This 4-day tour is a premium option for traveling from Fes to Marrakech. It significantly reduces the intensive driving hours common in the 3-day tours by dedicating a full day to desert exploration (Day 2) and allowing an extra night in the scenic Dades Valley. It ensures you see every major highlight, from the Sahara to the canyons and the iconic Aït Benhaddou, at a far more relaxed and immersive pace.
Depart Fes in the morning and journey south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through the alpine-style town of Ifrane and the fertile plains around Midelt. Descend into the dramatic Ziz Valley, a vast oasis of palm groves, before arriving at the gateway to the Sahara in Merzouga. In the late afternoon, embark on a scenic camel trek into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes to witness a breathtaking sunset. Your first night is spent in a luxury desert camp, featuring comfortable private tents, a traditional Berber dinner, music, and incredible stargazing.
Accommodation: Luxury desert camp (Dinner included).
Wake to a magical desert sunrise. After a hearty breakfast at the camp, dedicate the day to discovering the Sahara’s hidden facets. Visit Khamlia village for an authentic and spiritual Gnawa music performance. Journey deeper to meet nomadic families in their tents, sharing mint tea and stories. Explore seasonal desert oases and fossil-rich areas on a specialized 4×4 excursion. For those seeking adventure, optional activities like quad biking or sandboarding are available. As evening falls, enjoy another spectacular sunset before a second night at your luxury camp, complete with a bonfire dinner and Berber storytelling.
Accommodation: Luxury desert camp (All meals included).
After a final Sahara sunrise and breakfast, depart Merzouga. Stop at the traditional market in Rissani, a historic trading hub. Continue to the magnificent Todra Gorge, where you can walk between its sheer 300-meter-high limestone cliffs. The journey then leads to the scenic Dades Valley, where you’ll spend the night at a distinctive cliffside hotel offering unparalleled views of the valley’s unique rock formations, famously known as “Monkey Fingers.”
Accommodation: Hotel in Dades Valley (Dinner included).
Travel through the fragrant Valley of Roses (most spectacular in May). Arrive in Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa,” where you may visit its famous film studios. The tour’s cultural highlight is a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, an ancient and iconic fortified village. Finally, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views before descending to your final destination, Marrakech, where your tour concludes in the evening.
Drop-off: At your accommodation in Marrakech.
