Morocco Amazing Destination
4-Day Trip from Marrakech to Fes via Dades & Merzouga
Fast, comfortable trip across mountains, kasbahs and the Sahara - ideal if you have little time.
Tour Overview
Night in Dades Valley
Night in Merzouga (Luxury desert camp)
Night in Midelt
Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
We pick you up in Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Enjoy the high mountain views and small Berber villages.
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site used in many films. Continue to Ouarzazate, then drive through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Gorges. Overnight in a riad or kasbah in Dades.
Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Desert (Camel Ride & Luxury Camp)
After breakfast, drive to Todra Gorges and walk between the high cliffs. The scenery here is dramatic and peaceful.
Continue toward Merzouga via Erfoud. At Merzouga meet your camel guide and ride into the dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp with traditional music and dinner under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert - Khamlia - Rissani - Erfoud - Ziz Valley - Midelt
Wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the desert area and visit Khamlia village to hear Gnawa music and meet local people.
Visit Rissani market and Erfoud fossil workshops. Drive through the Ziz Valley with its long palm groves and then cross the Middle Atlas to reach Midelt for the night.
Day 4: Midelt - Ifrane - Azrou - Fes
In the morning we drive through the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, known as the 'Switzerland of Morocco', and visit the cedar forest near Azrou where you may see Barbary monkeys.
Continue to Fes and arrive by late afternoon. The tour ends in Fes where you can explore the historic medina on your own.
What's included
Pick up from your Marrakech accommodation and drop-off in Fes
Private, air-conditioned vehicle and fuel
Professional driver with experience on the route
One night in a Dades Valley riad or kasbah
One night in a luxury desert camp (private or shared tents as selected)
One night in Midelt hotel
Camel ride in Merzouga and desert guide
Breakfasts during the tour
What's Not Included
International flights and visa fees
Entrance fees to monuments and museums
Lunches and dinners unless specified
Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
What our travelers say
Reviews from TripAdvisor
The best Berbers in the desert
"100X100 recommended, Both Hassan and Hamid amazing, has not been my first experience but if the best, you live exactly what life is in the desert and I will definitely repeat with them I have no doubt. He offered us at home a real Berber meal, very hospitable family. We adore you"
Esther V
Excellent trip from Sahara to Marrakech
"We had an absolutely unforgettable experience on our route through Morocco, thanks to our guide Hassan, who not only showed us spectacular places, but also opened the doors of his house and got to know the authentic Berber culture. It's a lovely family"
Yolanda B
Spectacular experience 100% recommended
"The service of our guide Hassan has been excellent. At all times we have felt accompanied by him, feeling him as a friend who has made the journey with us and who has transmitted to us the passion for his work, his country, his people and especially his Berber culture."
Recardo J
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we stay in Midelt on the third night?
Staying in Midelt breaks up the long drive from the desert to Fes, allowing for a more relaxed journey through the Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas mountains.
Can I take my large suitcase to Fes?
Yes, your large luggage travels with you in the vehicle. You only need a small bag for the night in the desert camp.
Do we see monkeys?
Yes, we stop at the Cedar Forest near Azrou where you have a very high chance of seeing wild Barbary macaques.
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