4 Days Morocco Sahara Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Erg Chebbi

Duration

4 Days

Groupe size

20+ peoples

Localisation

Desert

Min age

11 Year

- Overview :

This 4-day tour offers a deeper experience of Morocco’s diverse landscapes and desert culture. Travel through the Middle Atlas mountains, explore cedar forests, and admire the beauty of the Ziz Valley. Discover the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, ride a camel into the heart of the Sahara, and spend a magical night in a desert camp. Visit the breathtaking Todra Gorges, explore the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and cross the High Atlas mountains before arriving in Marrakech.

- Highlights :

Explore the Middle Atlas mountains and visit Ifrane and Azrou
Spot Barbary apes in the cedar forests
Travel through the scenic Ziz Valley and Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara
Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes and watch a magical sunset
Spend a night in a nomadic desert camp with traditional Berber music
Walk through the dramatic Todra Gorges and Dades Valley
Visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO-listed site
Cross the High Atlas mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass

- Tour plan :

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Erfoud – Merzouga

Depart from Fes in the morning and journey through the Middle Atlas mountains, passing through Ifrane and Azrou, where you can spot Barbary monkeys. Travel through the picturesque Ziz Valley and arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Spend the night in a charming desert auberge at the edge of the dunes.

Day 2: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Desert Camp

Enjoy a free morning to explore Merzouga or take an optional 4x4 desert safari. In the late afternoon, embark on a camel trek into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Admire the sunset before arriving at your nomadic desert camp, where you'll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, with live Berber music.

Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake up early for a spectacular desert sunrise before returning to Merzouga. After breakfast, drive towards Todra Gorge, where you'll have time to explore the impressive canyon. Continue your journey through the scenic Dades Valley, famous for its rock formations and lush landscapes. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel in the valley.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel along the famous Route of 1,000 Kasbahs, passing through Ouarzazate. Visit the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO-listed site and a filming location for many Hollywood movies. Then, cross the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying breathtaking views before arriving in Marrakech, where your journey ends.

- Included / Excluded :

Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver/guide
Accommodation in traditional hotels/riads (1 night in a desert auberge, 1 night in a desert camp, 1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley)
Half-board meals (3 breakfasts & 3 dinners)
Camel trekking experience in the Sahara
Sunset and sunrise experience in the desert