off.
Not Included:
• Lunches.
• Drinks.
• Tips,
• Entrance fees.
• Travel insurance
Map of 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the distance from Marrakech to Merzouga desert?
• It is 560 Kilometers (348 miles), it’s a long drive from Marrakech to Merzouga desert that’s why we always make an overnight in Dades valley or anywhere of your choice half way to cut the long drive.
What is the distance from Merzouga desert to Fes?
• It is 463 Kilometers (288 miles), the drive from Merzouga to Fes takes around 9 – 10 hours so you will arrive to Fes on the evening.
Where can we have lunch?
• Our driver guide will take you to clean restaurants with western toilets, if you would like to have lunches where locals eat please let your driver know, if you have any diet restriction (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free …) please let us know in advance.
What do you recommend?
• If you have more time in your schedule we recommend to book the 5 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes for a more enjoyable trip. Or if you are short on time you can take the 3 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes.
• Bring omfortable shoes for walking and long pants for the camel trek, hat or scarf, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Bottled water is recommended.
• Pack warmly as it gets cold at night in the desert between September and May.
How to pay the tour?
• To confirm the 4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga, we require a small deposit to be paid via PayPal or Western Union, the balance is payable in cash on the first day of the trip to be paid to your driver in Euros, US Dollars or Moroccan Dirhams. To convert currencies use: www.xe.com.
4 Days Desert Tour Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Price:
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Please note, Prices vary due to preferences in transportation, accommodation category, size of group and seasonal pricing.
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