4 Days Tour From Fes To Marrakech Via Erg Chebbi
Highlights
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The High Atlas Mountains (2260m) with spectacular Berber villages along the way.
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Visit the UNESCO world heritage site "Ait Benhaddou village" with its beautiful Kasbahs.
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Ait Benhaddou has served as natural scenery for many movie producers.
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Drive along the road of 1000 kasbahs and witness the colorful Berber villages of the Dades valley.
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Explore the Gorge of Todgha, passing through green palm groves and Berber villages.
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Witness the sunrise over the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, one of the best moments of the desert.
🕰️ Duration : 4 Days / 3 Nights
📍Start From : Marrakech
🚗 Departs : All Year Round
🏠 Hotels : 4 & 3 Stars
🛩️ Arrival : Airport (Marrakech)
🗓️ Availability : Everyday
Overview
Starting from your Marrakech hotel, this tour takes you through the diverse landscapes of the Moroccan Sahara, including high mountain passes with expansive views, Kasbahs, and a camel trek over the Erg Chebbi Dunes in Merzouga. Spend a night in a Bedouin desert camp for a chance to stargaze and witness stunning sunrises and sunsets. The tour ends in the enchanting city of Fes.
What's Included?
*pickup and dropoff at accommodation is included in all our tours*
Price Includes:
✅ Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD Fuel included
✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✅ Professional driver/Driver (Multilingual)
✅ Bottled water
✅ You can stop everywhere to take photos
✅ 2 Nights in Hotels (Dinner & Breakfast)
✅ 1 Night in Desert (Dinner & Breakfast)
✅ Camel Ride in Desert
✅ Sandboarding in Dunes
Price Excludes:
❎ Soft drinks are not included in the price
❎ Lunches are not included in the price
❎ Tips and gratuities are not included in the price
❎ Travel insurance is not included in the price
❎ Optional activities are not included in the price
❎ Personal expenses incurred during the itinerary are not included in the price
Itinerary
Day 1 - Marrakech / Atlas Mountains / Ait Ben Haddou / Valley Of Roses / Dades Valley.
Day 2 - Dades Valley / Todgha Gorge / Erfoud / Merzouga Erg Chebbi.
We will depart from Marrakech and cross the High Atlas of Morocco, reaching an altitude of 2260 meters. We will then continue to Ait Ben Hadou, where we will spend an hour walking and discovering the culture and beautiful landscapes of the village. Ait Ben Hadou is a famous ksar in the Ounila Valley, located in the foothills on the southern slopes of the High Atlas in the Province of Ouarzazate. It is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture and a registered UNESCO World Heritage Centre. After our visit, we will have lunch in Ait Ben Haddou before crossing Ouarzazate and arriving in the "valley of 1000 Kasbahs" - Dades Valley. We will spend a fantastic night there.
After a good night's sleep, enjoy a tasty breakfast while breathing in the fresh air of the village. We will then visit the Dades Gorges before continuing on to Merzouga. Along the way, we'll pass through Boumalne Dades and stop to visit the 300m high Todgha Gorge in Tinghir. The Todgha Gorge is one of the world's most stunning canyons, situated on the east side of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco. We'll stop for lunch along the way and visit the old irrigation system before continuing on to the "desert dream" of Merzouga, where we'll spend the night in a hotel.
Day 3 - Merzouga / Merzouga
Start your day with a refreshing breakfast, then head out to explore the enchanting Saint Lake and an ancient Berber village while enjoying the traditional Gnawa music. Indulge in a special lunch, the Berber pizza. Return to your hotel for some relaxation, before gearing up for a memorable camel ride to a desert camp nestled amidst the dunes. Spend the night stargazing and sleeping in a traditional Berber tent.
Day 4 - Merzouga / Erfoud / Ziz Valley / Midelt / Azrou / Ifrane / Fez
After waking up before sunrise, you will be invited to climb the sand dunes to capture magnificent photos. Afterward, we will return to the hotel for showers and breakfast before commencing our journey to Fez. During the trip, we will pass through Erfoud, Errachidia, the Ziz Valley, and Midelt, where if you're hungry, the driver will stop to get lunch, or else lunch will be had on the road. We will also stop for photo opportunities of the cedar forests and monkey groups in Azrou, as well as another stop in Ifrane to snap some pictures and appreciate its beauty. Finally, we will arrive in Fez and drop you off at your riad/hotel.
Enjoy the drive
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This drive takes you from Marrakech to Fes via the Merzouga desert, with stops at various scenic locations along the way. You'll experience the stunning High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, explore the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, marvel at the Todgha Gorge, and spend a night in a desert camp in Merzouga. The journey also includes stops to see the beautiful scenery of Erfoud, Errachidia, the Ziz Valley, and Ifrane, before concluding in Fes.